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Miniature Portrait Case

Antique Miniature Portrait with an 18-Karat Yellow Gold Frame & Fitted Case
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed miniature portrait was made in England in approximately 1900 in the period
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Gold

Miniature Daguerreotype Family Portraits with Hand Coloring in Gutta Percha Case
Located in Norwalk, CT
Four excellent Civil War-era daguerreotype portraits, each framed in elaborate gold foil. Three
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Copper

Antique Miniature Portrait on Bone with Fitted Case 14-Karat Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
executed hand painted miniature portrait on bone of a period nobleman can be worn as a brooch, or displayed
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Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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19th Century Swiss 18-Karat Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Guidon, Gide and Blondet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
also supplied workshops with portrait miniatures for watch cases and boxes. He appears to have
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Antique Early 1800s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Antique French 1700s Portrait Miniature Snuff Box Gold, Tortoise
Located in San Marcos, CA
The gold on this tests as 22k, apart from the inserting frame (view photos) for the miniature
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Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Boxes and Cases

Materials

22k Gold

Portrait Cut Diamond Three-Stone Mourning Ring
Located in Austin, TX
to cover a miniature painted portrait. In this case, there are three Diamonds covering plaited hair
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond

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Star Wars (R2-D2 new) - large format photograph of original iconic droid robot
By Tom Schierlitz
Located in San Francisco, CA
Star Wars (R2-D2 new) by Tom Schierlitz still life photograph of the iconic Star Wars robot 40 x 32 inches (102 x 81cm) edition of 25 signed 60 x 48 inches (152 x 122cm) edition o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

English Style, First Edition
By Stafford Cliff, Suzanne Sleisin
Located in valatie, NY
English Style by Suzanne Slesin and Stafford Cliff. NY: Clarkson N. Potter, 1984. Stated first edition hardcover with dust jacket. 288 pp. An intimate look at the English style and d...
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

English Style, First Edition
English Style, First Edition
$49
H 10.25 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Bureau Having Well Figured Fall Flap Above Four Long Drawers With Original Water Gilt Handles Raised On Original Bracket Feet (Typical of the lat...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Bureau
$4,032
H 42 in W 38 in D 19 in
Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Objet'd'Art, a Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Travel Icon, is a poignant tribute to the reign of Czar Nicholas II. Made in 1913 to commemorate the Great Pilgrimage ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Historical Memorabilia

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Silver

Green Demijohn, Glass Wine Bottle, France, 1950s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
This large light turquoise demijohn is a classic French demijohn from the 1950s. Light green / turquoise pressed glass with visible air pockets. A timeless home decor to set accents,...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Bottles

Materials

Glass

1950s Mahogany Vitrine Display Table on Wheels and with Handles
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Mahogany Vitrine Display Table on original Wheels and with Handles and faux bamboo Mahogany legs. Original green felt lining in place, includes a new black color felt, loose...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Exeter Sterling Silver Parcel-Gilt Georgian Berry Spoons
By William Woodman
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Georgian, sterling silver, parcel-gilt berry spoons, Exeter, England, 1830, William Woodman - maker. Measures: 9" long x 2" wide (at widest point). Vacant cartouche. Bea...
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fur Bean Bag Chair Cover taupe or Stone - Merino Sheepskin
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
After a long day at work, there is no better way to relax than submerging into the oozing comfort of our fur bean bag chair cover. Handcrafted in Australia using the finest and ge...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin

Long Cage Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This eye-catching sconce features a 12 inch long cage and long tubular bulb. The extra long bulbs it's an important part of this lamps look.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Long Cage Sconce
Long Cage Sconce
$300 / item
H 16 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese staircase tansu cabinet from the 19th century, with two drawers and single door. Born in Japan during the 19th century, this staircase tansu features a convenient stepped ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four bookcases in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
Mogens Koch Four Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
$8,118 / set
H 29.93 in W 119.69 in D 10.83 in
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Dutch Beech & Pine Haberdashery Shop Cabinet / Vitrine, 1950s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 8 large drawers in beech with glass fronts and metal handles. It was originally used in a ware...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Beech

Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The cabinet is made of oak with drawers and back of pine wood. The cabinet consists of 2 parts. In the upper part there are three doors with the original antique glass. Behind each d...
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Antique 1880s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak, Pine

Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
Oak And Pine Pharmacy Cabinet, anno 1889
$3,581 Sale Price
36% Off
H 76.38 in W 62.21 in D 13.78 in
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
Unique fireplace produced under license from Kenwood House Hampstead, London. Finely detailed vines bearing clusters of ripe grapes clamber up the jambs and across the frieze of the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Fireplaces and...

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
$15,802 Sale Price
20% Off
H 53.15 in W 78.9 in D 9.57 in
Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting George Washington 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A fine, antique brass easel with Pietra Dura panels and three handpainted portrait miniature paintings, circa 1880. The brass easel of triangular form and finely pierced and engrave...
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Antique 1880s American American Empire Paintings

Materials

Brass

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Miniature Portrait Case For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact miniature portrait case you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a miniature portrait case from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding an appealing miniature portrait case — no matter the origin — is easy, but Fabergé and John Brogden each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a miniature portrait case featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for an old mine cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes french cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping for a miniature portrait case, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Miniature Portrait Case?

On average, a miniature portrait case at 1stDibs sells for $1,125, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $150,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About Miniature Portrait Case
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Miniature portraits are made with a mix of powdered glass, metal oxides and oil which makes a paste. This paste is painted color by color onto a base. Each color layer is fired in a kiln, one at a time. You’ll find a variety of miniature portraits from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.