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Important Lucien Gaillard “Staghorn beetle” silver and gold inlay magnifying glass, signed c. 1900
Silver hand finished and repoussed in the form of a staghorn beetle with horns encircling the round magnifying glass, gold details
Signed: L. GAILLARD (engraved) on lower right leg, head of Minerva (950/1000 pure silver)
The staghorn beetle was a favorite form for Gaillard and the inspiration for many examples of his work including jewelry, vases and this magnifying glass. A variant model in cast bronze can be seen in the collection of the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.
Important Lucien Gaillard “Staghorn beetle” silver and gold inlay magnifying glass, signed c. 1900
J. & L. LOBMEYR Vienna, Austria
Footed glass compote c. 1910
Three-dimensional enameled stylized leaf motif with white on the underside and periwinkle blue on the inside of the bowl and top surfaces, central floral engraved and gilded decoration
H: 6″ x Dia: 6 1/2″
Price: $2,750