English School, c.1805Portrait of a General officer in uniformminiature on ivory7.1 x 5.7cm, oval, in a gold frame with blue enamel, plaited hair and vacant collets verso, tested as approximately 9ct goldThis is a portrait of a General officer of the period c.1805. His exact rank is determined by the arrangement of the buttons on his tunic and the chain pattern lace on the facings. The sitter’s buttons and lace are grouped in threes, as worn by a Lieutenant General. The curious black line across his brow looks to be an eye patch, albeit that the patch itself appears to be over the sitter's right ear. This unusual arrangement may have been for reasons of both vanity and accuracy.We are grateful to Christopher Joll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.Condition report: Colours a little faded. Some yellowing, especially in the sky and on the white blouse. Some flecks of dirt lower left. There appears to be a little damage in the form of tiny scratches to the left of the buttons although these may be intentional, also in the armpit. The paint on the shoulder looks a little faint, possibly rubbed. Dirt on the glass. Some deep scratches to the glass near the centre. A couple of light dents to the cases, and stickers and remnants of stickers verso. There are spaces where once there were pearls verso.
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Circle of John Smart (1741-1811)Portrait of a gentleman wearing a red coat, white waistcoat and stock, his grey wig curled and tied with a black ribbonminiature on ivory3 .8 x 3.1cm, oval, in a silver necklace clasp, set with a foiled gem borderCondition report: The miniature and glass are not attached to the jewelled frame. Some scratched and light abrasions to the paint at edges, and the paint looks a little rubbed and thin in places throughout. Some pale cloudy areas, although this is not obvious. The right side of the sitter’s coat appears overpainted as it is a darker colour. There appears to be some overpainted damage at left and right edges. Dust and surface dirt. A few tiny dents to frame. One jewel is slightly different colour and shape to the others, so could be a replacement. The case is worn, dirty, with scratches and there are remnants of stickers verso. Hinged for a bracelet.
Scottish School, 18th centuryPortrait of a Highland Officer, in a feathered tam-o'-shanterminiature on ivoryoval 4.4 x 3.4cm, in an engraved gold mount with bright-cut decoration to the reverse, tested as approximately 18ct gold with 9ct gold fittingsThis is a portrait of an officer in a Highland regiment of the period c.1805-1815, before the full feather bonnet was adopted. Assuming that the colours in the present portrait are accurate, the only Highland regiment to have buff facings and silver lace was the 71st Highland Regiment (Light Infantry), later the Highland Light Infantry.We are grateful to Christopher Joll for his assistance with this catalogue entry.Condition report: There is a little area of rub to the left of the sitter's face
William Read (1780-1827)A pair of portraits, a Gentleman wearing a blue coat, his arm tucked inside his white waistcoat, his sleeves trimmed with lace, his hair worn en queue, seated, before a pillar;and a Lady, with powdered grey wig and pearls in her hair, wearing a pale blue dress with white bodice and black sash with white fichueach signed and dated 'Read/1788', miniature on ivory, oval 8.6 x 6.6cm (2)Provenance: Bonhams, London, 20 May 2009, lot 54. Condition report: Gentleman – the dark paint on the coat, chair and background is very shiny. The dark paint on the chair and coat has tiny cracks and there is flaking at the base of the coat with some tiny flakes of paint loss. Some yellow staining around the top of the miniature. Some tiny scratches close to the right edge. Surface is uneven and slightly curved. A little surface dust. Some light scratches to the glass. The frame has light wear and there are remnants of stickers and old paper verso. Lady – A large dark stain across the background. Paint loss on the chest and shoulders of the dress. A pale outline to the background lower right and lower left, almost as if the background was painted over with a darker paint at some point. A couple of tiny flakes of paint loss in the background. Colours a little faded. Blue smudge on chin. Pale brown stains by lower edge. A few spots of dust and dirt. The frame is worn and there are remnants of tape, paper and stickers verso.
Patrick McMoreland (1741-c.1809)Portrait of James Hudson, facing right in a blue coat, white waistcoat and cravat, powdered wig en queue signed with initials 'PMc' l.r., miniature on ivory, oval 4 x 3cm, gold fausse-montre frame with green glass surround with glazed reverse, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Christies London, 21 November 2000, lot 131.Condition report: Some warping to the ivory. the miniature and glass are loose in the surround.
