Early 19th Century Oil of Weston Church, Bath, In The Manner Of Thomas Gainsborough, by Norwich School Artist.. Antiquarian Books

Early 19th Century Oil of Weston Church, Bath, In The Manner Of Thomas Gainsborough, by Norwich School Artist.. Antiquarian BooksA beautiful early 19th century oil in the manner of Thomas Gainsborough. The work is unsigned, however it is most probably painted by an early 19th Century Norwich School artist. 'Gainsborough' can be seen etched to the top of the frame under a light, following an illegible word (please see photographs). The painting depicts three figures on a country lane with a homestead and Weston Church, Bath in the distance. Weston Church and its surrounding

The enamel face has a very small chip just above the number 'I' which is only visible when the watch face is open

Dimensions

there is a marbled pastedown and an old inscription to the front endpaper

flowers and foliate

otherwise the work remains in a very good condition overall

Ink inscription to the front flyleaf

Diameter (top): 3

10 carat diamond in a cathedral setting

Stowmarket

handblown and signed by Master Glassmaker Paul Miller of the Langham Glass Company

The lids show some minor denting consistent with age but remain in a very good condition with function hinge and screw top mechanisms operating with ease

The salt cellars remain in an excellent condition with blue glass liners