Miniature portrait of Scots naval hero goes on sale
A tiny portrait of a Scottish naval officer who helped set the White House ablaze is estimated to fetch up to £15,000 at auction next month.
The miniature of Sir Pulteney Malcolm (1768-1838), from Dumfriesshire, measures just 10cm in height.
In August 1814 Sir Pulteney was third in command of a fleet which set fire to several public buildings in Washington, including the White House.
The miniature portrait has been in the Malcolm family since 1806.
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The miniature of Sir Pulteney Malcolm (1768-1838), from Dumfriesshire, measures just 10cm in height.
In August 1814 Sir Pulteney was third in command of a fleet which set fire to several public buildings in Washington, including the White House.
The miniature portrait has been in the Malcolm family since 1806.