Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide England, late 17th century...
Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide
England, late 17th century
Of oval form, with crowned, enameled skull and crossbones flanked by gold wire initials, "AD," all against hairwork ground and under faceted rock crystal, the reverse with loop attachments, seemingly unmarked.
L: 7/8 in. (overall)
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
S.J. Phillips, Mayfair, London, England.
The crown above the skull suggests a possible connection to the Royal Family or Court.
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Gold "Stuart crystal" mourning slide
England, late 17th century
Of oval form, with crowned, enameled skull and crossbones flanked by gold wire initials, "AD," all against hairwork ground and under faceted rock crystal, the reverse with loop attachments, seemingly unmarked.
L: 7/8 in. (overall)
PROVENANCE:
The Collection of Irvin & Anita Schorsch.
S.J. Phillips, Mayfair, London, England.
The crown above the skull suggests a possible connection to the Royal Family or Court.
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