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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of a lady called Miss During, in a white dress and green hatsi

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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of a lady called Miss During, in a white dress and green hatsigned in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)on ivory (ref N29AYCFQ)oval, 76 mm highin a stained frameCondition reportSome small abrasions to far centre left and far centre right.A few pale brown spots to her face and chest.Two small spots to centre right in background.Other very small marks in places.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Some small flecks on her dress fluorescing on her dress under uv lights.

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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress and white ruffsigned with monogram ‘

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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress and white ruffsigned with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)on ivory (ref P56ZABA7)oval, 42 mm highin a gilt-metal frameCondition reportA little bowed.Some surface dirt, including a small pale mark on her chin to right, looks to be on surface, and to left in background.Very small dark spots to upper right in background.A small hair on the surface on her chest trapped under glass.Very small mark or possibly very small of paint loss to far lower right, in background.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.

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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of Sophia Carteret, nee Fermor, Countess of Granville, wearing

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ANDREW BENJAMIN LENS (BRITISH FL. 1713-1779)Portrait miniature of Sophia Carteret, nee Fermor, Countess of Granville, wearing a pale lilac dresssigned in gold with monogram ‘ABL’ (lower left)on ivory (ref ELJFV194)oval, 85 mm highin a gilt-metal frame, elaborately engraved with the family coat-of-arms and ‘Sophia Countess of Granville, / mother to the Rt. Honble The Lady / Sophia Carteret’ (to the reverse)ProvenanceH. Gordon Bois;Sotheby’s, London, 27 March 1947, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier Collection; thence by descent via his granddaughterLiz FieldCondition reportA few very small, minor spots in places including a very small black mark on her nose which may be surface dirt.Appears in generally good condition.Inspection under uv light reveals a few flecks fluorescing on her dress, to the edge of her hair on the right and a little in the background.

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WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)Portrait miniature of a child in a white dress with a green sashsigned with initials ‘W.S

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Lot 246

WILLIAM SINGLETON (BRITISH, D. 1793)Portrait miniature of a child in a white dress with a green sashsigned with initials ‘W.S’ (lower right)on ivory (ref 7Q5TKULH)oval, 48 mm highin a gilt-metal frameCondition reportAppears generally good.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals a trapped hair under the chin. Also flecks fluorescing to clothes.

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SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coatsigned with initials and dated ‘SA / 1798’

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SAMUEL ANDREWS (IRISH, 1767-1807)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coatsigned with initials and dated ‘SA / 1798’ (lower right)on ivory (ref MENYJCJQ)oval, 68 mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceChristie’s, 9 December 2003, lot 165;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome damage to upper right edge and a smaller spot of damage upper centre edge.Otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals a few flecks fluorescing to bottom of his coat, and to areas of damage mentioned above.

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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)Portrait miniature of General Powney, in a blue coat and white cravatsigned with initials and

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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)Portrait miniature of General Powney, in a blue coat and white cravatsigned with initials and ‘I’ for India and dated ‘J.S. / 1789 / I’(lower right)on ivory (ref Q1AH8WXF)oval, 60 mm highin a silver-gilt frameCondition reportA little possible retouching to far left on shoulder of coat.Appears in generally good condition.Under glass and unexamined out of frame.Inspection under uv light reveals a small dark patch to far left on shoulder of coat.

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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)Portrait miniature of Mrs Shippey of Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, in a grey dressdated '1784'

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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)Portrait miniature of Mrs Shippey of Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, in a grey dressdated '1784' (on the reverse)on cardoval, 63 mm highin a gilt-metal frame with split-pearl borderProvenanceHugh John Burton Collection of 64 portrait miniatures by JohnSmart, 33 of which were bequeathed to the Victoria & AlbertMuseum, London in 1984 by Mrs K. Gifford Scott;Acquired from Rosalind Bucher, Olympia Art Fair, London, 13June 1993FootnoteA finished portrait miniature on ivory of the sitter is listed in D.Foskett, John Smart. The Man and his Miniatures for the year1784.Condition Reportslight abrasions to upper right corner, slight surface staining, otherwise sheet is generally sound, good condition overall. Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.

