Lady in Cameo — miniature by Peter Bates, Ltd.
Title: Lady in Cameo
Maker: Peter Bates, Ltd., Titchfield, Hants, England
Type: Small framed cameo miniature
Frame: Black and white
Description: A finely crafted small cameo from the miniature collection of Peter Bates, Ltd., depicting a classical lady in profile. Executed in the traditional relief technique, the cameo presents delicate facial features and hair rendered with subtle modeling. The piece is set within a compact black-and-white frame that complements the monochrome contrast typical of cameo work and offers a restrained, elegant presentation.
Condition notes:
Surface and relief: Preserved detail with minimal wear consistent with age and careful handling.
Frame: Clean black-and-white finish; minor surface scuffs possible depending on handling and display history.
Backing and mounting: Original mounting typical of mid-20th-century miniatures; secure but should be handled gently.
Provenance and makers’ mark: Marked to the miniature world of Peter Bates, Ltd., Titchfield, Hampshire — a known English maker of decorative miniatures. Marking indicates manufacture in England and situates the piece within Peter Bates’s line of small decorative
Lady in Cameo — miniature by Peter Bates, Ltd.
Title: Lady in Cameo
Maker: Peter Bates, Ltd., Titchfield, Hants, England
Type: Small framed cameo miniature
Frame: Black and white
Description: A finely crafted small cameo from the miniature collection of Peter Bates, Ltd., depicting a classical lady in profile. Executed in the traditional relief technique, the cameo presents delicate facial features and hair rendered with subtle modeling. The piece is set within a compact black-and-white frame that complements the monochrome contrast typical of cameo work and offers a restrained, elegant presentation.
Condition notes:
Surface and relief: Preserved detail with minimal wear consistent with age and careful handling.
Frame: Clean black-and-white finish; minor surface scuffs possible depending on handling and display history.
Backing and mounting: Original mounting typical of mid-20th-century miniatures; secure but should be handled gently.
Provenance and makers’ mark: Marked to the miniature world of Peter Bates, Ltd., Titchfield, Hampshire — a known English maker of decorative miniatures. Marking indicates manufacture in England and situates the piece within Peter Bates’s line of small decorative
