Lot Essay
Sir Thomas Allin (1612-1685) was a naval commander and Royalist in the Civil War. He is mentioned by Pepys (18 April 1666). A portrait of him by Lely is in the Painted Hall at Greenwich
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Circle of Nicholas Dixon (fl. 1660-1708)
A Gentleman, believed to be Sir Thomas Allin, facing right, in armour and lace jabot, long curling hair
on card, reeded gold frame with twisted border
oval, 3¼in. (82mm.) high
A Gentleman, believed to be Sir Thomas Allin, facing right, in armour and lace jabot, long curling hair
on card, reeded gold frame with twisted border
oval, 3¼in. (82mm.) high