Oval medallion of black basalt with bas relief portrait bust of Roman Emperor Galba (3 BC-69 AD) facing right, wearing laurel leaf crown, the name GALBA impressed below the truncation, self frame, pierced to hang.

Portrait Medallion of Galba

Wedgwood

1780-1785

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Small octagonal brooch comprised of a dark blue jasper medallion with white jasper bas relief of "Cupid as Oracle" – Cupid as Oracle divining the future for a young maiden – in a cut-steel mount with faceted steel beads set in circles with an outer band of smaller faceted steel beads, with pin on back.
Miniature condiment jug of dark blue jasper and white relief decoration with silver mounts and flat, hinged lid with an opening for a spoon and ball finial, the body of the jug conically shaped and with a loop handle, with two relief scenes including Nike and a Warrior with a statue of Athena, and Bellerophon watering Pegasus, in between the scenes is a large tree with smaller flowering bushes.
Small sewing etui comprised of an actual walnut (covered with a varnish to preserve it) with gold and gilt brass mounts and hinged so that it can be opened and closed, the interior on one side set with a small round mirror and red velvet lining, on the other with a gilt brass mount outfitted with small, delicate sewing instruments including an ivory thimble with gold mount, a stiletto, scissors, an ivory needle case, a miniature leather-lined book, a file, needles and a pin.