19th C. Lacquer Snuff Box Lid with Handsome Portrait, Period Framed swedish spoons reading 'In Haste I am

reading 'In Haste I am Yours'

they're just so lovely

plus yellow for the arms

forgive my terrible photos

19th C. Lacquer Snuff Box Lid with Handsome Portrait, Period Framed swedish spoons reading 'In Haste I amSuch a striking portrait on this lacquered papier mache snuff box lid, early mid 19th c. of a gentlewoman I think, in broad brimmed green hat, but appealingly androgynous looking. And what a beautiful framing of it, with silver leaves around the perimeter (akin to what one sees on framed painted miniature portraits of the time) that amplify the borders on the lid itself, and with brass hanging loop at top. It appears the portrait is a hand colored