Lot 460 , Five assorted miniatures of gentleman including one in yellow metal frame, largest being an oval portrait in a brown velvet frame, 5cm

Five assorted miniatures of gentleman including one in yellow metal frame, largest being an oval portrait in a brown velvet frame, 5cm diameter
Estimate £200-300

The oval miniature on brown velvet appears to have rubbing to the side of the figure in the background. The brown velvet stand - velvet is worn with plaited hair verso with glazed panel and small cartouche with seed pearls, monogrammed. The glass is chipped but the front glass of the miniature is good.
The signed miniature appears to be in good condition.
The miniature set in brown leather pouch - the glass is very scratched but the miniature seems to be in good condition, the leather is very worn.
The miniature in the brown folded case- the case is worn, the leather is worn, the gilt surround is tarnished, the painting on the miniature appears to be in good condition although the miniature has slipped from the frame.
The gilt oval miniature - very difficult to ascertain its condition as it has cellotape holding it together


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Sold for £280