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Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With lateral loops and low-profile cross to obverse, reverse with 'W' on a hatched field for Walsingham shrine. 33 grams, 51 mm
Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung group of spherical beads each with hatched band to the equator. 43.1 grams, 42 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
United States Confederate Paper and Document Group
19th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising an unused Navy Warrant for Treasure of the Confederate States Richmond; an unused payment cheque; and an unused permission pass for Tredegar Iron Works. 31 grams total, 19-22.2 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Egyptian Grand Tour Bifacial Tile in Wooden Frame
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Square limestone panel with low-relief carvings on both broad faces: one side depicts the god Ptah wearing the characteristic tight-fitting skull cap, with a uraeus to the brow, and a collar with a fringe of teardrop pendants; the other side showing a male official with a wig of dense curly hair, a large lentoid eye, and a tiered collar of teardrops, triangular, pellet, and other elements in radiating bands; mounted in a bespoke wooden frame with stand. 1.38 kg total, 24 x 27 cm including stand
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 1750 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
Cross pommy pendant with pierced lug for suspension; recessed cells for cloisonné enamel ornament to the obverse. 2.81 grams, 32 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Large Georgian Gold Wedding Ring
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Lentoid in section, probably a glove ring. 2.55 grams, 24.5 mm overall, 21.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y 1/2, USA 12 1/4, Europe 28.20, Japan 27)
Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. -
Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Cross pommy pendant with monogram of an evangelist to each arm and central chi-rho christogram; reverse with geometric and other ornament. 7.81 grams, 45 mm
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Eastern European Bronze Folding Triptych Icon of the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow'
Circa 1850's A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Representing the subject of the advocation of Virgin Mary, depicted as a haloed robed woman, standing with her arms extended outwards, figures kneeling at her side, Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ϴΥ’ (Mother of God) above; the other panels with the entrance of Christ in Jerusalem (top left); the Presentation to the Temple (bottom left); the Resurrection (top right) and the Ascension (bottom right); Cyrillic inscriptions over each of the scenes; on the crest and finial, the Trinity (three angels with cups) flanked by Cherubins, the Mandylion above. 85 grams, 90 mm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon represents the Intercession of Mary, 'Joy of all who sorrow'. It formed the central part of a triptych with the Mother of God at the centre, surmounted by iconography of veneration. The other parts of the triptych are embossed with scenes of the lives of Christ. -
Luristan Style Bronze Axehead with Bull
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With flared blade and curve cutting edge, socket with advancing ox modelled in the round. 880 grams, 25.5 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval Animal Figure Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A mixed group of animal figures of various materials, including rabbits, dogs, a camel, and a badger. 109 grams total, 27-45 mm
Fair condition.
From Tyne and Wear, UK. -
Lapis Lazuli and Hardstone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Restrung group of tubular and other types with interstitial tubular types with barleytwist detailing. 47 grams, 43.8 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Gold and Diamond Pendant Necklace with Pseudo-Coin
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Necklace of braided gold wire; discoid pendant with encrusted guilloche motif, central pseudo-coin with profile bust; pendant hallmarked '750 Ru.64'. 50.53 grams, 50 cm
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12923-244255.
The profile bust here represented is a portrait of Alexander the Great, fashioned after coins of the Macedonian leader.