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Charming Antique Silhouette Circa 1841
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Charming Antique Silhouette Circa 1841

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a delightful cased silhouette portrait, installed and dated 1841. The painting is in a lovely burgundy leather case with gilt tooling to the inside. It is lined in red embossed silk and the portrait has a very decorative tooled gilt metal oval mount.

The case measures 10 cms by 11 cms.

The image is 7 cms by 6 cms.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1102821
Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is a delightful cased silhouette portrait, installed and dated 1841. The painting is in a lovely burgundy leather case with gilt tooling to the inside.
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It is lined in red embossed silk and the portrait has a very decorative tooled gilt metal oval mount.
Rams Head Antiques

The case measures 10 cms by 11 cms.

The image is 7 cms by 6 cms.

UK insured delivery is £10

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Silhouette to the 19th Century.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102821
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Archive I An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Charming Antique Silhouette Circa 1841

Archive II An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side. View II
Archive III An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side. View III
Archive IV An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side. View IV
Archive V An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side. View V
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Rams Head Antiques
Telephone 07769 255 544
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Wolsingham
Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ramsheadantiques
Verified Since Sep 2014
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An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side.
Charming Antique Silhouette circa 1841
Ref: SA1102821
An open hinged antique case reveals a black paper profile silhouette mounted inside an ornate gilded brass mat, with a red velvet-lined interior on the opposing side.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Brass, Velvet, Leather, Wood
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsProfile cutout, Gilded brass mat, Hinged velvet case, Handwritten inscription
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Silhouette portraits originated in the 18th century as a popular and affordable alternative to painted miniatures, capturing a persons profile in solid black before photography became widespread.

Nineteenth-century miniature cases were typically constructed from wood or papier-mache, covered in leather or cloth, and lined with silk or velvet alongside embossed brass mats.

Authentic pieces often feature period paper, handwritten ink annotations, genuine hand-cut paper or painted profiles, and period-appropriate hardware and casing materials.

These small pieces work well when displayed on small stands on mantelpieces, grouped in a gallery wall with other historic art, or placed on a bookshelf for subtle historical character.

Preserve paper silhouettes by keeping them away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable humidity levels, and avoiding moisture exposure within the antique case.
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