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An exquisite miniature portrait in the French Rococo style, depicting a young aristocratic woman with a graceful, lighthearted expression. She is dressed in an elegant gown featuring a dark bodice adorned with fine lace trim and a ruffled collar, characteristic of 18th-century French fashion. The portrait is set within an ornate gilt metal frame marked Made in Italy, with intricate filigree detailing at the corners. The cream-colored background enhances the refined elegance of the piece. The back is covered with patterned fabric and features a brass hanging ring for display.Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 6"HCondition: Age related wear.
An exquisite antique miniature portrait painting depicting a young woman with flowing golden hair, dressed in a white gown with a red sash. The finely detailed portrait is set within an oval brass frame with a decorative border. The surrounding rectangular frame is crafted with faux ivory inlay, meticulously pieced together in a geometric pattern with delicate engraved accents. The reverse of the frame is backed with aged paper featuring printed Latin text, adding to its historical charm.Dimensions: 5.5"L Condition: Age related wear.
This exquisite antique hand-painted miniature portrait features a finely detailed depiction of a noblewoman, framed in an elegant ivory and tortoiseshell-style frame. The portrait is delicately signed by the artist with Horn visible near the lower left. The oval-shaped painting is set within an intricately designed brass or bronze decorative bezel, enhancing its vintage charm. The reverse of the frame displays a marbled brown backing with a brass hanging hook, typical of 19th-century European craftsmanship.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
A finely detailed miniature portrait of a young lady set within an ornate filigreed metal frame. The oval portrait depicts a woman in a dark off-the-shoulder gown, accented with delicate white lace trim. Her soft, composed expression and the subtle background hues add to the charm of the piece. The portrait is bordered by an intricate oval frame, mounted on a cream-colored background, and surrounded by a decorative metal frame featuring elaborate openwork designs and floral corner motifs. The back is covered in plain paper and fitted with a hanging hook.Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 6"HCondition: Age related wear.
A finely crafted miniature portrait of a noblewoman, displayed in an intricately inlaid ivory frame. The portrait captures a young woman adorned in an elegant white garment with pearl accents and a red drape, complemented by a gold brooch and matching pearl necklace. Her hair is styled in soft curls, crowned with a golden headpiece. The oval portrait is surrounded by a decorative brass frame, enhancing the delicate artwork. The back is covered with aged paper, showing subtle discoloration consistent with time.Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 6"HCondition: Age related wear.
This antique miniature portrait features a finely detailed depiction of a regal woman dressed in an elaborate period costume, complete with an ornate ruffled collar and pearl-adorned attire. The oval portrait is set within an intricately designed gilt metal frame with decorative filigree corners, all mounted on a cream-colored background. The frame bears an impressed mark reading Made in Italy, suggesting Italian craftsmanship. The design reflects a blend of Victorian-era aesthetics with potential French Rococo influences, evident in the elaborate ornamentation and luxurious materials. The reverse side is lined with patterned fabric and fitted with a brass hanging mechanism and wire. The piece is displayed on a dark wooden easel stand.Issued: 19th centuryDimensions: 4"HCondition: Age related wear.
