English School, circa 1830 A Captain, standing three-quarter length, in blue uniform with red facings and gold epaulettes and the badge of the Companion of the Bath, cradling a telescope; ships at sea in the background

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English School, circa 1830 A Captain, standing three-quarter length, in blue uniform with red facings and gold epaulettes and the badge of the Companion of the Bath, cradling a telescope; ships at sea in the background
gilt-metal frame
rectangular, 6¾in.(175mm.) high
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Lot Essay

The device on the epaulettes indicates the Naval rank of the sitter: a crown and anchor a Captain of over three years, and an anchor only a Captain under three years. The device in the present portrait would appear to be an anchor.

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