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JOHN DONALDSON (BRITISH, 1737-1801)Portrait miniature of Mrs Anne Deane, in a white dressinscribed ‘Capt. 24th Lt Dragoons. D

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JOHN DONALDSON (BRITISH, 1737-1801)Portrait miniature of Mrs Anne Deane, in a white dressinscribed ‘Capt. 24th Lt Dragoons. Died 1858’ (on the backing card)on ivory (ref RNPWYN9A)oval, 45 mm highin a gilt-metal frame with split-pearl border, engraved ‘Anne, / wife of / Charles Meredith Deane’ (on the reverse)ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 July 1990, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition Reportminor spots of discolouration to flesh tones, otherwise good overall condition. Unexamined out of frame.

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HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)Portrait miniature of The Honourable Mary Wyndham Bouverie (1757-1832) with her second son E

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HENRY SPICER (BRITISH, 1743-1804)Portrait miniature of The Honourable Mary Wyndham Bouverie (1757-1832) with her second son Edwardsigned with monogram and dated ‘HS / 1788’ (mid-left)on ivory (ref 51D5H96Z)oval, 62 mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceChristie’s, 18 December 1990, lot 99Private collection, UKFootnoteThe female sitter was the youngest daughter of James EverardArundell (c. 1803) of Ashcombe, Wiltshire. She married the Hon.Bartholemew Bouverie, 3rd son of William, 1st Earl of Radnor, in1779. Condition ReportMould spores on the surface of the miniature. Otherwise sound overall; unexamined out of frame.

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JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat with a red curtain in the backgroundsigned an

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JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat with a red curtain in the backgroundsigned and dated ‘I.Bogle / pinxt. / 1796’ (mid-right)on ivory (ref FKWPF7Q3)oval, 75mm highin a gilt-metal mountProvenanceA.P. Cunliffe;Sotheby’s, London, 20 November 1945, lot 35,acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier Collection; thence by descent via his granddaughterLiz FieldExhibitedLondon, Victoria and Albert Museum, long term loan;London, Royal Academy, Exhibition of British Art, 1934, no. 1022(lent by A.P. Cunliffe) LiteratureB. Long, ‘John Bogle, Miniature Painter’, The Connoisseur, 1923,p. 218.Condition ReportTony flecks of paint loss off left border, otherwise good overall condition. No fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, wearing a pendant around her necksigned with mo

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Lot 254

JOHN BOGLE (BRITISH, 1746-1803)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress, wearing a pendant around her necksigned with monogram and dated ‘IB / 1802’ (mid-right)on ivory (ref JDGFNKRP)oval, 55 mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenancePhillips, London, 7 November 2001, lot 410;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMinor abrasions to left and lower border but generally in good condition. No fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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JOSEPH SAUNDERS (BRITISH, FL. 1772-1808)Portrait miniature of a gentleman called Kit Metcalfe in a blue coat with large butto

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JOSEPH SAUNDERS (BRITISH, FL. 1772-1808)Portrait miniature of a gentleman called Kit Metcalfe in a blue coat with large buttonssigned with initials ‘IS’ (lower left)on ivory (ref GJH14G8L)oval, 50 mm highin a gilt-metal frame inscribed ‘Kit Metcalfe, my great uncle' (to glazed reverse)ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 11 March 1993, lot 16;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor staining off left border and above sitter's right shoulder; otherwise good overall condition. No sign of fluorescence; unexamined out of frame.

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GEORGE PLACE (IRISH, 1755-1809)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coatsigned 'Gastor Place' (on the backing card)on

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GEORGE PLACE (IRISH, 1755-1809)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coatsigned 'Gastor Place' (on the backing card)on ivory (ref RFVCYUB5)oval, 76 mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceAcquired from the Tim Dumas Collection 10 October 1993;Private collection, UKCondition reportSlight discolouration to sitter's cravat and minor surface abrasions to coat, lower right. Otherwise generally sound. Ultraviolet reacts slightly to pigments in the sitter's hair. Unexamined out of frame.