An interesting mixed group of jewellery, including a gilt brooch with a portrait miniature of a young gentleman with quill, unmarked, length approx. 5.3cm, 15.6grams; a pendant brooch with a portrait miniature of a mother with children, ornate foliate surround, marked 800 to verso, length approx. 3.3cm (not inc. bale), 5.5grams; a brooch with a portrait miniature of a lady with flowers in her hair, ornate openwork marcasite set mount, unmarked, pin marked metal, length approx. 5.0cm, 13.6grams; an ornately carved openwork circular brooch, unmarked, diameter approx. 2.5cm, 3.0grams; an openwork floral brooch set with marcasite, marked silver to verso, length approx. 5.0cm; 9.2grams; and a celluloid pendant (possibly Trench art) with a photograph of a young gentleman to one side and a mother and child to the other, length approx. 2.8cm, (6),
Y AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY ENAMELLED GOLD BOX WITH THE PORTRAIT OF BERNHARD VON LINDENAU CIRCA 1797, UNIDENTIFIED MAKER'S MARK The rectangular box with a miniature portrait to the lid of Bernhard von Lindenau gazing at a star after Giuseppe or Josef Grassi, the base of the box with enamelled pictorial horoscope with demi lioness and foliate decoration to the corners, the sides with scrolled acanthus leaves, flowers and grotesque decoration, stamped with Paris 1797 poincon, France 1798-1809 little guarantee mark, and a lozenge shaped maker's mark Size/dimensions: 6 x 5 x 1.8cm Gross weight: 105.5gBernhard Von Lindenau (1779-1854) was a German lawyer, astronomer, politician, and notable art collector, whose collection became the foundation of the Staatliche Lindenau-Museum in Altenburg. The original portrait of Bernhard August von Lindenau by Giuseppe or Josef Grassi was painted in 1814, the miniature is a later addition to the box.Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: LY3CRM72Y Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding. Condition Report: The miniature was later added to the box as the original portrait dates to 1814, after the French poincons of Paris 1797 and the control mark for France little guarantee mark 1798-1809. The gold frame is also a slightly different colour.The box has some repairs to the enamel one to the front corner and a patch to the section by the hinge. The marks are fairly clear, some rubbing. The makers mark appears to be L (The letter is partial) and P with a cross between with orb to the base.Condition Report Disclaimer
A SILVER MINIATURE BUST OF WINSTON CHURCHILL GEORGE WEIL, LONDON 1969 Signed G. Weil 8cm (3 1/4in) long 388g (12.45 oz) Provenance: Private Collection George Weil was born in Vienna in 1938 into a family of jewellers, and his family were amongst the last to escape Antwerp for London in 1939. Aged 18, George founded his jewellery company George Weil Jewellery Limited in London's Hatton Garden. He had studied at St Martin's School of Art, specialising in sculpture, painting and jewellery, and later described himself firstly as a sculptor, and secondly as a jeweller. Alongside his jewellery, he produced portrait busts of Winston Churchill, such as the lot offered here, Sammy Davis Junior and other iconic figures. Many of his pieces remain unmarked as he seldom took them to Goldsmiths Hall to be assayed and hallmarked.
Y A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF FREDERICK IV, PRINCE OF SALM-KYRBURG IN LATER SILVER FRAME The oval miniature of the prince in red military uniform with high black collar, wearing various badges of order, and silvered epaulettes, within a silver frame with scrolled engraved corners, the reverese inscribed F.E.O Prince de Salm Kyrburg, 1789 + 1835 in uniform de, the back stand with French silver post 1893 import poincon Size/dimensions: frame 5.6 x 7.2cm Gross weight: 57.0 grams Please note Dreweatts have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: 5UDA628BY Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. The import of lots that are subject to CITES regulations are banned in certain countries. Please check your country's import regulations before bidding.
A Elizabethan Style Miniature Portrait gold plated pendant on a gold plated chain and two pinchbeck mourning brooches (A/F); one of the mourning brooches has black enamelling on it measuring approx. 4.5cm x 4cm, the other mourning brooch is set with an oval piece of cabochon chalcedony with plaited hair in the centre with pinchbeck surround measuring approx. 4.5cm x 3.5cm
Late 18th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman in profile named as R Vans Agnew, the oval portrait apparently unsigned, 6 x 5cm, in folding red leather case, with paper label attributing the subject as R Vans Agnew of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan, born 1755 died 1809. (Robert Vans Agnew, Laird of Barnbarroch and Sheuchan 1755-1809). APHA Ref: DZZ2P5TDIvory miniature has not been examined out of the frame, dust and debris under glass, general deterioration to folding frame, otherwise ok
