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Lot 212

An unusual 19th century Continental parcel gilt white metal, enamel and semi-precious stone set cane-work covered liturgical carrying basket
probably Italian,, the basket probably used to transport a mitre

15 – 16 February 2022, 10:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £1,657.50 inc. premium

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An unusual 19th century Continental parcel gilt white metal, enamel and semi-precious stone set cane-work covered liturgical carrying basket

probably Italian,, the basket probably used to transport a mitre
of tapering oval form with leather covered swing handle decorated with oval brown and green cabochon stones, the lockable lid with pierced acanthus scroll repousse decoration centred by a diamond shaped lapis tablet flanked by oval green cabochons, the trellis decorated sides with applied vacant shield shaped cartouches, the inner wooden lid with applied Christian device depicting crossed hands (probably representing the stigmata) below a cross, the interior later lined with brocade, 44.5cm high overall

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