19th C. English Silver Chain Sections - Dogs & Foxes
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Description
Northwestern Europe, probably England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A unique collection of sections of a silver chain with alternating heads of foxes and dogs along the links. The dogs have pinched, bulldog faces and perked ears. The slightly recessed eyes of both animals are painted red and stand out against the silver. At the center of the case is a large fox head that forms the loop clasp for this piece. A wonderful combination of the wily and wild fox with its enemy, the domesticated dog. This certainly was a bold statement piece! Size of segment: 3" L (7.6 cm); size of fox heads: 0.75" L x 0.65" W (1.9 cm x 1.7 cm); size of case: 16.5" L x .875" W x 12.25" H (41.9 cm x 2.2 cm x 31.1 cm); quality of silver: 73% to 82%; total weight: 255.2 grams
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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#163338
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163338
Condition
Not wearable with disconnected, bent links and loose heads as shown. Losses to the loops that form the clasp. Fading and losses to painted eyes. Heavy patina and areas of corrosion to verso of heads and links. Displayed in a Riker case.
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19th C. English Silver Chain Sections - Dogs & Foxes
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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