Miniature / pendant?

Description

Miniature or oval pendant, possibly after a portrait of John Erskine, 2nd Earl of Mar (1558-1634), probably painted by Charles Dickson, or Dixon, goldsmith and miniaturist, in a gold frame with agate back, mount engraved on back with 'No. 97', engraving probably 18th century suggesting it formed part of a collection of miniatures at that time: British, c. 1750

Museum reference

A.1943.222

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Miniature / pendant?

Production information

Charles Dickson, Maker
United Kingdom, Northern Europe
Charles Dixon, Maker
United Kingdom, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1750

Materials

Gold, Paint, Agate

Physical description

Gold frame with agate

Associations

Depicted: George Crew, Earl of Totness
Object from his collection: Earl of Wharmcliffe