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LATE 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN PILL BOX, of circular form with scalloped edge, the hinged cover inset hand-painted portrait miniature of a lady within an enamelled border, the frieze gilded with a continuous band of foliage, the interior hand-painted with a floral spray, 6cm wide

A portrait miniature of a young girl, a yellow metal locket enclosing an image of a military gentleman, a photographic miniature mounted as a brooch and a yellow metal locket with woven hair and portrait photograph

Dickens (Charles).- Kensal Lodge Literary Salon.- Buckley (Anne, compiler of album, sister of Mrs. James Touchet, 1794-1868) Scrap album comprising drawings, letters, photographs and cuttings, including a photograph of Ann Buckley and a copy of a portrait miniature of Buckley aged 26, with over 25 original pencil studies and watercolours, 3 signed by John Franklin, two portraits by Daniel Maclise, one of John Forster (author of 'Life of Dickens'), an anonymous group portrait of Anne Buckley and her two sisters as 'The Three Graces', 3 landscape watercolours of the Dawlish Coast by Charles Stirling, another pencil landscape study by Alfred Delamotte, a portrait sketch inscribed by George Cruikshank possibly a self-portrait or a portrait by 'Mr Ainsworth', an original drawing of the initials 'E' and 'T' by Eliza Touchet, and a pen and ink drawing of William Harrison Ainsworth probably by Count D'Orsay, and a number of anonymous portraits of young girls, alongside a collection of over 15 contemporary wood-engravings and prints; with signatures of both Catherine and Charles Dickens, both dated in their own hands June 29th 1844; tipped-in printed invitation to 'Miss Buckley' signed by Charles Dickens, dated Devonshire Terrace September 8th 1845; and numerous typed copies of letters, including 9 from Dickens to Ainsworth, the originals of which were sold at Sotheby's in 1932, together with the original pages from the sale catalogue with prices (nb 3 letters each made £105), plus other similar typed and later ms. copies of letters from George Cruikshank, Francis Marryat, Caroline Norton, Hablot K. Browne, Countess of Blessington, John Forster, W.H. Ainsworth and Catherine Dickens, presumably to one of his readings, various sizes, many neatly tipped in to album leaves, some loose, contemporary morocco, 4to, [circa 1840 and later].⁂ The remnants of what was an exceptional album relating to Dickens, Ainsworth and their literary circle. A typed note on the album, its compilation and the family background by E.A. Greswell (dated 1932) is loosely inserted.Provenance:Anne Buckley; her sister, Mrs. James Touchet (1792-1869)Then by descent to the present owners

Miscellaneous silver items including a Georgian silver mustard pot, London hallmark, dated 1809 with the original blue liner, a Baden Powell dish London hallmark dated 1901, a pounce pot, London hallmark dated 1819 mm CA, large silver match box cover Chester hallmark, dated 1902 mm WN; silver napkin ring Birmingham hallmark dated 1954, a silver-topped cut-glass scent bottle Birmingham hallmark 1901 mm JG & S, a silver plated vesta case with portrait slip, Chester hallmark dated 1901, gross weight 26 gms and a miniature pepper pot Chester hallmark dated 1894 mm CS FS and two silver plated wine coasters. 

Wedgwood Silver Jubilee (1952-1977) sterling silver miniature boxes bearing a blue and white Jasper cameo portrait of Queen Elizabeth II nr 638/1000, in the original box with certificate and a companion version for H.R.H The Duke of Edinburgh nr 142/250 in the original box with certificate and two 1977 commemorative Jubilee crowns approx 56 gms. 

Fine portrait miniature, reputed to be a young Josephine Bonaparte, she is depicted in an informal gown with the ocean behind her, unsigned, approx 40 x 45mm. Note: verified by an expert on the Antiques Road Show. 

Two Baxter style prints, an amateur miniature portrait, and two teapots (5)

After Richard Cosway, portrait miniature, probably of William IV or the Prince of Wales, on ivorine, circular, 8.5cm diameter, gilt framed

DIAMOND SINGLE-STONE RING, 19TH CENTURYSet with a lozenge-shaped table-cut diamond in a foiled closed back setting, between bifurcated beaded shoulders, ring size approx. L-M, cased by The Sussex Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, 84 Church Road, Hove, Brighton and of 13 Pavillion BuildingsFootnotes:This diamond is notable for its very flat, very transparent polished cut. Such diamonds were often used as the 'glass' with which to overlay a portrait miniature and the additional facets at the edges were designed to illuminate the sitter. This extravagant means of enhancing a miniature impressed royalty and aristocracy during the 18th and 19th centuries.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Frederick Mercer (1871-1937) British, miniature, Boat Beneath the Building Arch, watercolour, 37mm x 52mm; a 19th century style oval portrait miniature, Lady, signed Nau***, gilt frame; another circular (3)

Collection of Early Portrait Miniatures,with two European portraits of a Gentleman and Lady on ivory in guilt frames with handwritten labels to the reverse each 8.4cm x 7.2cm; a very fine miniature on porcelain of a young woman in a carved Chinese ivory frame, frame with damages and faults, Note: these items contain ivory and cannot be shipped outside the UK.

ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WRIGHT; an 19th century watercolour portrait miniature, quarter length, of a gentleman looking to his right, wearing a blue coat with gold buttons, tied stock and frilled cravat, set within a yellow metal mourning frame, 6.5 x 5cm, the reverse with applied roundels, the first with initials 'W.T.F', the second with a bow and arrow sheath, with locks of hair and jewelled detail.

19TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL; watercolour, portrait miniature, Venus receiving Aeneas within interior setting, with carved marble sculpture to the side, indistinctly signed Hpnkaiaeatiopur, diameter 8.5cm, in gilt metal frame.Additional InformationThere are losses to the main image on the outside edge, the frame is scuffs, minor knocks and dents, has a replacement hanger to the back of the frame, and is indistinctly signed.

FRENCH SCHOOL, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY; watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature, 'Lady Mary & Amelia Clarendon', in gilt metal frame, 9 x 7.5cm.Additional InformationThe frame is slightly discoloured, old crack to the frame, minor rips and tears to the back panel but the main image is good.

19TH CONTINENTAL SCHOOL; watercolour and pencil on vellum, portrait miniature, Princess Amelia, daughter of George II, in circular stained oak frame, diameter 8.5cm.Additional InformationNumerous chips and a large split to the frame, minor scratches and wear to the image.

19TH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL; watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature of a British officer, quarter length, turned to the right wearing a red uniform, in later gilt metal frame, 7 x 5.2cm.Additional InformationThe miniature is loose in the frame, the frame is later as stated, a couple of tiny blemishes to the image but good condition.

S. CALISTERI (Italian, late 19th century); watercolour, portrait miniature, quarter length of a bearded gentleman wearing a black cloak, 6 x 4.5cm, in later gilt metal frame.Additional InformationVery minor nicks/knocks to the frame, light wear and scratches.

ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH BOWRING (1760-1817); watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature, quarter length, the gentleman looking to his right with grey hair, wearing a brown studded jacket, in gilt metal framed mourning locket, the reverse with a lock of hair surrounding gilt initials 'M.H' within a painted border, 6.7 x 5.3cm.Additional InformationVery minor dents and knocks to the frames, light wear.

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL; watercolour, portrait miniature, of a boy, quarter length, looking to his right, wearing a white ruff collar, in lacquered frame, 7 x 5.7cm.Additional InformationThe miniature is being held on by cellotape into the frame, craquelure to the frame, small chips to the frame, the main image is slightly bowed.

19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL; watercolour, portrait miniature, quarter length, of a gentleman looking to his right, wearing a blue overcoat, unsigned, 7 x 6cm, in a gilt metal frame.Additional InformationMinor knocks and scuffs to the frame, there is a blemish to his right shoulder, there are also three or four small marks to the inside of the glass.

LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY; watercolour, portrait miniature, quarter length, a gentleman wearing a black coat with tied stock and frilled cravat, in gilt metal frame, 7.5 x 6cm.Additional InformationWear and knocks to the frame, the reverse with a crack to the glass, the frame is slightly open in parts on the back.

MORTOLL; a reproduction hand highlighted portrait miniature of Admiral Lord Nelson, on a printed ground, signed, 6.2 x 5.1cm, framed.Additional InformationAs stated, this is a reproduction in a Georgian style, the paper is ripped to the back, minor wear to the frame and minor knocks/chips.

19TH CENTURY BRITISH SCHOOL; watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature, quarter length, of a gentleman wearing a black jacket with white cravat, in a gilt metal frame, 7.5 x 6cm.Additional InformationMinor knocks, wear to the frame, there are hairs inside the glass and can be seen when studying the image, there are a few light scratches and marks to the image.

LATE 19TH CENTURY/EARLY 20TH CENTURY; watercolour on paper, portrait miniature, quarter length, of a lady wearing a cream dress with gold necklace, 8 x 6cm, in a lacquered and gilt metal frame, together with a 19th century enamelled brooch depicting a maiden supporting a bird, in gilt metal mount, 4.5 x 3.7cm (2).Additional InformationThe enamelled brooch is af and has numerous crack running through the piece, the watercolour is generally good, the frame is later with minor knocks to the frame and the main image is slightly wavy/rippled.

19TH CENTURY FRENCH SCHOOL; watercolour, portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black overcoat with white cravat, indistinctly signed, possibly Regah and dated 1820, 12.5 x 10cm, in gilt metal and ebonised frame, overall 21.5 x 18.5cm.Additional InformationKnocks, scuffs to the frame, very minor splitting, scuffs to the edges, splitting to the portrait miniature, possible old repair just below the signature.

