Gilt Bronze Bust Of Ajax, c.1880 Books - Essays

Gilt Bronze Bust Of Ajax, c.1880 Books - EssaysA handsome French gilt 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

Silver gilt interior with clear hallmarks to the lid rim

published in 1876

the sauce boat remains in an excellent with clear hallmarks

and further marked to the half-point

A very attractive 7 bar sterling silver toast rack of arch form

There is some light spotting to the preliminary pages but otherwise the pages remain in a good condition throughout

Weight: 11

A newspaper article of 1898 dubbed him 'The Weatherproof Artist'

Dimensions (in upright position)

Circumference (at widest point): 10cm

Diameter of base: 14cm

Later gilt frame