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6:00 AM PT - Feb 18th, 2012
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Three Halcyon Days Enamels Boxes, London Scenes
the first with box, The Domesday Book, 1086-1986 with archaic figural scenes, interior lid reads: "Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry which recorded the conquest of Britain by William, Duke of Normandy; at his command The Domesday Book was compiled in 1086" signed on base (1.5 x 2 in.; good condition); the second of "The Canterbury Tales" #46/600 with horse and figure scenes throughout, interior lid reads: "...nyne and twenty, in a companye, Of sondry folk, by aventure y-falle, In felawshipe, and pilgrims were they alle, That toward Caunterbury wolden ryde", signed on base (1.5 x 2 in.; good condition); the third of oval box with 18th century dress children, interior lid reads: "V&A London, Replica of an 18th century English enamel", signed on base (1 x 2 x 1.75 in.; good condition); includes catalog booklet. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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