GOLD: The Midas Touch
GOLD: The Midas Touch
Auction Closed
October 29, 03:04 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A JEWELLED GOLD AND ENAMEL ELEPHANT AND RIDER, INDIAN, PROBABLY SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
the colourfully enamelled elephant with raised trunk, its forehead centred by a tear-shaped diamond within red enamel, one foot lifted from the floral enamel base with pale blue border, set with gold-mounted diamonds, the turban-wearing mahout with raised hands, probably formerly holding a gold spear or a bridle, apparently unmarked
4.7cm., 1 7/8in. high, 98.6 gr.
3oz. 5dwt.