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9CT GOLD MOUNTED PAINTED MINIATURE DOUBLE SIDED PORTRAIT PENDANT, WEIGHT APPROX 5.9 GRAMS

A fine Georgian portrait miniature of a potentially-identified junior British infantry officer, circa 1814Portrait miniature, likely gouache on ivorine, of a youthful infantry officer in the British Army, facing half-right wearing a red coat with green facings, a single gold epaulette to the right shoulder, gold buttons and lacing to the buttonholes, and a white leather crossbelt with an oval plate bearing a Crown and numerals '49' in silver, faced with glass and contained within an old and extremely decorative gilded frame set with a floreate pattern, the reverse with traces of its original paper backing, the reverse of the portrait bearing the handwritten text in ink: 'Pinxit 1824' and a (now illegible) name and London address, the portrait proper measuring 67mm x 88mm, including frame overall 250mm x 270mm, some minor chipping to gilding on frame, otherwise good very fine and a most attractive imageThe sitter is likely Captain Harcourt Morton, who on 15 October 1814 married Martha Gammell, sister of Ensign James Gammell. Morton's military career encompassed commissioned service in the 14th, 49th, and 85th regiments of Foot and action in both the Peninsular War at the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro (May 1811), and in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Chrystler's Farm (11 November 1813). Morton retired as a Major, claimed a Military General Service Medal with two clasps for the above-mentioned battles (a unique combination) as a Lieutenant in the 85th Foot, and died on 4 June 1854 at the age of 68.…

A VICTORIAN SILVER AND PASTE PENDANT SET WITH HAND PAINTED MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BOXED

Two various 19th century watercolour portraits depicting females, 3" high and one other miniature portrait of a young child in gilt and ebonised frame (3)

AFTER H.J. HARDING (1804-1870) A miniature portrait of Lord Byrondepicted half-length, watercolour, 10cm x 9cm

ENGLISH SCHOOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY A portrait miniature depicting a gentleman in uniform, painted on ivory, 10cm x 8.5cm; together with another portrait miniature painted on card, 10.5cm x 7.5cm; and a collection of silhouettes, the largest measuring, 14cm x 8.5cm (7)Provenance: A private North Dorset collection.Ivory Submission Reference: 8ZF3F5UF

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century black and white gilt heightened watercolour portrait miniature silhouette male busts on card, both 8.5 x 7cm, framed and glazed, overall 14.5 x 12cm, and a further black and white print miniature, 'Sophia', 8 x 7cm, framed and glazed, overall 16.5 x 14.5cm (3).

A miniature watercolour portrait of exotic lady, together with one other - the largest measuring 13cm x 9cm

A late Georgian portrait miniature silhouette of a gentleman on card - oval, with gilt highlighted hair, in original pressed metal frame, 13.3 x 11.6cm; together with a 19th century framed oval miniature Wedgwood green jasper ware portrait plaque, a/f. (2)

After Leonardo Da Vinci, portrait miniature of 'La Belle Ferronniere', on ivorine, 8.3 x 6.2cm.

MCKECHNIE (Sue): 'British Silhouette Artists and their Work 1760-1860': Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978: publishers green cloth, dustjacket, sl. yellowed with a few minor tears, large 4to: with 13 other volumes, art reference, to include others on silhouettes, portrait/miniature artists etc, various sizes. (14)

MINIATURE PORTRAIT WITHIN DECORATIVE GILDED FRAME, APPROX 8 x 6.5cm

CARVED 'OAK TREE' FRAME CONTAINING MINIATURE PORTRAIT, APPROX 8 x 6cm

A 19th century portrait miniature clasp, the oval portrait miniature on ivory depicting a Roman centurion, to a gilt metal mount decorated with foliage and flowerheads, length 4.8cmIvory submission reference no. 4PR57ZG5

