An Interesting and Very Rare 19th Century Reverse Painted on Glass Oval Silhouette
Hare Coursing Hunting Scene. Depicting a Huntsman with two Lurchers chasing a Hare.
Housed in a most unusual Solid Glass Frame with partial Label on verso which reads:
".....TION OF VELSTOKE" (Complete Label would probably have read:
FROM THE COLLECTION OF REVELSTOKE).
Owned by Edward Baring (Barings Bank) 1st Baron Revelstoke.
Edward Charles Baring, 1st Baron Revelstoke (13 April 1828 - 17 July 1897) was a famous British Banker being the senior partner, Director of the Bank of England, etc. and Great-Great-Grandfather of
Diana, Princess of Wales.
In excellent condition for age and such a rare find!
Silhouette Size: 3 1/2" long x 2 1/2" high.
Glass Framed Size: 6" long x 4 3/4" high.
PAYMENT: Within 2 days of auction end please.