Lot 64: William Douglas (Scottish, 1780-1868)

Thomas Henry Duthie, wearing the uniform of the 72nd Duke of Albany's own Highlanders (later the Seaforth Highlanders), scarlet coatee with silver wings, yellow facings and tartan plaid sash, a citrine set dirk at his waist
signed, dated and inscribed on reverse, 13 Hart Street Edin. 1828/ Painted by the late/ William Douglas/ Miniature Painter to his/ Royal Highness Prince Leopold/ and her late Royal Highness/ Princess Charlotte of Wales/ for Scotland, set into a red leather case with inner gilt-metal mount
Rectangular, 114mm. (4 1/2ins.) high
Provenance: By Family Descent, thence to the current owner

Thomas Henry Duthie arrived in South Africa in 1826 with the 72nd Highlanders. As a lieutenant he visited Melkhout Kraal in 1830 and fell in love with Caroline Rex, daughter of George Rex (the possible son of George III and Hannah Lightfoot).
In 1833 Thomas and Caroline married and in 1834 he built Belvidere House at Knysna. He left the army and returned to England on a short trip. He died in Knysna in 1857.