Identify Victorian photo and inscription

[jaamac]

A friend who is in his mid 90’s has four beautiful Victorian miniature paintings, one of which had some writing on the back of the original frame which might help to identify the family. If he can do so he would be happy to consider reuniting the descendants with the miniatures, which are quite lovely. I attach the one with the writing on the reverse, which is only partially legible and reads “John xxxxxx” then what looks like “47 yrs  xxxxxx  Dumfriesshire”
Its a long shot but if anyone recognises this man or can add to the interpretation of the wooden back to the photo perhaps he / she could get in touch.

[Ray T]

I think you’ll find that it’s a tinted photograph which will put in in the second half of the 19C.

[still_looking]

Tou Shing was a Chinese photographer in Hong Kong.

S_L

[jaamac]

Thanks, Ray T and still_looking, much obliged for your help.

[hepburn]

Does that little insignia thing around his neck help?

[jaamac]

Thanks, Hepburn,
Can't make out enough detail. Its certainly capped by a crown but quite what the rest of it is I just don't know.
Jaamac

[Girl Guide]

Have you tried turning it into a negative to see if that helps?

[jaamac]

Tou Shing was a Chinese photographer in Hong Kong.

S_L

Just looked up Tou Shing on the web, I note he was in business in Hong Kong between 1875 and 1881, so this ties in nicely with Ray T's suggestion.

[jaamac]

Have you tried turning it into a negative to see if that helps?

Not sure I know how to do that?