French .800 Silver Bell

Description:

French .800 Silver Bell, Paris, early to mid-19th century, maker's mark "ML," the finial formed as a seated Bedouin man with a nude woman at his feet, bearing an engraved armorial possibly that of Sir Richard Wallace (1818-1890),ht. 4 1/2 in., approx. 12.5 troy oz.
Estimate $300-400

In good overall condition with only surface wear, particularly to top figural scene.


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