RARE Fabulous c.1770s Portrait Miniature, Old Military Officer in Uniform with Snuff Box, Frame vanity set protected beneath a flat cover

protected beneath a flat cover glass

Likely done by a young girl as she honed her needlework skills

We've had this type of shell & pique in all sorts of items

I cannot now remember if it had 7 frames or an ornament on front

RARE Fabulous c.1770s Portrait Miniature, Old Military Officer in Uniform with Snuff Box, Frame vanity set protected beneath a flat coverWell, of course I am a bit in love with this one full of character, a thrilling glimpse at a time long gone, our American Revolutionary time, c. 1770s, and a distinguished old officer who holds his snuff box in hands as he poses for his portrait. The he has such a fabulous nose and double chin, interesting features just locks it in a a spectacular little painting. The artist has not signed the work, sadly, and I have no ID for this gentleman, but one