John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790)Portrait of David Garrick, the actor (1717-1779) shown in profile, with powdered hair tied back with a black ribbon, wearing an olive coatinscribed 'David Garrick by J K Sherwin' versominiature on ivory, oval7 x 6cm, in a gold frame, verre églomisé border with gilt bezel, within a black frame, 19.8 x 18.5cm overallCondition report: The watercolour appears fine - the gilt bezel is a little rubbed.
Nathaniel Hone RA (Irish, 1718-1784) Portrait of a lady wearing a lace-trimmed blue dress and black velvet chokersigned and dated with initials 'NH/1763' l.r., miniature on ivoryoverall 5.5 x 7.5cm, in a faux tortoiseshell and gilt frameCondition report: Faded and slightly yellow. Surface dirt and possible stains close to edges. The paint looks a little faint in places, it could be a little rubbed, for example on the mouth. Dust and a little yellow dirt on the neck.. The case is lightly worn and dirty, and there is a little damage lower left. There are remnants of stickers verso, and the metal verso is distorted and uneven and with many small indents.
John Edmund Halpin (Irish, b.1764)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a buttoned black coat, white ruffled chemise and tied cravat, his hair worn en queuesigned and dated 'I.E.H./1780', miniature on ivory, oval 6.1 x 4.8cm, in an engraved gold frame, reverse with blue glass border around empty aperture, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Bonhams London, 27 April 2005, lot 68.Halpin was born in Dublin and studied under his father Patrick Halpin, F R West and J J Barralet. He moved to London to pursue a career as an actor, but when this failed, he returned to Dublin and worked as a successful miniaturist. Later in life, he moved back to London and continued painting miniatures.Condition report: A little loss of colour.A crack to the glass border verso, woven hair and glazed panel deficient from centre.
Sampson Towgood Roch (1758-1847)A gentleman wearing a brown coat, white waistcoat, red vest and frilled white cravatsigned and dated 'S. Roch/1793', miniature on ivory, the reverse with plaited hair design and blue glass border, oval 6.3 x 5.4cm, in a gold frame, tested as approximately 9ct goldCondition report: Gently warped. The paint is a little rubbed in the background. Many small pale brown spots in the background, and there are possibly a couple of pale brown spots to the hairline. A couple of spots of black foxing the the brown coat. A couple of very small scratches to the coat and collar although these may be intentional. A very small chip to the top edge. Some further dark speckles to the coat. The paint on the collar is very pale, although it may have been thinly applied. The face is in good condition and the colours are good. A few light scratches and indents to the frame. Remnants of label verso.
English School, 18th centuryPortrait of a gentleman in a blue coat, with a red and gold waistcoat and white stockminiature on ivory, oval 4.5 x 3.3cm, in a gold frame fitted as a brooch, tested as approximately 9ct gold with metal fittingsCondition report: The gold mount is a little raised and there is slight discolouration to the background of the miniature.
Attributed to Edward Nash (1778-1821)Portrait of Charles Pavins as a young boy holding a red shoe in his right hand, wearing a white dress and lace mob cap, with foliate backgroundminiature on ivory, oval 6.8 x 5.4cm, in a split pearl border, tested as approximately 9ct gold, inside the frame a lock of hair in paper with the sitter's name onProvenance: Phillips London, 27 February 1985, lot 345;Sotheby's Chester, 16-17 January 1990, lot 542;Christie's London, 7th December 2004, lot 231.Condition report: Two brown marks to the lower edge of the watercolour may be the artist's intention. Colours a little faded. Slightly yellowed. The miniature is not quite oval, with straight edges visible at the sides and at the top. A scratch in the foliage lower right. The case is dirty with one or two tiny nicks. 9 ct split pearl frame. Hanging loop to the top and clasp to the reverse. Brooch pin deficient.
English School, 18th centuryPortrait of a young boy in a white lace shirt and red coat with gold buttonsminiature on ivory, oval 3.4 x 3cmCondition report: Possibly very slightly concave in shape. Possibly a light rub to the hair, or this may have been the artist’s intention to show shine. Very slightly faded/yellowed.