19TH CENTURY; watercolour on ivory, portrait miniature, quarter length of a gentleman looking to his left, wearing a black coat with cravat, 6.5 x 5cm, in gilt metal and lacquered frame, 14 x 11.5cm.Additional InformationCraquelure and losses to the frame, the piece is loose in the frame and cellotape has been used to secure it.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE, oil on oval ivory panel "Portrait of Margaret Forbes nee Gordon (Wife of James Forbes of Seaton Park, Aberdeen and Daughter of Admiral William Gordon of Banff)", 4.5" height

HILDA BOWYER, signed oval miniature portrait dated 1949, "Portrait of Child" and 1 other by same artist

English School Circa 1790-A miniature portrait of a gentleman, head and shoulders with powdered wig and blue eyes, wearing a navy blue coat, on ivory, oval, 3.2cm, within a diamond set frame comprising 43 rose diamonds, approximately 2cts, with clasp mount.*Notes The subject has been referred to as 'Robert Lyon, Abbot Bromley'.

English School - A miniature portrait of a young lady,:- bust-length with long fair hair, wearing pearls and a jewelled dress, oval, 6.2cm, a lock of hair and seed pearls to the reverse, together with two other miniatures of young ladies. [3]Please see website for further images of this lot. www.bhandl.co.uk

English School 18/19th Century-Miniature portrait of an Elizabethan lady, half-length standing,:- with hair tied high and wearing an ornate pale blue dress with high lace collar, painted on mica, tondo 8.5cm, together with an English School miniature of a fashionable lady and one other of a young lady. [3]Please see website for further images of this lot. www.bhandl.co.uk

English School early 19th Century - A miniature portrait of a gentleman-said to be Sydney Smith [1771-1845],:- bust-length, with short dark hair and blue eyes, sky background, on ivory, oval, 8.5cm.*Biography Sidney Smith [1771-1845] - Whig, academic, author and lecturer on moral philosophy and liberal politics with reputation for witty and engaging conversation.

Attributed to John Smart [1742-1811]- A miniature portrait of a gentleman,: head and shoulders with powdered wig tied in a black ribbon and brown eyes, wearing a silk jabot and white jacket with blue velvet collar, indistinctly initialled and dated lower left, on ivory, oval, 3.2cm, within a diamond set frame comprising 41 rose diamond, approximately 2cts, with clasp mount.*Notes The subject has been referred to as 'David Gregory, Earl Grey'.

English School early 19th Century-A miniature portrait of a young man,: head and shoulders with fair hair and blue eyes, wearing a dark blue coat, sky background, on ivory, oval 6.8cm, with guilloche enamel and lock of hair to reverse, in red leather case.

English School early 19th Century-Miniature portrait of Rev. R. Disney of Mitchelstown, County Cork [d.1831],:- head and shoulders with fair hair and blue eyes, sky background, on ivory, oval 7.5cm, together with one other miniature of a gentleman and one of a lady by the same hand. [3]

Gilt metal table box, of oval form, with signed portrait miniature painting in the centre, 15.5cm wide

Seven Russian Papier mache boxes, 19th/20th century, large is 16.5 cm wide, with various painted scenes and a portrait miniature

A.Graham 1882. watercolour on ivory miniature, portrait of a lady holding a guitar, 10 x 8cm.

English School circa 1820, watercolour on ivory, Miniature profile portrait of a young lady, 6.75 x 5.25 cm

19th century miniature, Portrait of a young girl in a white dress holding a coloured ball, oval, watercolour on ivory, signed and dated lower right, 6.5cm x 5.5cm

A 19th century yellow metal, portrait miniature swivel pendant, painted to depict a lady in blue and white dress, length 6cm, may also be worn as a brooch

Friedrich Johann Gottlieb Lieder (German, 1780-1859), an early 19th century portrait miniature pendant, depicting a lady with blue eyes, watercolour, signed and dated Fr. Lieder 1811 to extreme right, within a scrolling foliate gilt frame, 9.4cmCondition- Overall good to fair condition- Painting in good condition, with no obvious damage, only slight rubbing towards edges- Frame shows evidence of repair- Glazing with small nibbles and chips to edges- Width (at widest) 6.6cm- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com

An early 20th century portrait miniature pendant, depicting a lady wearing pearls, watercolour, signed with monogram and dated 1911, within a plain frame, 10.5cmCondition- Overall good condition- Painting in good condition, with no obvious damage, only very minor rubbing towards edges- Frame worn and discoloured- Additional jump ring to bail surmount- Width (at widest) 7.5cm- For enquiries about this lot please contact David Pregun at david@kinghamsauctioneers.com

An Italian oval portrait miniature on porcelain, Pellegrina, (Pilgrim woman), titled, indistinctly signed Paolo Gxxxxxxxxx and dated 1870 verso, 6 by 4.5cm, unframed

