Set of 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings Antique Vanity Accessories Some wear compatible with age

Some wear compatible with age as shown in the photographs

The condition of this item is excellent and the quality of the carving superb

There is historic riveted repair to the base and rim and slight damage to the rim

The condition of this period lamp is excellent

5cm Ref: D818

Set of 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings Antique Vanity Accessories Some wear compatible with ageA superb set of 18th Century important serpent engravings most probably from Albertus Seba's rare publication 'Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio per Universam Physices Historiam'. A rough translation from the Latin title 'A careful description & exceedingly artistic expression in pictures of the exceedingly rich treasury of nature throughout the entire history of natural science. This