Stuart Devlin, a surprise egg 'Two Butterflies'
Stuart Devlin, a novelty silver-gilt surprise egg, the 'bark' textured shell opening to reveal two brightly coloured enamel butterflies resting on a bed of flowers. Hallmarked London 1975, limited edition no. 213 of 300. Height 7cm, gross weight 5.54ozt (172.4g). In fitted Stuart Devlin box retailed by Boodle and Dunthorne, with booklet.
Condition Report:
- Appears in good overall condition
- Displaying some light surface wear, marks and scratches
- Patches of darker tarnishing/blackening to some areas and crevices of the exterior shell
- Enamels bright; with some minor surface nicks/scratches, but overall in good condition
- Blue butterfly 'en tremblant' and fitted on a spring
- Hallmarks clear and legible
- Box appears in good condition with minimal surface wear, also with retailer's stamp for Boodle and Dunthorne, Liverpool and Chester
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
Stuart Devlin, a novelty silver-gilt surprise egg, the 'bark' textured shell opening to reveal two brightly coloured enamel butterflies resting on a bed of flowers. Hallmarked London 1975, limited edition no. 213 of 300. Height 7cm, gross weight 5.54ozt (172.4g). In fitted Stuart Devlin box retailed by Boodle and Dunthorne, with booklet.
Condition Report:
- Appears in good overall condition
- Displaying some light surface wear, marks and scratches
- Patches of darker tarnishing/blackening to some areas and crevices of the exterior shell
- Enamels bright; with some minor surface nicks/scratches, but overall in good condition
- Blue butterfly 'en tremblant' and fitted on a spring
- Hallmarks clear and legible
- Box appears in good condition with minimal surface wear, also with retailer's stamp for Boodle and Dunthorne, Liverpool and Chester
- Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition
