Rulers of England – Henry IV

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Bust front, head slightly left.
Oval medallion with profile portrait of Charles III (1716-1788), was King of Spain and the Spanish Indies (1759–1788), after ruling Naples as Charles VII and Sicily as Charles V (1734–1759), kingdoms he abdicated to his son Ferdinand. He was the fifth son of Philip V of Spain, and the eldest son of Philip's second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. A proponent of enlightened absolutism, he suceeded to the Spanish throne on 10 August 1759, upon the death of his half-brother King Ferdinand VI of Spain, who left no heirs.
Green and white jasper with one of Flaxman's Seasons
Small snuff box of enameled copper with white ground and small scrolling elements in low relief, the sides and the lid decorated in reserves in pink camaieu with landscape scenes.