Mid 18th Century English Pendant Portraits of a Gentleman and His Wife, Circa 1740–1760 The impression remains strong

The impression remains strong

a small portrait of a child in a wide hat appears

and a silver-coin headdress typical of Algerian Kabyle or urban Berber adornment of the period

and possible darkening from aged varnish

Rather than focusing on precision

Mid 18th Century English Pendant Portraits of a Gentleman and His Wife, Circa 1740–1760 The impression remains strongMid 18th Century English Pendant Portraits of a Gentleman and His Wife, Circa 17401760 Later Housed in Early 19th Century Giltwood Frames A striking and deeply romantic true 18th century pendant pair, sourced in England by Elijah and me, and preserved together for over 250 years. Portraits like this were commissioned to hang side by side, capturing not just likeness, but legacy, meant to live together for generations. Both works retain their original