Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Archive makers cartouche of Pouteau

makers cartouche of Pouteau

he was transferred to the 23rd Infantry Brigade on October 19th

Every letter is addressed to Mrs

Secretary of State for the Colonies

the reverse centre bears “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (FOR MERIT IN WAR)

Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Archive makers cartouche of PouteauOf French and Italian influence, a unique and delicate portrait with a likeness to Duchess Maria Anna Josepha of Bavaria, the frame of which consists of handcarved bone creating a patterned border with floral aesthetics, an oval portrait is inset in the center with a handpainted portrait of a woman wearing a white corseted dress and a Bavarian Order of St. Anna, the reverse presents the original floral paper covering, measures 115. 8mm (w) x 149. 1mm