Lot 73
  • 73

A jewelled gold and agate bell push,probably Russian,late 19th century

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • width: 9.7cm, 3 7/8 in.
the rectangular mossy agate base supporting a snake with cabochon ruby head and emerald eyes, coiled around the star sapphire pushpiece, indistinctly marked, paper label inventory 'T.T. / No. 407'

Condition

Excellent condition, and a very interesting object. The snake is slightly loose.
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