Lot Essay
A related pair of paperweights featuring crouching lions was sold anonymously, Christie's, London, 26 April 2007, lot 68.
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EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A NORTH ITALIAN ORMOLU AND JASPER PAPERWEIGHT
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With a crouching lion amidst martial attributes, the base inscribed 'HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI', above a moulded rectangular base
3½ in. (9 cm.) high; 5 in. (13 cm.) wide; 2¾ in. (7 cm.) deep
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
With a crouching lion amidst martial attributes, the base inscribed 'HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI', above a moulded rectangular base
3½ in. (9 cm.) high; 5 in. (13 cm.) wide; 2¾ in. (7 cm.) deep
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