This is a wonderful antique French ormolu and malachite portrait plaque of Francis Drake, circa 1840 in date.
The fine quality ormolu profile portrait in high relief is mounted on a malachite ground with a beaded oval-shaped border within a pierced and chased scrolling acanthus hinged frame.
There is no mistaking the unique quality and design, which is sure to make this set a treasured piece by any discerning collector.
Condition:
In excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 28 x width 19 x depth 10
Dimensions in inches:
Height 11.0 x width 7.5 x depth 3.9
Drake was an Elizabethan sailor and navigator, and the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe.
Francis Drake was born in Tavistock, Devon in around 1540 and went to sea at an early age. In 1567, Drake made one of the first English slaving voyages as part of a fleet led by his cousin John Hawkins...
Category
French Antique 1840s More Desk Accessories
MaterialsMalachite, Ormolu