C. 1830s Ink and Watercolor Miniature Portrait, E.C Gregg vintage silver What a strange one

What a strange one

no notable chips or issues whatsoever

I've been paying attention to old carved spoons lately

6 1/2" x 5 9/16" and in good condition

with each of those arms able to be rotated or removed from the center wheel entirely

C. 1830s Ink and Watercolor Miniature Portrait, E.C Gregg vintage silver What a strange oneYou know I love a miniature portrait, but sometimes they start to blur together, so when I I spotted this very specific feeling portrait of a distinctive looking gentleman yesterday at the Papertown show in Boxborough, MA, I jumped on it. (And, at the end of the day, my drive is toward assembling an interesting and lively cast of characters to keep company with!) I believe American, though he looks perhaps French, or maybe even partly Middle Eastern.