Jewellery and Coins - 30th October 2008

Lot 1671

A large intaglio brooch. The well carved cornelian oval section depicting Priam begging Achilles...

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A large intaglio brooch. The well carved cornelian oval section depicting Priam begging Achilles for the release of the body of his son Hector. The gold frame with black enamel internal border. The intaglio 5.3cm wide. Possibly carved Circa 1780 as part of the Prince Poniatowski collection.