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A mid - late 19th Century Victorian watercolour on ivory portrait miniature painting study depicting a woman in green dress wearing a white bonnet with floral garland to top. The sitter wearing gold pin brooch, necklace and earrings. Set to an ornate swept frame with Rococo shell and scroll corners. Painting measures approx; 7.5cm x 6cm. Frame 20cm x 19cm.

An 18th Century large size portrait miniature on ivory study painting depicting General Sir Charles Stewart (1753-1801). Depicts Stewart in full military dress jacket and white curled wig. The portrait set within a boulle work brass and tortoiseshell frame. Label to verso. Measures approx; 19cm x 17cm.

20TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE,watercolour, in velour frame, 14cm high

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of Robert Burns, 7x5.5cm, in an ivory frame, 12.5x11cm

John Thomas Barber Beaumont (1771-1841), portrait miniature on ivory, young gentleman in Regency dress, signed 'ITB', the reverse glazed with plaited hair, in a gold frame that tests 14ct or higher, 7.5x6.5cm

Andrew Robertson M.A (1777-1845), an early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a young gentleman in Regency dress, initialled 'AR' and dated '6', in a gold frame that tests as 14ct or higher, the reverse with locks of hair tied with seed pearls and gold wire on an opalescent ground, surrounded by purple glass, 7.5x6.5cm

An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a gentleman in Regency dress, in a gilt metal frame, 8x6.5cm

An early 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a lady in Regency dress, in a gilt metal frame, 9.5x7cm

A FINE VICTORIAN PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF COLONEL HENRY HUME OF THE 95TH, HERO OF CRIMEA.An oval portrait miniature on ivory, English School c1860, of an officer in dress uniform, looking to his right with gloves in one hand and cane in another. A black mourning band on his left arm and wearing a group of five medals which comprise the Order of the Bath, Crimea Medal with two clasps, Legion D’Honeur, Turkish Order of the Medjidieh and Turkish Crimea Medal. In leather outer case, a paper label to the reverse of the miniature ‘Colonel Henry Hume’. 12cm x 8.5cm.With a letter ‘My Dear Colonel’ dated 2nd Jan 1857 from De Lacy Evans and ‘My Dear Colonel Lewis’ dated 15 June 1860, and an Order ‘Head Quarters Before Sebastopol’.Henry Hume had a long and distinguished military career being wounded at Alma and Inkermann, being  recommended for the Victoria Cross and receiving the honour of being presented with his Crimea Medal by Queen Victoria. It seems that Henry Hume was born on the 23rd January 1816, he joined the Army at the age of 19 years and three months. His rise through the ranks was impressive, Ensign from 9/5/1835, Lieutenant 1/12/1837, Captain from 19/1/1844, Major from 24/12/1852, Temporary Lt. Colonel from 12/12/1854 and Lieutenant Colonel from 9/3/1855 serving with the 95th Nottingham and Derby Regiment of Foot and later the Grenadier Guards.He fought gallantly during the Crimean War 1853-6 being twice wounded, dangerously at the battle of Inkermann when he was shot through the thigh and slightly at the battle of Alma, suggesting that the clasps visible were a well deserved reward for Alma and Inkermann, however records suggest he was also entitled to a clasp for Sebastopol. Wylly in his history of the 95th at Crimea records many details about Hume, most notably at the Battle of Alma ‘No supports were immediately at hand, and the moment was critical. Major Hume, who was on foot, his horse having been shot, seized the regimental Colour from the shattered hand of Ensign Bazalgette… the remaining men rallied to the Colour’. Hume had two horses shot from under him during the campaign, this horse being ‘Charlie’.This act of bravery was rewarded with a mention in the Lieutenant-General’s report of Officers whose gallant conduct had been brought to his attention following the battle: ‘Major H. Hume, after crossing the river, had a horse shot under him, headed the attack on the Russian main outwork and carried the Regimental Colour for some time during the hardiest part of the struggle’. It seems that Hume had also been shot at the time when he seized the Colours. It was also for this act that Major Hume was ‘recommended by Sir de Lacy Evans for the Victoria Cross’.The 2/95th suffered many casualties during the action and by the end of the battle they were reduced to ten officers and 433 non-commissioned Officers and men fit for duty. The losses were such that it was said that ‘There may be few of the 95th left but those few are hard as nails’. Lt Colonel Hume had the great honour of being awarded his Crimea Medal ‘from the hands of the Queen at Horse Guards, London on the 26th May 1855. Records further confirm his entitlement to the Legion D’Honneur 5th Class, Companion of the Bath and Order of Medjidieh 4th Class.Henry Hume transferred to the Grenadier Guards in April of 1858. As Her Majesty the Queen was Colonel in Chief of the Kidderminster Grenadier Guards it seems likely that the black arm band worn in this portrait is in remembrance of Prince Albert who died in December 1861 suggesting that this portrait was painted either in December 1861 or some point in 1862.Henry Hume received a commission from Thomas Henry Foley, Baron Foley of Kidderminster etc to the rank of Colonel to be one of Her Majesty’s Guard of the Honorable Corps of Gentleman at Arms on the 1st of December 1862.The promotion might well have promoted the painting of this miniature. The letter from 1857 signed by De Lacy Evans explains that he has recommended the Colonel for the VC ‘In an official report of the General Co.The Second Division of Lord Raglan (now Lt Colonel) Hume was referred to - Major Hume of the 95th Regt, Seized a Colour and led over the Bridge… this occurred at the Battle of Alma. The Officers previously bearing the Standard had been struck down by the Enemy’s Fire. It was a highly meritorious act of Valour at an opportune moment, decidedly useful in maintaining the successful advance of the Regiment against the enemy’.The letter of 1860 appears to be written by Hume explaining his part in carrying the colours whilst leading the Left Wing of the Regiment over the river whilst under deadly fire from the enemy ‘my horse was here killed under me - the next moment I caught sight of the Colours of my Regiment in the very act of retiring there were at that time only about ten of the 95 with them… I carried the Colour till I was hit in the right shoulder by musket balls.The Memorandum from ‘Head Quarters before Sebastopol 17th June 1855’ concerns encourages those in charge to impress upon their men the importance of ‘keeping together, and formed as a Military body after the Storm.Provenance: a distant relative of Colonel Hume.

