Lot 29
29
P. S., CIRCA 1769
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P. S., CIRCA 1769

The Hon. William Cockayne (1756-1809), facing right in red coat with silver-embroidered green facings, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, yellow cross-sash, wearing a black hat with red and green scarf, the hilt of a sword under his right arm

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P. S., CIRCA 1769
The Hon. William Cockayne (1756-1809), facing right in red coat with silver-embroidered green facings, yellow waistcoat and frilled cravat, yellow cross-sash, wearing a black hat with red and green scarf, the hilt of a sword under his right arm
signed with initials and dated 'P.S. 69' (lower right)
oval, 1 9/16 in. (39 mm.) high, fitted hinged green shagreen case
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Lot Essay

William Cockayne, youngest son of the 5th Viscount Cullen, was Comptroller of the Household at Dublin Castle in 1790 and subsequently Governor of Limerick Castle. He married Barbara Hill (see lot 102) and had issue with ten daughters. For another miniature of William Cockayne, see lot 65.

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