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A miniature oval portrait together with five other portraits/silhouetteCONDITION REPORTCondition disclaimerOur team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A pair of Sevres style porcelain and gilt metal Candlesticks, decorated with floral panels, H 15cm, together with a copper Chocolate Pot, with embossed and repousse decoration, H 20cm, a gilt metal mounted oval wall mittor and a pair of 19thC gilt metal frames with portrait miniature prints (5)
A 19th century gold plated pocket watch key, as a pair of bellows, hand chased and engraved, opening on a hinge as a portrait locket, 4.5cm; a gold plated pocket watch key as a pistol, 5cm; other 19th century pocket watch keys, horse shoe, two set with polished specimen stones; a citrine swivel fob, assorted miniature chatelaine accessories
A K.P.M. pair awarded to Deputy Chief Constable R. Hannah, Warwickshire Constabulary King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Robert Hannah. Deputy Ch. Const. Warwick. Constab.); Coronation 1911, County and Borough Police (Robert Hannah. Deputy Ch. Const. Warwick. Constab.) mounted as worn and housed in a fitted case; together with the related miniature awards, good very fine (2) £500-£700 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, February 1999. K.P.M. presented by H.M. the King at Buckingham Palace on 6 March 1912. Robert Hannah was born in Cardiff in 1848. A shipwright by trade, he served for a short time, in 1866, in the General Post Office in Cardiff, and in 1867 became a volunteer in the 3rd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers. The following year he signed on as a special constable, in consequence of an expected disturbance in connection with the Fenian movement. In May 1870, he joined the Metropolitan Force where he served in the Whitehall and Paddington Divisions. In December 1874 he joined the Warwickshire Force, in which he rose with prominence to become Deputy Chief Constable in 1898. During his long career he performed many Royal duties and was present when Queen Victoria opened St Thomas’ Hospital in 1872, and also when the Prince of Wales attended the special thanksgiving service at St Paul’s. In 1873 he was on duty when the Shah of Persia passed through London, and in 1874 when the Tsar of Russia drove through the City. He retired on medical grounds in 1917 and died at Atherstone in 1923. Sold with two portrait photographs and a contemporary news cutting.
The Queen’s South Africa Medal and associated tribute medals awarded to Private R. G. Roberts, 30th Company, Imperial Yeomanry Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, Transvaal clasp a tailor’s copy, and date clasp loose on riband, as issued (4191 Pte. R. G. Roberts, 30th. Coy. 9th. Imp. Yeo.), with the related miniature award, with clasps Transvaal, Orange River Colony, Cape Colony; together with a Carnarvon tribute medal, gold (9ct., 14.40g), hallmarks for Birmingham 1901, the reverse engraved ‘Presented by the Burgesses of Carnarvon to Trooper R. Gordon-Roberts, 30th. Coy 9th. Batt Imperial Yeomanry (Pembrokeshire) on his Return from Active Service in the South African campaign July 1901’; and Incorporated Law Society of the United Kingdom tribute medallion, bronze, the reverse impressed ‘Presented by the President of the Society, Sir Albert Kaye Rollit, LLD., DCL, MP, and the Vice President, John Edward Gray Hill, Esq., to Solicitors and Articled Clerks who served in the South African Campaign, 1899-1902, and who were entertained by the Society at a Banquet in it Hall on December 18th 1902.’, about extremely fine; the two tribute medals both rare and unrecorded by Hibbard (lot) £2,000-£2,400 --- Richard Gordon-Roberts was born in Llanbeblig, Carnavon, in 1870 and was a solicitor by profession He attested for the Imperial Yeomanry at Tenby on 13 February 1900, and served with the the 30th (Pembrokeshire) Company, 9th Battalion, in South Africa during the Boer War from 14 March 1900 to 8 July 1901. He was discharged on 7 August 1901, after 1 year and 175 days’ service, and subsequently served as a solicitor in Anglesey. He died in Liverpool on 10 December 1957. Sold with a renamed King’s South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4191 Pte. R. G. Roberts. 30th. Coy. 9th. Imp. Yeo.) contemporarily re-engraved naming [note: the recipient is not entitled to the K.S.A.]; an Association of Conservative Clubs Medal, gilt and enamel, the reverse engraved ‘R. Gordon-Roberts 1902’, with ‘Five Years’ riband bar and ‘Distinguished Service’ top brooch bar; a Pitt Club Medal, silver-gilt, with cameo portrait to obverse the reverse engraved ‘Menai. Robt. Roberts of Garn Esq.’; various British Red Cross Society Medals awarded to a family member, two named to ‘E. G. Roberts’, in various named card boxes of issue; together with a card identity disc ‘G-Roberts E. B.R.C.S. Anglesey 4’ and various shoulder rank insignia with ‘Red Cross 4 Anglesey’ unit insignia; and other ephemera, including a bullet mounted as a charm, with a silver band around inscribed ‘In memory of S.T.’ Sold with a mounted group photograph of the Pembroke Yeomanry in the field; two contemporary photographs; and copied record of service and other research.
