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    French Limoges enamel plaque of a knight in ormolu frame

    £3,500

    The French town of Limoges is renowned for the superiority of its enamel wares, as is demonstrated by the fine quality of this antique plaque.

     

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    Description

    The plaque depicts an armoured knight in an architectural interior, holding the handle of his sword with his right hand as if about to unsheath it from its scabbard. The plaque is indistinctly signed to the lower right and set within a rectangular ormolu frame. The top of the frame is mounted with floral garlands and surmounted by foliate scrolls and a laurel wreath.

    Plaque height 14cm, width 10cm
    Frame height 24cm, width 16.5cm, depth 1.5cm

    Details

    Country of Origin
    French
    Date of Manufacture
    19th Century
    Period
    19th Century
    Style
    Militaria / Military
    Material
    Enamel, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze)
    Colour
    Gold, Multi-coloured

    Dimensions

    Height
    24 cm / 9.4 inches
    Width
    16.5 cm / 6.3 inches
    Depth
    1.5 cm / 0.4 inches

    Reference:
    15436

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