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Italian School, circa 1802. Portrait of Conte Antonio Calciati, quarter length, wearing a miniature of an Order. Inscribed verso. 7.3cm diameter. In a giltmetal circular frame

Attributed to Thomas Forster. A portrait of a girl in a dress and a lace cap. Miniature on vellum. 3.7cm x 2.9cm, oval; English school, circa 1770. Portrait of a lady, in profile to the left, wearing a hat. On ivory. 4.5cm x 3.5cm. Each in an oval gilt metal frame (2)

English school, circa 1700. Portrait miniature of King William III and Queen Mary II. The reverse enamelled with a crown above a thistle flanked by Royal cyphers and a motto Volentes Per Populos beneath, on a white ground 2.5cm x 2.2cm, oval In an oval gold pendant frame with a suspension loop and a cable edge, 3.4cm (1 3/8in) long overall. In a later leather covered rectangular case with a handwritten provenance. Provenance: by repute given to Henry Somerset, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, by King William and Queen Mary, thence by descent. The handwritten provenance reads This fine gold locket with portraits of King William III and Queen Mary, a ducal coronet, a monogram of the - inscription Volentes Per Populos painted on white enamel, was presented to the young Duke of Beaufort on the occasion of their Majesties visit to Badminton House about 1700. The Duke, then a boy of 16, had succeeded his grandfather who died in 1699, and his mother, the Marchioness of Worcester, seems to have obtained the jewel. She subsequently married John, 1st Baron Granville and dying without further issue left the jewel to a niece Mary Granville (Mrs Delany). Mrs Delany died in 1788 and left it to her niece Mary D`Ewes (married John Port of Ilam 1770) who left it to her daughter Georgina Port (married Benjamin Waddington of Llanover 1789) who left it to her daughter Frances Waddington (married Baron de Bunsen 1817) who left it to her daughter Mary de Bunsen (married John B. Harford of Falcondale 1850) who left it to her daughter Agnes Harford (died unmarried 1936) who left it to her nephew Sir Arthur Harford, Baronet, of Falcondale.

English School (circa 1820) a portrait miniature of Rebecca Gillman of Hoveton, Norfolk, wearing a yellow dress, white chemise with blue and gilt brooch, pale pink sprigged shawl, white lace ruff collar and white lace bonnet, watercolour on ivory, 9.2 x 6.9cm., ivory split, in a black papier-mâché and gilt frame with gilt metal hanging mount.

Miss Florence Hannam (British, fl.1890-1898) a portrait miniature of Constance May Baker, wearing a blue dressed with ruched sleeves, a pearl necklace with cross pendant around her neck and her hair parted with curled fringe, oval watercolour on ivory, 9.2 x 7.3cm., the reverse glazed with ivory silk lining and tied lock of hair within, in a gilt metal frame with tied ribbon surmount. * Constance was the great grand daughter of Sir Robert Baker. The lot also includes one of his visiting cards, inscribed verso.

Helen Mary Kempthorne, A Pair Of Oval Portrait Miniature Water Colours Depicting A Finely Dressed Young Boy And Girl, Signed And Dated 1899 Each Within A Gilt Metal Frame And Accompanied With The Original Red Velvet Lined Display Box. Image Size Is 6cm X 5cm

An Oval Portrait Miniature Of Young Girl And Cat, Signed Betts Etc

Attributed To Helen Mary Kempthorne (1865-1968) An Oval Water Colour Portrait Miniature Of A Distinguished Bearded Gentleman, Gilt Metal Frame And Original Red Velvet Lined Display Case, Size Of Image Is 8cm X 6cm

Helen Mary Kempthorne, A Pair Of Oval Portrait Miniature Water Colours Depicting A Finely Dressed Young Boy And Girl, Signed And Dated 1899 Each Within A Gilt Metal Frame And Accompanied With The Original Red Velvet Lined Display Box. Image Size Is 6cm X 5cm

An Oval Portrait Miniature Of Young Girl And Cat, Signed Betts Etc

English School, early 19th century, Portrait of a lady, miniature, watercolour on ivory, oval, in original leather bound case, 5cm.; 2in high.

