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Details
A 19th century silver-gilt parure in the 'Archaeological style',
composed of a broad hinged bangle with applied Assyrian figures, each within wire rectangular borders; an oval pendant with applied single Assyrian figure, with bow suspension and pear-shaped single drop; a pair of matching earrings; and an oval brooch with two Assyrian figures, engraved detail, and French import marks, in fitted case.
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composed of a broad hinged bangle with applied Assyrian figures, each within wire rectangular borders; an oval pendant with applied single Assyrian figure, with bow suspension and pear-shaped single drop; a pair of matching earrings; and an oval brooch with two Assyrian figures, engraved detail, and French import marks, in fitted case.
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Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
The inspiration for this type of jewellery comes from two stone reliefs of the ninth century B.C. from the throne room of Ashurnasirpal in the great palace at Nimrud, discovered by Sir Austin Henry Layard. These were displayed at the British Museum in the 1840's. Line drawings of the scenes on the reliefs were published in 1849. For further information see H. Tate, The Art of the Jewller, A catalogue of the Hull Grundy Gift to the British Museum, London, 1984. Vol.I, p.145 - 146.