The Browne Family’s Picton Medal for the Defence of Gibraltar, contemporarily gilded and named to the American-born Major Arthur Browne, 58th Foot, who was standing beside General Wolfe when he was mortally wounded on Quebec’s Plains of Abraham; he defended Gibraltar throughout the Great Siege and commanded Ireland’s largest Military Fortification during the United Irishmen uprising - his medal passed down the remarkable Browne family, whose extensive network of international connections spanned North America, Ireland and India Defence of Gibraltar 1779-83, General Picton’s Medal, silver, with later but still contemporary gilding, fitted within an additional silver rim, 59mm, the edge with contemporary inscription ‘This Medal presented in 1784 to Major Arthur Browne, 58th Regt. for his services during this Memorable Siege and by him when Lt. Govr. of Kinsale to his eldest Son Thomas Browne Lt. Col. 69th Regt. and a Colonel in the Army’, this inscription and the gilding dating from 1810-12, some rubbing to the edge, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare Together with a related Portrait Miniature of Mrs. Thomas Browne, painted by her sister-in-law Maria Bellet Browne, circa 1816, 90mm x 71mm, in original Indian horn frame with gilt brass hanger, 168mm x 140mm overall, signed M B Browne and inscribed on the reverse ‘Mrs General Browne/Maria Browne Pinxt’, good original condition (2) £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2004 (Medal); Mellors & Kirk, February 2022 (Portrait). Arthur Browne was born in 1743 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in what was then British North America, the third son among eight siblings. His father, the Reverend Arthur Browne (1699-1773), was of Scottish ancestry and Irish parentage, and had been born in Drogheda, Ireland. After marriage and ordination, he was expatriated to America in 1729 by the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Arthur Senior had a degree from Trinity College Dublin and was a prominent citizen of Portsmouth, a prosperous Anglican minister and a Tory. His status as a leading New England dignitary is confirmed in a 1757 quarter-length portrait by John Singleton Copley. With Wolfe at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, Quebec On 7 February 1759, aged about 16, Arthur Browne entered military service as a Lieutenant-Fireworker, an artillery officer equivalent to an Ensign. This was probably due to the influence of a relative, Brigadier-General George Williamson, who commanded the Royal Artillery in North America. In the Spring of 1759, Browne embarked with General Wolfe’s expedition to take Quebec. During the Battle of the Plains of Abraham on 13 September 1759, Browne was summoned to act as Brigadier Williamson’s Brigade-Major (Aide de Camp in the field). Lieutenant Browne took post beside Williamson and Wolfe on a small rise near the positions of the 28th Foot and the Louisbourg Grenadiers. Wolfe chose the spot as it enabled him to better observe the attack made by the French under the command of the Marquis de Montcalm. The French forces included about 2,000 irregulars who were good shots and used to guerilla warfare. Wolfe’s command group made a conspicuous target, and early on Wolfe was wounded in the wrist. He allowed the French line to advance within 30 yards of the British before giving the order to fire. Within a few moments he had been hit twice, in the stomach and, mortally, in the chest. The French turned and fled, while a cry went up "They run, see how they run." Wolfe, on the ground, opened his eyes and asked who was running. Upon being told that the French had broken, he turned on his side and said "Now, God be praised, I will die in peace" and expired. The victorious British force spent a miserable winter in the captured city, losing men from scurvy and disease. By the spring of 1760 the garrison had shrunk to 4,000 regulars and before the ice melted Montcalm’s successor marched to Quebec with 7,000 men, aiming to recapture the city before British ships could return with vital supplies and reinforcements. On 28 April 1760, 3,000 men with 22 guns left the city to attack the French at the Heights of Abraham. Arthur Browne was in command of two six-pound field guns and attached to the 35th Regiment. During the battle, Browne was ordered to take one of his guns forward to support Captain Ince’s grenadier company. The grenadiers were massacred, with Ince and 54 men becoming casualties (out of a total of 64 - 86% losses). Two of Browne’s gun team were killed, four wounded and Browne was himself wounded in the hip. The British attack failed completely, with the loss of 1,100 troops and their guns. The survivors retired within the city walls. A month later the British fleet arrived, the French lifted their siege and retreated to Montreal. Further Service in the Seven Years War Soon afterwards, Lieutenant-Colonel William Howe of the 58th Foot (later Commander-in-Chief in America during the Revolutionary War) invited Browne to leave the artillery and join his regiment. On 18 October 1760 Browne was gazetted an Ensign in the 58th Foot. After the capture of Canada was completed, the 58th marched via Lake Champlain to New York. In 1762 the 58th Foot was part of a reinforcement, which, despite the loss of 500 men to French naval attacks while en route from North America, was decisive in enabling the storming of the great Morro Fortress that guarded the entrance to Havana bay and thus the subsequent capture of Havana, the capital of the Spanish West Indies. In February 1763 Browne commanded a detachment of the 58th serving as marines on board H.M.S. Ripon (60). On 29 April 1763 Browne purchased a Lieutenancy in the 58th Foot. After the Peace in 1763, the 58th moved to Ireland. Browne bought a Captain-Lieutenancy in 1770. The Great Siege of Gibraltar In June 1770 Spain forced the British to leave their settlement in the Falkland Islands. The colony was quickly re-established, but the countries nearly declared war. The 58th Foot embarked at Cork and was sent to strengthen the garrison of Gibraltar. Arthur purchased his company in April 1772 aged 29, becoming Captain Browne. Spain entered the American War of Independence on 16 June 1779, at a time when the British were hard pressed. Within a week, Spain began its blockade of Gibraltar. The small (5,400 man) garrison under Governor-General George Eliott was hampered by shortages of men and supplies. Despite these difficulties, Eliott mounted a vigorous defence. Many of the infantry were hand-picked to assist the artillery in serving the guns. Given Browne’s previous artillery experience, he is thought to have been among them. He received his second wound, a severe contusion caused by a shell-splinter, but remained on duty. During the winter of 1779 the garrison began to suffer from lack of fresh provisions, which caused a debilitating outbreak of scurvy among the troops. Small quantities of salt meat and biscuits were the standard meal, with an occasional issue of four ounces of rice as a full day's ration. Due to lack of fuel, fires were only made with difficulty, using salt-encrusted timbers from old ships. Despite their privations, morale remained high, and the troops continued to take their turns in the trenches and batteries. In January 1780 Admiral Rodney defeated the Spanish screening squadron and replenished the Rock with 1,000 reinforcements and a limited quantity of essential supplies. The Spanish stepped up the bombardment and blockade, which was broken a second time by Admiral Darby in April 1781. By this time the garrison consisted of 7,000 British and Hanoverian regulars. The French and Spanish...

