A late 19th Century zoomorphic desk seal

A late 19th Century zoomorphic desk seal, the carved labradorite grinning monkey's head set with ruby eyes and white enamel teeth, his polychrome enamel tunic with a collar of rose cut diamonds. Uncarved circular lapis lazuli matrix, with circular hole carved to top of the head, possibly missing a further stone.

Provenance:

Sold on behalf of the executors of The Hon. Mary Anna Marten (deceased) of Crichel House, Dorset.