Lot 200: William Bishop Ford (British, 1832-1922) Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), wearing green coat, yellow waistcoat, white chemise, black stock and gold chain

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), wearing green coat, yellow waistcoat, white chemise, black stock and gold chain.
Enamel, signed on the reverse and dated Sir.W.Scott./after Sir H.Raeburn./ W.B.Ford.1866., gilt-metal mount with bead and ribbon border.
Oval, 43mm (1 11/16in) high

Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet. He was the first English-language author to have a truly international career during his lifetime. His novels and poetry remain classics of both English and Scottish literature. Famous titles include 'Ivanhoe', 'Rob Roy', 'The Lady of The Lake', 'Waverley', 'The Heart of Midlothian' and 'The Bride of Lammermoor'.