Collection Of Eight 19th Century Painted Silhouettes; Including Robert Burns, Shelley & Marie Antoinette. Antiquarian Books

Collection Of Eight 19th Century Painted Silhouettes; Including Robert Burns, Shelley & Marie Antoinette. Antiquarian BooksA collection of eight 19th century silhouettes, all housed in a large ebonised glazed frame, which include: Robert Burns Elizabeth of Russia Poet Shelley Fanny Burney Emperor Paul of Russia Marie Antoinette Two of the silhouettes are untitled. All silhouette portraits in the collection are in an excellent condition. The frame has some knocks to the extremities, particularly the corners, and has been taped to the rear. Dimensions Length: 88cm Width:

Silver gilt interior with clear hallmarks to the lid rim

The base is lined with a green baize

Length: 44

Depth: 28cm

The effect is likely subsequent to the work being hung above or near a heat source

and several other art galleries

established in 1833 and based in Connecticut

depicting a shepherd with his flock on a woodland path

The toast rack boasts raised scroll feet and a handle of matching design

A charming pair of Georgian steel frame spectacles with case

A rare piece of Britannia silver from a sought after London silver maker

The legs remain firm and the table sits perfectly thus