(American, 18th/19th Century)

Oval Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman on ivory, possibly Edward Greene Malbone or Charles Fraser, gold plate case, 2-1/4 in.; Rectangular portrait miniature of a Gentleman, said to be George S. Sproston, on ivory, 2 x 1-1/2 in.; small oval portrait miniature of a woman with bonnet, 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 in.

Note: Oval portrait miniature, label verso: Late Colonial - Early Federal South c.1770-1880 Estate between Charleston S.C. & Savannah GA, sitter unidentified, artist either Edward Greene Malbone or Charles Fraser, Extremely Rare, Museum Quality

Rectangular portrait, label verso: George S. Sproston Baltimore, Maryland, Surgeon, U.S. Frigate Constitution, Mediterranean Service, ...

Small Oval Miniature, label verso: Becky McGrath, Charleston, S.C., c.1830

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Provenance: Collection of a Southern Gentleman

all in very good condition, rectangular portrait with corners trimmed, metal case on oval portrait with significant wear