A tortoiseshell snuff box and cover, 19th century, of circular form, the cover inset with a watercolour on ivory portrait miniature depicting a classical maiden set within a gold-coloured metal border, 7cm diameterPlease 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: EC91DT7F CONDITION REPORT:The piece shows age related wear across all surfaces, including small scuffs and fine surface scratching. The cover shows losses to the turned edge of the upper rim, a chip to the lower rim, extensive scuffing and scratching to the underside, and fine scratching to the metal band. The portrait miniature shows craquelure to the blue background on the left hand side. On the right side, the blue appears to have adhered to the underside of the glass and lifted as a result. This may be evidence of previous failed restoration, however examination under UV suggests the blue is the original paint. The body of the box shows a vertical hairline crack (possibly a seam) to the side wall, but this does not appear to extend all the way through the wall. The base shows some age related cracking to the exterior, but again this does not appear to extend through to the interior base.
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JOHN HENNING (SCOTTISH, 1771-1851) - A PLASTER MEDALLION SELF-PORTRAIT In relief, bust length and right facing, housed in an ebonised circular frame measuring approx. 13.5cm in diameter, together with a copy of John Henning 1771-1851: "...a very ingenious Modeller" by John Malden (Renfrew District Council Museum & Art Galleries, 1977) and a series of B.M. Replica miniature panels from the Parthenon frieze, based on those famously modelled by Henning Condition Report:There is a hairline crack running vertically through the plaster medallion behind the head. A possible further hairline crack over the neck (this is very faint and may be only a surface scratch). There is wear to the portrait head in the raised areas, particularly the locks of hair above the ear and the brow. Light nicks to the surface in places. Frame is generally good, showing light wear commensurate with age.
19th century English School, a silhouette portrait bust, Keats 1821. Cut card, heightened with gilt, 10 x 8.5cm, together with a watercolour profile portrait miniature of a lady wearing a lace trimmed bonnet, an ink and watercolour silhouette of a similar sitter and one other silhouette portrait signed Leiss
Rosenburg of Bath 18th / 19th century silhouette portrait miniature of Henry Cholmley Esq. cut card and ink in verre eglomise frame, 8 x 5.5cm, together with another, of a gentleman wearing a stiff white collar and a half portrait miniature of a young man in formal attire, heightened with gilt, 11.5 x 9cm
A Chamberlain Worcester tumbler, circa 1798 or possibly 1802The tapering beaker finely painted most likely by John Wood within an oval panel with a figure of 'Fame' blowing her trumpet and holding a portrait medallion of Nelson, the portrait resting on a sea chest covered with the Union flag, in the background a naval skirmish and a view of the Pyramids, the reverse with a yellow ground and delicate gilding, 10cm high, gold script mark 'Chamberlains Worcester'Footnotes:This finely-painted tumbler shows a relatively young portrait of Nelson and in the background a naval battle is identified by Pyramids and a crocodile, clearly referencing the Battle of the Nile which took place in August 1798. It is therefore highly likely that the present lot is the piece referred to in the Chamberlains factory order books in the same year, '1 Pint Tumbler, Nelson's Victory, yellow and gold' at a cost of three guineas; quoted by Geoffrey Godden, Chamberlain's Worcester Porcelain (1982), p.290.This tumbler belongs to a small group of pieces with commemorative subjects, made by Chamberlains at the turn of the 19th century. Related decoration was also made at Derby. Unlike popular and inexpensive pottery commemoratives, these luxury porcelains will have been aimed at the wealthy London market. Another Chamberlain tumbler, depicting two officers flanking a bust, features a similar representation of the Pyramids. The inscription 'Peace' on the plinth of this second beaker suggests this was made four years later to commemorate the Peace of Amiens in 1802. This probably corresponds to the 1802 order book entry '3 rich ornamental Pint Tumblers with new covers, with emblems of Peace &c' that cost fifteen guineas (Godden, op cit, p.291). This Peace tumbler is illustrated by John Sandon, Dictionary of Worcester Porcelain (1996), p.348. It is likely that the painter responsible for these tumblers was John Wood, the principal figure painter employed by Chamberlains at this time.Other authors have suggested that the Nelson tumbler in this lot might be the 'Elegant vase, richly ornamented with a miniature of his Lordship, supported by a figure of Fame &c', ordered by Nelson himself when he visited the Chamberlain factory in August 1802. This interpretation is certainly possible, although the Chamberlain factory appears not to have used the term 'Vase' when referring to sets of tumblers or beakers, even those with covers. Also, the figure of 'Fame' painted on this lot lacks Lady Hamilton's distinctive features.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ø PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON, ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURYa portrait miniature of Admiral Lord Nelson in uniform and wearing breast stars of the Orders of the Bath (with correct red sash), the Neapolitan Ferdinand & Merit, and the Turkish Crescent, half-length facing left, with detailed view of H.M.S. Victory beyond, watercolour on ivory, in contemporary gilt metal and velvet-backed frame -- 2¾ × 2¼in. (7 x 6cm.) IDN: A27QSE34 Bonham's Trafalgar Bi-Centenary sale, 5th July 2005, lot 275.
Royal Interest: A French gold and diamond Royal presentation portrait snuffbox, the box by Alexandre Raoul Morel (fl.1833-1850) marked with his standard mark for gold, Paris 1819-1838, centred by an oval portrait miniature on ivory by Francois Meuret (1800-1887) after Winterhalter depicting Louis Philippe I, King of France, to a surround of sixteen old mine cut diamonds, the box with scrolling foliate decoration and rosettes to the corners, engine turned decoration to the underside, 9.5cm x 7cm approximately 274gIvory registration reference: C4897F7X Given by King Leopold I of Belgium to the 3rd Earl of Liverpool when he was Lord Steward and went with Queen Victoria to Belgium, probably in 1843. For a similar lot see Christie's, Important Gold Boxes, 22nd May 2001, Lot 241 Approximate size of diamonds going clockwise, depth unobtainable -6.3mm x 6.6mm5.8mm x 6.4mm5.8mm x 6.6mm6.4mm x 7.3mm7.0mm x 7.0mm6.5mm x 6.8mm5.9mm x 6.3mm5.7mm x 5.7mm6.3mm x 6.5mm5.7mm x 6mm5.7mm x 6.2mm6.5mm x 7.5mm6.5mm x 7.4mm6mm x 7mm6.6mm x 6.8mm6.3mm x 6.6mmAll diamonds are bright white, clarity ranging from approximately VS2-SI2, most of the stones flouresce under uv light, very good condition, only very minor wear commensurate with age, small pin missing near thumb piece, clear marks, closes easily but doesn't snap shutLot contains an element of pre-1947 ivory or other organic material which may be subject to export restrictions
Royal Crown Derby - Two enamel hinge lidded trinket boxes each with a miniature portrait after Bloor Derby, one commemorating Queen Victoria and the other Prince Albert. Both exclusively commissioned for Govier’s of Sidmouth, limited edition no. 40 of 100, dated to 2001. Each measures approx. 6cm diameter.
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MINIATURE PORTRAIT PENDANT AND CHAIN, the oval enamel pendant depicting a gentleman in a purple robe, suspended from a fancy link chain, chain links stamped 9ct, to the lobster claw clasps, length of pendant 45mm, length of chain 405mm, approximate weight 38.7 grams (condition report: some surface scratches to the enamel, moderate general wear to the remainder of the piece in keeping with age and use, clasps in good working order)
English school, 19th century, a portrait miniature of a young lady, watercolour, 12 x 9cm, framedOverall condition looks to be complete. It is mounted within a frame and behind glass, which we have not removed to inspect it. The velvet backing is heavily marked and faded. The metal frame is tired and dirty.
Miniature books.- Smallest English Dictionary in the World (The), portrait frontispiece, original paper wrappers, a little rubbed, original small embossed metal contained, rubbed and worn, David Bryce, and Son, [c.1900] § Victoria: the Good Queen and Empress, half-title, portrait frontispiece, plates, previous owner's ink inscription, original boards, housed in original box, lacking flaps, rubbed and worn, 1897 § Small Rain upon the Tender Herb, twenty-first edition, original decorative boards, gilt, g.e., metal clasp, a little rubbed, n.d.; and others similar, v.s. (9)
A late 18th century portrait miniature of James Gunter, 'Born 1755, Obit 1801', painted by J. Montague 1795, 7.7x5.5cm, the ebonised frame stamped 'CLAY'; together with a further portrait miniature on ivory of a young lady in Regency dress wearing a heart shaped pendant, inscribed 'Fanny' to verso, 6x5cm; and a hand coloured print of a lady wearing a blue headscarf, 7.8x6.3cm, in an ebonised frame with applied gilt metal detail to corners surmounted by a plume of feathers (3)Ivory exemption ref. James Gunter: J3RPJF6UIvory exemption ref. Fanny: DWJ6PDVG
Three 19th century portrait miniatures of Regency gentleman, one inscribed to verso 'Painted by John Harrison 1823'; An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman in Regency dress wearing a blue coat, 8.4x6.5cm, and one otherIvory exemption refs: 4CB9HCD9, CUE8BMLL, L9RF7G63
E..A..Yates (British, late 19th Century), an oval portrait miniature of Uncle Stickland, titled, signed and dated 1888 verso, on ivory, 8 by 6.5cm, and a mid-9th Century oval portrait miniature of a young lady, watercolour on paper, 10 by 7cm, both framed (2). Note: Ivory Exemption Certificate No: DD4JQXNW
Helen Entwistle (20th century), a portrait miniature of the Reverand Alex Mclaren, on ivory, 8 by 7cm, brass framed, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: UQBP8KP4.Note: Reverand Alex Mclaren, was a Scottish-born Baptist preacher, famous for his oratory and position as pastor of Manchester's Union Chapel.
