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An early 19th century portrait miniature painted to depict a man in a high-collared blue coat, on ivory, 4.8 by 4.8cm, framed in a gilt metal and wood, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: H8D48JDH

E.E., a 19th century portrait miniature painted to depict a young woman in 16th century dress, signed, on ivory, 4.3 by 5.5cm, framed in a gilt metal and ivory octagonal frame, 11.3 by 9.4cm, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: D8QHSGG7

J. Brandl, an 18th-century portrait miniature painted to depict a young bewigged woman with striking blue eyes, indistinctly signed, on ivory, 6.7 by 8.6cm, framed in gilt metal, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: A17XWAH5

An 18th century portrait miniature painted to depict a young bewigged woman with black ostrich feather hat, on ivory, 6.4 by 8.1cm, in a gilt metal and ivory frame with engraved and inlay decoration, 11.6 by 13.6cm, Ivory Act Exemption Certificate No: 8PRX1BZB

Helen Baillie, miniature portrait of Caroline Coddington aged 12 years 1828, watercolour on ivory, inscribed verso, gilt-gesso frame, overall frame dimensions 17.5cm x 16cm. Ivory Submission Reference: 7149CCJRImage in good original condition, frame has area of gesso missing from bottom right-hand corner

Miniature portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, watercolour on ivory, unsigned, in original tortoiseshell and brass Boulle marquetry frame, overall frame dimensions 13.5cm x 11.5cm. Ivory Submission Reference: G8MQVZPSAll in good original condition, no damage or repairs

Miniature portrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, watercolour on ivorine, early 19th century, unsigned, framed, overall frame dimensions 20cm x 17cmTiny damp spot above the eyebrow otherwise good original condition, convex glass front several tiny chips on the edges

Miniature portrait of a fat man in a chair, watercolour on card, unsigned, in original lacquer frame, overall frame dimensions 8.5cm x 8cmImage in good condition, frame has a few tiny chips on the edges

Miniature portrait of a woman, watercolour on ivory, unsigned, early 19th century, framed, overall frame dimensions 14.5cm x 13cm. Ivory Submission Reference : Q66MDE66Image in good condition, convex glass front has a gilded surround which is slightly crazed, lacquer frame in good condition

William Hudson, portrait of a young woman seated at a piano, miniature watercolour on ivorine, signed and inscribed Bond Street London, framed and glazed, overall frame dimensions 23.5cm x 19.5cmVery good original condition, convex glass front, frame has several minor chips on the edges

* The Victorian 'Tel-El-Kebir' V.C. dress miniature medal group attributed to Major W.M.M. Edwards., Highland Light Infantry, who led a party of the regiment to storm a redoubt and rushed alone into the battery, killing the artillery officer in charge before being knocked out and later rescueda) Victoria Crossb) Coronation 1902 Medalc) Coronation 1911 Medald) Egypt 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebire) Khedives Star 1882-91f) Turkey, Order of the Medjidie, Fourth Class breast badge, very fine and better, swing mounted as worn, with copied research plus an original black and white portrait photograph of the recipientQTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: Private collection, Devon.William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards (1855-1912) was born at Hardingham Hall, Norfolk. He was educated at Rottingdean, Eaton and Trinity College, Cambridge and subsequently commissioned Sub Lieutenant in 1876. He joined the 74th Highlanders in 1877 and served in the Strait Settlements, Hong Kong and Egypt from 1882 onwards.V.C. London Gazette: 13 February 1883'On 13 September 1882 at Tel-El-Kebir, Egypt, Lieutenant Edwards led a party of the Highland Light Infantry to storm a redoubt. The Lieutenant who was in advance of his party, rushed alone into the battery, killed the artillery officer in charge and was himself knocked down by a gunner with a rammer and was only rescued by the timely arrival of three men of his regiment.'The full-size group is part of the Lord Ashcroft Medal Collection. The collection does not have a miniature group.

* WWI group to Captain A.E. Jury, O.B.E., M.I.D., Royal Army Medical Corpsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for Garrard & Co, London 1919b) British War and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleaves (Capt. A.E. Jury.)c) Special Constabulary Medal, G.V.R. (Arthur E. Jury), generally extremely fine, with an original portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform, miniature dress medals and research QTY: (4)NOTE:Arthur Ernest Jury served during WWI with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette: 24 February 1917) and O.B.E. (London Gazette: 30 December 1918). He resided in Carlton, Nottinghamshire.

