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Frederick Buck (1771-1839) "Portrait of a Gentleman wearing black Jacket and white Cravat," a miniature oval on ivory, 2 3/4" (6cms), together with another miniature Portrait, probably by Adam Buck (1760-1833) "A Gentleman with black jacket and white bow tie," 2 1/2" (6.3cms). (2)

Attributed to Frederick Buck (1771 - 1840) Oval miniature "Portrait of a Military Officer of the 85th Regiment, "General Austin," (according to a label on verso), ivory, 2 1/2" (6.5cms); together with a miniature "Portrait of a Lady with lace bonnet and blue dress, ivory, 2 1/2" (6.5cms), (according to a label verso - it's Mrs. Austin (Waterford) mother of General Austin) a pair, both in gilt frames. (2)

19th Century French School Miniatures: A large oval miniature, 'Portrait of Lady with low-cut lace dress and blue cape,' approx. 9 cms (3 1/2') with brass rim, inscribed on reverse 'Isabela de Orleans,' also 'Miniature Louis XVI;' and a small circular miniature 'Head and Shoulders of a Cavalier,' with brass rim, both above miniatures with ptd. labels, 'S & AM Dub./Loan/1055-7 Art & Ind.,'; also an attractive small oval miniature on ivory, 'Young Man by a Pilaster with bust of a woman, in a landscape,' in fine miniature carved wooden frame in the rococo style. As a lot. V. good. (3) Provenance: Dr. George Sigerson, Senator, from his dispersal sale by Battersby & Co., in July 1925, by descent to the Humphries Family

Early 19th Century Irish School Oval miniature "Portrait of Gentleman with black cravat and red jacket," 2 1/2" (6cms). (1)

19th Century English School Double Portrait Miniature 'The Duchess of Devonshire with Infant by a Window,' 3 1/2' x 4 1/2' (9cms x 11.5cms). (1) Provenance: Bessborough House, Co. Kilkenny

Late 18th Century / early 19th Century Continental School Oval miniature, "Portrait of a Gentleman with side locks wearing a grey jacket with velvet collar," on ivory, 2 1/4" x 13 1/4" (6.2cms x 4.5cms); and another smaller miniature Portrait "Gentleman wearing a white bow tie and dark jacket," 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" (4cms x 3cms). (2)

Candide Blaize (1795 - 1855) Oval miniature Portrait, "Nobleman wearing a velvet collar jacket and white cravat," watercolour, Signed  and dated 1821, 5 1/2" x 4" (14cms x 10cms) in brass mounted velvet covered frame crested with a coronet. (1)

An 18th Century wax profile Miniature, Portrait of a Cleric, in relief, 4" (10cms), framed, and one other wax profile Portrait in relief depicting a Gentleman. (2)

Late 18th Century Portrait Miniature "Young Boy with blue jacket holding a Medal and a small Whip," on ivory, 3" x 2 1/4" (8cms x 6cms), in gilt frame and another Miniature Portrait "Young Lady with Tambourine," 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" (6cms x 5cms). (2)

18th Century French School  Miniature Portrait "Cleric," oval on panel, indistinctly inscribed and dated verso 1732, 3" (7.5cms). (1)

A 19th Century German oval porcelain Portrait, of a veiled Lady probably KPM 7.5cms (3"), in ornate gilt brass frame; together with another framed Miniature on porcelain "Madonna della Seggiola," after Raphael, 7cms (3") in leather bound frame. (2)

After Raphael An oval porcelain Panel, painted with two cherubs, 7 1/4" (18cms); together with a pair of modern Meissen blanc-di-chine roundel Portrait Reliefs Prinzessin Charlotte Von Prevssen (1798-1860) & Prinzessin Friederike von Prevssen (1760 - 1850) each in wooden, 4" (10cms) and one other miniature Painting on porcelain depicting a naked boy sleeping probably KPM in gilt frame, 4" x 5" (10cms x 13cms). (2)

An oval miniature Portrait of the Madonna & Child, watercolour, 3 1/4" (8cms), in carved gilt Florentine frame and another circular miniature of Christ the King. (2)

19th Century Irish School  Oval "Semi-miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, thought to be Lord Edward Fitzgerald," O.O.P., 7" x 5 1/2" (18cms x 13cms). (1)

English School- Portrait Miniature of a Man traditionally identified as Charles Sloane Cadogan, 1st Earl Cadogan, ivory, oval, 72mm, ormolu laureate frame Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: BS1NFXY5Faded and slightly spotted, support not split or warped

