Auction Catalogue

1 March 2000

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals. British and World Banknotes

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 778

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1 March 2000

Hammer Price:
£60

France, Chasse au Sanglier, c.1910, a uniface silver plaque by A. Wicker featuring niello engraving of a hunting scene, wild boar being chased by hounds, horsemen behind, 153 x 110mm. Small surface scratch on lower border, otherwise extremely fine; mounted on a wooden frame with hook on back for suspension (£80-100)

Niello is a technique of decorating incised silver with a black metallic compound