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RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)Portrait miniature of a military officer in a red coaton ivory (ref T6W212FJ)oval, 50 mm h

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Lot 258

RICHARD COSWAY (BRITISH, 1742-1821)Portrait miniature of a military officer in a red coaton ivory (ref T6W212FJ)oval, 50 mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceChristie’s, 11 May 1994, lot 52;Private collection, UKCondition ReportMinor discolouration off LH border and small scuff to coat lower centre, otherwise sound. Ultraviolet reveals no fluorescence. Unexamined out of frame.

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THE ARTIST ‘V’Portrait miniature of Richard Cox Esq. (circa 1719-circa 1803), in a red coat, holding a canesigned with initia

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THE ARTIST ‘V’Portrait miniature of Richard Cox Esq. (circa 1719-circa 1803), in a red coat, holding a canesigned with initial ‘V’ (lower left)on ivory (ref ZUNWLBPG)oval, 76mm highin a gilt-metal frame, engraved ‘Richard Cox Esq. / Father of / Lady Champneys / 1777’ (on reverse)ProvenanceChristie’s, 3 March 1993, lot 4;Private collection, UKCondition reportScattered staining to background and frame abrasions off the LH border. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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THOMAS HARGREAVES (BRITISH, 1774-1846)Portrait miniature of a lady, possibly a member of the Leigh family, in a white dress a

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THOMAS HARGREAVES (BRITISH, 1774-1846)Portrait miniature of a lady, possibly a member of the Leigh family, in a white dress and coral necklacesigned and dated ‘Hargreaves / March 1808’ (on the backing card)on ivory (ref 3ZU4NAXM)oval, 79mm highin a gilt-metal mount within rectangular black wood frame, within leather presentation caseProvenanceThe Albion Collection;Bonhams, London, 22 April 2004, lot 139Private collection, UKExhibitedBath, The Holburne Museum of Art and Edinburgh, PhillipsAuction House, Secret Passion to Noble Fashion, 1999.Edinburgh, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, The AlbionCollection Loan, 2000-2003.

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OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)Portrait miniature of Mrs Crewe in a pink dress with a blue sash, holding a crosssigned wit

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Lot 262

OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)Portrait miniature of Mrs Crewe in a pink dress with a blue sash, holding a crosssigned with monogram ‘OH’ (lower left)on ivory (ref SCNCA71J)oval, 100mm highin a gilt-metal mount in rectangular black woodframe stamped in gold ‘OZIAS HUMPHRY, R.A.’ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 21 October 1997, lot 74;Acquired from Gould Antiques Ltd, 20 November 1997;Private collection, UKLiteratureG.C. Williamson, Life and Works of Ozias Humphry, RA, London,1918, p. 295Condition reportPanel has bowed inward slightly, minor discolouration to red pigments. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)Portrait miniature of Miss Louise Smith, in a white dress with blue sash in a landscapesign

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OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)Portrait miniature of Miss Louise Smith, in a white dress with blue sash in a landscapesigned and dated ‘Painted by O. Humphry /London, [1790]’ (on the backing card)on ivory (ref 8U4B5CAL)rectangular, 110mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceMikel Papier Collection, inv. no. 131; thence by descent via hisgranddaughter Liz FieldCondition ReportRestored crack in the ivory on the left.Restoration carried out byAlan Derbyshire.

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ALEXANDER GALLAWAY (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1812)Portrait miniature of Miss Bank, in a blue dress and white fur trimmed stolesigned

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Lot 264

ALEXANDER GALLAWAY (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1812)Portrait miniature of Miss Bank, in a blue dress and white fur trimmed stolesigned and dated ‘A. Gallaway / pinxit, Mlle Bank, Aug 1816’ (on the reverse)on ivory (ref XZKUYWVX)ProvenanceBonhams, London, 2 March 1992, lot 41;Private collection, UK

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WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)Portrait miniature of Philip Button Esq. of Gifford, Near Grays, Essex, in a blue coatinscri

