Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Archive spotting evident on the enamelled

spotting evident on the enamelled arms but all enamels are intact

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

the leather on the strap in the dome remaining relatively supple

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

Germany, Empire. A Miniature Portrait In A Hand Carved Bone Frame, C.1850 Archive spotting evident on the enamelledOf 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