A Well Patinated Early Human Skull; Pre c.1800 sub-Curios unlike bureaus and other writing

unlike bureaus and other writing furniture such as the escritoire

The unusual and very pretty continental wrought iron occasional table

as a former ammunition box

The deep sea ground pierced centrally by three geometrically themed medallions in ruby red and apple green

the majestic 18th Century villa that housed this work is set within a spectacular garden

A Well Patinated Early Human Skull; Pre c.1800 sub-Curios unlike bureaus and other writingOrigin: Unknown Period: Pre c. 1800 Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1800 or earlier Height: 6 Width: 5 Depth: 8. 5 Height on Stand: 8. 5 (all at extremities) In relic condition, the largely in tact human skull dating to at least the early nineteenth century, displaying an incredible dark and beautifully aged patina and colour, the calvarium being uncut, and the mandible unarticulated, and displayed on a nineteenth century circular ebonised stand. The