What materials make up these miniatures?

These pieces utilise watercolour, oil, enamel, and cut paper for the central artwork, mounted on glass, porcelain, or card supports. The enclosing frames combine wood, brass, and giltwood. Protective glass and original metal bezels frequently accompany the artwork to shield the delicate pigments from dust and moisture.

How do I date a framed miniature?

Dating relies on the costume of the sitter, the painting technique, and the construction style of the frame. Regency pieces often display high-waisted dresses and delicate brass ribbon mounts, while Victorian examples show heavier moulding. Handwritten notes on the reverse or recorded signatures of known artists also help establish an exact period.

Were these portraits worn or displayed?

Many miniature portraits were created to be hung in small groups on parlour walls or placed upright on desks and mantelpieces. Some smaller formats were designed as pocket tokens or lockets for personal remembrance. The inclusion of hanging loops or easel backs on the frames indicates their intended mode of display.

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A gilded frame miniature brings together small-scale portraiture and lustrous metallic surrounds from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Painting Louisa Cooke’s Three Daughters, C.1833
circle of William Egley (1798–1870), English School

19th century

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Painting Louisa Cooke’s Three Daughters, C.1833 circle of William Egley (1798–1870), English School

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£5,900

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Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.

19th century

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Gilded Silhouette Portrait of 'E. Sutton Aged 9' by J. Deacon, 1816.

From Harrington Antiques

£145

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Susie Lassam Rms Ra Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Flapper Lady Woman Artist Art Deco 20s

1900 - 1920

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Susie Lassam Rms Ra Hand Painted Portrait Miniature Flapper Lady Woman Artist Art Deco 20s

From Andrew Nethercott Antiques

£165

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19th century

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A Limoges Enamel Plaque Attributed to Samson, 19th Century

From H & H Gallery

£5,500

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19th century

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Early 19th Century Gilded Silhouette Portrait of a Lady

From Harrington Antiques

£110

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A Fine Watercolour Portrait of a Gentleman

19th century

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A Fine Watercolour Portrait of a Gentleman

From Prometheus Antiques

£250

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George Atkinson, Gilded Silhouette of a Regency Lady

19th century

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George Atkinson, Gilded Silhouette of a Regency Lady

From Wigs on the Green

£165

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A Pair of Companion Oval Portrait Miniatures of a Lady and Gentleman by George Hargreaves 1832

19th century

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A Pair of Companion Oval Portrait Miniatures of a Lady and Gentleman by George Hargreaves 1832

From Gill Coe Antiques & Interiors

£370

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Georgian Silhouette Portrait in Rosewood Frame

19th century

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Georgian Silhouette Portrait in Rosewood Frame

From Rams Head Antiques

£110

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19th century

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Cut & Gilded Silhouette, Circa 1830

From Wigs on the Green

£140

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Several profiles capture sitters alongside handwritten notes recording their exact age, reminding us of subjects who sat patiently for their likeness.