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LOT 0367
Racing Horse Owner's Jewel with Diamonds
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.03 grams, 21.30 mm).
An 'Essex Crystal' depicting a galloping race horse with jockey dressed in blue and white silks with yellow cap, housed in it's original leather box from 'J. Moore, Watchmaker & Jeweller, 18 Corn Market, Derby'.
ProvenanceProperty of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11911-204599.
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