Lot 1545

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Parasol/riding crop mounts, in silver and gilt, features design of a stallion with his neck over a cast mare, probably by Christofle, one with gold plated mane on the mare and one without. Very fine. (2)

Ex the Estate of Eileen Allison Gemmell Smith.



Vendor advises that they were most likely purchased by James Liddell Purves from the stand of goldsmiths and silversmiths, Christofle, at the 1880-81 Melbourne International Exhibition.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

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