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FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
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A FRENCH PRISONER-OF-WAR IVORY AND TORTOISESHELL MODEL OF A GUILLOTINE**
First half 19th century
The towering guillotine with a recumbent figure with detachable head lying upon a podium, within a geometric pierced fence with gate to one end, upon a similarly pierced base, with four small figures and a larger figure of a priest, some tortoiseshell inlay
23¼in. (59cm.) high overall, 10¼in. (26cm.) wide, 7½in. (19cm.) deep
First half 19th century
The towering guillotine with a recumbent figure with detachable head lying upon a podium, within a geometric pierced fence with gate to one end, upon a similarly pierced base, with four small figures and a larger figure of a priest, some tortoiseshell inlay
23¼in. (59cm.) high overall, 10¼in. (26cm.) wide, 7½in. (19cm.) deep
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is incorrectly catalogued and is actually constructed of bone and not ivory and tortoiseshell as stated in the catalogue.