English school 1800, miniature portrait on ivory named verso as William Erskine, youngest son of James Erskine Esq of Cadross in officer's uniform, oval, 6.5 x 5cm, in carved gilt frame. APHA Ref: TZGFAKVP Ivory slightly warped, not examined out of frame but no significant damage, overall good condition, the carved frame with minor wear but also good
English School, circa 1800, portrait miniature of a lady in white dress and shawl, unsigned, oval 8 x 6cm, in glazed gilt frame and folding case, possibly by Charlotte Jones, this miniature may be that described in an inventory as 'Lady Christian Erskine / Nee Bruce / 1804, in widow's dress' (see images) Minor surface defects, small stain to her neckline, overall very good condition
George III miniature portrait on ivory of an infant, named to the frame as Mountstuart Elphinstone, depicted in a high chair, 9 x 6cm, glazed frame. NB: Mountstuart Elphinstone (1779-1859) was a Scottish Stateman who was governor of Bombay from 1819-1827, promoted education in India, at a time when opinion in Britain was against educating the "natives". He may fairly be regarded as the founder of the system of state education in India. One of his principal achievements was the compilation of the "Elphinstone code.", he was one of the seven founder members of the Royal Geographical Society in 1830. APHA Ref: VZJ1P6QE
Three George III portrait miniatures on ivory, each oval and depicting young women, including woman with lace headscarf named to frame as The Hon. Mrs Erskine, 1803, by Charlotte Jones (1768-1847), signed and dated 1803 to rear, 8 x 6cm, another of woman in white dress named to label to rear as Mrs John Agnew nee Stevens, the third a lady with white dress and headscarf unnamed. (3) APHA Ref: VC7M49KU left miniature has a few surface marks and stains.Central miniature by Charlotte Jones (1768-1847) is referenced in a Edwardian inventory (see images)the rightmost miniature shows some wear and probably a little loss of definitionall with some surface dust and debris but no severe damage
Charming 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a boy and his dog, 8 x 7cm, the subject titled to the frame 'John, 13th Lord Elphinstone', in glazed gilt frame. APHA ref: V4C5771H. NB: John Elphinstone, the 1st Baron Elphinstone (1807-1860) was a Scottish soldier, politician and colonial administrator. He was twice elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom as a Scottish representative peer, was also Governor of Madras and Bombay.
18th century miniature portrait on ivory of a young gentleman in armour, possibly Bonnie Prince Charlie, oval 5 x 4cm, in glazed gilt metal frame with loop suspension. APHA Ref: 2T3E8NM4The identify of the sitter is unknown but academics have suggested it is probably not Bonnie Prince Charlie
Two portrait miniatures on ivory, the first an early 18th century oval portrait of a gentleman in wig and green coat with gilt trimmings, 4.5 x 3.5cm, in glazed gilt frame, APHA Ref: T667ENWE, the second an oval portrait of a gentleman named to rear as Thomas Rothwell Esq. aged 79, 1804, in leather folding case, APHA Ref: WMUK6KGZ. (2)Larger portrait miniature is loose in frame, glass is loose, ivory very slightly bowed, very slight wear. The smaller work has some paint loss to the periphery, possibly from an earlier scheme of framing (see images)
Claudius (41-54), Denarius, 54, laureate head left, divvs clavdivs avgvstvs around, rev. slow quadriga, ornamented, right, surmounted by four miniature horses, victories either side, ex sc in exergue, 3.56g/7h (RIC Nero 5; RSC 32). Some edge marks, otherwise beautifully toned with a strong portrait and good very fine £2,000-£2,600 --- Provenance: Nomos AG, Auction 11, 9 October 2015, lot 166
After Lemuel 'Francis' Abbott (British, 1760-1803) - a portrait miniature of Admiral Horatio Nelson in full uniform, oval watercolour on ivory, indistinctly signed, 5.2 x 6.3cm, in a hallmarked silver frame, the reverse inscribed 'Sir Charles Shelley Bart 1838-1902'. Ivory Registration No: 8F4C5M2T * No cracks, splits or chips visible to the ivory. The ivory oval does not fit the frame perfectly - there is a gap showing the red backing at the top and bottom edge - the miniature is therefore probably not original to the frame. Clear marks to frame and just one small ding below the marks. The silver slip around the edge of the glass stands proud to the right hand side but almost flush with the frame to the left side (probably from when the miniature was mounted in the frame).
