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Miniature portrait of a young officer wearing red jacket, head and shoulders, on ivory, 6.75 x 5.25 cm Ivory submission reference: NDGTCTJS CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR satisfactory.

Miniature portrait of a young man wearing blue jacket and white stock on ivory, 5.5 x 4.5cm, gold frame, a portrait of a lady wearing blue silk dress, head and shoulders signed M de M (possibly Marguerite de Merbitz) 1912, 6 x 4.75cm, a miniature portrait of a young man wearing black, bust length in blue painted oval, on ivory 6 x 5.25 cm, a portrait of a young officer wearing uniform on ivory 3.75 x 3 cm and a portrait of a child, on card, c.1840; 8.5 x 6.75 cm (5) Ivory Registration number: 7C0LLZTR CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR miniatures satisfactory, hairwork on reverse of man detached.

Miniature portrait of a young man wearing black jacket, head and shoulders, on ivory 7 x 5 cm together with a photo portrait of a boy, Robert Holland Norton as Orlando, c. 1900 on ivorine, 7 x 5.5 cm , gold frame (2) Ivory Submission reference: E6S5SLLQ CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR Some surface mould or dirt.

Miniature portrait of Gen. George Thompson, Indian Army, in uniform, half length on ivory 6.5 x 5.25 cm Ivory submission reference: DT7EY6HH CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR crack to right side otherwise good.

a gold pocket watch, with enamel decoration and the dial with Roman numerals, unmarked, a 22ct gold wedding band, a miniature portrait in a gilt metal pendant case and a set of 12 gilt metal buttons; 3.9g (22ct) (15). *CR All with wear, the pocket watch & buttons more so with losses to their decoration Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.

Miniature portrait of a lady wearing lace bordered headdress, head and shoulders, on card, 7.25 x 6cm. *CR requires cleaning.

Miniature portrait of a young gentleman wearing brown coat, head and shoulders on ivory ,5.25 x 4.5 cm , hairwork reverse, in gold frame Ivory submission reference: CK9YGWHP CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. *CR slight mould otherwise ok.

Miniature portrait of a lady wearing white silk dress and floral garland, half length on copper , 7 x 5.75 cm. *CR generally good with a few minor paint losses.

A FINE RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY OF LORD NELSON with an inscription to the reverse, mounted in an arch black slip and moulded gilt frame.UK Ivory Act 2018 Exemption Submission Reference - 8ET9VUBW 7cm wide 9cm high

AN EARLY VICTORIAN MINIATURE OIL ON IVORY BUST PORTRAIT of 'COLONEL TREVENEN JAMES HOLLAND' mounted in an oval planished frame in a morrocon leather easel case.UK Ivory Act 2018 Exemption Submission Reference - HTZXHZSX 75mm high, 63mm wide

A FINE QUALITY LATE 19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE ON IVORY after Thomas Lawrence, tilted 'Pinkie' in glazed brass pierced frame.UK Ivory Act 2018 Exemption Submission Reference - JMA12BUA13.5cm high, 9.7cm wide

A FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MINIATURE ORMOLU AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL DRESSING TABLE COMPENDIUM WITH CLOCK, REVERSIBLE MIRROR AND HINGED COMPARTMENT the oval base with cast border and scrolled feet set with cream ground miniature portrait panels beneath figural side arms and an oval matching body with round dial and mirror to the reverse, fitted a spring-driven watch movement.10.5cm high

A Palais Royale circular gilt metal cut glass box with an inset portrait miniature of Napoleon on ivorine, 12cm diameter, a Bohemian enamelled glass box attributed to Moser, 12.5cm wide, a Japanese cloisonné enamel vase and a miniature metal statue

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, a woman wearing a veil within a yellow metal and blue enamel mount, overall 5 by 6cms (ivory Submission reference7BEMH4SF)

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory depicting a young lady with ringlets wearing a necklace, in a gilt metal mount, overall 5 by 6cms (ivory Submission referenceB5LKQ81K)

A 19th century portrait miniature on ivory, a Georgian gentleman wearing a blue coat, 3 by 3.5cms. ( ivory Submission referenceKXP5G527)

An early 20th century portrait miniature on ivorine depicting a young girl standing by a gate, unframed, 7 by 9.5cms.

