Antique French Miniature Enamel Painting Seated Lady Brass Vesta Case Match Safe

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Antique French Miniature Enamel Painting Seated Lady Brass Vesta Case Match Safe. Condition: Presents beautifully with age-appropriate wear to the brass. The hinge and lid operate properly. Unmarked, as commonly encountered with brass examples of the period. Antique French brass vesta case or match safe featuring a beautifully hand-painted enamel miniature of a seated young lady in a romantic lakeside landscape. The finely painted enamel plaque displays delicate detail and soft pastel colors, mounted within a gilt brass case with a ribbed striker along one side and a hinged snap-top lid. Dating to the late 19th century, this charming Continental piece reflects the tradition of French enamel miniatures used to decorate fine personal accessories and objets de vertu. Unmarked, as commonly encountered with brass examples of the period. Measures approximately 2” x 1 ½ ” x ½ ”. Condition: Presents beautifully with age-appropriate wear to the brass. The enamel retains excellent color and gloss, with a small flake of enamel at the lower left corner (shown in photographs) and minor surface wear consistent with age and use. The hinge and lid operate properly. A wonderful addition to any collection of antique vestas, match safes, French enamels, or small decorative arts. ** As a vintage/used item, the buyer should expect some superficial age related to use/wear. I always try to represent my items as accurately as possible. ** Payment Payment should be received within 1-3 days after the auction has ended unless other arrangements have been made.. Paying more than 3 days after will result in 0 future business dealings. Shipping All items ship within 1-2 business days.. For all items... USPS ground or as noted. International Shipping via Ebay International. ... For combined shipping, please request a final invoice at the end of the auctions. Please make sure the shipping address is correct at checkout. Terms of Sale RETURNS All items are described to the best of my ability.. Returns accepted for mis-represented items only.... and must be returned in the same condition received.