Lot 737 , An early 20th century cased yellow metal mounted jasper seal with coral handle carved as a dragon (tail broken)

A cased 19th century yellow metal mounted jasper seal with coral handle carved as a dragon (tail broken), height 7.3cm.
Estimate £150-200

Gross weight 38.4 grams. Coral height 47mm. A few minor chips around the base of the coral. End of tail broken and missing. A hole and a few smaller holes(flaws) towards the base of the coral also. A couple of tiny nicks to the seal, otherwise the jasper is in good order.


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Sold for £420