Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box The box is somewhat aged

The box is somewhat aged but not nearly as much as you would expect given that it and the silver set are around 200yrs old

fan with 16 ribs and the sticks and guards in blond horn

But you might wish to cut the sections and make the fabulous lush-trim down filled pillows I had in mine

I see no chips at all

I'm unsure if this is a French or perhaps a Prussian woman

Superb ID'd Antique c. 1790-1810 French Portrait Miniature of Woman in Lace Bonnet with Fichu, Chair Visible Artist's box The box is somewhat aged"Marie Franoise Villette, veuve (widow) of Guilloteau, (Jacques Philippe), mon aieuel (my ancestor)". Fine French portrait miniature depicting Marie Franoise Villette, identified on the reverse as the widow of Jacques Philippe Guilloteau (Veuve de Guilloteau Jacques Philippe, mon aeul). The sitter is shown in black dress with white fichu and lace bonnet, reflecting Directoire early Empire fashion. Latest 1700s to as late as c. 1815. Unsigned. Housed