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WILLIAM WOOD (BRITISH, 1769-1810)Portrait miniature of Philip Button Esq. of Gifford, Near Grays, Essex, in a blue coatinscribed by the artist ‘6104’ (on the backing card)on ivory (ref D8YXG42G)oval, 76 mm highin a gilt-metal frame, with gold initials 'PB' on a plaited ground (on the reverse)ProvenanceBonhams, London, 21 November 1996, lot 152;Private collection, UKFootnoteWilliam Wood’s notebook includes the following entry which relates to the present miniature: ‘No. 6104 – Mr Philip Button of Hifford, near Grays, Essex. 10 gns. Began 4 Apr 1805; del’d 16 May. On a piece of light ivory rubbed with glass paper, white card gummed behind. Complexion fair to good. Reds heightened with 494, somoe 495. 507 white. 281 on the coat. Gum Arabic and occasional sugar candy. Common river water, boiled. A few touches of gum arabic on features.’ Condition ReportSlight surface dirt, lower left, otherwise sound and clean throughout. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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SAMUEL COTES (BRITISH, 1734-1818)Portrait miniature of a gentleman with the initials R. L. J., in a spotted red coatsigned wi

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SAMUEL COTES (BRITISH, 1734-1818)Portrait miniature of a gentleman with the initials R. L. J., in a spotted red coatsigned with initials and dated ‘SC / 1771’ (lower right)on ivory (ref AVR7NXVE)oval, 43 mm highin a gilt-metal frame with paste surround, engraved with initials 'RLJ' (to the reverse)ProvenanceF.A. Ashcroft Esq & Mrs O.S. Ashcroft;Sotheby’s, London, 7 May 1946, lot 66, acquired by Mikel Papier;Mikel Papier Collection, thence by descent via his granddaughterLiz Field. ExhibitedLondon, Palace of Arts, Wembley, British Empire Exhibition,1924, no. 60.London, Victoria & Albert Museum, long-term loan, 1924-1939.London, Royal Academy, Exhibition of British Art, 1934, no. 1009. LiteratureB. Long, British Miniaturists 1520-1860, p. 104, illustrated fig. 90.

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NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat and red waistcoatsigned with initials a

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NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat and red waistcoatsigned with initials and dated ‘N.P / 1787’ (lower right)on ivory (ref C18Q6ZFJ)oval, 70 mm highin a gilt-metal fausse-montre frameProvenanceDe la Hey Collection;Sotheby’s, London 27 May 1968, lot 97(£360 to Mr and Mrs Rappolt);The Rappolt Collection;Christie’s, London, 14 October 1998, lot74;Private collection, UKExhibitedEdinburgh, The Arts Council Gallery, British Portrait Miniatures,1965, no. 289. LiteratureD. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London,1972, II, illustrated p. 277, no. 687.Condition reportMinor abrasions off the LH border, otherwise good overall condition. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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WILLIAM GRIMALDI (BRITISH, 1751-1830)Portrait miniature of a lady with the initials A. M. C. in a white dresssigned and dated

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WILLIAM GRIMALDI (BRITISH, 1751-1830)Portrait miniature of a lady with the initials A. M. C. in a white dresssigned and dated ‘W. Grimaldi 1808’ (lower left)on ivory (ref H9GERALF)oval, 76mm highin a gilt-metal frame, with gold initials 'AMC' on a plaited ground (on reverse)ProvenanceChristie’s, London, 3 March 1993, lot 17;Private collection, UKCondition reportMinor staining to background, upper left, otherwise generally sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREW PLIMER (BRITISH, 1763-1837)Portrait miniature of a child playing the drumson ivory (ref BEEY5ZCP)oval, 8

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ATTRIBUTED TO ANDREW PLIMER (BRITISH, 1763-1837)Portrait miniature of a child playing the drumson ivory (ref BEEY5ZCP)oval, 82mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceBonhams, London, 25 November 2009, lot 174;Private collection, UKCondition reportSpots of staining to background and slight bowing to panel. Otherwise good overall condition; no sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame

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JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coaton ivory (ref RXFUNUTY)oval, 80mm highin

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JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coaton ivory (ref RXFUNUTY)oval, 80mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceWith Limner Antiques, acquired by Robert Bayne-Powell, 18 May1988 for £600;Robert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994) Collection, Kent; his sale, Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1994, lot 63;Private collection, UKConditionMould spores visible in raking light.