Richard Crosse (1742-1810)Portrait miniature of a gentleman, powdered hair en queue, blue coat and lace-frilled stockwatercolour on ivory, oval 3.2 x 2.8cm, in a gold bracelet clasp, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Sotheby's, 15 February 1995, lot 1634.Condition report: Faded and very slightly yellowed, on the face especially. Scratches to the glass. The scratch over the sitter’s cheek is on the glass only. Possibly a little rubbing to the blue paint on the coat. A couple of scratches to the case and some stickers and remnants of stickers on case verso.
Abraham Daniel (c.1760-1806)Portrait miniature of a young girl with red hair in ringlets down her back, tied with ribbons, wearing a gold and cream high-waisted dresswatercolour on ivory, with a starburst hair back with a lock of hair set with split pearls, with a split pearl and blue glass, tested as approximately 9ct gold, oval6.5 x 5cmCondition report: Slightly yellowed and some faint yellow stains to the background. The white paint on the dress is a little cloudy and scratched. There is some dirt by the right edge. A little dust and paint loss at the lower edge, minor. The case edges are slightly rubbed and there is a little damage verso on the left side adjacent to the pearls. Dust and dirt verso.
John Downman RA (1750-1824)Portrait of Philip Jackson of Rainton Hall, County Durham, c.1790miniature on ivory, in a gold frame, the reverse with locks of hair tied with seed pearls on an opalescent ground within a split pearl border, tested as approximately 9ct gold, oval7.5 x 5.5cmProvenance: Phillips, London, 7 November 2001, lot 414;with Ellison Fine Art, 2002.Condition report: Some discolouration to the background of the sitter and one white spot on his coat. Condition is good on the lovely case with hairwork back.
English School, 18th centuryPortrait miniature of a young nobleman with powdered hair, wearing a blue coat with black lapels and white tied stockwatercolour on ivory, oval5.7 x 5.5cm, in a gold frame with a gem set surround of garnets and white gems in silver cut down collets, with initials 'HH' verso, with hanging loop, tested as approximately 9ct gold and silverCondition report: Faded and slightly yellowed. Yellowing around the eyes. A little wear to the gold edging. Some dirt to the jewels and remnants of stickers verso. Wear to the edges of the jewelled border.
Attributed to Thomas H. Hull (fl.1775-1827)Portrait of a young girl, in a white dress with blue ribbons, her hair in upswept ringletssigned with initials 'T.H.' l.l., miniature on ivory, oval 5.2 x 3.9cm, in a gold frame with brooch pin and hanging loop, tested as approximately 9ct goldCondition report: The surface has bowed. There is surface dirt, especially to the face, and some light brown stains. A few light scratches to the hair. Small indent to the case verso and some rubbing to the edges. Stickers verso.
John Bogle (1746-1804)A lady, in a pale pink dress, with flowing locks, 1787signed in initials 'IB' and dated '1787' c.l., miniature on ivory, oval 4.5 x 3.4cm, in a gold brooch mount, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Phillips, London, 11 June 2000, lot 250.Condition report: Yellowed slightly and slightly faded. The paint looks a little rubbed in the background on the left and the right. There are light scratches to the glass. Case shows light wear.
John Bogle (1746-1804)Portrait of a Gentleman with grey curled hair, wearing a light brown covert coat and stocksigned and dated 'IB/1793' c.r., miniature on ivory, oval 5.2 x 4cm, in a gold mount with entwined hair back, tested as approximately 9ct goldCondition report: Yellowed and with some light brown staining. Some tiny light brown spots of dirt on the head. Light paint losses/rubbing at the extreme edges. Loss of definition. Case is lightly worn with some indents. The miniature does not fit perfectly within the frame. Remnants of labels verso.
John Donaldson (1737-1801)Portrait of a lady, her natural hair worn à la conseilleur, wearing a lace fichu and lace-trimmed gold and cream dressminiature on ivory, with an aquamarine enamel back with hair back enclosed by seed pearls, oval 5.5 x 4.5cmCondition report: The back is attached with sellotape. The miniature is yellowed and faded with staining at the edges. There is a flake of paint loss lower left. Some cracking to the dark paint by the left edges. Some light surface scratches, specks and dots of surface dirt. Some pale mould or dust in lower section. The glass is scratched and dirty and the case shows signs of wear. The hair verso has areas of dark sticky glue. Old sticky labels verso.
