Antique French Gilt Ormolu Limoges Enamel on Copper Miniature Portrait Plaque Parasol Dress Cane Handle Sommelier cup flat server and 4-prong fork

flat server and 4-prong fork

Bearing maker's marks for silversmith Marc Parrod (active in Dijon

The case features serpentine shaping with raised scalloped corners

The necks adorned with a collar enhanced with rosettes and navy blue enamel

Inset with an 18K rose gold center hand engraved with birds on a floral branch

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Limoges Enamel on Copper Miniature Portrait Plaque Parasol Dress Cane Handle Sommelier cup flat server and 4-prong forkAntique French gilt ormolu parasol umbrella or dress cane handle. Featuring a tapered fluted form. Mounted with a Limoges enamel on copper miniature portrait plaque of a lady. Beautifully rendered with exquisite detailing, depicted in grey tones (grisaille) atop a black background accented with gold gilt painted headpiece. In overall good antique condition. Measures 1 3 4" length x 1 3 8" widest with a 11 16" diameter base.