$646
Portrait Miniature on Ivory of a Gentleman, likely America, second quarter 19th century, bearing paper label to back identifying the sitter as Francis M. Dimond, rectangular format, the man in blue coat with white collar and brass buttons, in gilt metal surround, sight size 3 x 2 1/4 in. Note: Francis M. Dimond (1796-1859), was Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Rhode Island from 1853-54.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-04-23