Just a little find…
a half set of 18th century French paste buckles
tucked in a velvet lined box….
I carefully peeled back the
silk covered paper of the box lid lining
to find this lilting script….treasure!
Now to find an expert that will
get me behind that last bit of amber glue and paper!
Anyone?
Rare pair of French 18th c miniature paintings
in glittery paste frames…
When the world was lit by candlelight…
Aren’t these little beauties!
Found them in an old auction catalogue
and thought you’d like to see them.
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Hyper…ven…tilating……Those buckles….those portraits…….TDF!! Vanna
What treasures…love the buckles!!
Little treasures are the best!
Lovely little treasure. I collected old belt buckles for a while. Sp pretty. Mona
Trish what fabulous treasures, thank you so much for sharing!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Brilliant find Trish! Congratulation!
I hope that you’ll get the rest of glue and paper off. Pacience!
And the pair of miniatures….very lovely!
Best wishes for a sunny weekend
karin
Great things come in small packages, love your shoe buckles.
Trish,
I love the little buckles and the velvet box. You will have to let us know what the words translate to once you are able to get the remaining glue/paper off. “Smalls” as one antique dealer called them have always won my heart.
Karen
Your find is gorgeous . And the miniature painting left me breathless