French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880 Books - Nature

French Bronze Bust of Ajax, c.1880 Books - NatureA French bronze of good proportions depicting 'Ajax', after the antique. Ajax is recorded in The Illiad as a, tower of strength to the Achaeans and, the best man among the Thracians, being both brave and of great stature. Helen of Troy described him as, huge Ajax, bulwark of the Achaeans. He is one of the strongest warriors for the Achaeans, second only to his cousin Achilles. His epic duel with Hector, resulting in a tie, is detailed in the seventh

The box opens to reveal a mustard leather writing surface with gilt stamped foliate decoration and a greek key border

The wood to the box shows some some light scuffing and very slight splitting to the wood in places

Chalk inscription of 'Loveday' to the frame verso

The compact has a circular body with a sterling silver attaching loop for a fob or chatelaine chain

Weight: 190 grams

A rare 18th century stable or 'birdcage' adjustable candle holder of large proportions

Original mirror plate with a small scuff evident to the top mid-left of the plate

writing or reading

Grantham in gilt to the front board

designed at the Keswick School of Industrial Arts

housed in a gilt frame

A really decorative and unusual piece