A rare ‘Assye’ three clasp Army of India Medal awarded to Captain J. Smith, 12th Madras Native Infantry, considered by Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) to be his most effective H.E.I.C. Regiment; Smith was wounded at Assaye, probably by cannon fire, which was described by Wellesley as ‘the hottest that has been known in this country’ Army of India 1799-1826, 3 clasps, Assye, Argaum, Gawilghur (Lieut. Jas. Smith, 12th N.I.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming; together with a fine portrait miniature of the recipient, framed and glazed, 52mm x 40mm, the first lightly polished, otherwise very fine and rare (2) £10,000-£14,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby’s, May 2000; Dix Noonan Webb, December 2003. Approximately 149 medals issued with three clasps, 52 with this combination which is unique to the regiment. Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) received these same three clasps, of which only 85 were issued for Assaye. Only four of the officers wounded at Assaye lived to claim their medals. James Smith was born in 1784. He was accepted for military service in the H.E.I.C. and appointed to 2nd Battalion, 12th Regiment, Madras Native Infantry. His commissions for the ranks of Ensign and Lieutenant both bear the date 20 July 1801. Lieutenant Smith was wounded at the battle of Assaye on 23 September 1803, the most famous victory won in India by Arthur Wellesley, later the Duke of Wellington. Smith is one of only four officers who were wounded in the battle and lived to claim their medal. Although outnumbered by three to one, Wellesley made an audacious frontal attack on the massed enemy regular battalions which were packed onto a battlefield running north to south, with both their flanks protected by converging rivers. The enemy’s northern flank was additionally anchored on the village of Assye, which had been turned into a heavily fortified stronghold, with heavy guns and infantry protected behind mud walls. Wellesley’s intention was to stay well clear of Assye village and if necessary deal with it after the end of the main battle. Unfortunately, the commander of his right wing mistakenly advanced directly towards it, leading Smith’s regiment into a hurricane of fire which annihilated both the leading H.E.I.C. troops and the 74th Foot. The shattered remnants of the British right were then charged by enemy cavalry. Wellesley’s cavalry retrieved the situation with a countercharge, his battered infantry surged forward and the enemy swung back to a final defensive position arcing westwards from Assye along the northern river bank. As the 2/12th Madras N.I. moved up to take part in the last decisive attack, they were again bombarded by the guns in Assye village. Wellington’s men smashed the enemy infantry and captured all their artillery, at the cost of 27% casualties (compared with 24% at Waterloo). Many years after Waterloo, Wellington was asked to name the best thing he ever did in the way of fighting; he replied “Assye.” The 2/12th M.N.I. had the second highest casualties of all Wellesley’s units engaged at Assye, mostly from enemy artillery fire which was described by Wellesley as “the hottest that has been known in this country”. The battalion lost 212 men and six European officers, including the C.O., Lieutenant-Colonel Macleod, who Wellesley considered to be his best H.E.I.C. battalion commander. Smith recovered from his injuries in time to take part in Wellesley’s next battle, at Argaum on 29 November 1803. The survivors of 2/12th M.N.I. proved somewhat shy, due to their shortage of European officers, their experience of suffering artillery bombardment at Assye and the presence of 1,500 highly professional Arab mercenaries among their adversaries. When the Maratha guns opened fire, two teams of ten bullocks pulling 6-pounder guns bolted, careering back through the infantry and causing several sepoy units including 2/12th M.N.I. to break and flee. Wellesley was close at hand but he could not stop the panic immediately and quietly ordered Smith and the other officers to lead their men into cover. There they re-formed their ranks, when Wellesley led them to their correct positions and ordered them to lie down. After a while, all his battalions began a steady advance through artillery fire towards the enemy line, and destroyed their adversaries, with repeated measured volley fire. Lieutenant Smith participated in the audacious storming in December 1803 of the hilltop fortress of Gawilghur, which was garrisoned by 8,000 men armed with brand-new British Brown Bess muskets, 52 cannon and 150 light swivel guns. He was promoted to Captain in June 1813 but invalided out of the Madras Native Infantry in April 1818, on account of his wounds. Smith’s India medal was issued from the Adjutant General’s Office on 1 April 1852. He had chosen to stay on in India rather than return to Britain and transferred to the 1st Native Veteran Battalion. He is still shown on the strength of this unit in 1856, when he would have been 70 years old. Captain Smith died on 5 June 1859, and is buried in St Mary’s Cemetery, Madras.