19TH CENTURY PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF LADY HAMILTON, c. 1825, on ivory, back inscribed 'Painted by Maria Hallen for Mrs Barker of Sydney' in the style of George Romney, 8 x 6cms, in gilt gesso frame, sold with CITES exemption ref. B5T2UAQYProvenance: collection of the Late Dai Evans, former Director of Picton Castle and former curator of Petworth HouseComments: slightly bowed within frame.

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FRENCH ORMOLU TRINKET BOX, LATE 19TH CENTURY of serpentine outline, the hinged cover inset portrait miniature on ivory, bordered with scrolling foliage and bows, and with pierced detail to purple guilloche enamel, the frieze similairly decorated with acanthus leaves and roses, lined interior, on four bracket feetThis 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 YM7EVLNY. 15cm wide

A DIAMOND POTRAIT MINITURE BROOCHThe miniature depicting a lady in pearls, probably late 18th C, in a later gold surrounded decorated with leaves and old cut diamonds, the reverse stamped BIRSKS 18K, weight 9.7 grams.CONDITION REPORT Overall good condition for age, portrait older, the mount likely Victorian.-     The brooch measures 31.55 diameter. Each diamondapprox 0.10 carat. TCW 0.70 carats.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a young lady with a fan. Painted in enamels on a porcelain oval plaque. The ebonised frame 4¾" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman in a black jacket and white stock. The ebonised frame 6½" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a young child - The ebonised frame 5¼" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a young lady. Signed Paul de Guise. The gilt reeded frame. 3¼" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a lady wearing a bonnet. The ebonised frame 5¼" high.

A late 19th century portrait miniature of a lady. The oval frame 8½" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a lady with ringlet hair. The ebonised frame 5¼" high.

A 19th century portrait miniature of a lady in a wide brimmed hat with white plume. The ebonised frame 5" high.

Portrait Miniatures FOSTER (J J) Miniature Portraits British and Foreign, 2 vols. 1903, folio, one of 570 copies, frontis slightly foxed, plates with captioned guards, cloth backed boards, rubbed; LONG (Basil) British Miniatures, 1966; SCHIDLOF (Leo) The Miniature in Europe, 4 vols. 1964, one of 1000 copies; FOSKETT (Daphne) Collecting Miniatures, 1979; AUERBACH (Erna) Nicholas Hilliard, 1961; South Kensington Museum Exhibiton Catalogue 1865, plain cloth; and various other references including catalogues (30)

Three: Major P. G. Baker, Royal Australian Army Service Corps, late Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and Middlesex Regiment 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; together with a Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Champion Recruit Medallion, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘1938 5437808 Pvt. [sic] P. G. Baker’; and the related group of three miniature dress medals, nearly extremely fine (4) £80-£100 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 5 May 1945: ‘For distinguished services in Burma and on the eastern frontier of India.’ Patrick George Baker was born at Headley, Hampshire, on 16 April 1921 ands attested for the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry in 1938, receiving a prize medal for Champion Recruit. He served in “B” Company, 2nd Battalion, during 1939, which included a period of garrison duty at the Tower of London, before proceeding for service in Burma. After attending an Officer Training Unit at Quetta, India, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Middlesex Regiment on 31 May 1941, and was promoted to War Substantive Lieutenant on 1 October 1942. For his services in Burma during the Second World War he was Mentioned in Dispatches; a photograph taken in Rangoon in 1945 shows him in the rank of Captain, and prior to his discharge he was promoted temporary Major. Post-War, Baker worked as a forest engineer in Burma, in charge of a labour force which included many elephants. He subsequently emigrated to Tasmania and was employed by the Hydroelectric Commission. He attested for the Australian Citizen Military Forces and was commissioned as a Captain on 9 September 1952 and was posted to 123 Independent Transport Platoon, Royal Australian Army Service Corps. He was ultimately promoted to Major and served as the Officer Commanding, 123 Independent Transport Platoon, R.A.A.S.C. A photograph shows them at Brighton Camp, Tasmania, in May, 1953. He transferred to the Reserve of Officers on 23 February 1955, and died in Launceston, Tasmania, on 23 June 1999, aged 78. Sold with a group photograph of the recipient with “B” Company, 2nd Battalion, D.C.L.I., on garrison duty at the Tower of London; a group photograph of the recipient with other officers in Rangoon in 1945; an annotated group photograph of 123 Independent Transport Platoon, R.A.A.S.C., May 1953; two large portrait photographs of the recipient; riband bar; D.C.L.I., Middlesex Regiment, and R.A.A.S.C. cap badges; and copied research.

