Study of a French bulldog
Category
Objets de vertu
Date
c. 1925
Materials
smoky quartz, ruby cabochon, gold
Measurements
44 mm (H)25 mm (Length)54 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1247167.4
Summary
Frosted smoky quartz study of a French bulldog, c.1925. In standing pose, its eyes set with ruby cabochons in gold collets and wearing a gold collar set all round with rubies, suspending below a round ruby cabochon ‘dog tag’. Scratch engraved ‘VII’ on the base of one paw.
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.
Marks and inscriptions
Right back paw: VII