Florence Emily Bennett 19th or early 20th century portrait miniature on ivory of Napoleon Bonaparte, signed lower left, maximum diameter 7.5cm, in period lacquer frame with gilt metal hanging loop and mount, with ivory licence 

New Testament [Greek]. T?s kain?s diath?k?s apanta. Novum Jesu Christi Domini Nostri Testamentum, Ex Regiis aliisque optimis editionibus cum cura expressum, Sedani: Ex Typographia & Typis Novissimis Joannis Jannoni, 1628, first line of title printed in Greek characters, with ownership signature Henry Wilkinson Sept. 30 1653 written to lower margin, colophon at rear dated 1629 (with small ink mark to fore-margin), light toning, occasional light damp-staining and minor dust-soiling, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt (rubbed), late 17th/early 18th-century brown morocco, gilt decorated spine with red morocco labels (worn with loss at centre and foot of spine), gilt rope line border decoration to boards, 32mo (77 x 44 mm), together with:[Ken, Thomas]. An Exposition on the Church-Catechism, or the Practice of Divine Love, revised. Composed for the Diocese of Bath & Well, London: Charles Brome; Winchester: William Clarke, 1686, imprimatur leaf present, early ownership signature to title, contemporary panelled calf, joints cracked, 8vo,Liturgies (Church of England). Liturgia: seu liber precum communium, et administrationis sacramentorum..., London: R. & J. Bonwicke, J. & B. Sprint, T. Ward, J. Osborn & T. Longman, & B. Motte, 1727, engraved frontispiece, 19th-century calf, gilt decorated spine, lower joint cracked at head, 12mo,Liturgies (Church of England). Liturgia, seu liber precum communium, et administrationis Sacramentorum alioru?mque rituum atque Ceremoniarum Ecclesiae, juxta usum Ecclesiae Anglicanae. Una cum Psalterio seu Psalmis Davidis, London: E. Jones, 1703, engraved portrait frontispiece, signature to title, some toning and spotting, contemporary panelled calf, joints cracked and light wear, 12mo, plus other antiquarian theology related, including two titles published by William PickeringQTY: (10)NOTE:1. Bondy, p.8; Darlow & Moule 4676.Printed by the distinguished typographer Jean Jannon, who after working for Robert Estienne II in Paris established his own press at Sedan, where he gained fame for the minute types which he cut. The five-point Greek type used for this work is considered by Bondy as 'the finest ever created' for a miniature book.'The smallest Greek Testament ever printed, with the exception of Pickering's miniature edition of 1828' (Darlow & Moule).2. Wing K262.

