Lot 586
A pair of late Georgian portrait miniatures, depicting a married couple, each with woven hair...
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Lot 586
A pair of late Georgian portrait miniatures, depicting a married couple, each with woven hair...
Lot 586
Lot Description
A pair of late Georgian portrait miniatures, depicting a married couple, each with woven hair reverse and monograms JM and HM.
Length 7.7cms. 61.8gms.
Export issue: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>The glass to the reverse of the gentleman is cracked and chipped.
<li>Monograms have moved/are loose within the frames.
<li>Glasses, especially to the front, show numerous fine and few deeper scratches.
<li>The lady has trapped dirt/discolouration which appears to be mostly on the inside of the glass.
<li>The gentleman appears to have a small spot of dirt/fungus/growth on his jacket lapel.
<li>Mounts electronically test as approximately 9ct gold.
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