Horace Hone ARA (1756-1825) - Portrait Miniature of William Gray (1735-1805), in white cravat and black coat, signed with initials and dated 1790, ivory, oval, 78mm, in bright cut frame with hair and gold initials WG, in foil and glass surroundPlease note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 2HL2PG1CMiniature in good condition. Frame with small discreet old repair to metal

William John Thomson RSA (1771-1845) - Portrait Miniature of Miss Gray, in a brown dress, black shawl and lace cap, signed on the card backing Miss Gray painted by W Thomson Septr. 1813 Edinburgh and in a later hand Eldest daughter of William Gray of Newholm born 1733 died 1825, ivory, 80 x 63mm (oval mounted, later ebonised frame)Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: K81VQRR7Miniature - slightly spotted and rubbed lower right

William John Thomson (1771-1845) - Portrait Miniature of William Alexander Cunningham, in a white stock and black coat, signed on the card backing Painted by W: Thomson March 1823 London and inscribed in another's hand William Alexander Cunningham Wine Merchant London and Edinburgh born 1790 died 1871, youngest son of Alexr. Cunningham & Fordyce Gray, ivory, 75 x 60mm, later ebonised framePlease note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: X8D3Q7L7Miniature slightly spotted and a little dusty, ivory not warped or split and a handsome subject

English School, 19th c - Portrait Miniature of a Man, bust length in a black coat, wearing a moustache, ivory, oval, 88mm, ebonised frame Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 9T5R8LPAMuch dirt but undamaged, frame chipped and scratched

English School, early 19th c - Portrait Miniature of a Young Woman, in a brown dress, wearing her hair in ringlets and holding a book, seated at a table, ivory, 12.5 x 10cm and a miniature of a young woman in a white dress, sky background (2)Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for a de minimis exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: NT5HAQJM and JGE4J7DYLarger miniature - ivory damaged extreme right, slightly warped and some over painting. Smaller miniature in good condition with some dust and foreign matter under the glass, in modern frame

John Samuel Agar (1773-1858) after Richard Cosway - The Right Honourable George Rose, stipple engraving, later hand coloured, 1819, 14.5 x 11cm, verre eglomise mount, another print of Cosway's miniature of his wife, framed to match and a further example of The Portrait of Mrs Cosway engraved by L Dupont, Florentine giltwood frame (3) Good condition

Two framed carved wax portrait busts and an oval miniature

Approx. 17th Century Italian Miniature Portrait of a Saint, Oil on Copper. Sight Size: 2.25 x 2 1/8 in. Overall Framed Size: 5 x 4.25 in.

18th Century Italian Miniature Portrait of a Monk, Oil on Copper, Description and Date 1761 on Verso. Sight Size: 3.25 x 2.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 8.5 x 6.5 in.

Approx. 17th Century Italian Miniature Portrait Depicting Lot and his Daughters, Tempura on Parchment. Sight Diameter: 2 1/8 in. Overall Framed Diameter: 4.5 in.

Approx. 18th Century Italian Miniature Portrait of a Venetian Noble Lady, Oil on Copper in Elaborate Metal Frame. Overall Framed Size: 5.25 x 3.5 in.

Approx. 17th Century European School Miniature Portrait of a Noble Man, Oil on Copper. Sight Size: 2.5 x 1.75 in. Overall Framed Size: 5.75 x 5 in.

A gilt framed portrait miniature of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and Flush her cocker spaniel, inscribed to reverse The Portrait of E.B.B given to me by R.B, S.B (Sarianna Browning). 28cm x 25cm, ( Lot 1410, Sothebys 1913 sale).

Mid 17th Century oval portrait miniature, oil on copper, possibly King Charles I, 5cm x 3.7cm, in giltwood foliate scroll frame, 16cm high

Mid 17th Century oval portrait miniature, oil on copper, depicting a bearded gentleman, possibly the artist Claude Lorrain, 5.5cm x 4cm, framed and glazed

Small Regency miniature portrait study of a gentleman, head and shoulders, watercolour in ebonised frame 6cm x 5cm, over painted oval study of a Regency gentleman, chromo-litho print of the Madonna and Child, two unframed prints and a Hands Across The Sea postcard (6)

A GEORGIAN PERIOD WATERCOLOUR PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY. DATED TO REVERSE 1743. APPROX 10.5CM X 12.5CM

A pair of 19th century bronze portrait plaquesof oval form, with silvered Roman heads, each 18.5cm hightogether with a miniature portrait of a gentleman in a black coat, in a frame that tests as 15ct gold but with later 9ct fittings5.5cm high (3)Two plaques - no apparent defectsMiniature - frame has losses at top and bottom, tests as 9 and 15ct gold, and with solder repairs.

