Antiquities of the Garden: A Collector's Living Ancient World

Provenance:

Art Market, London.

Private Collection, United Kingdom, acquired from the above, 6 September 1976.

Bonhams, London, Antiquities, 2 October 2014, Lot 142.

Inspected under UV light and 10x loupe. Surface exhibits spotted black encrustation, mild tarnish, and staining throughout, with slight iridescence visible. Minor dents and scratches consistent with age and handling. Finely chased details remain well preserved, though the surface appears to have been cleaned, with the underside notably more tarnished. Overall in very fine and attractive condition, with some etching preserved on underside. See additional images. Height 3.4 cm.

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