20th Sep, 2023 10:00

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery Auction

 
  Lot 15
 

A mid-late 19th century oval pendant mount for portrait miniatures, probably by John Brogden

A mid-late 19th century oval pendant mount for portrait miniatures, probably by John Brogden, the yellow metal mount with blue and white enamel border set with pendant lug with rope and bead wire work embellishment, the reverse of the lug with plaque signed 'J.B', the pendant housing an oval miniture on card depiciting Lt-General Nicholas Nepean (Royal Navy). Governor of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, (1757-1823), with label to the reverse 'Under the Patronage of H.M. The Queen & Royal Family Painted by Miss Bond Oakley Place Southsea', the pendant measures approx 87mm x 52mm (including lug)

Sold for £1,550


Condition Report

Some small chips and losses to some of the enamel work, a few light scratches, other than this just general wear commensurate with age, weight approx 42g, refer to images

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