A collection of objects of vertu, including: an onyx, bronze and enamelled holy water stoop, late 19th century, centred by a painted porcelain plaque, 17cm (6 3/4in) high; a rectangular papier mache box cover, painted with a portrait entitled Lady Esther Stanhope; a French gilt metal mounted bonbonniere, modelled as Cupid reclining and cuddling a lamb, his quiver strap inscribed 'Pensez A Moi', the hinged lid painted with flowers, late 19th century, 5 cm (2in) long; a Russian enamel of the Mother of God, coloured enamels, 9cm x 7.5cm (3 1/2in x 3in); two enamel boxes; a dog's head whistle; and other items Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839) was a socialite, adventurer and traveller.
A collection of objects of vertu, including: an onyx, bronze and enamelled holy water stoop, late 19th century, centred by a painted porcelain plaque, 17cm (6 3/4in) high; a rectangular papier mache box cover, painted with a portrait entitled Lady Esther Stanhope; a French gilt metal mounted bonbonniere, modelled as Cupid reclining and cuddling a lamb, his quiver strap inscribed 'Pensez A Moi', the hinged lid painted with flowers, late 19th century, 5 cm (2in) long; a Russian enamel of the Mother of God, coloured enamels, 9cm x 7.5cm (3 1/2in x 3in); two enamel boxes; a dog's head whistle; and other items Lady Hester Lucy Stanhope (1776-1839) was a socialite, adventurer and traveller.
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