probably Viennese, circa 1865, works marked "Wm Ellery/Waltham/Mass.", amethyst encrusted decorative screws, approx. 10-1/2 x 4-7/8 x 4-5/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
Note: These gems tested as amethyst on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
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Collection of Steve Stewart, Lake Lure, North Carolina
not tested for functionality, some rubbing and loss to gilt throughout, a few small areas of loss to enamel along edges of dome, losses to enamel around pilot holes/screws, one side of base with applied decorations loose
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