Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
mercoledì 9 dicembre 2020 ore 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
Two fine carnelian intaglios mounted as seals. Coat of Arms of the 1st Earl of Lucan.
Two fine carnelian intaglios mounted as seals. Coat of Arms of the 1st Earl of Lucan.
18th century
Intaglio : 23 x 28 mm
H: (seal) : 27 mm/ 43 mm
15,28 g /17,24 g
The lot consists of two large carnelian carvings representing the same heraldic coat of arms referable to Sir Charles Bingham (1735-1799), 1st Earl of Lucan, High Sheriff of county Mayo - M.P. as Baron Lucan of Castlebar. The two coat of arms have small variations (shape of the shield, crown and ribbon). One mounted in a typical seal frame with elongated handle; the other mounted as a ring. Complete set very rare. Perfect conditions. Sold in an elegant red leather boxe, including the cast impression of the depiction.