An early 19th century French gold portrait snuff box by Lefevre, the body clad in tortoiseshell, the cover inset with an oval miniature portrait of Louis XIV attributed to Jean Petitot within an octagonal gold cartouche with blue enamel lining, 86 x 49 x 21mm Some separation of the tortoiseshell cover from the gold frame at one end

An early 19th century gold portrait snuff box, unmarked, the body tortoiseshell clad contained within leaf patterned borders, the glazed cover incorporating a miniature portrait of a Russian Nobleman circa 1720 attributed to Christian Friedrich Zincke, 41 x 35mm, the box 82 x 61 x 26mm, gross weight 165gm, cased

Littlejohn (English, early 19th Century) Portrait miniature of Henry Kirke White, wearing a black coat and white stock, facing left signed and dated lower right ""Littlejohn 1806"" watercolour on paper, laid down, in an ornate gilt frame 9 x 7cm (4 x 3in) The present watercolour appears to be a hitherto unrecorded portrait of the Nottingham-born poet and humn writer Henry Kirke White (1785-1806), known to both Byron and Southey, and a graduate of St John`s College, Cambridge. The Nottingham City Museums and Galleries have an oil portrait of Henry Kirke White, aged about 20, painte4d by John Hoppner, whihc bears similarities. This watercolour ius dated 1806, the year that White sadly died of natural causes. A few likenesses of him are also known through engravings, including a book plate after Thomas Barber, published in 1807, showing the sitter in different attitudes. A `James Brock` (1796-1876) is recorded as a gamekeeper working at Rufford Abbey, Nottinghamshire, from 1835 to 1871, the estate was owned then by the Savile family. The main house is now owned by English Heritage. A paper label to the backboard is inscribed in ink ""for Mr James Brock"" . Discolouration to the background and foxing/staining damage to the right-hand corner.

Anthony Stewart (Scottish, 1773-1846) Portrait miniature of Master Henry Leslie Pepys, aged 5, wearing a white gown with blue ribbons watercolour on ivory, in a round wooden frame 6cm (2in) The Hon. Henry Leslie Pepys (1830-1891) was a descendant of Samuel Pepys, and third son of the first Earl of Cottenham, Cambridge

A double sided silhouette pendant circa 1840 together with a later Victorian miniature portrait and hairwork brooch, the first with an oval ornately carved yellow metal frame with hinged suspensory loop, containing back to back portraits of a fashionable young couple in painted black silhouette with gold brushwork detailing, length 6.2cm, currently suspended from a later 9ct gold ribbon brooch with bright cut decoration, Birmingham hallmark, width 3.4cm; together with an oval brooch with open mount formed of interwoven stems, containing a watercolour portrait of a young man with a blue bow necktie circa 1860, verso with glazed panel containing a curled hairwork composition with locks from at least two people, length 6.4cm; the two in a Collingwood case (2)

English School, early 19th century, Portrait of a lady, miniature, watercolour on ivory, oval, in original leather bound case, 5cm.; 2in high.

Benner, French 19th century: a circular portrait miniature of an elegant woman, signed, set as the lid of a circular shagreen and tortoiseshell box with gilt metal mounts, diameter 83mm

A late 19th century Staffordshire portrait figure (at fault), together with a silver-plated swing handled basket, a silver napkin ring and a miniature silver jug, a Continental floral encrusted candelabra and a brown and silver lustre coffee pot (repaired) (part lot in cabinet)

ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL SCHOOLS, LATE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY FIVE PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF A LADY AND FOUR GENTLEMEN two in profile, ivory or watercolour on card, round miniature 6.5cm diam, ebonised frames++All in satisfactory condition, the round miniature slightly timestained

A 19TH CENTURY OVAL PORTRAIT MINIATURE watercolour on ivory panel, depicting an 18th century lady, in copper surround, under glass. 8.5cm x 7cm CONDITION: Fading but generally ok.

ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL SCHOOLS, LATE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY FIVE PORTRAIT MINIATURES OF A LADY AND FOUR GENTLEMEN two in profile, ivory or watercolour on card, round miniature 6.5cm diam, ebonised frames++All in satisfactory condition, the round miniature slightly timestained

