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CIRCA 1840, UNMARKED
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An enamelled and citrine-set vinaigrette and table seal
circa 1840, unmarked
The tapering cylindrical baluster shaped table seal enamelled to simulate lapis lazuli, the domed cover opening in two sections, the first probably for a watch, the second with foliate scroll grille, the base set with a faceted citrine, and applied with acanthus and scrolls and a border of cherubs' masks, the body with vertical gold ribs and borders of anthemion and paterae, a coiled serpent encircling the body, with jewelled eyes and clasping a baroque pearl
4 in. (100 mm.) high
circa 1840, unmarked
The tapering cylindrical baluster shaped table seal enamelled to simulate lapis lazuli, the domed cover opening in two sections, the first probably for a watch, the second with foliate scroll grille, the base set with a faceted citrine, and applied with acanthus and scrolls and a border of cherubs' masks, the body with vertical gold ribs and borders of anthemion and paterae, a coiled serpent encircling the body, with jewelled eyes and clasping a baroque pearl
4 in. (100 mm.) high
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