Lot 885
  • 885

A Tassie glass paste portrait medallion of Rev. Henry Hunter Scottish, dated 1795

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • impressed 'HENRY HUNTER D.D. 1795'  and 'Taffie F'
  • the frame 16.5cm. by 13.3cm., 6½in. by 5¼in.
the bust profile set on a faded silk oval within a gilt band and rectangular ebonised wood  frame with suspension loop

Provenance

The Brown Collection - applied paper label with number 152 and a view of the Portland Vase.

Catalogue Note

The Rev. Henry Hunter (1741-1802) was an author and Devine. This medallion is listed by J.M.Gray, op.cit., no.201.