Antique French Miniature Portrai of a Lady, 19th C. Antique English fRame Emile Provost

Emile Provost

This style of punch ladle became popular in the mid-18th century

however the do carry a different maker's mark from the body

A timeless gift — for Christmas

They did not originally hold liquor or any other liquids and appear to have been used sparingly

Antique French Miniature Portrai of a Lady, 19th C. Antique English fRame Emile ProvostPortrait Miniatures from France An antique French 19th Century miniature portrait of a lady. The watercolor is hand painted and signed M. G. Under glass and enclosed in a gilt metal oval pendant style frame. The artist has captured her delicate features and brown eyes beautifully. French, watercolor on paper Measurements; frame 2 X 1 7 8, portrait 1 X 7 8 Condition Report; Very good, interior fabric I feel is original, gray fabric on back most likely