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A LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY GOLD, ITALIAN MICROMOSAIC RING
The rectangular cut cornered mosaic plaque modelled as a Greek black figure amphora depicting the figure of Eros, on white ground within reeded bordered mount, circa 1800,
Finger size - L
The rectangular cut cornered mosaic plaque modelled as a Greek black figure amphora depicting the figure of Eros, on white ground within reeded bordered mount, circa 1800,
Finger size - L
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Cf. A. B. Chadour, op. cit. Vol I, p.305, pl. 1013 for a micromosaic ring with similar mount design, also J. H. Gabriel, 'The Gilbert Collection Micromosaics', London, 2000, p.233, pl.166 for use of the amphora device in a micromosaic ring of similar date and design