18th Century Mother of Pearl Box & Miniature Painting carnelian natural saltwater pearls line the

natural saltwater pearls line the lithe body of this salamander or lizard

They also have a short glimpse into her fascinating life

each is hand-polished and unusually shaped with tapering sides and a slightly arched top

Four brilliant old mine cut diamonds

18th Century Mother of Pearl Box & Miniature Painting carnelian natural saltwater pearls line theLove is in the air certainly around the 2nd quarter of the 18th century. Presenting something different from The Three Graces to you, here is a superb mother of pearl patch box complete with a miniature portrait, hand engraved designs, and silver gilt decorative face and reverse. In the interior lid is framed a charming portrait miniature painting on card, parchment, or paper. A loving couple is depicted both playing instruments, a viol, and a lute.