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An early Victorian jeweled, gold and enamel locket with portrait miniature of Francis Drew, John Linnit Sr., London, circa 1845
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- the miniature English school, c. 1840
- Jeweled, gold and enamel
- height 3in.
- 7.5cm
oval with blue enamel, scrolling gold border and diamond-set highlights
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 12 November 1998, lot 41
Condition
a little bit of rubbing on extreme left edge of miniature, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
According to family tradition, Francis Drew (born c. 1818) was an English in the Royal Scots Greys; at the age of 20 he was challenged by a provocatuer to a duel in Phoenix Park, Dublin. He was mortally wounded, and died at his barracks.
John Linnit Sr. (b. 1786) entered his first mark in 1809 at 15 Fountain Court, Strand. His business flourished form the 1820s until about 1855. He is prinicipally known for the production of gold and silver snuff boxes, but his mark has been seen on other fine items such as a gold mourning brooch, sold Sotheby's, London, 6 November 1975, lot 4.