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Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814) Royal Navy, 1842
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Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814) Royal Navy, 1842

19th century
For Sale by Hough & Son
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Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814), Royal Navy, 1842.

James Brine was a prominent Royal Navy Admiral who served across the Seven Years’ War, the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Good antique condition, with just a small spot of discolouration to the head.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Victorian Royal Navy Silhouette to the Victorian era.

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Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814), Royal Navy, 1842.
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James Brine was a prominent Royal Navy Admiral who served across the Seven Years’ War, the American War of Independence, and the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Hough & Son

Good antique condition, with just a small spot of discolouration to the head.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Victorian Royal Navy Silhouette to the Victorian era.

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A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame.
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Archive I A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame.

Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814) Royal Navy, 1842

Archive II A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame. View VI
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A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame.
Royal Navy Interest: A Victorian Silhouette of Captain James Brine (1734-1814) Royal Navy, 1842
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A framed 19th-century silhouette portrait depicting a male profile, housed within a gilded inner mount and a moulded dark wood frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Silhouette
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold, White
  • MotifsProfile portrait, gilt mount, egg-and-dart moulding

This framed silhouette presents a profile portrait of Captain James Brine of the Royal Navy, created during the Victorian period. The piece comprises a dark brown paper silhouette mounted on a white background with a gold leaf inner mount, all enclosed within a moulded dark wood frame featuring egg-and-dart detailing. Visible signs of age include a small spot of discolouration on the head of the silhouette. Ideal for placement on a bookshelf, this item suits a gentleman's library or study interior. The composition relies on monochrome and metallic tones of dark brown, gold, and white, bringing traditional character to a room setting. The framing creates a compact display suited for desktop or shelving placement.

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A silhouette portrait is a profile image rendered in a solid dark tone, typically cut from paper or painted in monochrome against a light background. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, silhouettes offered an accessible alternative to painted miniatures prior to the widespread adoption of photography.

19th-century silhouettes were commonly executed using black pigment, India ink, or cut black paper mounted onto white or off-white card stock. Frames were typically crafted from stained timbers such as pine, oak, or mahogany, often featuring gilt or brass inner slips.

Authentic period silhouettes display age-appropriate characteristics such as natural paper discolouration, faint foxing, and oxidation around the mount. Hand-written inscriptions, period glass with minor distortions, and traditional timber backing boards further support historical authenticity.

A framed silhouette can be styled as part of a gallery wall alongside monochrome prints, architectural sketches, and oil paintings. Smaller profile portraits also work well placed individually on narrow wall sections, mantelpieces, or bookshelf ledges.

Display paper art away from direct sunlight and areas of high humidity to prevent fading and deterioration. Frame backing should utilise acid-free materials, and any glass cleaning should be executed using a dry microfibre cloth without harsh liquid cleaners.
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