Lot Essay
John Henry Bates was a cornet in the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards in 1794 and was promoted captain in 1799. He appears to have left the Regiment in 1809.
Lieutenant John Henry Bates of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, facing left in scarlet uniform with blue facings, gold epaulette, white shoulder belt and black stock
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WILLIAM NAISH (circa 1760-1800)
Lieutenant John Henry Bates of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, facing left in scarlet uniform with blue facings, gold epaulette, white shoulder belt and black stock
oval, 2¾in. (70mm.) high, gold frame, the reverse with initials JHB on green glass with plaited hair surround
Lieutenant John Henry Bates of the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards, facing left in scarlet uniform with blue facings, gold epaulette, white shoulder belt and black stock
oval, 2¾in. (70mm.) high, gold frame, the reverse with initials JHB on green glass with plaited hair surround