Lot 110
Depicting two cupids playing framed in an oval floral cartouche.
Reverse: Spray of oak leaves and acorns with a saddle bag and an arrow passing through the scene. Unusual gilt and silver mounts to foot, handles and neck.
Attributed to Alboine Birks
Mark: Shape and date code, Gilt minton's globe and crown mark
Circa 1885.
Height 26cm
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
The condition is very good. There are some minor losses to the gilding around the neck. This is apparently a Christopher Dresser shape. No signs of restoration, cracks, chips.
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The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8352
6:00pm - 25 February 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 February, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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