Antique Period Fine K.P,M Quality 9ct Gold Mounted Hand Painted Mother and Child Portrait Mother and Child Portrait on Porcelain Brooch, Set In a 9ct Gold Mount. Miniature Painting Not Marked but Tests Gold on Signed - KPM Quality - Please Confirm with Photo. 2.1/8 Inches - 5.25 cms Diameter. Weight 17.7 grams.
centred with a rectangular-shaped citrine, the border formed as a gold snake mounted with small pearls, inscription to the reverse dated for 1816, 2.2cm wide, together with a Georgian garnet and pearl mourning brooch, a gold and pearl mourning brooch, a coral and gold brooch, a portrait miniature brooch and a paste set brooch, total weight 18 grams. *CR All with some wear and damage.
Georgian locket brooch pin containing a portrait miniature on ivory attributed to Andrew Plimer (Devon 1763-1837 London). The locket containing an oval miniature portrait watercolour on ivory, in gold frame. The portrait depicting a lady in a white lace dress with pearls in her hair. The reverse glazed to reveal hairwork plume set with gold thread and pearls. Remnants of brooch fitting C clasp and hinge pin to frame. Frame measures 7.8cm including bale. Portrait measures approx 62mm x 51mm. Surface tests to frame indicate gold. Ivory submission reference: AF8KZ964
λ λ SCOTTISH SCHOOL 18TH CENTURY Portrait miniature of William Hay, as a child with his dog Oval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse revealing a plaited hair back 58 x 49mmTogether with Scottish School 18th Century, portrait miniature of William Hay, nephew of George Hay, 7th Marquess of Tweeddale, wearing a blue coat and red waistcoat Oval, in a rectangular gilt painted wooden frame (2)88 x 68mm ProvenanceParker & Morris: The Art of Decorating. The Marquess of Tweeddale, Yester House, Gifford, East Lothian.*This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate.PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.
Collection of assorted portrait miniatures and silhouettes to include: pair early 19th century portrait miniatures, lady and gentleman, 7x6cm approx., another small portrait miniature of a baby, a wax relief of a Georgian gentleman and a 19th century profile/semi-silhouette of a top hatted gentleman. (5) (B.P. 21% + VAT)
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 5 pounds, 2021. The Royal Mint. Minted to finish off the Queen's Beasts series, this coin features all 10 of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 5 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark / A central circle containing the fifth portrait of Elizabeth II in miniature ringed by the ten Queen's Beasts as designed for the Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts series. Designed by Jody Clark. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 69, certification number 6031828-026. NGC Census in this grade: 281.NGC Census in higher grade: 7Total NGC Census: 590Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (ASW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 5 pounds, 2021. The Royal Mint. Proof. Minted to finish off the Queen's Beasts series, this coin features all 10 of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 5 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark / A central circle containing the fifth portrait of Elizabeth II in miniature ringed by the ten Queen's Beasts as designed for the Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts series. Designed by Jody Clark. Edge milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6031828-022. NGC Census in this grade: 162.NGC Census in higher grade: 144Total NGC Census: 327Mintage: 750.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (ASW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 5 pounds, 2021. The Royal Mint. Proof. Minted to finish off the Queen's Beasts series, this coin features all 10 of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 5 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark / A central circle containing the fifth portrait of Elizabeth II in miniature ringed by the ten Queen's Beasts as designed for the Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts series. Designed by Jody Clark. Edge milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6318491-004. NGC Census in this grade: 144, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 327Mintage: 750.