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Leather cased sandwich tin, cast metal nutcracker in the form of a dog, Eastern silver plated cup with hammered exterior, three portrait miniature frames, carved softwood wall bracket, W63cm x H33cm, etc

French School (Early 19th century): Half length miniature portrait on ivory of a lady, wearing a tulle shawl and holding a book, signed Bordes and indistinctly dated, in a circular gilt metal easel frame, with beaded border and ribbon cresting, D6.5cm. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory ActCondition Report:Ivory Act - Submission reference: ZJ2V3BJG

Early 20th century cased miniature portrait, half-length watercolour on ivory of an elderly woman wearing a white lace cap, grey hair and wearing a black dress 7cm x 5.5cm, in the original leather easel back case. This item has been registered for sale under Section 10 of the APHA Ivory ActCondition Report:Ivory Act - Submission reference: FNT3C4NK

Early 20th century oval porcelain miniature with a half length portrait of Madame Necker within a gilt and cobalt blue border and giltwood frame, inscribed 'Mme Necker' verso, 9cm x 7.5cm, a printed miniature in copper frame and another depicting Reed Harvest at Thurne Dyke, indistinctly signed (3)

A REGENCY PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A GENTLEMAN early 19th century, watercolour on paper, inscribed to the reverse 'Robert Wright of Mayfield Southampton...', 22.5cm high x 10cm wide

George III miniature portrait on ivory of a gentleman, the portly figure depicting half-length, dressed in red jacket and buttoned waistcoat, holding a letter or document, before a shelf with books initialled to spines C.B. and D.B., unsigned, 9.2cm x 6.8cm (truncated oval), beneath gilt-edged convex oval glazing in black lacquered frame with acorn suspension, 16.5cm highSold with submitted and confirmed AHPA permit HHSNSQ6M.Buyers are responsible for onward shipping and any export or permit papers including for customs or resale.

Early 19th Century English School - Oil on ivory - Half-length portrait miniature of a lady, circa 1830, in finely cast ormolu frame under glass, 10cm x 8cmSold with AHPA ivory permit V8VEU7YU.Successful bidders must organise shipping and any relevent documentation (including for resale if applicable)The ivory has not been removed from the frame as it is securely fixed behind a piece of board. From the front, we are unable to see any cracks. The ivory appears to be fairly flat, with just a little rippling. The colours look good, though we assume there is some slight fading. We can make out some light surface scratches to the surface of the painting.The frame has damage to the back around one of the screw fixings. Some light wear, which is heavier to the back, but the finish is generally in good order. The back has a stamped mark reading 'JA'.

Mid 19th Century watercolour portrait miniature on ivory, depicting a young lady with auburn ringlets, wearing a pale pink dress with capped sleeves, half-length before a red curtain, 10cm x 7.7cm, in gilt frame under glassIt is likely that this is a member of the same family, and by the same artist, as the preceding lot. AHPA ivory declaration 3PHWP863Buyer is responsible for onward shipping, administration including export or resale licences.

A portrait miniature on ivory, Mrs Wairman of Carhead, mother of Mrs Walker Skirrow, circa 1810, oval, with platted hair locket verso, labelled, in gilt frame, 7.5cm x 6cm Ivory Act Exemption Cert No.SY3NAZNQ

A portrait miniature on ivory, of a Gentleman in black coat, probably of Mr Wainman of Carhead, circa 1810, oval with platted hair locket verso, 7cm x 5.5cm Ivory Act Exemption Cert No.HFJCSZE5

A mid 19th century oval portrait miniature on ivory, circa 1840, a young lady in the Regency style, in a leather hinged presentation case, 5 by 4cm, Ivory Act Exemption number: KPT363FS

A portrait miniature on ivory, Bessie Wainman, Mrs Field, sister of Mrs Walker Skirrow, circa 1810, oval, with hair locket verso, gilt frame with blue glass, 6.5cm x 5.5cm Ivory Act Exemption Cert No. EST9QSYK

William Wood (1768-1810), portrait of Walker Skirrow, miniature on ivory, 1808, oval, signed and dated verso, in gilt frame, 7.5cm x 6.5cm Ivory Act exemption certificate number GU4N4DVR

Annie Howard (exh. 1883-1900), portrait of Josslyn Seymour Egerton, miniature on ivory, March 1886, signed with monogram, inscribed verso, with lock of hair in gilt frame, 6cm x 5cm Ivory Act Exemption Cert No.C1R1A1D1

A portrait miniature on ivory, a Gentleman in the uniform of an Army Officer, probably Captain Field, husband of Bessie Wainman, oval, gilt framed with platted hair verso and gilt initial F, 6cm x 4.5cm, in leather case Ivory Act Exemption Cert No.QKKM2Q7T

A portrait miniature on ivory, Mrs Walker Skirrow, nee Miss M A Wainman, circa 1810, oval, in gilt frame, 7cm x 6cm Ivory Act Exemption Cert No.UMD8EFEB

A late 18th century portrait miniature group and other items, including Sampson Morden propelling pencilSold in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, submission number 8VQ7RNK7The condition of the miniature is generally good. Some minor craquelure across the red to the left and the blue on the dress. Silhouette has rubbing to extremities and damage to the surface colour.

