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Antique Mechanical Miniature in 18th C Silver Snuff Box
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Pre 1800 item# 933486 (stock# 090901)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$6500.00
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This is a lovely antique 18th century small silver snuff box with a hand painted miniature on the inside. The box is probably European as I see no English hallmarks. Inside the top lid is a beautiful hand painted miniature of an eighteenth century lady with flowers in her hair being presented with a bouquet of flowers by a young blackamoor servant. When an inset lever in the lid is pulled out, the lady's hand raises to her face and she smells a single rose. This is a very rare and unusual piece.
Condition: Overall very good. There is some solder repair on the inside bottom, and some slight surface wear on the lid, but the image is still clear and visible as shown in the picture. Very small bit of inside silver corner edge is missing. Silver is bright, and the lid closes firmly. Lever that pulls out to raise and lower the arm works well. Colors in the miniature are excellent, and the painting is extremely detailed.
Size: 2 3/4 X 1 7/8 X 3/4 inches.
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Oil painting of a Stabled Horse WH Wheelwright 1874
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Pre 1900 item# 737584 (stock# 010809)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
Sold. Thank you
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This is a lovely antique oil painting on board of a stabled horse by the artist W H Wheelwright, a nineteenth century English artist well known for his paintings of horses, hunting, and racing scenes. 1857-1897.
This wonderful painting was likely commissioned by the owner of a stabled horse called "Lucy". The horse is saddled, and and the horse blanket is marked with the initials CP which are probably the owners initials. Beautifully painted, with rich colors and great expression. Signed and dated 1874.
Frame is antique gilt gessoed, and the horses name is painted on the frame.
Condition: Area of stabilization around the horse head where the paint was possibly lifting off. Otherwise fine. Size: 23 1/2 X 19 1/4 inches.
Framed: 28 1/2 X 25 inches
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Large Georgian Memorial Mourning Brooch – Magnificent
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Pre 1837 VR item# 550310 (stock# 070617)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
$1750.00
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This is a truly magnificent large Georgian memorial mourning brooch. The painted scene shows a woman in a Grecian style dress in front of a memorial stone entitled “ Souvenir”, and framed at the top and side by a weeping willow. There is an elaborate reverse painted edge in black and gold to the glass.
The reverse side of the piece has a lovely hair decoration as shown in the picture, and the frame is a rich gold colored metal. Gorgeous piece.
Condition: Fine. There is a bit of dust under glass and three tiny white paint marks in tree.
Size: Height to top of bale – 3 1/8 inches. Width- 2 ¼ inches.
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Georgian Painted Mourning Memorial Brooch C. 1790-1810
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Pre 1837 VR item# 368018 (stock# 011365)
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Vininghill
250-595-7582
1650.00
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This is a truly lovely eye shaped Georgian memorial, or mourning, brooch. It is a bit different from the usual memorial pieces in that the tomb has the word “love” inscribed on it, as well as two doves nestled on the top representing love. The lady is holding a wreath in her hands and is dressed in a flowing dress of browns and cream. An exquisitely painted piece.
The brooch has a C clasp and a long pin, as well as a ring to allow it to be attached to a chain.
Condition: Fine
Size: 1 5/8 X 7/8 inch.
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