Antique 3 British Reverse Glass Miniatures - Hope, Brittania , Fidelity 19th C.

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Very RARE British neoclassical Reverse painted miniatures in matching carved alabaster frames. Convex Glass, painted gold frame and lace border. … Read more Very RARE British neoclassical Reverse painted miniatures in matching carved alabaster frames. Convex Glass, painted gold frame and lace border. Miniatures painted on a flat surface. Circa 1800 - 1830. All original.

HOPE: A classical female figure leaning on a pedestal with a large Anchor beside her.

BRITANNIA: The personification of Britain, seated in a classical dress with a plumed helmet, holding a spear, resting against a shield with a lion at her feet. (Rule Brittania).

FIDELITY: A man in late Georgian/Regency dress and a classical female figure standing under a canopied structure gesturing toward a flaming altar, representing Fidelity, Constancy or Marriage.

Each painting is finely executed set into carved, veined alabaster frames featuring a distinctive scalloped edge. All three frames retain their original hanging loops.

Very good antique condition. Each plaque measures approximately, 5" in diameter x 1" deep, pictured next to a quarter coin for scale. Each plaque weighs approximately, 14.75 ounces each. Sold as a set of three.

Lovely to have a matched set survive together for so long. See less