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901, unofficial rivets between third and fourth clasps (8688 Cpl. J. Hamilton. 18th. Coy. 6th. Impl: Yeo:) edge bruising, polished and worn, therefore nearly very fine £200-£240 --- John Hamilton attested for the Imperial Yeomanry and served with the 18th (Queen’s Own Royal Glasgow and Lower Ward of Lanark) Company, 6th Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War. Sold with the recipient’s flask, the lower steel part engraved ‘John Hamilton, Helensburgh’; the recipient’s telescope, by J. Brown, 76 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, in original leather carry case; a silver pocket watch, with Roman numerals and separate second dial, uninscribed, in a fitted Robert Anderson, 13 Exchange Place, Glasgow, case, with hallmarked silver chain and a ‘Scottish Band of Hope Union’ silver fob; a decorative miniature Colt pistol; and a portrait photograph of the recipient.
AN OVAL MINIATURE PANEL BROOCH AND A RECTANGULAR PORTRAIT MINIATURE (2)The oval brooch painted with a classical miniature view of Venus and Cupid in a landscape scene, size of gilt metal frame 6cm x 5cm, the rectangular portrait miniature depicting a lady with a baby, the shaped rectangular frame with scrolled motifs, the strut at the back detailed 800, frame size 7cm x 6.2cm
A late 18th/early 19th century primitive school oval miniature on ivory panel, 1/2 length portrait of a gentleman in a blue jacket holding a baby, unsigned, in yellow metal pendant frame, blue enamel on reverse with seed pearl, lyre & woven hair (frame unmarked, tests as 9ct +) overall length 9.5cm. certificate for sale ADMK9MSV The image is slightly faded but overall the condition appears good. The front convex glass is loose in the frame, the rear glass is chipped at around 10 o'clock edge.The enamel sems okay.
Attributed to Matilda Jones (British, fl. circa 1825-1843)A miniature portrait of a young lady, circa 1825wearing a white lace collar and yellow bow, the hair in ringletsthe reverse indistinctly inscribed Matilda Jones... April 1825watercolour on ivory6.5 x 5cm.ref. no.: RVU469UYMiniatures attributed to Matilda Jones, daughter of a well-known Methodist minister in Bristol, are in the collection of Victoria University, Toronto, Canada
Attributed to Matilda Jones (fl. 1825-1843)A miniature portrait of Mr Alfred Jones, circa 1837wearing a dark jacket and white stock, seated at a writing tablewatercolour and bodycolour on ivory11 x 8.5cmref. no.: KQTMNC5Zthe reverse bearing a paper label inscribed Alfred Jones. Bristol. This was exhibited at the Royal Academy. Sometime between 1837 and 10 years later. Painted by his sister.The Royal Academy catalogue of the 1838 Summer Exhibition lists a miniature portrait of a gentleman by Matilda Jones (entry 926), which may possibly refer to the present lot.
Attributed to Charles Shirreff (Scottish, circa 1750-1829)A miniature portrait of an unknown gentlemanhead and shoulders, wearing a white neck tie and pale grey coat, the powdered hair worn en queuewatercolour on ivory4 x 2.5cm, set in a yellow metal brooch with split-pearl border.* ref. number: T2L7PLV9Two comparable miniatures by Shirreff are in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London (accession numbers P.93-1910 and 13-1881).
Circle of Luke Sullivan (British, c. 1725-1771)Miniature portrait of a gentlemanwearing a red coat and green waistcoat, the hair powdered and worn en queuewatercolour on ivory4 x 3cmtogether with an 18th century British School miniature portrait of a Lady, watercolour on ivory, wearing a blue dress, lace cap and collar, and a pearl necklace, monogrammed I L, 4 x 3.5cmand a 19th century miniature portrait of a gentleman on card*ref. numbers: NU283VRC and 2YGMLUXA
A gold brooch set with a portrait miniature of a lady, 19th c, in split pearl surround, ivory, oval, 30mm Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 91BPQ7QP The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429) Miniature dusty with possible slight loss lower right, pearls all present, back slightly worn and dented with two later soldered loops for hanging
English School, early 19th c - Portrait Miniature of the Reverend George Bossley, Vicar of Chesterfield and Rector of Clowne Derbyshire, watercolour and gum on card, oval, 90mm, later ebonised frame with acorn hanger The Reverend George Bossley, the son of a timber merchant, William Bossley of Bakewell, was born in 1772. He married, firstly Mrs Edward Barton, widow and sister of Samuel Halifax, Bishop of St Asaph and secondly, Sarah, daughter of John Daintry of North Rode, Cheshire. George Bossley died on March 20th 1822 and was buried at St Mary of All Saints Church, Chesterfield. The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429) Good condition, slightly ill fitting in the present frame
A tortoiseshell boite a miniature, early 19th c, the cover inset with a round portrait miniature of a man, in gold surround, 80mm diam and four 19th c papier mache snuff boxes and covers, the covers painted with a dentist extracting a tooth, Seneca, portrait or a blindman and two girls (5) The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429) Boite a miniature undamaged. Miniature dirty and somewhat scratched. The condition of the other boxes all defective and apparent from image
