Fine Large Antique 19th C. Portrait Miniature, Signed, Ornate 7" Gilt Frame 22k William Halstaff started his business

William Halstaff started his business in 1825 at 68 Margaret Street

a variety of them

or the small boxes that little black cosmetic patches were kept in that era

It's been in my collections for decades

The exterior has been veneered with a very unique layer of wood - look at the grain

Fine Large Antique 19th C. Portrait Miniature, Signed, Ornate 7" Gilt Frame 22k William Halstaff started his businessFabulous antique Victorian hand painted portrait miniature, artist "Gaby" signed and set in an ornate 7 1 4" cast gilt ormolu frame! Okay so the frame and miniature are not original to each other but aren't they superb together! Larger than average, the painting is 3 7 8" x 3 1 8" and still has the original drop beveled glass and vellum seals! Unidentified but the sitter is a relatively :) handsome woman with flamboyant hat & large plum! Fine detail