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MOSES GRIFFITH (BRITISH, 1747-1819)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue and white dresson ivory (ref QDWPLTM3)oval, 70mm hi

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MOSES GRIFFITH (BRITISH, 1747-1819)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue and white dresson ivory (ref QDWPLTM3)oval, 70mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 19 November 1984, lot 480;Private collection, UKCondition reportSlight discolouration to sky off the RH border, otherwise good condition. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ARCHIBALD SKIRVING (BRITISH, 1749-1819)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dresson ivory (ref 5GR4NJ2S)oval, 78mm highin

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Lot 272

ARCHIBALD SKIRVING (BRITISH, 1749-1819)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dresson ivory (ref 5GR4NJ2S)oval, 78mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceThe Gordon Collection of Portrait Miniatures;Christie’s, London,20 November 2007, lot 77;Private collection, UKCondition reportVery minor spots of staining to background; otherwise sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ROBERT BOWYER (BRITISH, 1758-1834)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with white fichuon ivory (ref ZJRP9J6Z)oval, 5

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ROBERT BOWYER (BRITISH, 1758-1834)Portrait miniature of a lady in a blue dress with white fichuon ivory (ref ZJRP9J6Z)oval, 50mm highin a gilt-metal frameProvenanceAcquired from D.S. Lavender Antiques Ltd., 7 March 1991;Private collection, UKCondition reportGood clean condition overall. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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N. FREESE (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1814)Portrait miniature of Robert Sparrow in a blue coaton ivory (ref VM1Q1GE2)rectangular, 90mm

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Lot 275

N. FREESE (BRITISH, FL. 1794-1814)Portrait miniature of Robert Sparrow in a blue coaton ivory (ref VM1Q1GE2)rectangular, 90mm highin a dark wood frameProvenanceNational Museum of American Art; Sotheby’s, 8 June 1987, lot80;Private collection, UK

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CHARLES RICHARD BONE (BRITISH, 1809-CIRCA 1880)Portrait miniature of Mrs Henry Pierce Bone, mother of the artist, in a black

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Lot 276

CHARLES RICHARD BONE (BRITISH, 1809-CIRCA 1880)Portrait miniature of Mrs Henry Pierce Bone, mother of the artist, in a black dress with red puff sleeves and plumed black hatsigned and dated ‘C.R. Bone 1828’ (upper edge)on ivory (CVL8RH49)rectangular, 115mmin a high, silver-gilt frameProvenanceRobert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994) Collection, Kent; his sale, Sotheby’s, London, 11 October 1994, lot 166;Private collection, UKExhibitedBath, Holburne Museum, A Likeness in Little – Miniatures andSilhouettes from 16th to 19th century, 1994, in memory of RobertBayne-PowellCondition reportMinor abrasions off lower border, otherwise good, clean condition. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)Portrait miniature of a young lady in a pink dresssigned with initialson ivory (ref 5L9EVN1X)

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Lot 277

LUKE SULLIVAN (IRISH, 1705-1771)Portrait miniature of a young lady in a pink dresssigned with initialson ivory (ref 5L9EVN1X)oval, 43mm highin a gilt frame with twisted looped rope decorationCondition reportSlight discolouration to background UL and UR.No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a hood and fur collarsigned with initials 'GH' (cent

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Lot 278

GUSTAVUS HAMILTON (IRISH, 1739-1775)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a hood and fur collarsigned with initials 'GH' (centre left)on ivory (ref KWPGQZ1D)oval, 30mm highin a gilt metal frameGood clean condition throughout. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ATTRIBUTED TO PHILIP JEAN (BRITISH, 1755-1802)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat and white cravaton ivory

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Lot 279

ATTRIBUTED TO PHILIP JEAN (BRITISH, 1755-1802)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat and white cravaton ivory (ref 82NZD52U)oval, 60mm highin a gilt metal and blue glass frame

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GEORGE PLACE, (IRISH, CIRCA 1755-CIRCA 1805)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat and white cravatsigned with

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Lot 280

GEORGE PLACE, (IRISH, CIRCA 1755-CIRCA 1805)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat and white cravatsigned with initials 'GP' (centre right)on ivory (ref 1J25UV3J)oval, 70mm highin a gilt metal frame with plaited hair (to the reverse)Condition reportMinor abrasions to LH border. Slight scuffs to coat and fluorescence to the sitter's hair under ultraviolet. Unexamined out of frame.