A 19th century pique tortoiseshell miniature portrait enamel trinket box. Of circular shape outline, the pique tortoiseshell with yellow and rose gold inlay, miniature portrait within colouless paste border and green guilloche enamel detail, case diameter 630mm some paste missing.

A 19th century South Staffordshire oval enamel patch box Ad Nelson, width 5.5cm together with an American Civil War era brass tobacco box PATD Jan 24 1860 C. Parker decorated with the Tomb of Washington and two horse riders, a tortoise shell circular snuff box with miniature portrait of a young Napoleon II after Marcke and a 19th century horn snuff box with contents. (4) Ivory exemption 1W8BY1GJ Condition report, patch box with extensive cracking and losses, American box with remnants of silver plate and lid hinge repaired. 

Circle of Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen, 17th century, portrait miniature, oil on copper, in gilt frame, image size 9 x 7cm.

English School (18th / 19th Century),Miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a navy jacket, Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,Deterioration to paintwork,Gilt metal frame. 5cm x 4cm.With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number LNK8F6LY.

English School (19th Century),Miniature portrait of a gentleman in blue jacket,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,Gilt frame,Deterioration to paintwork. 7cm x 6cm,With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number L6B4VQUM.

English School (19th Century),Miniature portrait of a gentleman in black jacket with collar,Watercolour on ivory,Unsigned,Gilt metal frame,Reverse reads “Capt Homer (?) – This miniature was taken the 14th July 1825. My father was in his 77th year.” Deterioration to paint. 7cm x 6cm,With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number 15WJ153J.

Italian School, early 19th century - Portrait Miniature of a William Lambe of Aubourn, half-length, inscribed to verso: William Lambe of Aubourn [Hall, Lincolnshire] in 1804 when aged 34 by an Italian artist [...], watercolour on ivory, oval, 75 x 60mm Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: RLAR3R2K Apparently good condition in contemporary papier-mâché frame, the frame itself with some light wear.

Albert Schumann, mid-late 19th century - Portrait Miniature of a French Noblewoman, after the 18th c original, signed, watercolour on ivory, oval, 110 x 90mm; another three portrait miniatures of ancien régime ladies, card and ivorine, (4) Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: ULZF2W7F But for the defective miniature, the rest in apparently good condition.

Attributed to Peter Boy (1648-1727) - Portrait Miniature of a Nobleman, enamel on gold, oval 25mm, in gold frame surmounted by a scallop shell Provenance: Bonhams, October 31, lot 31, 2000 to the late vendor (£1,529 inc premium) Apparently good, undamaged, unrestored conditionUnexamined out of mount

D Byrne, 19th century - Portrait Miniature of a Woman, bust length in black, signed and dated 1846, ivory, 75 x 65mm Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: NSUBGA4S Apparently good condition in contemporary ornate gilt frame

A Regency 18ct gold boîte à miniature, 1804, the portrait miniature by Henry Collen (1797-1879), in a white dress with jewels, her light brown hair falling in ringlets, standing half length before a landscape garden, scratch signed H Collen, on ivory, the cut-cornered box engine turned within conforming borders, 62 x 89mm, the miniature 55 x 47mm, fully marked, maker IA incuse probably of Jacob Amedroz [Grimwade p299], London 1804, 130.7g, in Garrard & Co Ltd fitted leather box Provenance: Jacob Amedroz (1755-1806), goldsmith of 6 Meards Street, Soho entered his mark on 13 January 1798. Grimwade (London Goldsmiths 1697-1837) in a footnote to p299 notes "His mark identified on fine gold snuff boxes. It is highly probable that the maker's mark IA incuse with or without a pellet is his. He is, moreover, the only goldworker with these intials listed by Grimwade. Amedroz's craftsmanship is of notably high quality." Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: N9373VGT

A 19th CENTURY PALAIS ROYAL STYLE GLASS CASKETfor displaying a miniature portrait or locket, gilt metal mounted, a silver pocket watch retailed by Wyatt, Blandford with pocket watch key for Westcott, Blandford, an agate brooch and a quantity of costume jewellery

Charles Jagger (1770-1827) portrait of an old lady, bust-length, in a grey dress miniature on ivory, oval 6.5 x 5.5cmIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains 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. Condition ReportDishing to the edges. Small losses and abrasions to the lower edge. Dust and dirt trapped behind the glazing.

