The Attack: an important cameo glass plaque by Thomas and George Woodall, completed in 1896
The circular, slightly dished plaque in dark amethyst glass overlaid in white, carved with a 'Pompeian' scene of a classical maiden standing on a terrace, her modesty protected only by a diaphanous veil, her discarded clothing and jewels scattered in the foreground amongst a water ewer and basins, her surprise caused by two mischievous Cupids, one kneeling on a wall, the other in flight above her right shoulder, majestic marbled columns and temples stand behind overlooking an idyllic scene of a distant harbour and bay, the border with four panels of delicate Romanesque ornament, signed lower left T & G Woodall, 43.5cm diam
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