John Barry (fl.1784-1827)Portrait of a gentleman with a powdered curled wig, wearing a grey-green coat with blue and gold lapels and white stockminiature on ivory, silver-gilt frame with paste set border5.4 x 4.1cmProvenance: Albert Kende, Vienna, 35th Auction, 26 March 1917, lot 12;Sotheby's, London, 17 May 1976, lot 118;Christie's, London, 14 October 1998, Lot 39.Condition report: A little warped. Occasional very light surface scratches especially on the coat and sleeve. Some jewels are mismatched and there is brown glue visible around a few. The case is worn and dirty. Old stickers verso. A chip to the glass lower left.
Richard Bull (fl.1777-1809)Portrait of a young gentleman, facing right in a pale brown coat, with white waistcoat, pleated cravat and knotted stock, powdered hairsigned and indistinctly dated l.r., miniature on ivory, oval 7.1 x 5cm, in a gilt metal mount with engraved gold bezel, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Christie's London, 3 June 2003, lot 131.Condition report: Perhaps a littrle loss of colour. Very pretty engraved gold frame.
Samuel Cotes (1734-1818)Portrait of a young woman, wearing a green dress and pink stole with pearl earrings, her hair à la Grecque and adorned with pearlssigned with initials 'SC' and dated '1779' l.r., miniature on ivoryoval 5.1 x 4cm, in a gold pendant mount with a split pearl border and split pearl set bale, and hinged back, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Christie's London, 22 March 1988, lot 274.Condition report: Warped and does not fill the frame fully. Dirty and slightly yellowed. Some brown stains lower right. There appears to be a little repaired damage to hair. Case a little worn and dirty with scratches at lower edge verso and remnants of old stickers verso. The miniature has moved within the frame and become slightly dislodged from the front of the glass. There is a clasp at the reverse which opens the frame.
James Scouler (1741-1812)Portrait of a lady, her hair piled high in a cream turban, one curl over her shoulder, wearing a blue dress and a pearl broochminiature on ivory, oval 3 x 2.6cm, in a gold frame, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Christie's London, 8 March 1995, lot 39.Condition report: A spot of damage above the shoulder lower left, and a light scratch above that. Colours good. The case has light wear and remnants of tape verso.
English School, c.1825Portrait of Elizabeth Barter aged 12 yearsminiature on ivory, oval 3.4 x 2.9cm, in a gold mount with hanging loop, the mount inscribed and dated 'Elizabeth Barter/aged 12 years 1825' verso, with hallmark to the front, 9ct gold, Birmingham 1894Condition report: A little faded. A couple of specks of paint loss centre left. Case worn and dirty.
Richard Collins (1755-1831)Portrait of Mr L F Cork, wearing a blue coat with black collar and gold buttons, 1802signed and dated 'Rich'd Collins pinxit/1802' verso and inscribed 'Principal painter in Enamel to his Majesty by the King's special appointment' verso, miniature on ivory, oval 7.3 x 6cm, in a gold frame with glazed reverse and brooch clasp, tested as approximately 9ct goldProvenance: Bonhams London, 18 November 2003, lot 112.Richard Collins was appointed principal painter to King George III from 1789.Condition report: Yellowed. The background is very faded and yellow. Surface dirt. Scratches in the background. The coat and the hair appear to have been overpainted. Some scratches on the glass. The case is worn with some damage to the metal on the edges. Remnants of labels verso.
John Turmeau (1777-1846)A young gentleman wearing a navy coat with black collar and white stocksigned with initials 'JT' l.r., signed 'J. Turmeau pinx' and dated '1796/Liverpool' verso, watercolour on ivory, oval 6.9 x 5.6cm, in a gilt metal frameProvenance: Sotheby's London, 11 October 1994, lot 86.Condition report: A little loss of colour and the reverse of aper inscription is browned.
