Miniature Profile Of Charles James Fox Anti-slavery Ambassador American Revolution

Miniature in profile of Charles James Fox, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Charles James Fox, born in London on January 24, 1749 and died in Chiswick on September 13, 1806, was a British statesman and one of the main political figures of the Whig Party whose parliamentary career spanned from the end of the 18th century to the beginning of the 19th century. He was one of the greatest orators in England, and known for the rivalry that opposed him to William Pitt the Younger. He was also known for his anti-slavery commitment, and was a supporter of the American War of Independence and the French Revolution. He held various important ministerial offices including that of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Stamped brass profile with medal patina in a black lacquered wooden frame, the support of the suspension ring is decorated with a golden rose and pompom. The protective glass is slightly domed and its rim, in gilded brass. Unsigned profile, but attributable from medals with a similar profile, to Peter Wyon (1767–1822), medal engraver in Birmingham. Good overall condition.