Max Schneider (Austrian, early 20th century Portrait of John Huban, later Colonel, as a young man, pencil, signed, inscribed "Wien" and dated "1930" lower left, framed 15¾ x 12¾in. (40 x 32.4cm.), together with an associated miniature pencil portrait of John Huban in a 19th century ebonised frame 3 x 2½in. (7.6 x 6.3cm.), and a photo album "Souvenir of Col J.P. Huban's visit to Dadar Sanatorium Sept. 1942".
A mixed lot to include; a 19th century portrait miniature watercolour of a Naval Officer (some loss); two metal seals, one with bone handle; a brass bell; a brass and faux jewelled mounted ebonised elephant; a pair of Tutankhamun small busts in metal on alabaster bases; and a mother of pearl cased bone aide memoire. (Some items with loss or damage)
Frederick Buck (1771-1839/40) Portrait Miniature of Lieutenant Thomas North (d.1812), watercolour on ivory, converted into a mourning brooch with plaited hair and initials 'TN' in the reverse, 6.5 x 5.3 cmThomas North was lieutenant in the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), an infantry regiment of the British Army. North was present at the siege of Badajoz, where he was mortally wounded during trench duty on the 21st March 1812 and died the following day. The command of the Anglo-Portugese army besieging Badajoz was given to Arthur Wellesley, Earl (late Duke) of Wellington. It was a costly victory for the allied forces who sustained heavy losses with 4,800 soldiers killed or wounded in the fighting, but they were successful in forcing the surrender of the French garrison.Ivory exemption reference: LT2FEBC6 Condition:The ivory sheet appears in generaly good condition, no obvious cracks, splits or losses. The paint surface appears generally well preserved and stable - potential minor fading- but the colours appear still bright. There are some general dirt specks and accretions present and some surface wear to the glazing. On the reverse there are also scuffs and scratches to the glazing but no cracks or major damage - general wear and tear. The plaited hair seems to be in generally good condition
A Second War ‘Battle of Alamein’ M.C. group of four attributed to Lieutenant A. T. Almond, 46th (The Liverpool Welsh) Battalion, Royal Tank Regiment, who was killed in action on 28 October 1942 Military Cross, G.VI.R. reverse officially dated 1942, with Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; War Medal 1939-45; together with the named Army Council enclosure, extremely fine (4) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.C. London Gazette 5 November 1942: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.’ The original Recommendation, for an Immediate M.C., states: ‘During the Battle of Alamein, at about 0900 hrs on 4 September 1942, Second Lieutenant Almond’s troop was ordered forward on to an exposed position subject to a lot of enemy artillery fire. Second Lieutenant Almond’s tank receives a direct hit from a large calibre gun. The tank, which was moving at about 10 m.p.h., caught fire and ammunition exploded. Second Lieutenant Almond and his gunner climbed out on to the turret of the tank but did not leave the rank until they had extricated the driver. Second Lieutenant Almond, although ordered to evacuate his crew, returned on another tank and managed to put out the fire sufficiently to get into the driver’s seat. He then started the engine and, although burnt himself, managed to tow out another tank which had been hit. He then drove his tank back, collected his crew, and returned into action after getting the tank into fighting trim. In spite of his burns and a temporarily blinded eye, he remained in action for another 10 hors under almost continuous shell fire. The determination, bravery, and coolness under fire which this officer showed proved a fine example to the remainder of his troop and the fact that they remained in their position materially assisted the success of the action on this front.’ Arthur Thomas Almond was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Rank Regiment from 102nd O.C.T.U. on 28 December 1940, and served with the 46th (The Liverpool Welsh) Battalion during the Second World War in North Africa, using Valentine tanks. Awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry during the Battle of Alamein, he was killed in action on 28 October 1942, on which date the Battalion was in support of the 26th Australian Brigade. ‘Valentine in North Africa’ gives the following account: ‘El Alamein, 46th RTR by now were also working with the Australians, and during the main Australian thrust on the night of October 28/29 were to attack with 2/23rd Battalion and secure the road. Unfortunately, things began to go wrong from the start. The final briefing was held very late, and Colonel Clarke returned without sufficient time to give his Squadron Leaders anything more than the barest details. The