Miers Silhouette Ring

Late c18th silhouette of a lady in profile signed by John Miers c.1790.

Mount and glass original, the bevelled shank being a later addition when converted from a brooch.

John Miers (1756-1821) was the most successful profilist of the eighteenth century,most of the work in his studio taken over by John Field by 1794.

Size 7.