Lot 382:
Arthur Osborne Ivorex Plaque, 'Sam Weller'
Sold for: £2
Description
An Arthur Osborne Ivorex Plaque depicting ‘Sam Weller’. This oval, low-relief plaque is crafted from molded resin or a similar composite material, consistent with Ivorex production. It features a male figure, identified by the inscription “Sam Weller” at the bottom, dressed in 19th-century style attire. The figure is shown in a detailed interior scene, attending to a boot or shoe with one foot propped on a small stool. The plaque has a creamy off-white base with selective darker brown and blue patination, enhancing details and creating depth in an illustrative, period-specific decorative style. Two small holes are visible on the reverse, indicating it was designed for hanging. 12.5cm
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