Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver Sheraton style furniture takes lightweight

Sheraton style furniture takes lightweight rectilinear forms

in a gblack leatherette cover with gilt embossed edges and opulent tufted red silk or satin interior lining

just the natural flaws to the wood

in the background

None have been any finer than this opulent and near-pristine Dupont case

Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver Sheraton style furniture takes lightweightI love this portrait miniature. It's one from c. 1890 1920, a wealthy English Woman in her pearls and diamond starburst brooch, and her hair in fashionable Marcelled or finger waves. Her fur is carfully shouldered to fully display the diamond starburst. I've always loved those and have a few more to sell (separately) in months ahead. The other thing that tells us she was well heeled is that she has had her portrait painted by a miniaturist, in an art