attack was to get under way almost immediately, and would be delivered from a start-line which had been chosen from the map, and which had not been reconnoitred. Some of the infantry would ride on the tanks, and others in carriers. The start-line was in fact, in the middle of a minefield, and on the way to it the regiments were subjected to heavy fire which caused the infantry to drop off. Several tanks missed the minefield gaps and became casualties. The situation became extremely confused, and the enemy fire rose to a crescendo. In the light of three or four burning Valentines the anti-tank gunners were able to pick off their victims from three sides at ranges up to 1,000 yards. The attack broke down into un-coordinated assaults which took a heavy toll of both tanks and infantry. Colonel Clarke and his Intelligence Officer were badly wounded by a mortar shell, and the Regiment was taken over by Major Offord. After a night of savage fighting, Colonel Evans of 2/23rd finally ordered his battalion to dig in at 04.00, 1,000 yards in advance of the original start line, The 2/23rd had lost 29 killed, 172 wounded and 6 missing. The 46th RTR had lost all but eight of their tanks and had a high percentage of their crews killed or wounded, including all the Squadron Commanders. The casualties sustained by the 46th and 2/23rd Battalion had not been in vain. After the battle, Rommel recorded that the British tanks and infantry had succeeded in blowing a gap in his line, cutting off the 2nd Bn 125 Panzer Grenadier Regiment and a Battalion of XIth Bansagliari, who remained in Thompson’s Post, almost surrounded by their assailants, resisting all attempts to dislodge them with a ferocious determination. In addition, the 125th Regiment’s 3rd Battalion had virtually ceased to exist by next morning, the battle having raged with tremendous fury for six hours.’ Almond is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt. Sold with a fine portrait photograph of the recipient; rank pips; Royal Tank Regiment cap badge; a miniature M.C., a leather bound Bible, the inside inscribed ‘A. T. Almond, R.T.R.’; and a copy of ‘The White Company’, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, with Bishop’s Stortford College Prize label affixed on the inside front cover, inscribed ‘Summer Term 1927, Form IA. Prize awarded to A. T. Almond’.
English school (late 19th century),An oval bust length portrait miniature depicting a young lady wearing a lace trimmed lilac dress and lilac ribbons in her hair,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,13.5cm x 12cm,Gilt framed Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: QZUUDWAQ
English school (19th century),An oval portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in orange cravat,Watercolour on ivory,6.5cm x 3.5cm,Framed and convex glazed Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: M7AALFMC
English school (late 17th or early 18th century),A bust length portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in long wig with stock and studded cape,Watercolour, probably on ivory,Unsigned,7.5cm x 6cm,In glazed silver coloured oval mount with scroll surmount and pendant bale Please note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: D2CQUAVU CONDITION REPORT:The miniature is mounted under glass and has not been removed for inspection. The paint surface shows no obvious damage and the colours appear reasonably strong, although they are likely to have faded somewhat over time. The mount shows wear including tarnishing and fine surface scratching throughout. The glass shows fine surface scratching across the surface, but no obvious chips or cracks.
English school (late 19th or early 20th century),An oval bust length portrait miniature depicting a young lady wearing a white lace trimmed dress and a blue flower in her hair,Watercolour on ivory,Indistinctly signed under mount,12.5cm x 10cm,Gilt framedPlease note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot Ref: PRVQUE4C
Persian miniature. Kingfisher on a branch. Gouaches on paper.Late 19th centurySheet of 235x155 mm. Image 208x122mm. Above and below the miniature and elegant Persian writing on the verso. Good condition.Magnificent portrait of a kingfisher perched on a branch above a pond. Curiously, his beak is entirely orange in the same shade as his belly. The double linear frame in orange and gilt gives brightness to the miniature.Bound with: Persian miniature. A party by the river. Gouaches on paper.Late 19th centurySheet of 280x165 mm. Image 237x114mm. Verso with elegant Persian script. Slight traces of wear on the margins, small hole in the lower part of the image, otherwise in excellent condition, brilliant colors.Scene from a party with wine. 10 characters are portrayed, of both sexes. Six of them are holding a bottle and a cup.

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