Miniature Portrait, Reportedly of Captain David Porter, United States Navy

Description:

Miniature Portrait, Reportedly of Captain David Porter, United States Navy, America, early 19th century, the curly-haired subject seen with a black ascot and blue waistcoat, 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in., mounted in a red leather case with hook enclosures.

Note: Captain David Porter commanded the American 32-gun ship Essex during the War of 1812.
Estimate $800-1,200


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