India – Sikh Lahore Durbar. A Rare Set of British Company School Portraits of the Sikh Lahore Durbar c 1850. A fine set of 19 Miniature paintings of members of the Lahore durbar^ 1850-1860.These types of portrait miniatures would have been painted for the British East India Company. They were also used for reference by British Authors reproducing them in engravings and lithographs in publications. The portraits would have been painted shortly after the annexation of Punjab in 1849. The set comes with an old label identifying the sitters in English^ the Ranjit Singh portrait appears to be missing. Some of the sitters include Maharaja Sher singh^ Maharajah Duleep Singh^ Queen Jinda (mother of Duleep Singh)^ Heera Singh. Lall Singh^ Goolab Singh^ Khurruck Singh (eldest son of Ranjit Singh)^ Dost Muhammad Khan of Afghanistan (enemy of Ranjit Singh)^ Akali Phoola Singh ( the head priest of the Akalee Sect) and many more. The portraits are only of the Lahore Court of the Sikh Empire. Approx. 6cm by 5cm each. Wrapped in old Christmas wrapping paper^ it reads to Peggey^ along with a handwritten note in English naming the sitters. Miniatures has some paint loss^ otherwise remaining portraits are in very good condition.

India – Fine Miniature portrait of Tipu Sultan of Mysore 1840. A finely executed watercolour of the great Tipu Sultan circa 1840-1850 oval mount^ 9.5cm by 7 cm^ framed. Tipu Sultan was a farsighted person who could foresee East India Company’s design to get entrenched in India. He therefore negotiated with the French for help and also sought assistance from the Amir of Afghanistan and the Sultan of Turkey. The British were scared of Tipu’s growing strength and after their defeat in 1783 they formed an alliance with the Nizam of Hyderabad and Marhattas. As long as the British fought alone Tipu always defeated them. But he could not overcome their diplomacy conspiracy and intrigue. Thus he was defeated in his capital Seringapatam and was forced to sign a humiliating treaty on March 22 1792. As a result he had to concede half of his kingdom and pay an indemnity of 33 million rupees to the British and their allies. The alliance between the adversaries was soon broken and in 1795 the British after defeating the Nizam once again turned their attention towards Mysore. After the treaty at Seringapatam Tipu Sultan did not waste his time and made extensive preparations against the British. He had rebuilt his war machine in the shortest possible time with the help of the French. The British regarded it as a violation of the treaty and led to the start of the fourth Anglo-Mysore war in 1798 with the help of the Nizam. The French were unable to provide the needed support to Tipu Sultan. Tipu Sultan retreated to his capital and continued fighting till he breathed his last in May 1799. Tipu Sultan is buried at a mausoleum that he himself had built. An important piece of Indian History.

Indian or Persian Noble portrait 19th c. Fine miniature painting of a Mughal or Persian King greeting another Royal noble. Measuring 11.4 cm by 8.8cm Framed

British East India company school portraits of Sikh and Mughal rulers. A large collection of British east India company school portraits approx.  55 portraits^ of Sikh and Mughal rulers c1850-1860. Including very finely painted miniature portraits of Maharajah Ranjit Singh (x2) and Maharajah Sher Singh (x2). The collection also includes 3 paintings of the Golden Temple at Amritsar. Typed in English identifications on the back. Other portraits include members of the Lahore Durbar and other Mughal rulers and monuments. There is a particularly large miniature measuring 9cm by 7cm of the Bagan of Delhi. Also is a finely painted portrait of the coronation of  Emperor Akbar Shah II (55)

A 19th Century miniature portrait on ivory, of a young lady wearing a garland of flowers, signed and dated K. Evans, 1885, in gilt frame

A silver cased pocket watch, and a 19th century photo and portrait miniature

An early 19th Century portrait miniature of a young woman in a Renaissance dress, on a day bed with a lute, another portrait miniature of a 17th Century woman, and a portrait miniature of a buxom young woman with a tartan plaid, all framed, the largest 11.5 x 8.5cm. (3)

Two oval miniature portraits of early 18th Century young women, and a 19th Century miniature portrait of a gentleman, all unframed, the largest 15cm - the long axis x 11.5cm - the short axis.

A vintage leather stationery and correspondence case, sold together with a small quantity of ephemera that includes a portrait miniature, 19th Century drawings, letters, a document with wax seal, sold together with an Indo/Persian picture of a beautiful young woman, signed, and three framed etchings. (Qty)

A Georgian portrait miniature, study of a gentleman, unsigned, on ivory, black lacquer frame, 8cm L.

A 19th Century miniature portrait of a young man in uniform, miniature landscape of an Indian temple, together with later portrait miniatures.

