V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani The top bale means this

The top bale means this one would have once hung from an elaborate 18k gold chatelaine

and this one helps show you why

No marks on the gilt bronze base

Meat/fish fork runs $800

There are legible silversmith marks

V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani The top bale means thisIMPORTANT! Intimate! Painted for some very dear one, indeed, this miniature painting is French author, Charles Pinot Duclos (1704 1772). His stunning face of great character and confidence in the relaxed mood of his dressing gown and night shirt, holding a book, most likely his. The paisley of the silk robe he draws across his front with a delicate hand do you think it's a painting for his lover, and perhaps in celebration of completion of an early