Lot 24 , A 19th century Dieppe carved bone memento mori, overall height 10cm

A 19th century Dieppe carved bone memento mori, with a bird perched upon a part fleshed skull, on ebonised socle, overall height 10cm
Estimate £300-500

A little dusty and slightly leaning to one side on the socle, height of carving without stand 6cm.


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Sold for £340