Early 19th century yellow metal pendant/brooch, inset with a miniature portrait of a young man within a garnet surround surmounted by a bow crest, 46mm x 29mm

Interesting antique yellow gold ring, set with a miniature portrait of a lady within a surround of seed pearls, 13mm x 10mm

English School - miniature half length portrait of a girl with ruffled collar, oval setting, 2.5" x 2"

ENGLISH SCHOOL, c.1820s, portrait miniature of a lady wearing a black bonnet, lace collared blue dress and cameo, on ivory, appears unsigned, gilt frame, 11cm x 9cm

An interesting Victorian gold framed Stick Pin, the finial with hand painted portrait miniature of Byron by H B Ford dated 1888 (inscribed verso), stamped ?15ct?, panel size 21mm x 14mm, 86mm overall Condition:Generally good condition.Please note: Keys Fine Art Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced. However, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time; cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”.Keys Fine Art Auctioneers would respectfully ask that prospective buyers view Lots in person, wherever issues regarding condition are seen as important to them, satisfying themselves as to the condition, completeness and originality of any Lot on which they intend to bid.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE. A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, of a bonneted lady. The reverse inscribed 'H. Moore, daughter of Major Adkins of Firville Near Mallory, County Cork.' Gilt mounted ebonised frame.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE. A 19th century portrait miniature, hand painted on ivory of a lady in ermine robes & a lace bonnet, cased.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE. A 19th century portrait miniature, painted on ivory, of a lady in a grey wig. Unsigned. Early 19th century gilt brass frame. Diameter 5cm.

PORTRAIT MINIATURE. A portrait miniature, hand painted on ivory of a young lady. Early 19th century gilt metal frame. 6 x 5cm.

PORTRAIT MINIATURES. A 19th century portrait miniature, hand painted on ivory of a lady in court dress. 19th century gilt metal frame, repaired & one other portrait miniature in a tortoiseshell & gilt mounted frame (a.f.)

PORTRAIT MINIATURE. A 19th century portrait miniature, hand painted on ivory of a lady in a feathered hat. Tortoiseshell back, inlaid with abalone. 7 x 6cm.

PORTRAIT MINIATURES. A pair of hand painted portrait miniatures, set within an oval 9ct. gold locket, with gilt metal chain & one other portrait miniature, signed Rey in 19th century gilt metal strut frame.

MISCELLANEOUS. A modern portrait miniature, a leather folding frame for a miniature portrait etc.

A 19th century gilt framed miniature on ivory: Portrait of a young woman in pale blue dress.

A 19th century gilt framed miniature on ivory: Portrait of a young woman in pale blue dress.

After Franz Winterhalter - fine quality Victorian miniature portrait on ivory panel - 'The Family of Queen Victoria', depicting Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and five of their children in a classical setting, signed - C. Winterhalter, in presentation ebonised frame with moulded leaf decoration, engraved yellow metal slip with crown and mother of pearl inlaid wreath above and ribbon below, convex glass and original red paper backing with ring suspension mount, the image 11.5cm x 17.5cm, the frame 24cm x 30cm. This fine miniature is a variant of the Official Royal portrait painted by The Court painter Franz Winterhalter for Queen Victoria in 1846. The miniature was probably commissioned by The Queen as a Royal Presentation gift around 1847 - 1850 and is certainly painted by a good hand

Good quality late Victorian miniature portrait on ivory of HM Queen Victoria, signed - Lacloche Frères Paris, in original gilt brass and purple silk frame with crown and ribbon cresting, the miniature 11cm x 8.5cm, the frame 20cm x 15cm

A portrait miniature of a lady in 17th Century costume, probably vellum, in a yellow metal frame. 43mm by 34mm

A portrait miniature of a lady in 16th Century costume, probably on vellum, in an enamel frame. 47mm by 40mm

A portrait miniature of an officer, signed Lacouix, ivory, in a yellow metal mount. 35mm by 30mm

A 19th century gilt framed miniature on ivory: Portrait of a young woman in pale blue dress.

