Furniture & Works of Art - 24th September 2013

Lot 18

Nelson interest. After René Charles Massé (1855-1913). Two spelter figures of Lord Nelson and the...

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £400

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Description

Nelson interest. After René Charles Massé (1855-1913). Two spelter figures of Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington, the bases titled 'WATERLOO' and 'TRAFALGAR' and signed 'Ch Massé', 17½in (44.3cm) high; two miniature cast iron fireplaces, one decorated with two profile portrait busts, one of Nelson with initials 'H & N', the other with a recumbent lion surmount; an enamel patch box, the lid painted a portrait of Lord Nelson; two other enamel boxes, a brass pipe tamper, a souvenir from H.M.S. Victory paperweight. (9)

Unfortunately the spelter medallion has been withdrawn from this lot. 

Provenance: The Property of Dr & Mrs Emanuel.