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Chinese Style Bronze Lion-Headed Sceptre
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
The round-section shank with low-relief decorative panel of seated Buddhas to the top and two grotesque figures below; the finial formed as stylised tiger with open jaws; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 2.12 kg total, 52.5 cm high including stand
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Ethnographic Wooden Walking Stick, Club and Other Items
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising: a walking stick with a profile bust; a club with tapering handle and ribbed finial; two pieces of decorative fabric; a glazed painting of an ascetic. 3.7 kg total, walking stick: 91 cm
Acquired London, UK. Property of a Harwich gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Mixed Elaborate Glass Bead Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising a colourful mix of cylindrical and spherical beads, including some millefiori examples. 454 grams total, 18-32 mm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
King Charles II and Queen Catherine Commemorative Silver Button
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Discoid with two low-relief hearts with a crown above, loop to the reverse; a button or a cufflink element. 0.5 grams, 11 mm
Ex Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring the hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although various designs continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage. -
Stone and Other Figure Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising: a standing Buddha; a Roman style bust; Chinese style figure of a standing bearded man; a Western Asiatic style torso of a man with a snake wrapped around his body; a ceramic figure of an ascetic wearing a seashell-shaped headdress; a Western Asiatic style pendant male figure with his armed raised in adoration. 289 grams total, 37-87 mm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Georgian Gold Heraldic Fob Seal Matrix
Circa 1750-1850 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising a rounded top with radiating lines, set with a dark green glass intaglio depicting a lion rampant facing right within a shield. 3.64 grams, 16 mm
Found Kempsey, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WAW-18F5A4. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style 'Jet' Gaming Piece Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising three tall facetted counters, one a stylised horse-head, and one shaped as a crown; possibly jet. 268 grams total, 52-88 mm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Russian Wooden Orthodox Icon of Mother of God Kazanskaya
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Showing the infant Jesus gazing tenderly towards his mother, Mary dressed in elaborate robe with pearl-embroidered cuffs; 'ICXC' above the infant's halo, and Cyrillic inscription on the opposite side; printed on wood. 638 grams, 26.7 x 22.2 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Jewellery Box with Costume and Other Jewellery
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Faux leather box with velvet interior containing bracelets, brooches, a necklace, a pair of earrings, a bookmark and a pendant. 775 grams total, box: 24 x 14.5 x 8 cm
Acquired London, UK. Property of a Harwich gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Russian Orthodox Wooden Icon with Christ Pantocrator
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Dressed in blue mantle and embroidered red undergarment, wearing a jewelled crown and holding an open Gospel in his left hand, right hand making the gesture of blessing; inscriptions 'IHS' and 'XPS' flanking the halo. 218 grams, 18 x 14.7 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Celtic Style Stone Head
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Carved in the round bust with long hair falling to the shoulders, piriform face with almond-shaped eyes and slit mouth. 12.85 kg, 32 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market. Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Carved Limestone Head of a Man
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Male bust on a rectangular base, modelled with short curly hair, prominent brow and nose, deep-set eyes; inspired by classical exemplars. 16.5 kg, 36 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market. Property of a West Midlands, UK, private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.