Miniature Round Box Portrait Noble Man Chasselat Solid Gold 1809 19th

Round box in crystal or glass, solid gold frame finely chiseled with stylized floral friezes, 750 thousandths gold hallmark (1798-1809), Paris Garantie hallmark and PAM goldsmith, decorated on the lid with a painted miniature representing the portrait of 'an elegantly dressed young noble man, signed Chasselat* and dated 1809, vintage early 19th century. This box is in good general condition, it is of high quality. Gold hallmark 3rd grade 750 thousandths (rooster turned to the right pecking, the 3 on the back). Signed Chasselat 1809 on the left side (hard to read). Please note: this box had to be dismantled and then poorly reassembled (space between frame and miniature on the lid), dust on the miniature under the glass, breakage and cracks on the edge of the crystal, wear and tear, take a good look at the photos. * Jean Pierre Chasselat (around 1748-1814): Miniature painter and designer. Was a student at the Academy until 1771. He was then a student of Joseph-Marie Vien. From 1793, he lived on rue Jacob and probably lived in this street until his death. Chasselat left drawings from the 1170s, and his first known miniatures date from around 1775, after he left the Academy school. In miniature he was a talented artist. He painted full-length portraits or three-quarter view with hands, in varied poses. (Excerpt from Les Peintres en miniature by Nathalie Lemoine-Bouchard). Very highly rated artist on ArtPrice. Dimensions Diameter 7 cm Height 2.3 cm Reference: E10 378 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com