Maria Antoinette Watercolor Framed in Gold on Envelope carrots This particular cup is in

This particular cup is in the collection of the New York Historical Society

the Crimean War (1853-1856)

The hats come off and there are a few extra pieces too

I am 99% sure if was made by Althoph

it feels a bit more like one carved by a prisoner than an end-of-the-day leisurely whittler

Maria Antoinette Watercolor Framed in Gold on Envelope carrots This particular cup is inWell, how could I resist this little watercolor portrait of Marie Antoinette, I assime with that hair and beauty marks and attitude??! Painted on the back of an old envelope, into which one might yet slip a love note or gift certificate to a fancy cake shop! 5 1 8" x 4 1 16" and in very good condition. Late 19th c. or so I would guess.