* A group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel C. Childs-Clarke, M.V.O., O.B.E., Royal Marine Light Infantrya) The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 4th Class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamelb) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-giltc) Egypt Medal 1882-89, dated reversed) British War Medale) Khedive's Star, 1884, very fine, swing mounted as worn, with research including copied portrait photographs of the recipient in full dressQTY: (5)NOTE:Provenance: Sotheby's, 11 May 1989, lot 337 (when sold as part of a family group). Charles Child's Clarke (1861-1934) joined the Royal Marines in 1879 and served in the Egyptian Expedition. He was promoted to Captain in 1889 and Major in 1897 and during a visit to the Colonies by H.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in 1901, he commanded the Marine Detachment aboard H.M.S. Ophir and as a result of this tour he was created an M.V.O. (reverse no. 34) and placed on half-pay and in 1902 he was appointed the Barrack Master at Deal. He received his O.B.E. for duties ashore during WWI.

VICTORIAN PORTRAIT MINIATURE, AFTER CLAUDE ALEXANDRE BELIN the painted circular female portrait signed Belin and set into a tortoiseshell trinket box with a shagreen-effect casing in salmon pink/redThis 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 8APCETPS 8cm diameter

A hallmarked 9ct gold double sided portrait miniature together with a single gold hoop earring. The lot to include a hallmarked 9ct gold mounted portrait miniature with a portrait of a young girl to each side to gold bale. The portrait miniature mount being hallmarked for Birmingham,1939, together with maker's mark RJ. The lot to also include a single gold hoop earring with twisted rope design, mark illegible however surface tests indicate 18ct gold. Portrait miniature measures 4.4cm x 3.3cm. Hoop earring measures 2.5cm x 0.3cm. Portrait miniature weighs 7.0g. Earring weighs 2.6g. Combined weight 9.8g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate. 

A 19th century English school, miniature oval portrait of Sarah Siddons with plaited hair and pearls, painted on ivory, bears signature 7.5cm x 6.5cm mounted in a gilt frame.Ivory Submission Reference: 5C62GR1A

Follower of Rosalba Carriera (1673-1757) miniature portrait of a girl in a blue dress, painted on ivory 8cm x 6cm mounted on a tortoiseshell frame 23cm x 19.5cmIvory submission reference: BM4E6Q7A The glass cover is loose. Very small paint loss to middle of lady's dress near the ivory rim.  The paint does not appear faded. To ivory rim very small hairline crack lower edge.  In addition crack to ivory rim centre top, and this with visible glue if looking closely or through a lens.  The glue likely to be from sticking on the loose glass. Little hole to ivory on left side. Specks of dirt to painting and rim. Crack to tortoiseshell rim around lady right side. Tortoiseshell mount with cracks, chips and losses. Please see high res images via the website with zoom function and condition report pictures on the condition report tab.

Early C19th German School, Oval Portrait Miniature of an Officer, circa 1820, bodycolour and watercolour on paper applied to board, 6 x 5 cm, glazed in a wooden frame with a gilded acorn motif and ring, frame 12.5 x 10.5cm.

A Victorian oil, portrait miniature of a cavalier beside maiden, 9.5 x 7.5cm, a collection of sillhouettes, a brass portrait panel, a similar plaster effect example, a pair of Victorian print classical scenes, a silver portrait miniature and a ceramic example.

19th century English School, a silhouette portrait bust, Keats 1821. Cut card, heightened with gilt, 10 x 8.5cm, together with a watercolour profile portrait miniature of a lady wearing a lace trimmed bonnet, an ink and watercolour silhouette of a similar sitter and one other silhouette portrait signed Leiss

19th century English School, a silhouette portrait miniature of a gentleman in formal attire. Cut card heightened with gilt, 9.5 x 7cm. Maple framed and glazed

19th century English School, a silhouette portrait miniature of a lady with tied hair and fur collar, ink heightened with gilt, 8.5 x 7cm, together with a cut card silhouette of gentleman wearing a lace fronted shirt and three others each in ebonized frame

P Selealdi (late 18th/early 19thC). Miniature portrait of a cleric, oil, signed, 9cm x 7.5cm.

