Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 567
Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii Eruption Lava Plaque
Estimate: $100 - $150
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Mt. Vesuvius Pompeii Eruption Lava Plaque. Italy, ca. 1870s. Carvers created intricate designs from hardened lava, represented by this plaque, which shows the volcano in full eruption over the Neapolitan bay. 4 ? x 2?. In custom fitted period box. Very good. During the Victorian era viewing the ruins of Pompeii were a desirable stop for the wealthy travelers on a ?Grand Tour? of Europe. Cameos and plaques carved from the lava - plentiful after that volcano?s eruption - were popular souvenirs.
