An oval portrait miniature of a military officer, circa 1890-1904, wearing the uniform of a British Staff Officer in the rank of Major, with Second Afghan War medal, the portrait unsigned, painted on ivory, in silver gilt mount with pendant fitting, by makers Charles & Walter Padgett, London, 1907, glazed verso, length (excluding pendant mount) 8cm. £100-160

By family repute, the portrait possibly depicts a member of Le Marchant family.

Please note that ivory is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import /export and other trade restrictions.