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Lot #1145 - Good Australian 19th century portrait miniature

  • Auction House:
    Barsby Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    Timed Online Auction: The Logan Estate followed by December Antiques & Collectables
  • Sale Date:
    13 Dec 2020 ~ 12noon (AEDT)
  • Lot #:
    1145
  • Lot Description:
    Good Australian 19th century portrait miniature
    in a silver case, Hand painted image dated 17th Aug 1849, hallmarked for R. Lamb.
  • Notes:
    A settler from London, Richard Lamb was a Sydney jeweller and silversmith from November 1838, initially as partner in the firm Irving, Lamb and Co. The partnership, now under the name of Richard Lamb & Co, was dissolved in January 1842. Lamb was declared insolvent in 1844 but he advertised in 1851 as " Richard Lamb, Watch and Clockmaker, Manufacturing Jeweller...454 George Street". A few objects have been identified as made by Lamb including a silver cup for the Goulburn Races of 1848 (now lost) and a pap boat held in the Museum of Applied Art & Science.
  • Estimate:
    A$800 - 1,500
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Precious Objects

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