White Onyx & Rock Crystal Polar Bear

Object Description

Onyx Polar Bear on a Rock Crystal Iceberg by Alfred Lyndhurst Pocock who worked under Faberge 1905-1915

The Polar bear beautifully carved with a naturalistic look finished with cabochon ruby eyes stood upon a natural rock crystal base simulating an iceberg. The Polar Bear was carved by the Faberge sculptor Alfred Lyndhurst Pocock (1882-1962) during the first half of the 20th century circa 1920.

Measurements – Bear 6cm High x 10.5cm Long x 4cm Wide Rock Crystal 3.5cm High x 13cm wide x 9cm deep Overall Dimensions 9.5cm High x 13cm Wide x 9cm Deep

Object History

This sculpture was owned by the family of Percy and Winifred Bottley. The Bottleys ran the gem dealership Gregory & Bottley from the 1930s (later Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd), and worked with Pocock supplying him with gemstones for his carvings. When Pocock died he left this collection to the couple.

Object Condition

Very Good

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