AN UNUSUAL AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S INDUSTRIES MEDAL AND TWO OTHERS. A silvered medal, central female bust l. within script 'Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney 1888', signed Amor below the truncation, the reverse with a Victorian crest for Sydney within 'Patience Work and Gods Grace' 4cm, with attached loop for suspension. A William IV silvered arts award, a central bust of a woman l. within 'Arts and Commerce Promoted' by T. Wyon Jr, reverse engraved 'To Mr W. Gush MDCCCXXXIII For a Copy i Miniature of a Portrait', 4cm, with loop for suspension and a third for an Art Exhibition at the Portman Galleries, 1883, awarded by the Crystoleum Co. to Miss Hatfield for painting on Terra Cotta'. (3)

A 19th century miniature portrait of a girl, painted in profile wearing a white bonnet, with a miniature easel

A quantity of costume jewellery, and other items. Including some beaded necklaces, acrylic bangle, photo frames, a 9ct gold four interwoven rolling ring, a 9ct gold pendant framed with coloured miniature portrait photos, a pendant of an enamelled Victoria 1887 half-sovereign, a floral Norwegian brooch in sterling silver, a yellow metal pendant depicting a religious scene etc.

An early 20thC portrait miniature of Major CR Jervis-Edwards, in fancy oval gilt metal frame, 10cm x 7cm, in outer case with paper work.

Y GEORGE III IVORY, GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL TEA CADDY LATE 18TH CENTURY of decahedron form with a hinged lid, the front panel inset with an oval portrait miniature of two ladies on a settle, the corners set with piqué work, opening to a velvet-lined void interior(15.5cm wide, 15.5cm high, 8.5cm deep)Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside Great Britain, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

17TH CENTURY FLEMISH SCHOOL, PORTRAIT MINIATURE A YOUNG LADY IN A RED DRESS oval, oil on copper, the sitter wearing a dress embroidered with silver, and a wide white lace collar, pearls at her neck, black bows, and red and white feathers in her brown curled hair; in a later chased gilt-metal frame with pin back(Portrait 5.6cm high, 4.8cm wide; 6.7cm high, 5.8cm wide overall)

ENGLISH SCHOOL, MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A LADY SECOND QUARTER, 19TH CENTURY gouache and bodycolour on card, the sitter with dark hair in curls framing her face, wearing a large bonnet with grey ribbons and bows, and dressed in a ruffled neck flounce and grey jacket with gigot sleeves and a muslin pelerine collar; in a gilt wood and gesso frame(10.5cm x 9cm excluding frame)

