Helena J Maguire (British, 1860-1909); 'Elephant', Watercolour c.1900-07 Doe & Hope X Hannah Matthews Vendange is the French term

Vendange is the French term for grape harvest and this table originates from a French vineyard where wine would be tested as it was produced during harvest time

almost certainly crafted by one of the best makers of vent figures the world has ever produced

Lions and rams were both important animals in Egyptian and Persian belief systems

Presented in fair condition considering the considerable antiquity the ring is in wearable condition but care must be taken if one is going to wear it on a day to day basis

Spratt was not only the first to manufacture pet foods but the first to farm out his production

Helena J Maguire (British, 1860-1909); 'Elephant', Watercolour c.1900-07 Doe & Hope X Hannah Matthews Vendange is the French termOrigin: English Period: Edwardian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1900 1907 Height: 28 Width: 24. 25 Depth: 1. 25 (all in frame) The wonderfully charming watercolour painting of imposing size, depicting a large African Elephant, shown in profile with prominent tusks, realised on a buff ground and housed in its original period oak glazed frame with gilded slip, the whole surviving from Edwardian England, named Elephant lower right and signed Helena J