EditorialDesk Set , c. 1830. John Hamilton Mortimer (British, 1740-1779), and Paul Storr (British, 1771-1844). Hardstones including lapis lazuli, malachite, carnelian, agate, gold; original fitted velvet-lined case; overall: 6.4 x 1.3 x 2 cm (2 1/2 x 1/2 x 13/1...
EditorialGirandole; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1680 - 1690; Gilt bronze with beads and drops of rock crystal, coral, jasper, amethyst, carnelian, agate, and other hardstones; Object: H: 38.1 x W: 25.4 x Diam. (at base): 12.7 cm (H: 1 ft. 3 in. x W: 1...
EditorialMiniature clock in the form of an elephant supporting a watch case, ca. 1750, watch dial a later 18th century replacement, possibly German, Dresden, Agate, heliotrope, gold and diamonds, H. 7-5/16 in. (18.6 cm), Horology, Hardstones?which were found in...
EditorialGirandole; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1680 - 1690; Gilt bronze with beads and drops of rock crystal, coral, jasper, amethyst, carnelian, agate, and other hardstones; Object: H: 38.1 x W: 25.4 x Diam. (at base): 12.7 cm (H: 1 ft. 3 in. x W: 1...