'Stuart Crystal' Charles I of England Diamond Mounted Silver and Gold Mourning Slide, mid 17th century
recto with 22 collet set rose cut diamonds around the facetted oval rock crystal glazed portrait miniature after van Dyke, verso with braided gold wire cypher under white enamel bead crown on plaited hairwork ground, in original fitted leather case
case 3.1 x 2.8 in — 8 x 7 cm
December 10, 2020
Estimate $3,000-$5,000
Realised: $12,000
Decorative Arts & Design
Decorative Arts & Design at Waddington’s encompasses a broad and diverse variety of objects. We are specialists in bronzes, items of Canadian historical interest, ceramics, devotional works of art, glass, lighting, militaria, mirrors, objets de vertu, porcelain, silver, scientific instruments, travel and exploration maps, and fine rugs and carpets.
Meet the Specialist
Sean Quinn
Senior Specialist, Clocks, Sculpture & Lighting