51 ) Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a recumbent Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a recumbent Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)

52 ) Tondo, gouache on silk miniature of a seated Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950)
Tondo gouache on silk miniature of a seated Golden Retriever attributed to Reuben Ward Binks (English, 1880-1950) A large silver Tiffany hunting tray with finely sculptured boar's heads to each end and a freeze of hounds and deer. Stamped to the reverse "Tiffany & Co Paris". French circa 1900.

53 ) An ivorine miniature of a Pembrokeshire Corgi by Edith A Walton(English, fl 1911-1938)
An ivorine miniature of a standing Pembrokeshire Corgi by Edith A Walton (English, fl 1911-1938). Signed bottom right “Edith Walton”

54 ) A miniature of a Spitz by Mrs Minnie Fox (English, 1875-1976)

55 ) A Victorian miniature on ivory of the Scottish Deerhound “Hafed”

56 ) Miniature on ivorine of a German Shepherd
An oval miniature on ivorine of a head and shoulders study of a German Shepherd. Monogrammed bottom right "MJ". English, circa 1915

57 ) Miniature on ivory of a Tibetan Spaniel
A circular miniature on ivory of a head study of a Tibetan Spaniel, set in gilt mounted square frame. English, circa 1905

58 ) A miniature on ivory of a Dalmatian Miniature
A miniature on ivory of a seated Dalmatian wearing a red collar. Unsigned. English 1910

59 ) A self portrait miniature of Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981)
A self portrait miniature of Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981) It is believed that this is a self portrait miniature in ivorine of the artist Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981) Note the large double string of South Sea pearls the artists wears.

60 ) A miniature of a tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981)
A miniature on ivorine of 'Dignity' a recumbent tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981). Dignity is believed to be one of the artist's cats. Monogrammed bottom right in a rectangular cartouche 'VNG'. To the reverse the remnants of an old exhibition label, and the ink inscription 'VIOLET N GARROD RIVERBANK, BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON, HANTS' and titled 'DIGNITY' and priced No 2 7.7

61 ) A miniature of a ginger and white tabby cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981)
A miniature on ivorine of a head and shoulders study of a ginger and white cat by Violet Nellie Garrod (English, 1898 - 1981). The cat is believed to be one of the artist's cats. Monogrammed bottom right in a rectangular cartouche 'VNG '.

62 ) "Vic" a Whippet by Gertrude Massey (1868-1957) SOLD
The Whippet titled "Vic" by Gertrude Massey (1868-1957) signed "Gertrude Massey". Set within original gilt-metal frame with pierced ribbon crest. "A Casualty" was exhibited in 1900 at "The Fine Art Society's", New Bond Street, London "Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs by Mrs. Gertrude Massey". English, circa 1900. Provenance by family descent.

63 ) Berlin porcelain miniature of a King Charles Cavalier
Berlin school porcelain oval miniature of a Blenheim Spaniel recumbent upon a gold braided green velvet cushion. German, circa 1880.

64 ) An ivory miniature of a Yorkshire Terrier in kennel silver frame
An ivory miniature of a standing Yorkshire Terrier mounted in a silver frame in the design of a kennel. The kennel design being patented, and the bottom right of the frame bears the registration mark "Rd.329067" The design was registered by the silversmiths James Samuel Bell & Louis Willmott of Bell & Willmott, suppliers to Bond Street retailers, and whose frames are in the The Royal Collection of the Queen. The reverse bearing the retailers name "Dobsons & Sons 32 Piccadilly. W.", and twice assayed London, and dated, 1918. The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Dobsons & Sons specialised in sporting jewellery and took commissions and were famed for their reputation "likeness guaranteed".

65 ) Miniature on ivorine of a Poodle SOLD
Miniature on ivorine, a head and shoulders study of a black Poodle. English, circa 1950

66 ) Circular miniature on ivory of a English Bulldog by Miss Ida Frances Laidman A.R.M.S. (1878-1962)
A watercolour on ivory of a Bulldog by Miss Ida Frances Laidman A.R.M.S. (1878-1962). Signed bottom left 'IL'. Most likely a Champion English Bulldog. English circa 1910.

67 ) Miniature on card of a Gordon Setter by Carl Whitfield (b1958)
Miniature in oil on card of a head study of a Gordon Setter by Carl Whitfield (b1958) Signed 'C Whitfield'. English, late 20th century

68 ) Miniature on card of a Shetland Sheepdog by Carl Whitfield (b1958)
Miniature in oil on card of a head study of a Rough Collie by Carl Whitfield (b1958) Signed "C Whitfield". English, late 20th century

69 ) Miniature on card of a Jack Russell by Carl Whitfield (b1958)
Miniature in oil on card of a head study of a Jack Russell by Carl Whitfield. Signed 'C Whitfield'. English, late 20th century

70 ) Miniature on ivory of a young girl by Mrs Minnie Fox (English, 1875-1976)
Circular miniature on ivory of a young girl by Mrs Minnie Fox (English, 1875-1976), Believed to be Mrs Minnie Fox's daughter, unsigned, English, circa 1910. Provenance By descent from the family

71 ) Miniature on board of a Smooth Fox Terrier
Circular miniature on board of a Smooth Fox Terrier standing in a barn The gold frame with rope work border. English, circa 1885.

72 ) Miniature of a Pekingese by Walter Herbert Wheeler, (English, 1878-1960).

73 ) Miniature on ivory of Lucy Dawson's son by Lucy Dawson (English, 1877 -1958)
A portrait miniature on ivory, of Lucy Dawson's son 'Dick' by his mother. Exhibited and inscribed to the reverse: No III 'Dick' Lucy Dawson 26 North Side Clapham common S.W.4 'Not for Sale' English.

74 ) Minature of Fox Terriers in a war by Gertrude Massey SOLD
Signed Gertrude Massey

75 ) "A Casualty" Minature by Gertrude Massey (1868-1957) SOLD
Jack Russell in a war. Signed Gertrude Massey and titled "A Casualty". "A Casualty" was exhibited in 1900 at "The Fine Art Society's", New Bond Street, London "Exhibition of Miniatures of Dogs by Mrs. Gertrude Massey". Provenance by family descent. English, circa 1900.

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