Henry Spicer, F.S.A., circa 1780.
Set in the original circular
gold locket frame with gold mount set into Bristol glass, the reverse 
with
magnificent hair work on a bed of Bristol glass adorned with ribbons
of seed pearls. Additionally,
the miniature retains the original satin-lined red leather hinged
traveling case.
Dimensions: 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm). Frame: 3 3/4 inches in diameter.
Henry Spicer, F.S.A. (1743-1804) served as Painter in Enamel to H.R. H. the
Prince of Wales. Additionally, Spicer's distinguished clientele included
Lord Nelson, Sir Joshua Reynolds and the Duke of Northumberland. Spicer,
who studied with Gervase Spencer, exhibited at the Society of Artists from
1765-1783 and the Royal Academy 1774-1804. Primarily an enamelist, his
works on ivory are rare.
