Sale 8018
London
|
9 December 2011
Price realised
GBP 10,000
Estimate
A SILVER POMANDER APPARENTLY UNMARKED, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY Spherical and on circular foot, engraved with birds among foliage, the scroll finial unscrews to release the six hinged segments, with suspension loop 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) high 5 oz. (148 gr.)
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