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Sold: £1,500 GBP in 2011.
I'll have to think about the subject. Suspect a saint despite lack of a clear halo. Meanwhile, does anyone else see "Lamant" written twice, at...
Maybe Maori?
We're going to want to see the inside. Wouldn't you like to have this one: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/464469 Not like...
I looked up St. Hubert & found that the story is that he was out hunting when he encountered a stag with a cross on its head between the horns....
Rather than being an ashtray, could the one compartment be for matches? Can't think what would need that little vent.
I agree with Stracci on the probable age, based on similarities this one has with one that belonged to my grandmother, who was teen/young adult in...
Seems like nothing for sale is being represented as any newer than the 19th century. but who knows if sellers all have it right. This was...
Your Lamant is as weird as mine: [ATTACH] The primary figure on yours appears to be Urania, Muse of Astronomy, or so she's always called, but...
It's Mary Magdalen. Often called the Penitent Magdalen, in contemplation, gazing at a crucifix. See cameo versions here:...
Think it could be Carnesecchi. The legibility of his signature is variable. [ATTACH]
Another argument in the Magdalen v. Virgin question is that the figure is wearing her hair unbound & uncovered: typical of Mary M.; V. Mary only...
It seems to me that sometimes people pass up bee jewellery because they think it is a fly. The hinge & clasp look to me like high quality late...
[IMG] The imagery is a little scrambled, as more modern cameo scenes tend to be. This is kind of a cross between Cupid and Erato, Muse of Erotic...
Then it's an egg with scutes arranged just like a turtle's shell. :) We may or may not be singling out the same item, although I'm thinking of...
If the female figure is holding a lidded jar, could be Mary Magdalen. And if her, could be French.
Don't know what his extractor/ejector thingy is, but noticed as the camera panned around that he had at least 2 items in the form of turtles....
This sounds like helmet shell beads. If you scroll down just about midway in this page there are photos showing beads of all 3 kinds you can use...
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