Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950), an enamel stick pin, circa 19...

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Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950), an enamel stick pin, circa 1917 topped with an oval enamel portrait of an English Bulldog within a rope twist border, the reverse inscribed ‘Aldridge Acquitania' signed R Ward Binks, dated 1917, length 5.5cm, enamel miniature 18 x 17mm

Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950) was a celebrated miniature painter of the early 20th century, who specialised in canine portraits. His subjects included Edward VII's beloved terrier Caesar (also famously immortalised in a hardstone study by Fabergé), followed by dogs belonging to four generations of the British Royal Family, and 150 dogs for the Maharajah of Patiala, which he traveled to India to paint in 1925. The pedigree for the English Bulldog Aldridge Acquitania, the subject of the present stick pin, is available online, her birthdate recorded as 5th December 1913.

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Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950), an enamel stick pin, circa 1917 topped with an oval enamel portrait of an English Bulldog within a rope twist border, the reverse inscribed ?Aldridge Acquitania' signed R Ward Binks, dated 1917, length 5.5cm, enamel miniature 18 x 17mm

Reuben Ward Binks (1880-1950) was a celebrated miniature painter of the early 20th century, who specialised in canine portraits. His subjects included Edward VII's beloved terrier Caesar (also famously immortalised in a hardstone study by Fabergé), followed by dogs belonging to four generations of the British Royal Family, and 150 dogs for the Maharajah of Patiala, which he traveled to India to paint in 1925. The pedigree for the English Bulldog Aldridge Acquitania, the subject of the present stick pin, is available online, her birthdate recorded as 5th December 1913.
In good condition, skilfully painted, some minor scratches, the portrait miniature probably later mounted in to the stick pin. Pin slightly off centre. Signature and inscription to reverse in good condition, some minor wear. Gross weight approximately 3 grams.