A gilt-metal and ivory desk seal | Christie's

Sale 8618

Objects of Vertu and Miniatures

London, South Kensington

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14 December 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 319

A gilt-metal and ivory desk seal

Price realised

GBP 460

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 500

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A gilt-metal and ivory desk seal
formed from a carved ivory skull, two gilt birds perched on the top -- 7cms
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