AFTER SEBASTIANO DEL PIOMBO (ITALIAN 1485-1547) TWO 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS the first PORTRAIT OF A LADY WITH A FUR STOLE, LA FORNARINA, in a carved Florentine frame with a crown mounted on a velvet lined board; the other THE VIOLINIST, in a moulded and gilt wood frame(12 x 9.5cm; and 15 x 11.5cm excluding frames)

Indian School (19th century), a portrait miniature, A Figure of the Court, watercolour and gouache on ivory, circular, 3cm diam, mounted in gold coloured metal as a pendant, 4cm over loop

Circa 1800 English school - bust portrait of a gentleman wearing a mauve tunic, miniature watercolour on ivory, 32 x 28mm, in yellow metal backed mount with now redundant clasp fittings, unmarked but tests as approx 18ct, gross weight 9.7g

Regency portrait miniature on ivory of a lady with bonnet, in glazed papier mache frame, total size 15 x 13cm, and two printed miniatures

Miniature on ivory, half-length portrait of Georgian lady, possibly twentieth century 6.5 x 5 cm approx

A mid 20th Century portrait miniature of a lady, signed and dated indistinctly, likely 1950/1956, contained within a gilt-tooled folding leather display case, with upholstered interior, 13.5 x 11.5cms wide overall (cased closed).

HEBDOMAS A 8 GIORNI CON MINIATURA, ANNI '60 Cassa: a tre corpi placcata in oro, fondello a scatto decorato con ritratto policromo. Quadrante: in smalto bianco, indici arabi, binario dei minuti, bilanciere a vista con ponte decorato. Movimento: 8 giorni di carica, scappamento ad ancora, bilanciere monometallico con viti, spirale piana. Accessori: – Diametro Ø: 50 mm Note: funzionante. HEBDOMAS 8-DAYS WITH MINIATURE, 60S Case: three-body gold plated, snap on caseback depicting a polychrome portrait. Dial: white enamel, Arabic numerals, minute track, visible balance wheel and decorated cock. Movement: 8 days winding, lever escapement, monometallic balance with screws, flat hairspring. Accessories: – Diameter Ø: 50 mm Note: working.

Various items including a miniature portrait print; a Dunlop advertising tin; coinage etc.

19th century portrait miniature of a gent, 9 x 12cm, and another of a lady, (2)

A Georgian portrait miniature of a gentleman on ivory, of oval form, in brown leather, 8 cm long

Biedermeier-Porträt von Friedrich VI. von Hessen-Homburg.Ovales Brustbildnis des Landgrafen Friedrich Joseph Ludwig Carl August von Hessen-Homburg (1769 - 1829) in schwarzem, ordensgeschmücktem Gewand. Um dem Hals, mit rot-weißem Band, der Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden als höchste militärische Auszeichnung der Habsburgermonarchie. Dunkelgrauer Hintergrund. Feine Temperamalerei. Rückseitig undeutlich bez.; Ebonisierter Holzrahmen mit ornamentierter Messingblende. 7,2 cm x 5,6 cm. An English miniature portrait of Frederick VI Landgrave of Hessen-Homburg. Indistinctly inscripted. Framed.England. Um 1818.

Fürst Heinrich XX. Reuß zu Greiz Brustbildnis des Fürsten Heinrich XX. (1794-1859), gekleidet in eine schwarze, ordensgeschmückte Jacke über weißem Hemd mit hochgestelltem Kragen. Im Hintergrund ein dunkler, olivgrüner Vorhang. L. u. undeutlich sign. Temperamalerei. Mit dunkelrotem Samt bezogener Rahmen, rückseitig aufstellbar und Messingblende. 8 cm x 6,3 cm.A German miniature portrait of Prince Heinrich XX. Reuß zu Greiz (1794-1859). Indistinctly signed. Framed.Deutsch. Um 1850.

Friedrich VI. Landgraf von Hessen-Homburg Ovales, nahezu frontales Brustbildnis des Landgrafen Friedrich Joseph Ludwig Carl August von Hessen-Homburg (1769 - 1829) als Generalmajor des 4. österreichischen Husarenregiments in roter Galauniform mit blauer Schärpe, mit goldenen Borten und Schnüren besetzt. Über den Schultern mit pelzbesetzter Pelisse. Der Landgraf trägt über der Brust, neben dem Roten-Adler-Orden von Preußen, das ihm 1815 verliehene Kommandeurkreuz des Militär-Maria-Theresien-Ordens als höchste militärische Auszeichnung der Habsburgermonarchie. Dunkelgrauer Hintergrund. Feine Temperamalerei. Rückseitig undeutlich bez.; Ornamentierter, vergoldeter Messingrahmen, aufstellbar. 7,2 cm x 5,6 cm. An English miniature portrait of Frederick VI Landgrave of Hessen-Homburg wearing the uniform of the Austrian 4th Hussar Regiment. Indistinctly inscripted. Framed.England. Um 1818.

