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.
Thence by descent.