Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman, Monogrammed & Dated. English School. Lighting presumably from being rocked against

presumably from being rocked against a wall previously

patented in 1877) to the dial and glass are present and clear

10 carat diamond is beautifully cut

Height: 23

some volumes mores so than others

Large 19th Century Portrait Of A Gentleman, Monogrammed & Dated. English School. Lighting presumably from being rocked againstA large 19th century English School portrait of a seated gentleman in a black suit, housed in an attractive and substantial gilt frame. The work is monogrammed 'RT' and dated 1884 to the lower left corner. The work has undergone restoration with the restorer's stamp evident verso (Phil J Simmonds & Sons, Essex). Some evidence of restoration can be seen when viewing the work up close under a light, to the right forehead for example (please see