Jewellery - 21st January 2016
Lot 1022
A collection of thirteen 19th century reverse-carved glass intaglios
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £550
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Description
A collection of thirteen 19th century reverse-carved glass intaglios, depicting various classical scenes and characters, including the profile of Alexander the Great. 3cm high. A large circular intaglio depicting the reverse side of the Napoleonic bronze medal with a seated emperor and a woman wearing a civic crown and a putti guiding a ship and watching a star above, the symbol of Paris. 6.5cm. An allegorical scene of France succumbing to Britain being overseen by Justice. Also an agate intaglio, a small glass intaglio depicting a gryllus, an intaglio carved with initials and a plaster cast.