A VICTORIAN SILVER AND AMETHYST-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG, MARK OF MAPPIN BROTHERS, SHEFFIELD, 1911
A VICTORIAN SILVER AND AMETHYST-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG
MARK OF MAPPIN BROTHERS, SHEFFIELD, 1911
The feet mounted with cabochon amethyst, the finial with ostrich holding a hardstone egg in its mouth; marked to underside, cover apparently unmarked
13 in. (33 cm.) high
34 oz. gross
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This lot is offered without reserve.
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Please note that this lot is not by Mappin Brothers, Sheffield, 1911. It is probably late 19th century, possibly Australian.
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A VICTORIAN SILVER AND AMETHYST-MOUNTED OSTRICH EGG
MARK OF MAPPIN BROTHERS, SHEFFIELD, 1911
The feet mounted with cabochon amethyst, the finial with ostrich holding a hardstone egg in its mouth; marked to underside, cover apparently unmarked
13 in. (33 cm.) high
34 oz. gross
Special Notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Saleroom Notice
Please note that this lot is not by Mappin Brothers, Sheffield, 1911. It is probably late 19th century, possibly Australian.
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