Jewellery - 25th July 2013
Lot 1343
A late 19th Century zoomorphic desk seal
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1700
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Description
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.