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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures
Materials
Gold
$2,499
H 1 in W 6 in D 5 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Copper
$850
H 1 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
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
Category
Antique Late 17th Century American Federal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
$7,450
H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.25 in
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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
Category
Antique Early 1800s Swiss Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Materials
Diamond
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables
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Russian Silver 1913 Commemorative Icon / Portrait Czar Nicholas II, Inscribed
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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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Green Demijohn, Glass Wine Bottle, France, 1950s
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Rare Pair of Exeter Sterling Silver Parcel-Gilt Georgian Berry Spoons
By William Woodman
Located in New York, NY
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$775 / set
H 0.5 in W 9 in D 2 in
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.
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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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
19th Century Japanese Staircase Tansu Cabinet with Two Drawers and Single Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Materials
Wood
$1,950
H 26 in W 25 in D 16 in
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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
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Located in Nuernberg, DE
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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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Beech
$2,238
H 44.1 in W 29.93 in D 18.31 in
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...
Category
Antique 1880s German Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine
18th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantle
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Located in London, GB
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Antique Brass & Pietra Dura Portrait Miniature Painting George Washington 1880
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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, 2022Miniature 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, 2022Miniature 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.
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