Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Stumpwork The work is of the

The work is of the highest quality and it has been carefully kept out of sunlight which means the colours ar still as fresh as the day it was made

With an interesting chinoiserie

one has been mounted and conserved

Dating from the Arts and Crafts era a fabulous Jacobean revival Crewelwork embroidered wallhanging ca 1900

Condition: In excellent antique condition

Antique Collectable Silhouette Portrait Cameo in Toleware Frame: C18th Britain Stumpwork The work is of theItem Details. The tradition of silhouette making is ancient. It became popular in the mid 18th century, and they represented a cheap but alternative to the portrait miniature. Skilled and specialist artists could cut a high quality bust portrait in a matter of minutes. This silhouette we are offering is from a collection all dating from the 18th century and with recognisable and hair styles and fashions from the period. This portrait is of a man with