V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani No marks on the gilt

No marks on the gilt bronze base

This is a late 1700s shagreen (stingray leather) etui (case) which holds the old original set of lancets to 'bleed' a patient who is ill

Color: Saddle tan

and this one helps show you why

V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani No marks on the giltIMPORTANT! Intimate! Painted for some very dear one, indeed, this miniature painting is French author, Charles Pinot Duclos (1704 1772). His stunning face of great character and confidence in the relaxed mood of his dressing gown and night shirt, holding a book, most likely his. The paisley of the silk robe he draws across his front with a delicate hand do you think it's a painting for his lover, and perhaps in celebration of completion of an early