Study of a Pekingese dog
attributed to Cartier
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
c. 1910 - c. 1915
Materials
rock crystal, cabochon ruby
Measurements
30 mm (H)
Order this imageCollection
Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247167.3
Summary
Pale greyish brown agate study of a Pekingese dog, c.1910–5. In recumbent pose with one front paw folded over the other, the eyes set with ruby cabochons.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey miniatures and small objects in the strong room, page 120.
Makers and roles
attributed to Cartier, jeweller
