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Laser-Engraved Architectural Paperweights
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A pair of rectangular-section weights on stands, each with a laser-engraved Chinese architectural building. 80 grams total, 37 mm each
Property of a North West London, UK, lady. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Anglo-Saxon Queen Ethelswith of Mercia Ring Replica
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A gilt bronze finger ring moulded from the original in the British Museum, D-section hoop with expanding shoulders decorated with animal motifs, the central discoid plaque with Agnus Dei within foliate border, the underside inscribed with 'EADELSVID REGNA'. 6.69 grams, 22.21 mm overall, 17.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Property of a gentleman; acquired in 1984. Accompanied by the original 1984 British Museum information slip. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Antique Isle of Wight and Colchester Ginger Beer Bottle Collection
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: two stamped 'HOME BREWED GINGER BEER NEWPORT, I.W. TAPLIN'; one stamped 'OLD FASHIONED GINGER BEER S. INGS, RYDE, I. OF W.' one stamped 'GREENHAM & CO. SHANKLIN'; one stamped 'GOULD'S ONE PENNY. CARISBROOKE BREWED'; one stamped 'GLOBE WORKS H.W. STEVENS COLCHESTER'; accompanied by a booklet by Stephen Day, Castaways - collectable containers. 2.8 kg total, 16-18 cm
From the private collection of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Animal Liberation Vintage Pin Badge Collection
Circa 1980s A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including various 'Animal Liberation', 'Animal Aid' and other types. 45 grams total, 31-44 mm
From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Greek Canosan Style Terracotta Figural Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With a bulbous body and wide foot, the neck formed as a draped female figure with an opening on her back, ribbed strap handle; a flower on each side of the female figure with an emerging head of a lady to the centre (one absent); a large female face to the front of the body with elaborate coiffure and painted necklace. 2.56 kg, 53.5 cm
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. -
Reproduction 'Watts & Sons' Desk Magnifying Glass
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mounted on a stand for use on a desk with articulated arm. 1.15 kg, 28.5 cm
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Victorian Brass Gothic Revival Candlestick
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Modelled in the round as a heraldic lion with all four legs splayed, tail looped to form a handle; socket and drip-tray supported in the lion's mouth. 354 grams, 10.9 cm
Found hidden in a barn at Scarlet's Farm, Cambridgeshire, UK. Property of an East Anglia private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Georgian Bronze Bird Statuette Pair
England, circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Matched pair, each with a long spatulate tail, folded wings and hunched neck; ferrous remains at the attachment point. 108 grams total, 64 mm each
Found Cambridgeshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Stuart Period Lead Horn Book, a Child's Teaching Aid
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Rectangular block with impressed seriffed letters to obverse; some letters displaced, J' and 'V' absent. 44 grams, 60 mm
Found East Anglia, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Georgian Bronze Putto Mount
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Modelled in the half-round as a winged putto with arms extended. 12.2 grams, 51 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Silver Snarling Fox Pendant
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Modelled in the half-round with hollow reverse, snarling attitude with loop above and pierced lug below. 7.68 grams, 28 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Pair of Carved Wainscot Panels with Fleurs-de-Lys and Geometric Trellis Motifs
France, circa 1500 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Rectangular in profile with chamfered edges, central high-relief panel of lozenges each with a fleur-de-lys to the centre. 325 grams total, 28.7-29 cm
Private collection, New England. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.