Late 18th early 19th century. The portrait depicting the Captain with curly brown hair, high white color and with vest, tie, and black coat. Mounted in period oval rose gold frame. The verso with a lock of hair fashioned into the shape of a feather, set beneath a delicate decoupage of a floral leafy sprig ribbon tied with a leaf of grain. SIZE: Sight 1-3/4″ h x 1-1/4″ w. PROVENANCE: Michael Whitney, father of Sarah Whitney Haddock, whose great uncle Major Saunders’ miniature portrait is also offered as lot 2015 in this sale. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Very fine, with no blemishes or imperfections. Lock of hair and accompanying art work equally fine. 51799-2 (1,000-2,000) ESA