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (ASW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Silver 2 pounds, 2021. Royal Mint. Proof. Minted to finish off the Queen's Beasts series, this coin features all 10 of the heraldic statues present at HM the Queen's coronation in 1953. Fifth crowned portrait of Elizabeth II, inscription: ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 2 POUNDS', designed by Jody Clark / A central circle containing the fifth portrait of Elizabeth II in miniature ringed by the ten Queen's Beasts as designed for the Royal Mint's Queen's Beasts series. Designed by Jody Clark. Edge milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6031831-006. NGC Census in this grade: 210.NGC Census in higher grade: 642Total NGC Census: 881Mintage: 7,260.Diameter: 38.61 mm.Weight: 31.21 g. (ASW=1 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
λ A RARE AMERICAN SILHOUETTE PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WASHINGTONPOSSIBLY BY SAMUEL FOLWELL, DATED 1791signed and dated 'S. FOLWELL PINXT, 1791', together with another silhouette portrait of a lady, by Charles Rosenberg, the back with original printed label and a pair of silhouette portraits of a lady and gentleman, in rosewood frames (4)33.2 x 20.3cm (max)Catalogue NoteSamuel Folwell (1764-1813) was an American artist based in Phildelphia. He is best know for creating works of mourning art. It is recorded that in 1791 George Washington visited Samuel Folwell, a miniature painter and 'cutter of profiles' and he painted a silhouette of him in Indian ink.
ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black coat on ivory (ref. TAT8A9MT) 7.5cm with a lock of hair (to the reverse) and with a leather bound case together with a commemorative plaster medallion of Leopold Ranke in profile, 8.5cm (2)Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection
INDIAN SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of a Shah Jahan; and a companion portrait miniature of a Mumtaz Mahal on ivory (Shah ref. 3U2XT228), (Mumtaz ref. WL9MFMPV) each 4.7cm (2)It was upon the death of Mumtaz Mahal in 1631, that Shah Jahan commissioned the Taj Mahal, completed in 1648.Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection
A GOLD CAMEO BROOCH FRAME AND FURTHER GOLD PLATED EXAMPLES (QTY)The gold frame of oval pierced form, 17 grams, together with a silver framed portrait miniature and a group of Victorian gold plated and base brooch frames.Provenance: The Purple Shop – The Anthony Gardner Collection.See Bellmans website article for further information: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/the-purple-shop-the-anthony-gardner-collection
British School, 19th CenturyA portrait miniature of an Officer in a Blue coat with red collar and lapels and white cross belt, with a sample of hair to the reverseWatercolour on ivory6.5 x 5cmTogether with a similar miniature on ivory, 6 x 5cm (2)Ivory sale exemption references: BAC36FFH and SP5J7LHZ
British/Company School, 19th CenturyPortrait miniature of Lieutenant Frederick Samlerin uniformWatercolour on ivory9 x 7.5cmInscribed on a label on the reverse ' Lieutenant Frederick Samler Age 23 years Cawnpore June 14th 1832'Together with a portrait miniature of an officer in profile, watercolour on ivory, 6.5 x 5.5cm (Oval) (2)Ivory sale exemption references: FPFF7S5Y and Y764NVVW
British School, 19th CenturyA portrait miniature of a young man in black, seated and holding a bookWatercolour on ivory9.5 x 7cmTogether with a portrait miniature of an Officer in black with gold epaulettes and cross belt., watercolour on ivory, 8.5 x 7cm (Oval) and a portrait miniature of an Officer in a red tunic with blue collar, watercolour on card, 8 x 6.5cm (Oval). All similarly framed. (3)Ivory sale exemption references: YBEETWLA and 7LPBYW9J
Thomas Hazlehurst (British, c.1740-c.1821)A portrait miniature of Elizabeth TryonWatercolour on ivory5.5 x 4.5cm (Oval)Initialled 'T.H' lower leftInscribed on the front of the frame 'Eliz. Tryon Died June 17 - 1794 aged 35 - Geo Tryon Esq. died March 2nd 1797 in the 38th year of his age' and on the reverse 'Eliz. Tryon Died Sept 19th 1795 in the 14th year of her ageTogether with a portrait miniature of Jane Harrison married to Oliver Olmerod Walker by Ethel Lloyd (British, fl.1898-1899), Watercolour on ivory, 8 x 5cm (Oval) (2)Ivory sale exemption references: LJC5UZ67 and 2UFJCJKE

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