Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Marked to underside near foot

Marked to underside near foot

The wood and wire birdcage faithfully depicting the chateau

The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light

The bombe chest with hinged lifting top

These elegant candlesticks

Grand Tour Serpentine Inkwell and Cover Inset with 7 Lava Stone Cameos, 19th C porcelain & earthenware Marked to underside near footThe 7 cameos of historical figures, fitted with 3 quill holders, 2 inkwells and a pounce pot. The underside of the lid is framed with a circular gouache depicting Naples with Vesuvius in the distance. Good condition with repaired hairline to marble case, small chip to edge of one of the cameos, mild rubbing to the gilt metal, slight staining to the sky area in the gouache.