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Nautilus mounted on an oval pewter base, Europe, 19th century
Height x width x depth: 16 x 17 x 10 cm. Weight: 600 g
decorated with a naturalistic motif depicting rocks interspersed with elements of red Mediterranean coral. The shell is richly decorated with natural motifs and mythological dolphins. The upper part, corresponding to the opening of the shell, has a hinged closure made of the same material as the base, adorned with a fantastical marine figure, probably a dolphin with a small piece of coral applied to its tail.
Provenance:
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
Count Luigi Rigi Luperti collection.
€ 500,00 / 800,00
Estimate
300,00 €
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SILVER ANTIQUES, IVORIES, WUNDERKAMMER - Including selected Works of Art from the Count Luigi Rigi Luperti Collection
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli, thu 19 February 2026
SINGLE SESSION 19/02/2026 Hours 15:00
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