Maria Pawlowna Romanowa Großfürstin von Russland (1786-1859).Zusammenklappbare, innen mit Stoff bezogene Ledermappe. Darin das ovale Brustbildnis der jungen russischen Großfürstin in weißem und rosafarbenem Kleid mit roter Schärpe. Die hellblonden, gelockten Haare mit einem Blätterkranz geschmückt. Beige-grauer Hintergrund. U. r. undeutlich sign.; Feine Temperamalerei. Messingblende, bekrönt von applizierter und reliefierter Großherzöglicher Krone. Altersgemäße Gebrauchsspuren. 7 cm x 5,5 cm. A miniature portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia (1786-1859). Indistinctly signed. In a leather case. Age-related signs of use.Russland. Frühes 19. Jh.

Rokoko-Damenporträt Brustbildnis einer Dame in zart hellblauem Kleid mit gelbem Taillenband und weißem Spitzenkragen. Auf der Brust ein prächtiger, silber- bzw. rotfarbener Ordensstern. Das aufgesteckte, gepuderte Haar geschmückt mit einem goldbestickten Band. Temperamalerei, verglast. 4,3 cm x 3,6 cm.A probably German Rococo miniature portrait of a woman. Behind glass.Wohl Deutsch. 2. Hälfte 18. Jh.

Großherzog Karl von Baden Ovales Brustbildnis des Großherzogs Karl Ludwig Friedrich von Baden (1786-1818), bekleidet in blau-roter Uniform, u. a. geschmückt mit dem Badischen Hausorden. Hellgrauer Hintergrund. Feine Temperamalerei. Silberrahmen mit gravierter Rückseite, bez. "Carl Großherzog v. Baden". Besch.; 8 cm x 6,5 cm.A German miniature portrait of Grand Duke Carl Ludwig Frederick von Baden (1786-1818). Designated and framed. Damaged.Deutsch. Um 1870.

Rokoko-Damenporträt der Markgräfin Wilhelmine von Bayreuth (1709-1758).Ovales Brustbildnis der Markgräfin in blauem Kleid mit weißem Rüschenkragen um den Hals. Die hochgesteckten, grau gepuderten Haare mit dunklen Federn geschmückt. Hellgrüner Hintergrund. R. m. undeutlich sign.; Temperamalerei. Messingrahmen, bekrönt von durchbrochen gearbeiteter Schleife. Rückseitig aufstellbar. 8 cm x 6 cm.A German miniature portrait of Wilhelmine von Bayreuth (1709-1758). Indistinctly signed. Framed.Deutsch. 19. Jh.

Email-Porträt von George III. Wilhelm Friedrich König von Großbritannien (1738-1820) für dessen Tochter Prinzessin Sophia von Großbritannien (1777-1848).Email auf Kupfer. Ovales Brustbildnis des Königs in roter Generalsuniform mit schwarzem Zweispitz auf dem Kopf, den Stern des Hosenbandordens auf der Brust und mit goldenen Epauletten. Nach einem Gemälde von Sir William Beechey (1753-1839). Rückseitig bez., sign. Henry Pierce Bone (1779-1855) und dat. "July 1801"; Minim. best. Lederbezogene Rahmung, besch.; 6,5 cm x 5,2 cm.Vgl. Schidlof, Miniature in Europe, Bd. 1, S. 93.An English enamelled miniature portrait of King George III of Great Britain (1738-1820) painted by Henry Bone (1779-1855). Minor chipped. Frame damaged.England. London. 1801.

Ernest Alfred Middas (1879-1960) - a miniature bust portrait depicting William Cory, watercolour, in a gilt metal frame, in a tooled leather strut carrying case.

An 18th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a woman with a blue ribbon in her hair, glazed and in original frame, overall 13 by 15cms.Condition ReportGood clean condition, no visible damage or splits to the ivory but not examined out of the frame.

A portrait miniature depicting Lady Mortlake of Cambridge, framed & glazed, 8.5 by 9.5cms; together with another oval portrait miniature of a young woman (3).

