A Victorian gilt-brass, onyx and pietre dure folding picture frame, last quarter 19th century | Christie's

Sale 8079

CARPETS, DECORATIVE OBJECTS AND FURNITURE

London, South Kensington

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22 July 1998

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Lot 45

A Victorian gilt-brass, onyx and pietre dure folding picture frame, last quarter 19th century

Price realised

GBP 460

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 300

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A Victorian gilt-brass, onyx and pietre dure folding picture frame, last quarter 19th century
with foliate pierced and incised frame on easel support (stamped MELLISHIP & HARRIS 111 WESTBOURNE GROVE), the hinged cover with a white onyx panel and mounted with hardstone flowers, with further hinged frame below opening to reveal further frame -- 10in. (25cm.) high
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