Marchant (Nathaniel, 1739-1816). Intaglio of Hercules

Marchant (Nathaniel, 1739-1816). Hercules, engraved intaglio on amber glass, signed by Nathaniel Marchant, 20 x 20mm, tiny nick to rim of verso, together with Artemis holding a deer, engraved intaglio on amethyst glass, signed by Nathaniel Marchant, 22 x 18 mm, two chips to rim of recto and verso, with 18 other late 18th and early 19th century intaglios on varicoloured glass, of oval, square and rectangular form, various sizes and subjects including a clear glass intaglio of a putto atop a lion, engraved 'Amor vincit omnia', another of a dog, engraved 'When this dog barks our friendship ends', a few chipped

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Nathaniel Marchant studied under Edward Burch. After spending time in Rome, he became a noted engraver of intaglios, medals, and cameos. He also became assistant engraver to the mint, gem sculptor to the Prince of Wales, and engraver to the king. He became a member of the Royal Academy in 1809.