A mid 18th century gold portrait miniature pendant, depicting a lady, by Sophia Smith.Length...

<li>Overall condition fair to good. Some surface scratches/ wear in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>With woven hair reverse.

<li>Moderate chip to the right side inner edge of the blue glass.

<li>Watercolour on ivory.

<li>Portrait signed 'Sophia Smith' to the bottom left side.

<li>Portrait appears in good condition, with some minor signs of wear under close inspection. Colour appears to have retained fairly well.

<li>Estimated dimensions of portrait 4.4 by 3.4cms.

<li>Metal tests between 10 and 12ct gold.

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