£950
A Victorian Derbyshire slate (Ashford black marble) and pietre dure tazza, c1840, inlaid in coloured hardstones with a brightly plumaged bird perched on a fruiting pear branch, 23cm h
Recorded in Joanna Philips' notebook, c1845: "[date] 1844... a black marble ditto ["flower vase"] with an inlaid Mosaic bird in the botton - Matlock"
Restored for Mr John Philips by John Wilson of Tewkesbury in 2005; a copy of the restorers invoice is available
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.8% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
