Auction Catalogue

1 December 2016

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Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu

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Lot

№ 293

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1 December 2016

Hammer Price:
£320

A French carved ivory triptych of Mary Queen of Scots, probably Dieppe, second half of 19th century, the carved figure wearing a hooded cape and holding a rosary in one hand and a handkerchief in the other, opening to reveal scenes of her life, together with a French late 18th century gilt metal button/badge, inset with glazed ivory panel depicting a painted trophy of arms, with the word VICTOIRE beneath, and a 17th century style gilt metal Royalist pendant with adjoining chains, depicting Charles I with the Royal Coat of Arms, triptych length 47cm, button diameter 3.7cm, pendant diameter 4.3cm. £200-300

Ivory is covered by CITES legislation and may be subject to import/export and other trade restrictions.