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

Height: 23

Depth - 4cm

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

The piece remains in a wholly original condition and as such has some small signs of wear commensurate with age

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