19th century miniature porcelain portrait depicting Marie Antoinette, with gilt wooden frame. Plaque measures 8.5 cm. Impressed 15 mark to back. Together with gilt metal miniature vintage barometer, made in France. Measures 7cm in diameter. (2)

A miniature portrait on ivory of a Queen label verso "Mary Moderna" Queen of James II

* Duke of Wellington. A fine George III period sulphide portrait miniature circa 1820 attributed to Apsley Pellatt, bust of the Duke of Wellington facing left, on a mitre cut ground, presented in an ebonised and brass frame with convex glass, frame size 12 x 10.5 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:A dealers' label is inscribed to verso originally priced at £1245 and inscribed 'c1820 superb quality sulphide of the young Duke of Wellington probably by Apsley Pellatt'.Apsley Pellatt (1791-1863) was an English glassware manufacturer and politician. His primary interest lay in the chemistry of glass-making and in 1819 he took out his first patent for the manufacture of sulfides or cameo incrustations.

19th Century portrait miniature, with grey hair and rosy cheeks wearing a white waist coat and deep blue jacket, the rear of the case having braided hair and the initials JA, housed within a  9 carat gold case, 7cm wide, together with a pen written letter dated 1912 sent from The Green Tower, Edmonton, 11 June 1912 and addressed to Miss M.K.Smith. At Southcliffe Hall, Bournemouth My dear Katie, I am writing with much pleasure on the anniversary of your birthday to convey to you my …. Greetings and fond wishes and asking you to accept the miniature enclosed of Grandfather John (sic Atkinson son ) your great grandfather. I think you would like having it. I hope you and dear Mother are feeling better for sea air and that you are quite rid rheumatic and can walk out with pleasure. I heard from Madeline on Monday baby had been suffering with a tooth coming through but was better, she has been busy as usual and tired , her husband gardening . I hope they may like living in Teighmouth it is without a doubt a very pretty place, hoping your brother and their dear young people are well, with much love to you and Mother please from your affectionate aunt E.A.Coster 

17th/18th Century School, a portrait miniature of a gentleman dressed in black, his face with a moustache and beard, 45mm diameter, framed within a gilt gesso frame

A pair of decorative portrait miniature chromo-lithographs in colours, each decorated with a lady in 18th century style, 9.5 x 7.5cm (2)

S * M * (late 19th/early 20th century)Head and shoulders portrait of a young boy, signed with monogram, oil on canvas, 32 x 28cm; and a 19th century miniature engraving in maple frame (2)

After Lucien Pissarro (1863-1944)'In the Field', coloured wood cut print, 10 x 7cm; together with: Richard Shirley Smith - 'Portrait of Pepe', a Christmas card design by Robert Maynard, with verse in Welsh below, Gregynog Nadolig 1922, and a pair of miniature prints framed as one (4)

A LOUIS XV COMPOSITION SNUFF BOX of circular form, the lid set with a portrait miniature of a lady, within a gilt metal border, 7.5cm diameter

A GEORGE III GOLD AND ENAMEL PENDANT set with a later portrait miniature of Catherine Morgan, circa 1885, in a white enamel frame, the outer frame with a border of old-cut diamonds interspersed with natural pearls and the suspension formed as a ribbon-tied bow, the reverse with the original miniature of a lady, circa 1775, probably replacing plaited hairwork, 45mm

ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY a portrait miniature of Mary Esther M. Crichton-Maitland, aged 17, 1892, in a square gilt metal frame, 6cm x 4.5cm, together with various other portrait miniatures of a similar age and a framed photograph of Countess Radnor, in an unmarked gold frame with hair and pearls to the back (6)

English School c.1600Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a lace collar and gilt embroidered black doubletOn copper, oval, in a white metal frame with scroll surmount53 x 45mmProvenance:The collection of the late John Taylor

λ λDavid Gibson (Scottish act.1788-1797)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat and black waistcoatOval, in a gilt metal frame with blue glass reverse, within a red leather case54 x 47mmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: 1VVHYQAD