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GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coaton ivory (ref Q3KA1DJ6)oval, 46mm high

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Lot 281

GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a brown coaton ivory (ref Q3KA1DJ6)oval, 46mm highin a gilt metal frameCondition reportA spot of staining to the sitter's check and discolouration to pigments on face. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a young lady with red hair wearing a brown dress trimmed with

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Lot 282

CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a young lady with red hair wearing a brown dress trimmed with blue and whiteon ivory (ref RAMB8H3Z)oval, 60mm highin a gilt metal frame set with plaited hair (to the reverse)Condition reportPanel bowed inward slightly, otherwise sound condition. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a young lady in a white dress against a pale blue groundon iv

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Lot 283

CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a young lady in a white dress against a pale blue groundon ivory (ref GUMLSUSY)oval, 60mm highin original paste frame surmounted by a bowGood condition overall; No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat with a white cravaton ivory (ref 7

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Lot 284

CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a blue coat with a white cravaton ivory (ref 75SL1P49)oval, 60mm highin a gilt metal and blue glass frame set with hair (to the reverse)Condition reportGood clean condition overall; No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a black hat with blue featherssigned with initials and dat

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Lot 285

HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a black hat with blue featherssigned with initials and dated 'HH 1785' (lower left)on ivory (ref SGPLHWQY)oval, 55mm highin a cut steel beaded frameMinor discolouration above sitter's eyes, otherwise sound overall. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a pale blue/grey coat and black collarsigned with initials

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Lot 286

HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a pale blue/grey coat and black collarsigned with initials and dated 'HH 1785' (centre right)on ivory (ref SGPLHWQY)oval, 55mm highCondition reportSurface line off the upper left border, minor discolouration, lower left. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat with pale blue turned back lapels and a w

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Lot 287

HORACE HONE (IRISH, 1756-1825)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat with pale blue turned back lapels and a white cravaton ivory (ref K2LBJS5Y)oval, 43mm highin a gilt metal and blue glass frame set with a monogram (on the reverse)

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ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a military man in a red uniform with a black co

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Lot 288

ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES ROBERTSON (IRISH, CIRCA 1760-1821)Portrait miniature of a military man in a red uniform with a black collaron ivory (ref ZRGWBTS4)oval, 40mm highin a gilt metal mountCondition reportTony flecks of abrasions to the background but generally sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a young subaltern of the 28th North Gloucestershire Regimenton ivory (

Bellmans

Lot 289

FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a young subaltern of the 28th North Gloucestershire Regimenton ivory (ref VRP48Q2H)oval, 68mm highin a gilt metal frame with plaited hair and gilt metal monogram (to reverse)Condition reportMinor abrasions to border, upper right, otherwise sound and clean. No sign of retouching under ultraviolet. Unexamined out of frame.

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FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in red and yellow uniformon ivory (ref F9W77UKU)oval, 6

Bellmans

Lot 290

FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in red and yellow uniformon ivory (ref F9W77UKU)oval, 62mm highin a gilt metal and blue glass frame, set with plaited hair and gilt metal monogram (to the reverse)Condition reportMinor abrasion, lower left border, otherwise clean and sound. Ultraviolet reveals no sign of fluorescence. Unexamined out of frame.

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FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in blue uniformon ivory (ref PS6E12J1)oval, 65mm highin

Bellmans

Lot 291

FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in blue uniformon ivory (ref PS6E12J1)oval, 65mm highin a gilt metal frame set with plaited hair (to the reverse)Condition reportPaint surface clean and sound. Ultraviolet light reveals no sign of retouching; unexamined out of frame.