Family Group: A post-War Order of St. John group of twelve awarded to Major. L. P. Clarke, Norfolk Regiment, later Royal Army Medical Corps The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer’s (Brother’s) breast badge, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles, enamel chip to one arm of cross; British War and Victory Medals (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, lacking clasp but with ‘8’ riband emblem on riband; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated 1945 and additionally engraved ‘Major L. P. Clarke. R.A.M.C.’, with three Additional Award Bars, all E.II.R., two officially dated 1954 and the third dated 1955; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (7872423 Pte. L. P. Clarke. 4-Arm. C. Coy.); Service Medal of the Order of St John, rhodium plated, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn; together with the related miniature awards (lacking Service Medal of the Order of St. John), these similarly mounted as worn; ands a riband bar for the four G.V.R. awards, all housed in a Gieves, London fitted case, the four G.V.R. awards all later issues, generally very fine and better Three: Mrs. Molly D.-P. Clarke, British Red Cross Society Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Voluntary Medical Service Medal, silver, with two Geneva Cross Additional Award Bars (Mrs. Molly Dighton-Probyn Clarke.); together with a British Red Cross Society Three Year Service Medal, the reverse numbered ‘49549’; and various Red Cross badges, buttons, and shoulder titles, very fine (lot) £600-£800 --- Officer, Order of St. John, London Gazette 4 November 1977. Lionel Percy Clarke was born on 21 June 1896 and was educated at St. Helens College, Southsea, and later the Engineering College at the Municipal College Portsmouth. He was commissioned from the ranks to be Second Lieutenant in the Norfolk Regiment on 24 December 1916, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front, receiving a gun shot wound to the left shoulder whilst attached to the Machine Gun Corps. He transferred to the Royal Air Force in April 1918 and served in India and Mesopotamia, and then on attachment to the Armament School. He saw further service with the Norfolk Regiment, attached 222nd Company, Machine Gun Corps during the Third Afghan War. After demobilisation, Clarke re-enlisted into the ranks of the 4th (County of London) Armoured Car Company, Tank Corps in December 1920 whilst a Medical Student, and was awarded his T.F.E.M. in August 1921. The following month he was re-appointed a Lieutenant in the Norfolk Regiment (Territorial Force), on 26 September 1921, and having qualified as a Doctor in 1930, transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) the following year. In the October 1941 Army List he is shown as Captain, R.A.M.C., T.A., and War Substantive Major, with seniority 14 March 1941. Clarke was awarded the Efficiency Decoration in 1946 (London Gazette 26 September 1946); the first and second clasps in 1954 (London Gazette 20 July 1954), and the third clasp the following year (London Gazette 25 October 1955). He resigned his commission on retirement in 1955 and died in Hampshire in 1980. Sold with the recipient’s original military driving licence (in French) for his service in North Africa in 1941, containing photograph; and two framed studio portrait photographs in uniform, one probably dating from the Great War and another in later life; also with a family New Testament Bible inscribed with his name.

