Lot 405 , Four late 17th century gold mounted Stuart crystal oval slides later mounted together as a brooch, width 54mm.

Four late 17th century gold mounted Stuart crystal oval mourning slides relating to William III & Queen Mary II of England, later mounted together as a brooch, two with portraits, one with cherubs, crown, orb, monogram etc, the other with two birds and the motto "Amor Vincet Omnia", width 54mm.
Estimate £200-300

The slides appear to relate to the death of Queen Mary II, 1694.


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Sold for £1,600