A young lady, by Frederick Buck,
circa 1790.

Set in a period gold locket frame, the reverse with hair in a feather pattern, held with gold wire and seed pearls and a disk of Bristol glass with "FW to MR" in seed pearls, all on opaline glass.

2 7/16 inches (5 cm) high.

Frederick Buck (1771-c.1840) was one of Ireland's most productive and resourceful miniaturists. Buck, who lived in Cork, took advantage of it being a busy port of embarkation. He painted ivories with uniforms, and filled in the faces and regimental insignias as the officers came through. His father, a silversmith was busy in the next room making cases. This is a fine example of Buck's work and his father's case work.