Watercolour portrait miniature on card after Sir Peter Paul Rubens self portrait, titled verso, 16 x 13cm, in gilt and ebonised frame with label verso for W. and J. Cookes of Leamington Spa

Watercolour portrait miniature on card of Lord Byron, 12 x 9cm, in gilt and ebonised frame

The History of England in Miniature, An Acrostic (c.19thC) comprising a set of 35 printed playing cards (including contents list and introduction) which depict 32 sovereigns from William I to George III each with verse, short biography and miniature portrait

Two trays of character jugs, mainly Royal Doulton to include: 'The Poacher', 'The Fireman', 'John Doulton', 'Old Salt', 'The Jockey', 'Neptune', 'Merlin' etc, two miniature Royal Doulton 'Aramis' and 'Porthos' character jugs, Kingston pottery 'George II' character jug and two Wood & Sons Pride of Britain Portrait jugs; 'Winston Churchill' and 'Lord Montgomery' etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

ATTRIBUTED TO GEORGE ENGLEHEART (1750-1829) PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN § in a yellow metal case, painted on ivory, hairwork and seed pearl monogram in blue glass verso. With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number YXCK9Y9H 6.5cm x 5cm

EARLY 19TH CENTURY EUROPEAN SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A LADY IN A BONNET § indistinctly signed and dated 1801, painted on ivory. With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number BXLHQX9D 6cm x 6cm

17TH/ 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN § Oil, possibly on ivory, not examined out of white metal frame. With non-transferable standard ivory exemption declaration number LKTY8MTH 6cm x 4.5cm

JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1741-1811)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress with a rose signed with initials and dated 'J S 1765' (lower left) on ivory (ref. 7A2B7HRP) 3.3cm in a gilt-metal frame set with four pearlsCondition reportPossibly a little discolouration to far right side in background.A few very small minor white spots in background in places.A little surface dirt.Appears in generally good condition.

ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH CENTURY/EARLY 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a boy with brown hair on ivory (ref. RUJA296D) 4.5cm in a gilt-metal frame

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of Esther Mathews as a child (circa 1850) on card 8.5cm in an ebonised wood frame together with a late 18th/early 19th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a dark coat, on ivory (ref. 7TNNHWT8), 5.5cm, in a 9ct gold frame (2)Condition reportGirl: Some small spots and marks, including two marks across her nose.Surface dirt.Man: Surface a little uneven.A few small marks and spots.Surface dirt.

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY (4)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in profile on paper 8.2cm together with two portrait miniatures of gentleman and one of a lady, all on paper (4)

GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)Portrait miniature of Lady Astley wearing pearls on ivory (ref. 7SNLDEV7) 5.3cm in a gilt-metal frame Provenance Private collection, UKFootnoteThe sitter is a relation of the current owner.Condition reportA little bowing to surface in lower section.A few small spots of dirt in places.Otherwise overall appears generally good.

GERVASE SPENCER (BRITISH, C. 1715-1763)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a cross and a rose signed with initials and dated 'G S 1754' (lower right) on ivory (ref. RTJZPMUL) 4.2cm in a gilt-metal frameCondition reportAppears generally good.

ANTHONY STEWART (BRITISH, 1773-1846)Portrait miniature of Louise Fortescue in a white dress with blue ribbon on ivory (ref. PR711TJW) 4.5cm in a red leather covered travel case

ELIZA THICKE (BRITISH, FL. 1801-1836)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat, circa 1805 indistinctly inscribed in pencil (to backing paper) on ivory (ref. B4Q1MFCY) 5.7cm in a gilt-metal frame Provenance Private collection, UK

MRS F. BAROU (BRITISH, FL. C. 1800)Portrait miniature of a gentleman signed and dated 'F Barou 1796' (on backing paper) on ivory (ref. HW7ZYVKE) 7.5cm high in a rectangular papier-mâché frameProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 7 July 1975, lot 94;Private collection, UKCondition reportA little surface dirt, otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.

NATHANIEL PLIMER (BRITISH, 1757-1822)Portrait miniature of a lady in a dark green dress on ivory (ref. QD9SK6UX) 7cm in a gilt-metal frame Provenance Sale, Bonhams, London, 28th April 1999, lot 91; Private collection, UKCondition reportA white line visible across upper section above head, possible damage, see photo online.Some discolouration.A few very minor spots and some surface dirt.

ATTRIBUTED TO PETER PAILLOU (BRITISH, 1757-1831)Portrait miniature of Mrs Richard Chase on ivory (ref. 6V2MZ6M4) 6.2cm in a gilt-metal frame, with monogram and plaited hair (to the reverse) Provenance Sale, Christie's, London, 2nd May 1995; Private collection, UKCondition reportA little undulation to surface in upper left quarter, the surface doesn't appear flat here, a gentle indentation/impression to surface. A small vertical faint white mark in this same area.A few very small sportsman places.Some surface dirt.