λ λNathaniel Hone RA (Irish 1718-1784)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and brown waistcoatSigned with initials NH (centre right)Oval, in a gilt metal frame, the reverse with engraved crest44 x 34mmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: ND3CP8AD

λ λFrançois Ferrière (Swiss 1752-1839)Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat, white stock and powdered wigOval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse with a lock of hair over a mother-of-pearl reverse64 x 50mmIvory Act registration number: UP6FRYWT

λ λEnglish School 18th CenturyPortrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and with powdered hairOval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse with a lock of hair over a mother-of-pearl back55 x 44mmIvory Act registration number: QFKAMMTW

λ λCircle of Thomas RedmondPortrait miniature of a young man wearing a blue coat and white waistcoatOval, in a gilt metal frame38 x 32mmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: GVSZ37D1

λ λCircle of William EgleyPortrait miniature of a lady wearing a black dress and lace shawl; Portrait miniature of a young lady wearing a black dress and with ringlets in her hairA pair, both oval, framed together within a brown leather caseEach 83 x 67mm (2)Ivory Act registration number: JU4WCMLV

λ λEnglish School Early 19th CenturyPortrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a black coat and a red and green waistcoatOval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse revealing a lock of hair81 x 64mmTogether with Manner of Richard Cosway; Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue and white dress and oriental headdress; Oval, in a gilt metal frame; 76 x 63mm; English School 19th Century; Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a pink hat; Enamel on porcelain, oval in a gilt metal frame with pierced scroll decoration; 36 x 29mm; and English School Late 19th Century; Portrait miniature of a lady in a maroon dress and pearl headdress; Over a photographic base, oval, in a gilt metal frame; 53 x 43mm (4)

λ λEnglish School Mid 18th CenturyPortrait miniature of a young child wearing a blue dress and holding a hunk of breadOval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse revealing locks of hair, within a red leather case61 x 51cmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: TH1URGEF

French School c.1800Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress and broad brimmed hat decorated with flowersOn card, oval, in a gilt metal frame, the glazed reverse revealing a playing card55 x 46mmProvenance:Sotheby's, London, English and Continental Portrait Miniatures, 10 June 1974, lot 94;The collection of the late John Taylor

 λHannah Myers (act.1893-1913)Portrait miniature of a young girl, traditionally identified as a member of the Gore Booth family, wearing a white dress and broochSigned with initials and dated HM/1913 (centre right)Circular, in a gilt metal frame, within a red leather case45mm diameterProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: R81D768Z

Dutch School 17th CenturyPortrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a brown coat and grey cloakOn vellum, oval, in a gilt-painted wooden frame57 x 49mm

John Smart (1741-1811)Portrait miniature of Captain Marriott, with powdered hairPencil and watercolour heightened with white, oval, in a rectangular ebonised wooden frame59 x 48mmProvenance:The sitter's sister, Caroline Marriott, July 1828 (according to inscription to reverse);The collection of the late John TaylorA preliminary sketch for the miniature now in the Yale Centre of British Art, Connecticut (no.B1974.2.95).

 λAttributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA, FRS (1769-1830)Portrait miniature of Anne, Lady Ellenborough (1769-1843), wearing a white dressRectangular, in a gilt metal repoussé frame114 x 87mmSir Thomas Lawrence painted a portrait of Lady Ellenborough in c.1811, but was dissatisfied with it and failed to complete it (see K. Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence - A Complete Catalogue of Oil Paintings, 1989, p.183, no.270b). Lady Ellenborough wrote several letters to Lawrence in 1811 regarding the unfinished portrait, saying she 'had rather have the present picture reduced to the smallest size, than relinquish the idea of having it completely finished before she leaves town' (see George Somes Layard (ed.), Sir Thomas Lawrence's Letter-Bag, 1906, pp.74-83).Portrait miniatures by Lawrence are extremely rare, with only a few known to exist in private collections.Ivory Act registration number: F87E4HXCIvory appears structurally sounds with no apparent bowing or splitting. Slight yellowing to the background made apparent by a contrasting strip of brighter painting along the upper edge in correspondence to the frame. A little dust under the glass. Occasional very light hairline scratches, mainly one to the background upper right above the figure and a few by the column centre-left. A thin strip of very mild staining to the lower edge in correspondence to the frame. The figure is in good condition with no significant fading. The frame also in overall good condition.