A portrait miniature of a lady in 17th Century costume, probably vellum, in a yellow metal frame. 43mm by 34mm

A portrait miniature of a lady in 16th Century costume, probably on vellum, in an enamel frame. 47mm by 40mm

A portrait miniature of an officer, signed Lacouix, ivory, in a yellow metal mount. 35mm by 30mm

19th Century English School - Miniature on ivory - Portrait of a lady wearing a pink dress, carved to verso dated 1827, 9.25cm x 6.75cm, in a green Morocco folding case As can be seen from our extra images the image covers a full rectangle some of which is obscured by the gilt metal mount, some possible fade - ** General condition consistent with age

19th Century English School - Miniature on ivory - Portrait of a lady wearing a pink dress, carved to verso dated 1827, 9.25cm x 6.75cm, in a green Morocco folding case As can be seen from our extra images the image covers a full rectangle some of which is obscured by the gilt metal mount, some possible fade - ** General condition consistent with age

AN ALBERT MEDAL GROUP OF FIVE MEDALS TO COMMANDER LIONEL A DE SAUSMAREZ.etc. The Albert Medal 2nd Class in bronze awarded to Sub/Lt L A de Sausmarez RN, the first officer to receive the award in 1868. An Egypt medal with bar Alexandria 11th July , whilst on HMS Sultan. Medal named to Lt L A De Sausmarez HMS Sultan. An Order of Osmanieh 4th Class, from the Sultan of Turkey.. A Khedives Star unnamed as issued dated 1882. A Royal Humane Society Bronze medal named to L A de Sausmarez. Sub Lt. HMS Myrmidon. 1st June 1868. Successful award with Vit.Ob. Serv.D.D.Soc.Reg.HVM reverse. Also the matching miniature group, both mounted for wear. A framed Citation from the Sultan of Turkey awarding the 4th Class Order of Osmanieh to Lionel Andros de Sausmarez. Frame 15.3/4"" x 23.3/4"". An original draft of the action for which the Albert Medal was awarded, signed by the Commander (Captain) of HMS Myrmidon, H B Johnstone. Lagos June 1st 1868 Banana Creek, River Congo.. An Oil Painting of Commander L A De Sausmarez wearing his first four medals, in naval uniform. A photograph which the portrait was based on, by Elliott & Fry. A sketch done of the nightmares suffered by S/lt L A de Sausmarez, after his rescue attempt in the shark infested waters, by the ships surgeon of HMS Myrmidon. A marble clock with silver presentation plaque. 8 Day movement with inset green panels. Presented to Lieutenant Lionel A de Sausmarez RN. By the seamen and marines of HMS Aurora, as a token of their esteem and respect May 1875. A very large framed family tree, recording some of the famous sons of the De Sausmarez of Guernsey family. 30"" x 51.1/2"" An album containing paper cuttings and letters concerning his awards, service and death etc. Also some relating to his brother Captain Philip de Sausmarez RN. (Medal sold in Lawrences in a previous sale 14/11/2013) .Obituary 1929 March . Commander L A de Sausmarez Albert Medal RN. Rtd. The third son of Captain Philip de Sausmarez, died at East Moseley Lodge, East Moseley on the 25th last. He entered the Navy in 1860 he was promoted to Sub Lt in 1866. His mother was the only child of Lt Col F Barlow of the 61st Regt, who fell at Salamanca. While he was an officer of the watch on the anti slavery patrols on HMS Myrmidon,an able seaman who could not swim, called William Torrance aged 26 years fell overboard. Without hesitation S/Lt de Sausmarez aged 21 jumped in to save him. In shark infested waters the rescue took place, where despite strong currents he towed Torrance to the bank and awaited a boat. He received the Bronze Albert Medal (A scrap cutting states first such award to an officer) and the Royal Humane Society Bronze medal. In all Commander de Sausmarez has rescued six people, during his naval career. As Senior Lt of HMS London he was for three years actively engaged against the Slave Trade, for which he was mentioned in despatches. This for entering a narrow Creek and cutting out a slaver Dhow, under heavy fire. during the Egyptian war he was the Senior Lieutenant of HMS Sultan, serving as such during the Bombardment of Alexandria July 1882. Two days later he was sent ashore and commanded the party in charge of the gate leading to the Palace and Ras-el-Tin Gun Battery. He was again mentioned in despatches and awarded the Egypt Medal with bar, the Khedives Bronze Star, the Order of Osmanieh 4th Class. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1883 with the rank of Commander. He was Managing Director of The Army & Navy Cooperative Society. Commander de Sausmarez was educated at Elizabeth College, he was the father of three daughters. A copy of the funeral arrangements mentions that his medals, sword and cocked hat were placed on the coffin, without flowers as per his wishes. Among those attending was General Cecil de Sausmarez, showing that not all the family sons, had entered the Nav