Joseph Highmore 18th century Portrait of a ladyPortrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Grace Loftus,of Beverley hall yorkshire. Three quarter length, before a window. Dressed in blue and wearing a white bonnet. The painting is housed in a gilt frame signed, inscribed and dated 'Jos. Highmore Pinxt 1745' ( mid left hand side left, seen under light) oil on canvas . The size overall being 126 x 152 cm (49. 5 x 59. 5 inches) whilst the painting is 97 x 118 cm ( 38 x 46. 5 inches) In overall

A fine framed oil on canvas painting by the renowned artist William Sidney coope

women boarding docked British warships would smuggle gin into the ship via makeshift flasks

at which point Rebecca and Edward were free to marry as they had originally intended

There are Visible hallmarks and "London bond street" marked  see photos

They had a son who became

He is considered one of the pioneers of animal sculpture in the nineteenth century

Edmond Hoyle (1672 – 29 August 1769)[1] was a writer best known for his works on the rules and play of card games

We found an ornate oval frame in Bermondsey Market

He also exhibited in many of the lesser-known Victorian art venues as well

on ring-turned tapering legs with brass caps and castors

They are believed by many to be the same person

It is unlikely that he resumed command of his regiment