English School, 19th centuryPortrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat with black velvet collarminiature on ivory, oval 7.8 x 6.3cm, in a yellow metal frame with hair design to the reverse and monogram in giltCondition report: A little dirt under the glass and a little loss of colour and discolouration but fine.
Mrs Anne Mee (c.1770-1851)Portrait of a Lady, left profile, wearing a white lace dress, with a white ribbon in her powdered hairminiature on ivory, oval 8.2 x 5.6cm, gilt-metal frame rub set with garnets and turquoises, and adorned with a bowProvenance: Bonhams London, 25 November 2009, lot 175.Condition report: A little fading and discolouration to the background.
A French grand tour gilt metal casket,19th century, of oval form engraved with scrolling foliage, with a rococo cast knop, and set with painted ivory roundels of architectural landmarks,15cm wide13cm deep11.5cm highCondition report: Dirty and pitted to the gilt, two roundels with cracked glass, the painting degraded in several places the lock pin bent meaning the box is difficult to close/open, complete with key, lining stained and worn.
A banded ivory and ebony snuff mull, probably 18th Century, inverted baluster form with sixteen alternating staithes of ebony and ivory, the slightly domed cover with silvered butterfly hinge and oval cartouche, engraved initials 'LIF 1746', 6.5 x 5.5cms wide; together with two turned ivory snuff spoons, the larger with thistle finial, 8.2cms long.
A Large Collection of Medical and Other Instruments,including a J. Weiss & Son cased enema set, Pastorelli mercury thermometer, a Fiddins improved microscope illuminator, a case set of ophthalmic instruments, various scalpels, together with catheters and various other medical instruments, (Qty)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Large Collection of Scientific and Associated Instruments, 1600-1950,Including spyglasses, telescopes, magnifier, spectacles, compasses, box sextant, universal equinoctial dial, drawing instruments, dividers, field microscopes, sundials, a Butterfield dial in case, protractors, hydrometers, and other scientific instruments, in twelve-drawer oak chest, the chest 31in (79cm) wide (Qty)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A collection of three Victorian brass bound string barrels and treen19th century Of typical form made in lignum vitae, oak and rosewood, together, with a fruitwood barrel enclosing a nutmeg grater, and ivory and walnut barrel, a laburnum barrel and two weights, 8cm wide, 10cm deep, 12cm high (3in wide, 3 1/2in deep, 4 1/2in high) (10)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Unusual Telephone/Telegraph Apparatus, French, early 20th century,leather case fitted with handheld mouth and earpiece, together with a telegraph key on mahogany base, and a W.H. Halse induction coil with dial measuring from 'very weak' to 'very strong', the larger 10in (25cm) wide (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Benjamin Martin-type Compound Monocular Microscope, English, circa 1770,Focusing to the stage by sliding bar and screw, on folding tripod base with reflector, in fitted fish-skin case with five objectives, Lieberkühn, sprung stage, livebox, and specimen holder, and a fish-skin case of slides, 12in (30.5cm) high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Collection of Drawing Instruments,Including several cased sets of ivory and brass handled drawing instruments, a brass and ebony parallel rule, a Thomas Bradburn patent ivory rule, and a boxwood Guntars rule, the largest 24in (61cm) long, (Qty)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Hughes Ebony Octant, English, early 19th century,With ivory scale and maker's plaque, two sets of filters, and eyepiece, in shaped mahogany case, together with an ebony quadrant with ivory scales, lacking horizon glasses, eyepiece and one set of filters, in shaped mahogany case, with trade label applied to the lid interior, the larger 15 1/2in (39cm) radius (2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A collection of turned pestles and mallets,19th century and laterIncluding a turned rosewood, boxwood and ivory inlaid mallet and five pestles of various sizes, the mallet: 12cm wide, 12cm deep, 24.5cm high (4 1/2in wide, 4 1/2in deep, 9 1/2in high) the largest pestle made in elm: 47.5cm (6)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Collection of Electrical Appliances, English, 19th century,Including three electric shock machines, four induction coils, one signed invented by G. Davis, Leeds, and a cased Pulvermacher's galvanic appliance in case, the largest 9 1/2in (24cm) high (11)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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