Lot 115: William Bate (Irish, active circa 1799-circa 1845) A Gentleman, wearing black coat and waistcoat, pink solitaire, white chemise, stock and cravat, powdered hair

A Gentleman, wearing black coat and waistcoat, pink solitaire, white chemise, stock and cravat, powdered hair.
Signed on the obverse with initials and dated W.B./ 1801, gold frame, the reverse glazed to reveal strands of hair and gold wire surrounding gold mounted blue glass plaque with monogram of seed pearls PHD, all set on opalescent glass, brooch clasp attachment.
Oval, 64mm (2 1/2in) high