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Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton

A French bonbonnière in the form of a tiger's head, 19th century, probably Samson

Lot Closed

January 14, 02:59 PM GMT

Estimate

700 - 900 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Property of a descendant of William Beckford & The Dukes of Hamilton

A French bonbonnière in the form of a tiger's head, 19th century, probably Samson


naturalistically modelled with slightly open jaws, the hinged cover painted with a bouquet of flowers

6.35cm. high; 2½in.

Possibly Mary, Duchess of Hamilton (1854-1934);
Thence by descent.