A miniature portrait of Nasr al-Din Shah Qajar (reg. 1848-96) in a diamond-set silver frame Persia, 19th Centurycomprising an oval portrait of the Shah in gouache on ivory behind glass, set in a openwork silver foliate scrollwork frame set with diamonds, hinged stand to back 8.6 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenancePrivate UK collection. The present lot relates closely to the Order of the Imperial Effigy, though it lacks the one, two or three rows of diamonds surrounding the portrait which denoted the three classes of the order. The practice of awarding jewel set decorations bearing the Imperial Effigy can be seen as part application of imperial statecraft; part projection of Qajar dynastic power; and as the personal award of the sovereign in exchange for services of the highest degree. It was awarded to the most senior courtiers of the highest distinction, such as ambassadors and envoys extraordinary, in Persia and occasionally to foreigners of exalted rank. Deriving from exchanges of diplomatic gifts of miniature portraiture between Napoleonic France, Tsarist Russia, and rival Ottoman Turkey, the Qajar Order of the Imperial Effigy was a useful tool in the gift of the Shah both nationally and internationally. However, in the early 19th Century it was seen as secondary to the supreme grade of the Order of the Lion and Sun. Such occurred in 1828-29 when the British diplomat Sir John Kinneir Macdonald was presented with First Class of the Order of the Lion and Sun. The Shah, Fath Ali, intended to give the same award to Macdonald's assistant, Dr John McNeill, but Macdonald objected and McNeill was given instead a portrait of Fath 'Ali Shah in traditional dress set within a frame of diamonds. As a projection of dynastic power, it was Muhammad Shah Qajar (ruled 1834-48) who adopted the custom of wearing a portrait miniature of his father, Fath 'Ali Shah, as part of his recently adopted European-style uniform (cf Julian Raby, Qajar Portraits, London, 1999). In so doing he was reinforcing Qajar dynastic legitimacy and setting a precedent for his son Nasr al-Din Shah who continued the practice by wearing the effigy of his father. As a decoration, it was Nasr al-Din Shah who established its primacy within the Order of the Lion and Sun, when, in 1848, the Imperial Portrait was formally instituted as the highest class of the Order of the Lion and Sun. From 1907 it was awarded in three classes with three, two and one rows of diamonds surrounding the portrait.The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), reference no. G8K7HVXZ.Important Notice to BuyersSome countries, e.g., the US, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф RY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Early 19th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory of a lady, dated verso 1828, gilt frame, 10cm x 7.5cm. CITES IVORY REF NO. LDWTZBRT

19th century  Oil on card Portrait miniature of young lady, mounted in a gilt frame, 13.5cm x 10cm 

19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a soldier in military dress, glazed and mounted in ebonised frame, 9.5cm x 7cm approx. CITES IVORY REF NO: 6VUYSA3QCondition ReportAdditional photographs added.

19th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory of a girl, mounted in a metal frame, 10cm x 8cm. CITES IVORY REF NO: 4OMJNYPD

A mother of pearl-mounted crucifix, together with a group of portrait miniature prints, silver-plated desk blotter, pair of enamelled brass cup holders, letter knife in the form of a sword, agate gemstone slice on stand, etc.

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG BRIDE circa 1910, watercolour, unsigned, 5cm x 4cm (oval), framed and glazed, in a fitted leather case with an easel back.

A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GIRL early 19th century, watercolour, unsigned, 4cm x 3.25cm (oval), unframed.

X IN THE MANNER OF RICHARD CROSSE; oval portrait miniature of a young woman with roses in her hair, blue enamelled panel to the reverse centred with a locket of hair crossed with seed pearls, 70 x 58mm, bears initials.Ivory submission ref: VN4EUP67

19th century English school - Bust portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue tunic, watercolour on ivory, 66 x 55mmIvory submission ref: D7VZWKFY

A late 19th century silhouette portrait miniature of a gentleman within oval aperture and ebonised rectangular frame, 17x14cm, together with a pair of silhouette miniatures, a horn beaker, and a glass stopper

English School (late 18th century): Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, with powdered wig, white stock and blue jacket with scarlet collar, on ivory, oval 3.5cm by 2.7cm, in gold frameWith Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number DBU3Q8LX

Attributed to John Hay (act.c.1768-c.1783): Miniature Portrait of a Lady, believed to be the Duchess of Portland, bust length, with a scarf and pearls in her hair, wearing a pink décolleté dress. initialled IH and dated 1775, on ivory 3.5cm by 2.7cm, in a gold frame with plaited hair to reverseWith Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number 1N19HSDC

English School (late 18th century): Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, with powdered wig, wearing a white stock and blue jacket, on ivory, oval 3cm by 2.5cm, in gold frameWith Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number 17XD28AY

Indian School (mid 19th century) Miniature Portrait of the Maharajah Ranjit Singh sitting in throne, half length, wearing a pink turban and jacket Watercolour on ivory, 9cm by 6cm, in a hardwood frame with scroll cresting and foliate decorationWith Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number 3349XH8X

