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Walking stick, with painted miniature of St. Luke, Giulio Zanetti Italy 1860.

$4,189.23
£3,112.70
€3,500
CA$5,738.38
A$6,260.26
CHF 3,320.31
MX$75,422
NOK 42,141.23
SEK 38,581.44
DKK 26,662.56

About the Item

Walking stick: jeweled walking stick, silver knob in the shape of a milord worked in tourchon, with finely engraved and gilded parts. At the top of the knob, a miniature painted in enamel on porcelain of Saint Luke is set. The Pre-Raphaelite-style image of the evangelist, , wears the loose robes and flowing hair of an apostle as he works on his gospel. An example of a Grand Tour object, a discovery for the aristocratic gentleman looking for a glimpse of history and a splendid souvenir. Ebony wood shaft with metal ferrule. Signed Giulio Zanetti (1840-1860), a 19th century Bolognese master goldsmith and craftsman. Bologna, Italy, 1850-1860.
  • Creator:
    Giulio Zanetti (Jeweler)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)Depth: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917142723252

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