Lot 45
The oval memorial porcelain panel finely painted with a broken spray of roses and a banner 'nipped in the bud', mounted in gold with inscription to the reverse, circa 1792.
Estimate $600 - $800
Inscription reads " In memory of M. E. Thorpe, OB. 8th September, 1792 (aged 2) " Would have originally had rock crystal glazed section/. Later safety chain added. Loop fitting
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Jewels
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8173
6:00pm - 20 March 2017
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Melbourne
15 March 9am-8pm
16-17 March 10am-4pm
18-19 March 10am-5pm
Sydney
11-12 March 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Kerry Dobson
kerry.dobson@leonardjoel.com.au