it is still a lovely antique curio and an important piece of artistic tradition
Please note that a piece of the decoration on the top part of the cross has come detached and is loose inside the shadow box
as well as a chip here or there
They feature 2" heels and 18 holes for lacing
Pre-Auction Notes: paper label on back
Lot 073 - Grouping Of 40 Antique Engravings Of Various Ungulates And Other Mammals Including Deer, Moose, Elk, Etc., Circa 1827 2313 it is still a lovelyPre Auction Notes: From "The Class of Mammalia arranged by the Baron Cuvier with Specific Descriptions" by Edward Griffith, Major Charles Hamilton Smith, and Edward Pidegon, Printed for George B. Whittaker, Ave Maria Lane, London. The mammal engravings in this week's auction were acquired loose, and not removed from the original book by us. Various eonciditon with edge wear, foxing, etc.