A collection of medals awarded to Lady Northcliffe formerly Miss Mary Elizabeth Milner, later Lady Mary Hudson wife of newspaper tycoon Alfred Harmsworth, Lord Northcliffe, including the Grand Cross of the most Excellent Order of the British Empire (awarded for her Red Cross work during the First World War) including neck decoration and breast badge, British 1914-1918 War medal inscribed to the edge "Lady M E Northcliffe", H.M. Queen Alexandra's Committee silver and enamel decorated medal inscribed verso "Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses 1887", two Order of St. John enamel decorated medals, a silver Order of St. John medal/badge, British Red Cross Society medallion stamped verso "JR Gaunt, London - 1625 - Lady Northcliffe" together with miniatures for the GBE, War medal, Order of St. John and George V Royal Red Cross medal together with certificate awarded to Mary Elizabeth the Viscountess Northcliffe CBE as Lady of Grace of the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem in England .... framed and glazed together with GBE silk ceremonial robe/mantle by W. Northam, Robe Maker, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London bearing silver mounted medallion depicting the portrait busts of George and Mary and inscribed "For God and the Empire" 168 cm neck to base CONDITION REPORTS Please note - the GBE medal is the later 1937 version not 1918 model. Unknown if a replacement for the original 1918 or not. Centre of the medal with small scratches to the surface and minor wear to the extremities conducive with age and use. The metal ware with oxidisation in various areas - see images for detail. Leather case has some scratching, particularly to the top right section. Order of St. John appears to need a clean and has light surface scratching conducive with age and use. Metalwork with oxidisation. Miniature in similar but better condition i.e. cleaner overall. The British 1914-1918 War medal - basically sound though with oxidisation. Ribbon with some marks. Box not original.The Queen Alexandra's Committee silver and enamel medal - basically sound. Enamel looks good. Metalware with oxidisation. Ribbon with some fraying and marking. Silver St. John's badge - basically in good condition though arguably in need of a clean.Miniatures appear in good condition though ribbons with marks throughout. Original large version of the Royal Red Cross medal - not here.British Red Cross Society medal - basically sound - cord also basically sound.Certificate basically sound though with some rippling to the lower border. The metal casing bearing Cross of St. John - with some chipping to the paintwork and tassels with some sign of old moth damage. Cape / mantel - with several areas of damage to the silkwork, rips, scratches, creases, etc. See images for detail. Ribbons to shoulders with damage - again see images. The sash basically sound but with marks, possibly cleanable. Tassel basically appears sound though arguably could do with a clean along the cord as some slight browning.

EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SCHOOL "Young gentleman in military uniform in a landscape", a miniature portrait study, head and shoulders, watercolour gouache on ivory, oval, unsigned, with hair and painted wheatsheaf verso inscribed "Theures Andersen" within a floral bound gold coloured wire border verso, housed in a yellow metal frame, 6.5 cm x 5.2 cm overall (Provenance: Lady Northcliffe thence by descent)

HENRY CHARLES HEATH (1829-1898) "Young lady in white shirt with lace collar and turquoise coloured brooch", a miniature portrait study, watercolour on ivory, oval, signed within initials "HCH" lower right, housed in a yellow metal frame with engraved border, 6.5 cm x 5.4 cm (Provenance: Lady Northcliffe thence by descent)

HENRY CHARLES HEATH (1829-1898) "Lady in black dress with lace shawl and lace-trimmed bonnet", a miniature portrait study, head and shoulders, watercolour on ivory, oval, signed with initials "HCH" middle left, housed in a cast yellow metal frame, 6 cm x 5 cm (Provenance: Lady Northcliffe thence by descent)

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Young gentleman with blue eyes in brown coat with white stock", a miniature portrait study, head and shoulders, watercolour on ivory, oval, housed in an ebonised frame, 7.8 cm x 6.1 cm (Provenance: Lady Northcliffe thence by descent)

Antique miniature double portrait brooch/pendant in yellow metal mount, L: 40 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

OF ROYAL INTEREST- a French porcelain coffee can painted in black monochrome with the head and shoulders portrait of the Prince Regent within a gilded border, unmarked, 2 1/4" high, together with a pair of Staffordshire porcelain cylindrical miniature mugs painted in polychrome enamels with flowers, unmarked, 1" high (pair & 1) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)No chips, cracks or restoration, glaze crazed to mugs.  The can initially appears to be an English printed example but on close inspection is French and definitely painted rather than printed but extremely finely and closely copies the original bat print. 

