Lot Essay
Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) was an American statesman and scientist. He participated in the deliberations which led to Declaration of Independence.
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A collection of decorative miniatures including Benjamin Franklin
in mauve coat with fur collar, blue waistcoat and white cravat; a Lady, in pale yellow dress adorned with flowers, ermine-bordered cloak; Marie-Antoinette, plumes in her high piled powdered hair; Louis XVI, in gold-embroidered rust-coloured coat; a young Lady, in low-cut white dress with frilled collar, wearing a portrait miniature on her blue sash; Emilia, Countess of Ossory, in purple dress
enamel on copper, inscribed 'Emilia Countess of Ossory' on reverse; a Lady, in brown (damaged); a Lady in yellow dress (cracked); a posy of flowers; a young Gentleman, in black coat (cracked); and a daguerreotype of a Soldier
all framed or in fitted cases, one in gilt-metal mount
ovals, 1in. (42mm.) to 3in. (89mm.) high (11)
in mauve coat with fur collar, blue waistcoat and white cravat; a Lady, in pale yellow dress adorned with flowers, ermine-bordered cloak; Marie-Antoinette, plumes in her high piled powdered hair; Louis XVI, in gold-embroidered rust-coloured coat; a young Lady, in low-cut white dress with frilled collar, wearing a portrait miniature on her blue sash; Emilia, Countess of Ossory, in purple dress
enamel on copper, inscribed 'Emilia Countess of Ossory' on reverse; a Lady, in brown (damaged); a Lady in yellow dress (cracked); a posy of flowers; a young Gentleman, in black coat (cracked); and a daguerreotype of a Soldier
all framed or in fitted cases, one in gilt-metal mount
ovals, 1in. (42mm.) to 3in. (89mm.) high (11)