Georgian School, Portrait miniature on ivory, Lady wearing Regency dress, signed ‘Hall’, housed in an ormolu frame, overall 10.5cm high. CITES Submission referenceDMM5FU9V. Condition - fair

'The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Published in 1526, being the First Translation from the Greek into English', by William Tyndale, reprinted verbatim, with a memoir of his life and writings by George Offor, published in 1836 by Samuel Bagster, London, with the portrait of Tyndale painted as a miniature, the woodcut title and all large capitals illuminated in gold and colour, bound quarter morocco (1 book)

After Van Dyck, portrait miniature of 'Rachel da Ruvigny', oval watercolour in pierced guilt wood frame, H17xm, W13cm maxShipping £33.00 plus vat (UK Only)

A Vienna portrait box and cover, 8cm diameter; others, a miniature Coalport loving cup, 4cm high; a miniature Royal Worcester mug, 3.5cm high; a porcelain salts bottle, 6.5cm high (4)

School of James Green (British 1771-1834), miniature portrait of a child playing flute with dog. Watercolours. 9x6.5cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

A George III miniature watercolour portrait on ivory, Regency man in a blue overcoat, unsigned, in original black lacquer frame, frame 12.5cm x 11cm. Ivory submission reference 3RBZLKH1

AN ANTIQUE PORTRAIT MINIATURE PAINTING OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE5.5cm x 4.5cmIn ebonised and gilt metal frame.

Two miniature portrait prints

19th Century naïve school, miniature portrait study of a lady wearing lace cap, unsigned watercolour contained in a rosewood frame

9CT GOLD MOUNTED PAINTED MINIATURE DOUBLE SIDED PORTRAIT PENDANT, WEIGHT APPROX 5.9 GRAMS

A Georgian oval portrait miniature of a gentleman, right facing, approx 75 x 60 mm together with a pinchbeck brooch of a young woman wearing a veil and the opposite side a young woman approx 30 x 35mm enclosed by a frame. (2)

A 19thC white cameo style glass miniature portrait bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, moulded lettering 'BONAPARTE' at base, and two classical male busts, in rectangular ebonised frames, 5" x 4.5" - one missing glass. (3)

*****AWAY*****Silver and marcasite brooch with miniature portrait. Portrait of Gainsborough's blue boy set in an unmarked silver mount. Measuring approximately 3.8 cm x 2.7cm. Featuring a roll over safety clasp. Condition report. One marcasite stone missing.

Painted portrait miniature of a child, on ivorine in a Lee of Liverpool brass frame with pierced cover 9 x 13m, together with two other framed ivorine portrait miniatures (3)

A collection of miniature portraits comprising a black silhouette portrait within a black wooden frame with an acorn drop decoration (17cmx13cm), a 1960's silhouette portrait by L.W Moorhouse Leach within a circular black plastic frame, a silhouette portrait with red seal mark within a circular metal frame (11cmx8.5cm), a portrait of a priest encased within a gilt silp black wooden frame (11.5cmx10cm) and a series of three portrait of children prints in a wooden frame (10cmx20cm). (5)

A mixed lot of glass and silver To include: [a] Japanese, A silver coloured metal weight, with a couple in erotic pleasure, inset with a single cabochon ruby. [b] Early 20th century, A Peking overlay glass erotic scene snuff bottle. Lacking stopper. [c] 20th century, Chinese. Another snuff bottle inside painted with erotic scenes [d] 18th century, An erotic double portrait miniature, the erotic in sexomorphic construction. In original green shagreen case. Property of a nobleman