A Regency silhouette on glass depicting a child; together with a portrait silhouette depicting Thomas Hinkley, dated 1820; and a portrait miniature watercolour of a gentleman (3).Condition ReportThe watercolour is somewhat faded, the gilt to the frame his rubbed, both silhouette frames are damaged.

A Regency portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady wearing a bonnet, inscribed to the back 'Lucretia Haifer, widow of J Haither.

A 19th century English school portrait miniature of a young lady in an ebonised frame 6 by 8cm together with another of a French military officer 5.5 by 7cm (2)

A late 19th / early 20th century portrait miniature depicting a gentleman, 10 by 7.5cms; together with another of a young girl,; and other portrait miniatures and miniature frames.

CIRCLE OF JOHN HOSKINS, PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY WEARING A BLUE DRESS, PEARL NECKLACE AND EARRINGS, bears initials and date 165?6, oval, in a gilt-metal frame, with a leather case. Aperture 7cm by 5.3cm

A STAINED IVORY PORTRAIT MINIATURE SNUFF BOX, turned circular form, the hinged lid with applied thumbpiece and inset with a circular portrait miniature of an 18th Century army officer. 4.5cm diameter, 2cm high CONDITION REPORTThe snuff box is in good to fair condition, there is a section behind the hinge which is a repair/replacement and there is chipping to the edge of the glass covering the miniature

A 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE BROOCH, painted depicting the Madonna, with eyes raised, signed 'Mare Anfigna', to a mother-of-pearl back and within a rope frame. 2.9cm by 2.3cm, 5.6 gramsCONDITION REPORTGood overall condition. Not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as gold. 

A BRONZE MODEL OF A NUDE AND A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF NAPOLEONCobdition; the nude measures 29cm high from base of plinth to top of heel. 

A Victorian Gilt-Metal Inlaid Notebook, oblong, the cover inlaid with vari-coloured metal foliage and flowers, centring a portrait miniature of a lady, in the interior fitted with compartments, 16cm high

Early 20th Century Huntley & Palmer's biscuit tin, of 'portrait miniature' form with seed pearl effect border, stamped verso, 18cm long (excluding hoop)

Circle of Archibald SkirvingMiniature portrait of Lady Russell? wearing a lace trimmed dress, 8 X 6.5cm, in a slightly convex gilt and black glazed mount, together with another similar portrait miniature (2).

Portrait miniature on ivory of a young woman, unsigned, housed in a leather and velvet Walter Jones case, approx. 9 x 7 cms.

A George diamond brooch together with 2 portrait miniatures - Count Mario Grixoni (Italian/British 1885-1945- exh.1914-40) Portrait miniature of Amelia Ellison of Boultham Hall, Lincoln, signed and dated 1905, watercolour on ivory, 9.2 x 7cm; and a smaller portrait miniature of the same sitter, signed 'M. S.', 6.5 x 5cm (3) Provenance:Wood Hall, Hilgay, Norfolk

A collection of silverware including napkin rings, hip flask, caster, tea strainer, cigarette case, quaich etc., 31.8ozt weighable silver, together with portrait miniature pendant

Truncheons together with a portrait miniature, team photograph of the South African Rugby Touring Team to Great Britain & Ireland, 1969/70, asparagus tongs etc

19th Century School, a miniature portrait of a gentleman with a beard, oil, 3.25 diameter.

19th Century, possibly Spanish School, a miniature portrait of a gentleman, oil, 4.25" x 3.25" oval.

A miniature portrait, mounted in a 9ct gold brooch, 15g total

CIRCA 1900 ENGLISH SCHOOL; watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature of a maiden in an elaborate bonnet, in gilt metal frame, 7.5 x 6.5cm (1)Additional InformationLacking the loop to the top, general age wear tarnishing to the metal throughout, and a little bit grubby to the miniature, some dirt inside the glass 

A 19th century watercolour on ivory portrait miniature of a young lady in a blue dress, in a yellow metal bracelet mount, with a 19th century portrait miniature pendant of a gentleman, in gilt metal frame

19th Century school, miniature portrait study depicting John Hildyard, County Judge of Leicester with black cravat and blue waistcoat, 12cm x 10cm in gilt frame (information verso)

A small watercolour miniature portrait, of a Georgian lady in oval ebonised frame

A late 19th Century oval portrait miniature, of a young gentleman contained in brass ribbon tied decorated easel frame, stamped Feliise Paris