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FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in red uniformon ivory (ref UT9TXN59)oval, 59mm highin

Bellmans

Lot 292

FREDERICK BUCK (IRISH, 1771-1840)Portrait miniature of a military man in red uniformon ivory (ref UT9TXN59)oval, 59mm highin a gilt metal frame, set with hair and gilt metal initials 'JAC' (to the reverse), with a red leather covered caseCondition reportSlight frame abrasion, lower right, otherwise clean and sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet. Unexamined out of frame.

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Bellmans

Lot 293

NAIVE SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a military man in profile wearing red uniformon ivory (ref JGWE9ZNB)oval, 47mm highin a gilt metal frame set with hair and initials 'AA' (to the reverse)Condition reportAbrasions to background and border, lower left. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a lady in a purple dress with dark hair in ringletson ivory (ref UGSU5U24)o

Bellmans

Lot 294

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a lady in a purple dress with dark hair in ringletson ivory (ref UGSU5U24)oval, 73mm highin a gilt metal frame

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ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress with a blue ribbon in her hair

Bellmans

Lot 295

ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN BARRY (BRITISH, FL. 1784-1827)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress with a blue ribbon in her hairon ivory (ref YTH6P9FC )oval, 60mm highin a gilt metal frame with a pierced surround

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ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM EGLEY (BRITISH, 1798-1870)Portrait miniature of a young lady with blond hair in ringletson ivory (ref B

Bellmans

Lot 296

ATTRIBUTED TO WILLIAM EGLEY (BRITISH, 1798-1870)Portrait miniature of a young lady with blond hair in ringletson ivory (ref B5G5AULG)oval, 60mm highin a gilt metal frame with a hinged glazed back containing a lock of hairCondition reportThe surface is clean and sound; no sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet. Unexamined out of frame.

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PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black coatsigned and dated 'P Paillou 1792' (centre

Bellmans

Lot 297

PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black coatsigned and dated 'P Paillou 1792' (centre right)on ivory (ref XBLT5G62)oval 52mm highin a gilt metal frame with a plaited lock of hair (to the reverse)with a red leather covered travel caseCondition reportMinor flecks of staining to background and discolouration to sitter's face. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.

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ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of James Wilde (1791)on ivory (ref TZ98XH9B)oval, 45mm highin a gilt

Bellmans

Lot 298

ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of James Wilde (1791)on ivory (ref TZ98XH9B)oval, 45mm highin a gilt metal frame with hair and gilt metal initials 'JW' (to the reverse) and engraved with the sitter's name and 'drawn 1791' (to edge of frame)together with a portrait miniature of Leonore Simonet (1791) (B. 1772) wife of James Wilde, on ivory (ref ZG376U5Z), 55mm high, in gilt metal frame engraved with sitter's name and 'born at Rouen, Feby 3d. 1772. drawn May 1791' (to edge of frame)(2)Condition reportGENTLEMAN - small stain, UL and off LR border. Otherwise sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.LADY - Slight discolouration to dress, lower right. Ultraviolet suggests retouching to veil, lower right. Unexamined out of frame.

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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of Henry Osbond Burdon (Died 1850)on ivory (ref EE14WRAA)oval, 95mm highin

Bellmans

Lot 300

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of Henry Osbond Burdon (Died 1850)on ivory (ref EE14WRAA)oval, 95mm highin a gilt metal frame engraved (to the reverse)together with a portrait miniature of Roland Burdon Muller as a young boy, on ivory (ref NC9B7W9H), 68mm high(2)ProvenanceShakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2Condition reportMAN - scattered spots of staining to background, otherwise sound. No sign of fluorescence under ultraviolet; unexamined out of frame.BOY - Generally clean and sound, Ultraviolet suggests overpainting to the gown. Unexamined out of frame.