English School (19th century) 3 views of Cullercoats, watercolour. together with 10 portrait miniature prints various sizes (11)

Sundry items including a 19th century Bohemian glass goblet and a beaker, a glass jug, two Moser goblets, Rosenthal box and vase, a bronze dog, a portrait miniature, candelabra, cutlery, and other plated items, Canonet QL17 camera etc (qty on one shelf)

Follower of Louis L�opold Boilly (French 1761-1845): Collection four miniatures from the series "Les Grimaces et Caract�res", watercolour on ivory signed L. Boilly, together with a miniature lithograph after the artist, a silhouette, 19th century portrait and a portrait print, max 16cm x 13cm (8)

A portrait miniature in watercolour, of oval form, within a blue enamel locket setting, in a fitted case/frame by Louis Saul Langeier, 80, Princess St, Edinburgh, length 10.5cm. With unassociated miniature locket.10.5cmCondition report: Overall condition good to fairSome wear to enamel at surmount, some wear to gold plating on back of locket, scratches in keeping with ageFitted case worn and with some losses

British School (19th/20th century) Four female portrait miniatures, all unsigned, watercolour on ivory, set in original leather case.each 5.5cm x 4.5cm (2.25in x 1.75in)Condition report:The miniatures are all in very good, original condition with no obvious faults to report. Each miniature is framed and glazed. The leather case has some minor scuffs and scratches commensurate with age.

Inscribed on original label verso, oval, miniature, watercolour on ivory.9cm x 7cm (3.5in x 2.75in)Footnote: * Sarah Biffin was born without arms or vestigial legs and was only 94 cm high. At a young age she was contracted under the service of a showman named Emmanuel Dukes, who presented her at fairs and sideshows as an attraction. Mr Dukes taught Miss Biffin how to paint, holding the paintbrush in her mouth, originally in order to increase her appeal for the public who came to watch her. However, she soon became a talented artist, and a demand grew for her work, which initially consisted of mainly landscapes and portrait miniatures. During her appearance at St. Bartholomew’s Fair in 1808, the Earl of Morton paid Miss Biffin a visit. He was so impressed with her skill at draughtsmanship that he sponsored Sarah and arranged private lessons for her by the Royal Academy painter, William Craig. Her popularity grew and she was accepted into the Royal Academy and awarded a medal by The Society of Artists in 1821. She was commissioned by the Royal Family to produce their portraits in miniature, including Queen Victoria. She was even mentioned by Charles Dickens in Nicholas Nickleby and Martin Chuzzlewit. After her patron the Earl of Morton passed away, Queen Victoria awarded her a civil pension, and she retired to Liverpool.Condition report: The miniature is in good, restored condition. There are some areas of paint loss across the miniature with some areas of overpainting on the jacket of the officer. The miniature is laid onto a backing card. The miniature is ornately framed and glazed. The frame has some knocks and losses.

A miniature portrait of a young lady in late Victorian dress, watercolour on ivory, circa 1900, diameter 7.5cms [piece missing from right hand side], along with a similar period miniature of a lady in 18th century dress, watercolour on ivory, within a dark metal ornate frame with marquisite leaves and glass gemstone groups,indistinct signature to right hand lower half, Image width 5.3cms H 6.8 cms [2 stones missing] [2]

A 19th century portrait miniature, of a young lady in a white dress, in a gilt metal frame,Crack to portrait, various repairs to frame

A 19th century portrait miniature, of woman with a pearl earring in a red dress, 9 x 6.5 cm in ebonised frame,Losses to paint surface various faults see images

A 19th century portrait miniature, of a man with a moustache, 7 x 5 cm, in an ebonised frameLoose in frame

An early 20th century oval portrait miniature, of Saint Agnes, 10 x 7 cmOn Ivory, inscribed verso

An oval miniature portrait of a young lady beside a horse, signed V I Copper, 14cm by 10cm, together with two head and shoulders miniature portraits of ladies, both indistinctly inscribed, 8cm by 6cm

An oval portrait miniature of a young lady signed Frapie, 8cm by 6cm, and another of lady with lace neck ruff, unsigned, 8cm by 6cm, both in tortoiseshell type frames, together with a yellow metal mounted shell cameo, and a watercolour portrait miniature of a gentleman, 9cm by 6cm (4)

Miniature female portrait in brass frame. By Ido Salzolari? First half 20th century. Dimensions: H 8 x W 6.5 cm. In good condition.

19th century miniature portrait with carved bronze frame. Woman's portrait. W. Dupre. Dimensions: H 8 x W 6 cm. In good condition.

Five miniature portraits. 20th century. 4x Women's portrait. 1x Men's portrait. Signed: Ruby. Dimensions: H 9 x W 6.5 cm. In good condition.