A FRAMED AND GLAZED HAND PAINTED MINIATURE PORTRAIT STUDY OF A LADY MARKED 'HELENE SADLMAYR' 'N.J. STIELER' VERSO 8CM X 6.5CM

A SMALLER FRAMED AND GLAZED HAND PAINTED MINIATURE PORTRAIT STUDY OF A LADY MARKED 'KONIG MUTTER MARIA VON BAYERN' 'N.J. STIELER' VERSO 5CM X 4CM

A miniature printed portrait brooch, and an embossed plated heart-shaped photo locket with crown finial

A 19th century French gilt-brass and alabaster figural 8-day mantel clock, by Samuel Marti, white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, with case surmounted by artist painting watercolour portrait on miniature porcelain panel, case height 32cm, working order, with pendulum and keyMovement - currently workingDial - cleanGlass - noneHands - good Case - miniature porcelain panel is cracked, several points of restoration and re-gluing to figural mounts, and a few small chips to alabaster

Brass miniature portrait frame with velvet hanging suspension and brass mount. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

MANTELPIECE/MINIATURE CLOCK COLLECTION and a quantity of mostly metal portrait frames, ETC

19th Century silhouette portrait of a lady in profile, maple framed together with a similar miniature portrait

˜A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF LADY ELIZABETH DORMER, MANNER OF MRS ANNE MEE, CIRCA 1790 wearing a white chemise and red coral beads, her hair loose under a white turban, on ivory, gilt-metal mount 6.5cm high Lady Elizabeth Kerr (1765-1822) was the eldest daughter of the 5th Marquess of Lothian. She was married in 1795 to John Evelyn Pierrepoint Dormer (1771-1826), who became the 10th Baron Dormer in 1819, renouncing his Catholicism to take up his seat in the House of Lords. See the previous lot for a miniature of Lady Elizabeth's sister and provenance details.

˜COLLECTION OF THREE LOCKETS, LATE 19TH CENTURY comprising: oval bloomed gold locket with blue enamel monogram 'EBR' and 'Annie' to the reverse, opening to reveal one glazed compartment with hair the other side with photograph, approximately 30mmx24mm, 18.3gr all in; oval glazed portrait miniature of a young girl on ivory within a surround of seed pearls, with glazed hair compartment to the reverse, approximately 45mmx35mm; circular turquoise guilloché enamel locket with central floral spray millegrain set with rose diamonds, a glazed compartment to the reverse, diameter approximately 24mm, damage to enamel, in its fitted case gilt printed for Catchpole & Williams, Oxford Street, London 

A GOOD PORTRAIT MINIATURE, half length of a young lady wearing a top hat, a duck flying from a lake. Oval 8cm x 6.5cm.

Historical ephemera Comprising; Coronation cards from King George V and Queen Mary, 1911, and related items, Russian passports to Gooch 1860s onwards, photographic postcards, portrait photographs of Gooch family, portrait miniature, diaries, travel map of England, published by Thomas Brown 1792, Masonic apron, letters Condition Report:Available upon request

BRITISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE Military general, head and shoulders, 6.5 x 5.5cm Condition Report:Available upon request

BRITISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE  Lady with high powdered hair and lace dress, 7 x 5.5cm Framed by James McClure & Son, 90 St.Vincent Street, Glasgow Condition Report:Available upon request

CONTINENTAL SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE Young woman wearing lace cap and bound bodice, signed, in gilt pierced easel frame, 8.5 x 6.5cm Condition Report:Available upon request

BRITISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE Gentleman, half length, 11 x 8.5cm and another gentleman, head and shoulders, 6 x 4.5cm (2) Condition Report:Available upon request

AFTER LEMUEL FRANCIS ABBOTT PORTRAIT MINIATURE  Horatio Nelson, aquatint,11 x 8cm and another (2) Condition Report:Available upon request

BRITISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE  Regency gentleman in profile, 7 x 5cm and another (2) Condition Report:Available upon request

W.F.THOMSON PORTRAIT MINIATURE Regency lady with pearl necklace, circa, 1812, 8 x 6cm Condition Report:Available upon request

FRENCH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF PRINCE CHARLES EDWARD STUART signed, with monogram G verso, 8.5 x 6.5cm Condition Report:Available upon request

BRITISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE  Gentleman with silk cravat and buttoned jacket, 7 x 5.5cm Condition Report:Available upon request