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Antique Rock Crystal Candlestick Chimera with Silver and Emeralds
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Our large, antique winged lion, known as a Chimera from Greek mythology, is exquisitely sculpted from rock crystal (quartz). Likely of Austrian origin and dating from the late nineteenth century. Designed as a candlestick or flower holder, the figure is kneeling on its forelegs with its tail rising above with a cup or handle holder at the end. Mounted with silver and encrusted with emerald eyes and emerald stones on mounts encircling its neck, hind legs and tail. (One wing and a number of emeralds missing.)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Late Victorian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:c1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. One wing missing. A number of emeralds missing.
- Seller Location:New York, US
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6079232654732
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