English School, 19th century - Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman, in a black coat and white stock, ivory, oval, 80mm, papier mache frame with acorn hanger Please note Mellors & Kirk have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lot. Ref: 46VNLV7S The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429) Dirt around the edge on the underside and a few scratches. Portrait in good condition, laid down on card backing. Upper right corner of frame chipped with several chips around the edge
French(?) School, early 19th century - Portrait Miniature of a Lady, in a black dress, seated half length, her right arm resting on the back of a chair, opaque glass, 86mm diam, ebonised frame The collection of C. W. Briggs (1906-1971) (lots 1-429) Much dirt, also on the underside of the glass, frame black painted over damage
. Miniature portrait of Paul Berthon,1731-1765 merchant, wearing a grey coat and wig, his hair en queue 1731-1765; 3cm x 2.5cm Together with a book by E L Berthon 'A Prospect of Eight Decades' (2). CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. ** Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
Miniature portrait of George Evatt, 62nd Foot, in uniform, half length on ivory, label on reverse records painted by Wheeler 1832; 9.5cm x 7.5cm. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. ** Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
Miniature portrait of an officer wearing the uniform of the 12th Prince of Wales’s Royal Lancers, half length on ivory, 9.25cm x 7cm. CITES permit is included. Exporting outside the EU will require an additional export permit. ** Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
A 19th century double portrait miniature, depicting two children, one playing a harp, housed within a floral gilt metal frame, 12 x 12cm. Ivory submission ref: UDNWXU8SSmall mark/crease to top right above the head of lady playing the harp. Slight discolouration to border. Line / crease to right hand side of portrait (behind chair running vertically) approx 2cm in length
Two limited edition volumes on 18th and 19th century portrait miniatures: 1. 'George Engleheart (1750 - 1829) Miniature Painter to George II' - G.C. Williamson and H.L.D. Engleheart (George Bell & Sons 1902), no.77 from an edition of 112 (some foxing). 2. 'Andrew & Nathaniel Plimer - Miniature Painters' - G.C. Williamson (George Bell & Sons 1903), no.194 from an edition of 365 (some foxing).
After Ann Mee: Miniature Bust Portrait of Admiral George Stewart, 8th Earl of Galloway, wearing naval uniform, oval, on card9cm by 7cmA Similar Portrait of Lady Jane StewardSimilar Portraits of Four Various Members of the Family, framed as one, in a giltwood and gesso shield shaped frame62cm by 48cm overall
English School (18th century) Portrait miniature of the Honourable Diana Walpole, neé Grosset Unsigned, oval, watercolour on ivory, with woven hair panel to reverse, set in a gilt metal frame.(GOV.UK self-declaration form completed for the sale of this item - Submission reference 6CM9A4MX)5cm x 4cm (2in x 1.5in)The miniature is in very good, original condition. There are some minor surface marks and scratches across the glass.
ASSORTED COLLECTABLES comprising a gold metal Mizpah brooch, the reverse marked '9ct'; a silver A.R.P. lapel badge; silver A.R.P. pin badge; 1889 halfcrown in a brooch mount; Civil Defence Corps enamel lapel badge; portrait miniature of a whiskered gentleman, inscribed verso '... 1803 / Fox family / by / C. Heath', 5.5cm x 4.5cm (oval), framed and glazed; and other items.
An 18th century portrait miniature of Andrew Hill (1795), 60mm high in a yellow metal frame with plaited hair to the reverse, engraved with 'ANDY HILL M.D GREENOCK VOLUNTEERS 1795' to the front and 'ANDY HILL & JANE CLARK' to the reverse, with original fitted case.Condition:- General wear through age, some small areas of wear to case, no sign of any major damage or repair.
English school (19th century), Portrait miniature, "Revd W.H. Wayne, Vic. of Much Wenlock died 20th Decr 1872", Watercolour and gouache on paper, Initialled "E.M." above left shoulder, inscribed subject details and applied Shakespeare and Wordsworth quotes verso, Oval mounted, the glass with verre eglomise style reverse painted gilt oval, The miniature 9.5cm x 6.5cm, 18.5cm x 16cm overall
AN IMPORTANT PORTRAIT MINIATURE WATERCOLOUR ON IVORY, 18th century continental school, possibly French.The scene depicts a lady and gentleman eating and drinking in a possible taverna scene, with a large marble column in the background.The gentleman appears to be staring in adoration at the lady.Frame measures 12cm x 10cmIvory Act Submission reference: 8KELK317
A COLLECTION OF DECORATIVE CERAMICS AND NOVELTY ITEMS ETC, to include character jugs by Royal Doulton 'Pied Piper' D6403, Beswick 'Micawber' and 'Scrooge', nine miniature character jugs by Artone, Capodimonte sculpture of a Napoleonic soldier, Royal Doulton Reflections figure group 'Bolero' HN3076, Aynsley 'Wild Tudor, vases, Aynsley Orchard Gold teacup and saucer converted into an ornament, resin figures of sailors, Capodimonte style tramp figures, boxed Coalport dish, two modern portrait miniatures - one damaged, Venetian style green wine glass etc

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