Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Decorative Arts The fuchsia glass vase having

The fuchsia glass vase having flecks of aventurine

the inside having engraved strap hinges and a single lidded candle till

13" tall X 8

The bases have corresponding engraving and both the lids and bases are gem set with cabochon carnelians

Antique Miniature Young Man Military Officer Portrait Painting John Smart, Circa 1780 Decorative Arts The fuchsia glass vase havingA fine antique miniature portrait painting, John Smart (1741 1811). The painting circa 1780. A very handsome portrait miniature of a young military officer, painted on an ivory wafer and signed "Smart" to the lower right hand side, the painting is housed in the original brass frame with a hinged hanging hook to the top. Original glass to the front and rear, the rear having the monogram of the young sitter. The painting is in very good condition indeed.