Charles Robertson (Irish, 1760-1821) A miniature portrait of Sarah Anne, Countess of Westmorland Wearing white dress and matching bandeau in her long powdered hair, curled and falling over her left shoulder Set with a Earl's coronet With a D.J.Lavender presentation box From the Fane Collection Provenance:  The Albion Collection of Fine Portrait Miniatures, Bonhams, London, 22 April 2004, Lot 76 Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire; Sotheby's, 5 October 1999, lot 471 Exhibited: S.N.P.G., 2000-2003 Footnotes: Sarah Anne Child eloped with and married, 20th May 1782, John Fane, 10th Earl of Westmorland (1759-1841). On the 28th July 1782, Lady Derby wrote to Sarah's mother 'Ld Westmorland is, I am told, a very deserving y'g man, and Miss Child handsome, y'g and rich'. The present lot must have been painted by Robertson during Westmorland's time as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1790-95. As Sarah died in 1793, the present lot can therefore be dated to 1790-3. Together they had three daughters and one son, John, who succeeded his father as 11th Earl. The Stansted Park sale also contained another portrait of the Countess, similarly framed, by Richard Cosway.Dimensions: (Frame) 5 in. (H) x 5.5 in. (W) (Image) 2.75 in. (H) x 2.25 in. (W)Submission reference: GDGEFPSU

English School, Circa 1840, a miniature portrait of Leah Edwards (Nee Priestley), Mrs Henry Lees Edwards of Pye Nest, Yorkshire, watercolour on ivory (ivory exemption no - SZMXS8SC), 9 x 6.6cm, in a finely chased gilt-bronze mount within a scrolling composition frame. Provenance:- Seton family, by direct decent. Condition Report: This is in good overall condition, some scuffing to the margins where the painting meets the mount, there are a few very minor undulations in the ivory.The frame is in good overall order and has some age related toning.

Alighieri (Dante) La Divina Comedia, engraved title incorporating portrait of Dante at head, one or two headlines slightly trimmed, some water-staining at beginning and end, generally light, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt, spine with some worm holes and small loss to head and foot, extremities rubbed, [Mambelli 55; Welsh 2159], 24mo (85 x 40mm.), Venice, Nicolo Misserini, 1629. *** An attractive miniature edition of the Comedy, the third and last to be published in Italy in the 17th century. 

19TH CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL, PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY, half-length, on ivory, framed and under glass, easel backedThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. 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.Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference Y46B7AGS. 10.5 cm high There does not appear to be any restoration or repairs done to this lot, but further infromation on formal repairs has not been provided.

19TH CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL, PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF NAPOLEON, half-length, signed Felix, on ivory framed and under glass, easel backedThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. 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.Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 5352JQA8. 15cm high overall Overall, this lot is in good conditon, with no signs of repairs. There is no damage or age to the portrait, and the frame and backing is secure and functional.

A French miniature watercolour portrait on card of Miss Audrey Meakin in 18th century dress, framed with letter to verso, signed Viscount de Riva Berni, 6 x 4cm

A quantity of plated ware, to include a rose bowl, an Art Nouveau crumb tray, a teapot, a pair of slender candlesticks, height of each 28.36cm, a leaf-shaped dish, a small swing-handled basket, etc, also a Beldray Arts & Crafts crumb tray and brush, a Two's Company horn beaker with silver plated rim, a Trade + Aid miniature cloisonné teapot with Modigliani-style portrait, and vintage clocks including a Swiza brass pear-shaped alarm clock, a Staiger plastic anniversary clock, a barometer, etc.

A circular locket, opening to reveal a miniature portrait and a braided locket of hair, suspended from a 9ct rose gold chain, locket measures 2.5 cm, chain measures 40 cm.chain marked '9ct'; 2.3 gramslocket unmarked, tests as gold; 11.9 grams

A large collection of various artworks, including a framed antique magazine print, 'The Ault & Wiborg Co.' by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 1986 framed print, a framed miniature watercolour of forget-me-nots dated 1905, a watercolour paointing of roses by 'K. Haquthey', a 19th century oil painting of a lady in a bonnet, a framed print of 'Sea Dreams' by Marie Lucas-Robiquet, a watercolour painting of a young girl titled 'Portrait of a Spirit Child', together with two watercolour and pencil portraits of 18th century ladies, both unsigned, largest painting 50 x 32 cm. (8)

Friedrich Till (German, 19th Century) 'Study of Lady in Lace Bonnet', hand-enamelled portrait miniature on porcelain, 16cm x 12cm, mounted in a velvet, black and gold oval frame.

Qty of oddments inc J H Steward major verner's sergeants compass, shoe cigar cutter, reverse painting on glass portrait miniature of Napoleon III, Anne of Cleves print in enamel frame, gilt metal snuff table box etc

Antique Georgian portrait miniature of a lady - 3.8cm long

Antique unmarked silver & paste set pendant with portrait miniature panel (6cm drop) on an a/f chain - 14g total weight