What periods do these pieces date from?

The selection spans primarily the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, encompassing the Georgian and Regency eras. Specific dated examples range from the mid-eighteenth century through to the Victorian period. Makers and schools from both British and Anglo-Indian origins are represented, showing stylistic shifts from simple profile silhouettes to highly finished full-colour uniform portraits.

How were these miniatures originally displayed?

Many works were designed to be worn close to the heart inside uniform pockets or waistcoat attachments. Others were housed in sturdy giltwood or gilt metal frames intended to hang upon domestic walls. The inclusion of gold lockets and protective glass panels allowed officers to carry likenesses of themselves or their peers during military campaigns.

What subjects typically appear in the portraits?

Subjects include named military figures ranging from junior officers and captains to generals and commanders-in-chief. Regiments such as the Royal Artillery, the 80th Regiment of Foot, and various naval divisions feature prominently. Unattributed pieces from the British School also record the likenesses of anonymous officers who served in various land and naval campaigns.

How do you distinguish between watercolours and enamels?

Watercolour miniatures utilise paper or ivory supports that exhibit a matte finish and delicate brush texture under magnification. They require protective glass coverings to prevent surface abrasion and moisture damage. Enamel miniatures possess a glossy, vitreous surface created by fired glass pigments on metal, offering greater resistance to fading and environmental wear.

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An officer portrait miniature captures the striking likeness of military men in watercolour, enamel, and oil across the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Sir William John Newton, 1785-1869
Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, Gch, (1746-1837)

19th century

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Sir William John Newton, 1785-1869 Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Samuel Hulse, Gch, (1746-1837)

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