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2025 Summer Cleanout Auction

John Leman Mystical Dragon Enamel Copper Pendant

This auction ended on July 24, 2025.

Start price: $5

Estimated price: $10 - $10,000

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Sold for: $9

Description

Item/Description: Signed Mid-Century enamel on copper pendant by Scottish artist, John Leman. Beautifully executed in copper, it has a curved shield arrowhead like shape. It depicts a mythical dragon-like creature with shiny golden enamel eyes and mouth against a glowing brown-red enamel background. Art Nouveau/Celtic design. Hallmarked on back, artist signature: John Leman.

Material: Enamel, copper

Dimensions: Length: 2 1/4"; Width: 1 1/4"

Condition: Very Good. Free of cracks, repair. Enamel intact and glossy. Signs of age, use and wear including scratches, scuffs, patina. No hanging bale.

Age: 1960s-1970s

Provenance: Private Estate

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