{"product_id":"antique-union-case-miniature-rococo-scroll-design-with-gentleman-s-portrait","title":"Antique Union Case – Miniature Rococo Scroll Design with Gentleman’s Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming antique Union case is beautifully embossed with an ornate Rococo scroll and lattice design, its miniature 2-1\/8\" size enhancing its delicate appeal. Crafted in thermoplastic during the mid-19th century, the case opens to reveal a finely preserved portrait of a gentleman, his composed expression and attire capturing a fleeting moment in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis case is the classic ninth-plate format, one of the most popular miniature portrait sizes of the 1850's–60's. The interior retains its original rich velvet lining and decorative gilt mat, framing the portrait with warmth and elegance. Both protective and ornamental, this miniature Union case reflects the artistry and sentiment of early photographic keepsakes and remains a treasured collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiniature Union cases were prized for their portability and intimate scale, allowing cherished portraits to be easily preserved and admired. This finely detailed example, with its classical scrolled motif and intact interior elements, represents the height of mid-19th-century craftsmanship. Smaller formats such as this are especially appealing to collectors for their rarity, charm, and exceptional display presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2-1\/8\" x \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2-1\/8\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the artistry history and collectible appeal of union cases in our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(221, 102, 80);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/blogs\/blog\/19th-century-union-cases\" style=\"color: rgb(221, 102, 80);\"\u003eunion case article\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"frenchgardenhouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44819912949814,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/1612\/0886\/files\/antiuqesmallsquarethermoplasticCase.jpg?v=1771289483","url":"https:\/\/frenchgardenhouse.com\/products\/antique-union-case-miniature-rococo-scroll-design-with-gentleman-s-portrait","provider":"frenchgardenhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}