19th Jul, 2013 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 616
 

616

A Gold Mounted Ivory Desk Seal, circa 1825, as an ivory arm, the clenched fist wearing a gold metal

A Gold Mounted Ivory Desk Seal, circa 1825, as an ivory arm, the clenched fist wearing a gold metal and gem set ring issuing from a collar of acanthus leaves, gadrooned and scroll enriched head, the green face of intaglio cut chrysoprase emblazoned with the Duke of Devonshire's coat of arms, 10cm high

Sold for £3,200
Estimated at £3,500 - £4,500


 

Appears good throughout, just typical minor discolouration (mainly to the rear) of the arm and hand, and a minute chip to thumb nail rim. Matrice dimension 28mm x 24mm 290513

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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 19th Jul, 2013

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