JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1742/43-1811)
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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1742/43-1811)

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JOHN SMART (BRITISH, 1742/43-1811)
A gentleman, in scarlet coat, white waistcoat with green and pink embroidered border, frilled white cravat, powdered hair worn en queue
signed with initials and dated 'J. S. 1774' (lower left)
on ivory
oval, 1½ in. (38 mm.) high, gold frame with later brooch pin
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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