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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of William Mulleron ivory (ref WCZSXPWQ)oval, 70mm highin a gilt metal fra

Bellmans

Lot 301

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of William Mulleron ivory (ref WCZSXPWQ)oval, 70mm highin a gilt metal frame engraved with sitter's name (to the reverse)together with another portrait miniature of William Muller, on ivory (ref R69ZA4XE), 50mm high(2)ProvenanceShakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2FootnoteWilliam Muller was the grandfather, on her mother's side, of Celia, Lady Congreve

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JOHN FIELD (BRITISH, 1772-1848) (3)Portrait miniature silhouette of Henry Osbond Burdon (1815-1875)signed 'field' (lower left

Bellmans

Lot 302

JOHN FIELD (BRITISH, 1772-1848) (3)Portrait miniature silhouette of Henry Osbond Burdon (1815-1875)signed 'field' (lower left)on ivory (ref 1C9EG33F)50mm highin a gilt metal frame with a lock of hair (to the reverse) and engraved text (to the edges)together with a double sided portrait miniature silhouette by another hand of a boy and a girl, on ivory (ref XVVEKQVT), 40mm high; and a portrait miniature silhouette of a gentleman, on ivory (ref P2KHS3BK), 45mm high, in a gilt metal frame with hair (to the reverse)(3)ProvenanceShakenhurst Hall, Cleobury Mortimer. For further information please refer to the Bellmans website article: https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/bellmans-2Condition reportHenry Burdon: Minor surface dirt, glass dirty, otherwise sound; unexamined out of frame.Double portrait: Light surface dirt to both sides, bowing to girl's side; glass dirty; unexamined out of frame.Silhouette: Generally clean and sound overall; glass dirty; unexamined out of frame.

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JOHAN CONRAD HAMBURGER (GERMAN, 1809-1871)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coatsigned and dated 'J Hamburger

Bellmans

Lot 303

JOHAN CONRAD HAMBURGER (GERMAN, 1809-1871)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coatsigned and dated 'J Hamburger 1850' (centre right)on ivory (ref B4FDSGRV)oval, 107mm highin a gilt metal frame

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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of Bridges Taylor of Bifrons, Kent, wearing an orange coatinscribed with s

Bellmans

Lot 305

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of Bridges Taylor of Bifrons, Kent, wearing an orange coatinscribed with sitter's name (verso)on ivory (ref TFQ3PEER)oval, 63mm high(unframed)together with an 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman in an orange coat, on ivory (ref P938WYYU), 53mm high, with a red leather covered travel case(2)

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A four-piece Victorian silver tea and coffee service,by Robert Hennell III, London 1859, comprising a coffee pot, 28cm high,

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Lot 11

A four-piece Victorian silver tea and coffee service,by Robert Hennell III, London 1859, comprising a coffee pot, 28cm high, a teapot, 21cm high, a twin handled sugar bowl, 14.5cm high and a cream jug, 15cm high, all with embossed bodies, ivory insulators to the coffee pot and teapot,66ozt (4) IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being made before 3 March 1947 with less than 10% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: KBX4HSHV.Condition ReportSurface wear, to include scratches and scuffs, tarnishing and rubbing.

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A violin bow,stamped 'FR Wunderlich, Leipzig' and 'FWL' within an oval, with octagonal stick, plain ebony frog and unmarked s

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Lot 287

A violin bow,stamped 'FR Wunderlich, Leipzig' and 'FWL' within an oval, with octagonal stick, plain ebony frog and unmarked silver mounts, with ivory tip, 74cm long, approx. 58 grams IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being a musical instrument made before 1975 with less than 20% ivory by volume. Ivory declaration submission reference: 1A8W7XS4.Condition ReportIn need of re-hairing. There is a twist to the stick but it does not appear to be too bad. Clear signs of use but not abuse.

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English School, 19th century,a girl playing a mandolin,watercolour on ivory,13 9.5cm,another oval,watercolour on card,7.5 x 5

Sworders

Lot 291

English School, 19th century,a girl playing a mandolin,watercolour on ivory,13 9.5cm,another oval,watercolour on card,7.5 x 5.5cm andanother on card, in a gilt metal frame,7 x 5cm (3) IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018, on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area smaller than 320 square centimetres. Ivory declaration submission reference: GJ5LME8X.Condition Report1. Frame rubbed.2. Faded.3. No obvious major faults.

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