The Epworth Collection

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moulded horn miniature bust of John Wesley

Moulded horn miniature bust of John Wesley in the manner of Johann Zoffany (1733-1810) portrait (c1760) with mother of pearl preaching bands. The bust is moulded in either ox or buffalo horn on an integral oblong socle with chamfered corners. A special feature of the socle is a round brass die with a criss cross pattern. The hair is styled in a roll on either side of the head with a lower roll from side to side resting on the shoulders. There are 3 frown marks on the face. The gown has full folds meeting on the middle.

Category: bust

Production Date: 1830-1840

Inscription:

- on the front of the socle in relief on a slight curve

John Wesley

Measurements:

overall height of bust
height 80mm
width across shoulders
width 41mm

Object Number: 2001-187

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