1. Venetian Jewel
Estimate £30,000–£50,000 Sold £93,750
During the Renaissance, few places were wealthier or more cultured than Venice. Its position at the nexus of global trade routes enabled the city to secure a monopoly on rare and exotic goods and materials. ‘The city grew rich,’ says Douglas Girton of Lyon & Turnbull, ‘and enamelwares such as this represent how well connected Venice was between the late 15th and mid 16th centuries.’ One of a matched pair of chargers, lot 41 came up for
