Description: VULCAN SHEWING APOLLO THE NET OF METAL WHICH HE HAD FORGED TO ENVELOPE VENUS AND MARS
Inscription Greek: ΚΡΟΜΟΥ
Signature: Kromos
Last Recorded Collection: Ebay, Internet market: 4.11.04
Previous Collections:
Catalogue des pierres gravées antiques de S.A. le Prince Stanislas Poniatowski ([1830?]-1833): I.158
Christie's, London: 1839-1250
Prendeville, J.: Explanatory catalogue of the proof-impressions of the antique gems possessed by the late Prince Poniatowski and now in the possession of John Tyrrell, Esq. (1841): 103
Comments: Antique English, solid sterling silver box with a gilt interior, the lid set with t103. English hallmark for B'ham 1898. Maker's marks rubbed.
