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MID-19TH CENTURY
Details
A VICTORIAN CASED SHELL DIORAMA DEPICTING A HOUSE IN A GARDEN
MID-19TH CENTURY
The papered case with polished mahogany frame to the glazing, the model decorated with native British seashells, twigs and lichen, a small model of a dog before the open door of the house
15 in. (38 cm.) high; 24 ½ in. (62 cm.) wide, 10 ¾ cm. (27.5 cm.) deep
MID-19TH CENTURY
The papered case with polished mahogany frame to the glazing, the model decorated with native British seashells, twigs and lichen, a small model of a dog before the open door of the house
15 in. (38 cm.) high; 24 ½ in. (62 cm.) wide, 10 ¾ cm. (27.5 cm.) deep
Literature
B. Coleman, The Best of British Arts & Crafts, Atglen, PA, 2004, p. 159.
M. Levy, ‘Living with antiques: A collection of Victorian decorative arts’, Antiques, June 2000, pp. 948-955, p. 954, pl. xi.
M. Levy, ‘Living with antiques: A collection of Victorian decorative arts’, Antiques, June 2000, pp. 948-955, p. 954, pl. xi.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