λ λAndrew Robertson (1777-1845)Portrait miniature of Sir David Wilkie RA (1785-1841), seated in an interior, holding an artist's palette and wearing a tam o' shanterRectangular, in a gilt-painted wooden frame165 x 128mmExhibited:Probably London, Royal Academy, 1810, no.650Ivory Act registration number: GAHXKVW4

λ λAndrew Plimer (1763-1837)Portrait miniature of a lady wearing a white dress and a bandeau in her powdered hairOval, in a gilt metal frame, the reverse with a glazed aperture revealing a lock of hair and a blue glass border over guilloché68 x 55mmProvenance:The collection of the late John TaylorIvory Act registration number: FCMXNLZS

Manner of Cornelius JohnsonPortrait miniature of a lady wearing a green dress and pearl necklace and headdressOn copper, oval, in a gilt metal frame66 x 52mmProvenance:The collection of the late John Taylor

Circle of Susannah-Penelope RossePortrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dressOn vellum, oval in a gilt metal frame, the reverse with engraved crest34 x 28mmProvenance:The collection of the late John Taylor

English School 17th CenturyPortrait miniature of a lady wearing a blue dress and pearl necklace and earringsOn copper, in a gilt metal frame55 x 43mmProvenance:Christie's, London, Miniatures and Objects of Vertu, 6 May 1975, lot 29;The collection of the late John Taylor

French School c.1680Portrait miniature of a nobleman wearing a brown coat over armoured breastplate and a long wigOn copper, oval, in a gilt metal frame with scroll surmount65 x 49mmProvenance:Richard Temple from whom purchased by John Taylor;The collection of the late John Taylor

Continental School c.1700Portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat with silver buttons, black waistcoat and a long wigOn copper, oval, in an ebonised wooden frame100 x 80mmProvenance:The collection of the late John Taylor

English School c.1700Portrait miniature of a gentleman, traditionally identified as John Greene, wearing a brown coat with blue collarOn copper, oval, in a gilt metal frame with scroll surmount71 x 56mmProvenance:The collection of the late John Taylor

A pair of 19th century wax portraits busts of Admiral Richard Earl Howe and Lieut. General Lord Hill (II corp Waterloo 1815) together with a portrait miniature of Major Nickolec Bird, and one otherLocation:

Twelve vintage / antique jewellery, coin, and portrait miniature boxes including tooled leather, Bakelite, 'E Foster, Kidderminster', etc 

* Harding (George Perfect, 1779/80-1853). Portrait of Edward VI, circa 1825, fine miniature watercolour on card, heightened with bodycolour, a copy after the original painting by Holbein, 190 x 146 mm (7 1/2 x 5 4/5 ins), sheet size 202 x 157 mm, attractive period gilt moulded frame, glazed, with 20th century handwritten label to verso identifying the work and artistQTY: (1)NOTE:A remarkably fine copy by the miniaturist and copyist George Perfect Harding after the 1553 portrait of King Edward VI, the 'boy king', by Hans Holbein, then in the collection of the Earl of Egremont at Petworth. An engraving of this work was published in 1825 by Harding, Lepard and Co.George Perfect Harding exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1802 and 1840, and was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He travelled extensively copying oil portraits and recording their history, some of which were subsequently engraved for publication. The artist's notebooks from this period survive and provide a detailed record of the contents of over 250 private collections, including castles, country houses, inns of court, university colleges, livery companies and hospitals.Harding died at Hercules Buildings, Lambeth (where William Blake had also lived), on 23rd December 1853.

A 19th century miniature portrait in gilt frame, signed Evelin.

* Canella (Antonio, 1849-1922). Portrait of an Artist at his Easel, fine miniature watercolour on paper, signed lower right, mount aperture 111 x 81 mm (4 3/8 x 3 1/4 ins), moulded gilt frame and glazed (30.5 x 28 cm)QTY: (1)