JOSEPH PASTORINI (BRITISH, C. 1775-1839)Portrait miniature of Miss Mary Slaughter as a child wearing a bonnet on ivory (ref. 8DAFYCA6) 7cm high in a giltwood frame inscribed (to backing paper)ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 April 1975, lot 48;Private collection, UKCondition reportSurface a little uneven.Various small marks and dirt, particularly to lower centre.Under glass and not examined out of frame.

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (2)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress on ivory (ref. 1URZLQXD) 3.5cm in a gilt-metal frame together with another 18th century portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pale dress, on ivory (ref. FZ543XKN), 4cm, in a gilt-metal frame (2)

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a woman wearing a pink dress and a rose indistinctly signed with initials 'JRF 1762' (lower right) on ivory (ref. 9BHMVSDJ) 4cm in a gilt-metal frame

C*** B*** (BRITISH, 19TH CENTURY) (5)Silhouette of a boy signed with initials and dated 'C B July 24th 1847' (lower right) 23.5 x 18cm together with a silhouette of a lady; a portrait miniature of a lady in a black dress and red necklace; and two portrait miniatures of girls in blue dresses, on paper (5)

ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of an officer of the 27th Regiment of Foot on ivory (ref. F1DDTHL7) 6.5cm in a gilt-metal frame, with plaited hair (to the reverse) Provenance Private collection, UK Footnote The 27th Regiment of Foot later became part of The Royal Irish RegimentCondition reportSurface appears flat.A few very small dark and yellow spots in places.Otherwise appears generally good.

OZIAS HUMPHRY (BRITISH, 1742-1810)Portrait miniature of a gentleman in a dark coat on ivory (ref. SGMSS38K) 5.5cm high in a gilt metal frameProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 10 March 1975, lot 78;Private collection, UKCondition reportSome surface dirt.Small white mark centre left background.Some abrasions and associated rubbing/possible paint loss to right edge.Otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.

ATTRIBUTED TO HAMLET (2)Portrait miniature silhouette of a gentleman, believed to be the Duke of Cambridge 6.5cm in an ebonised wood frame together with another silhouette of a gentleman, believed to be Lieut. Charles T. Hozier, indistinctly signed 'Stephen ***' (lower centre), 8cm (2)

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY (4)Portrait miniature of a lady with a pouf and wearing a pink dress on ivory (ref. DRCE7TB5) 3.7cm in a frame with paste surround together with two other 18th century portrait miniatures; A young man with a black hat, on ivory (ref. FQTF33WN), 3.5cm, in a frame with a paste surround; A woman in a blue and white dress, on ivory (ref. H1MMVVVT), in a frame set with sapphires; and a miniature of Gibraltar Relieved, on ivory (ref. VQB8JCZL) 3.5cm (4)

CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH ZINCKE (GERMAN, 1683-1767)Portrait miniature of Favel Peak, wearing a wig and a crimson coat on enamel 4.6cm in a gilt-metal frame, engraved 'Favel Peak' (to reverse of frame) with a red leather covered travel case Provenance Sale, Christie's, London, 3rd March 1993, lot 179; Private collection, UKCondition reportGlazing is loose.Small mark or scratch on jacket to centre and a few very small marks/scratches near this.Small white mark to upper right edge.Otherwise looks generally good.

ENGLISH SCHOOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY (4)Portrait miniature of a young girl wearing a white dress on ivory (ref.59EFTDFB) 6cm in a gilt-metal frame, with initials 'WJ' and hair (to the reverse)together with three other portrait miniatures, one of a lady in a white dress, inscribed 'E one' (lower left), on ivory (ref. YR5CYQCB), 6.3cm; one of a lady in a pale dress with a white shawl, on ivory (ref. FSGJL2JM), 7.7cm; and the other of a lady in a white dress, on ivory (ref. W3GRAWTV), 7cm(4)