English School (circa 1800): Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, with long hair wearing a white stock and brown jacket, oil on panel, oval10cm by 8.5cm

G Maine: Miniature Portrait of a Gentleman, bust length, wearing a black coat, black tie and white shirt, on ivory, oval, with paper label to reverse 8.8cm by 6.5cm A Silhouette of a Lady, oval 8cm by 6.5cm (2)With Non-Transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration Number FWZ3DURW

English School (late 18th century): a portrait miniature of a naval Admiral - oval watercolour on ivory, wearing a navy blue jacket with gold braid and buttons, wing collar and white stock, his powdered hair worn en queue, 4.5 x 3.3 cm, in a yellow metal frame with pendant bale and a lock of hair tied with seed pearls to the reverse, a 20th century label verso inscribed 'Admiral Wolseley'.  Ivory Registration AHJXM5WJ.

English School (19th century): a portrait miniature of a gentleman - oval, watercolour on ivory, wearing a black coat and white waistcoat, stock and high wing-collar, 6.5 x 5 cm, in an ebonised frame. Ivory Registration number B7KSHVC4.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a lady on ivory, within red Moroccan leather case. Ivory Registration U1EMMDYW.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman on ivory within a square black frame and glazed. Ivory Registration GLWVRQJ1.

Edwin Cockburn (British, 1814-1873) Portrait miniature of a gentleman, in a black coat, waistcoat and stock and wing collar, within a painted oval oil on card, signed and dated 1849 lower left 12 x 9.75 cm, gold painted laurel decorated frame (32.25 x 29 cm)

English School (mid-19th century) - a portrait miniature of a lady, watercolour on ivory, wearing a low-cut, off the shoulder green dress with lace trim and pink bow and a long guard chain, her bobbed hair centre-parted, seated beside a window, 6.5 x 5.3 cm, in an ebonised frame with gilt slip, inscribed indistinctly verso ('Capt. Garden' legible) and dated 1844. Ivory Registration SLPPQM26.

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory of a lady, oval frame and glazed, plated hair and bow to the reverse also glazed. Ivory Registration PZJ6A8GV.

English School (19th century): a portrait miniature of the Duke of Wellington - oval, watercolour on ivory, 7.5 x 6.3 cm, in a 19th century gilt cavetto frame, handwritten label verso inscribed 'The Duke of Wellington in the Portuguese Uniform', overall 20.5 x 19.8 cm.  Ivory Registration number 84LY29ZY.

Fine antique portrait miniature painting of a lady with dog measures 3.6cm by 4.7cm

Vintage Miniature Hand Painted Pendant Pin 800 Silver Brooch set with turquoise glass Portrait of young Lady measures approx 3.2cm by 2.7cm

James Warren Childe (1780-1862) - watercolour miniature on ivory portrait of a gentleman in ebony frame - split, 7.2 x 5.8cm Ivory Certificate - JBFGFQ9J

A tinted print miniature portrait in ebonised frame, 6.5 x 5.5cm and another miniature print in gilt frame

A late 19th Century portrait miniature on curved porcelain panel, depicting a young girl, set in velvet frame

George Henry Harlow - a late 18th/early 19th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady wearing a black hat, bearing signature, 8.5cm x 7cm, within a period red leather case. Provenance: property of The Much Hon. The Baron of Stobo. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

An Edwardian watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting Lady Emma Ashton, dated 1906, 6.5cm x 5cm, another similar portrait of Robert Ashton, aged '3 years 11 months', also dated 1906 and initialled 'E.E.M', both within gold plated frames enclosing hair lockets to reverse, and another portrait miniature. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

Continental School - a late 19th/early 20th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady in a pink and white dress, diameter 5cm, indistinctly inscribed to reverse of gilt frame, together with a portrait miniature on porcelain depicting a lady, within a gilt metal frame inset into a later wooden surround. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

Circle of Peter Adolf Hall - an 18th century oval half-length portrait miniature of a child, watercolour on ivory, 7cm x 5.5cm, within a metal frame. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

British School - an 18th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting a lady wearing a blue dress, 6.5cm x 5cm, within a period wooden frame. Provenance: property of The Much Hon. The Baron of Stobo. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

British School - an early 19th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young lady in a white dress, 6cm x 5cm, within a papier-mâché frame, together with a 19th century miniature portrait on porcelain. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.

British School - a late 18th century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young gentleman wearing a mauve jacket, 4cm x 3.2cm, within a gilt metal mounted frame, inset with blue star spangled enamel borders and a woven hair panel to reverse. Provenance: property of The Much Hon. The Baron of Stobo. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.