A FINE EBONISED ARCHITECTURAL MINIATURE LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH EARLY TIC-TAC ESCAPEMENT AND ALARMTHE MOVEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN WISE, LONDON, CIRCA 1673 AND LATERThe four double-baluster turned pillar movement with plates measuring 6.375 by 4 inches enclosing four-wheel train with the earliest form of tic-tac escapement regulated by lenticular bob half-seconds pendulum, the right hand side fitted with a transverse weight-driven alarm mechanism with verge crownwheel and vertically pivoted hammer for sounding on a bell mounted set above the plates, fitted with a 7 inch square gilt brass dial with Arabic hour engraved silvered alarm setting disc to the matted centre within applied narrow silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half hour markers and Arabic five minutes within the minute track, with fine sculpted steel hands and gilt winged cherub mask spandrels to angles within line border interrupted by engraved text John Wise Londini fecit to lower edge, in a finely executed case most probably constructed using period elements with rising hood incorporating triangular pediment over crisply moulded projecting cornice, Knibb-style alternating scroll-and-circle pierced alarm sound fret to frieze, and Corinthian three-quarter columns with gilt caps and bases flanking fixed the dial aperture, the sides with rectangular glazed apertures and conforming quarter columns set against bargeboards rising past the lintel to meet the cornice overhang at the rear, the trunk with convex throat over 38.5 inch slender rectangular door applied with two long around a central short raised panels within a half-round moulded surround, on stepped ogee top plinth base decorated with high-position step to the box.174cm (68.5ins) high, 32cm (12.5ins) wide, 20.8cm (8ins) deep. John Wise senior is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers of Britain 1286-1700 as born in Banbury, Oxfordshire in 1624 and apprenticed to Peter Closon through Thomas Dawson in 1638, gaining his Freedom in October 1646. He apparently lived in Warwick 1653-68 where he repaired the clocks at St. Nicholas and St. Mary`s churches, the latter providing the venue for the baptism of three of his children. He moved back to London in 1669 where he was re-admitted to the Clockmakers` Company by redemption. He took many apprentices including no less than six of his sons; Richard (Free 1679), John (Free 1683), Thomas (Free 1686), Joseph (Free 1687), Peter (Free 1693) and Luke (Free 1694). He worked from 'neer the Popeshead in Moorfields' and was recorded as a recusant in 1682/3. John Wise senior died in 1690 and was buried at St. Andrew's, Holborn. The double-baluster form of the movement pillars of the current lot can be directly compared to those of a table clock by John Wise sold in these rooms on 6th September 2011 (lot 151) for £46,000 hammer and on a month-duration longcase clock (case later) with 9.5inch dial sold at Cheffins in their Fine Sale 11th September 2019 (lot 427) for £6,000. In addition to the double-baluster design pillars these two clocks also shared the same unusual portrait engraved decoration to the maintaining power winding hole shutters. When considering this unusual pillar design and the overall feel of the movement of the current lot an attribution to the workshop of John Wise would appear certain.The tic-tac escapement of the current lot is of the earliest form utilising an escape wheel with teeth profiles essentially matching those of a 'normal' wheel. This configuration can be compared to that seen on a short duration astronomical timing movement made for St. Andrews University by Joseph Knibb (at the order of astronomer James Gregory) in around 1673 illustrated in Dawson, Percy G.; Drover C.B.; and Parkes, D.W. Early English Clocks on page 137 (Plate 177). Although the escape wheel and pallet arbor in the present movement appear original the very small pallets are probably replacements most likely required dur to wear; not withstanding this the escapement would appear to be a significant survivor.The dial and case are most likely restorations/recreations executed to the highest standards resulting in an exquisite miniature clock of the finest proportions and detailing befitting of the fine early movement.Condition Report: Movement is in fine condition with original wheel-work to the going train; the second wheel arbor has been repaired with a sleeve and the escape wheel re-pinioned. The pallet arbor appears original but the pallets themselves have probably been reworked. The alarm mechanism appears as it should although the release/locking detent may be a replacement. Although the movement has an overall oxidised/patinated appearance it is in good working order having been carefully conserved to retain old surfacers to the mechanism. The dial is very well made but with some noticeable casting faults to the plate. The mellow colour/patination is very good but we suspect that it may be a very well executed restoration/reconstruction hence is best described as being of indeterminate age. The case is almost certainly of relatively recent construction (within the last 20 years or so) but is exquisitely made, beautifully detailed and of perfect proportions. The carcass almost certainly uses 'period' timber and the overall feeling of age with shrinkage and patination is very well expressed. The only notable blemishes to the case are a slight water stain to the left-hand front hood column and the fact that the trunk door is missing its lock.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weights and a 17th century style engraved brass winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Early 19th century portrait watercolour miniature on paper of a woman with glasses, in period glazed gilt frame, 33 x 29cm, together with a 19th century oval quarter-length overpainted photographic portrait of a gentleman. (2)

An early 19th century portrait miniature of a man, by repute of Captain Fasham Nairn, watercolour on paper, some repaired damage to the paper, in a square frame, frame size 18.5cm x 16.5cm

An 18th Century oval portrait miniature on ivory in gold frame, with pendant bale, depicting a 3/4 length portrait of a gentleman in a blue coat with central plaited hair panel to reverse, 6.5cm x 4.5cm, unmarked, 23g, ivory exemption reference no. 36EJNCW

Indian School19th century, a portrait miniature on ivory, unsigned, framed,6.2 x 6.7cm IMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, 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.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: SHRKQPCECondition ReportGlazed. Losses to the frame. Please note that the portrait has not been inspected outside of the frame.