Gertrude Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The little carrying case has evidently been opened many times – presumably for the romantic reason that the receiver of this miniature portrait was wont to open the carrying case so that she could gaze upon her beloved.

About the Date of Manufacture
This antique was produced in the Victorian era.
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Gertrude Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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