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Gold and Diamond Ring
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Rectangular-section shank and bezel, offset group of six diamonds with settings open to the reverse; stamped 'ORANG BLOSSOM 14K'. 7.21 grams, 25.26 mm overall, 21.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Georgian Silver-Gilt Pendant with Amethyst and Pearl
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a bell-shaped mount with applied filigree tendrils to the sidewall, ropework collar supporting a pearl bead with coiled loop above; inset teardrop amethyst below. 3.27 grams, 35.6 mm
From the collection of a West London, UK, collector. -
Egyptian Style Stone Amulet Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including scaraboid, papyrus sceptre, sun disc on pedestal, double feather, and other types. 13.34 grams total, 13-25 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
Reproduction Bronze Corinthian Helmet
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
With deep nasal and cheek-guards, pelletted bands to the rim; casting seam. 4.69 kg, 21.5 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
The Royal Navy's First Invincible Shipwreck Glass Bottle
1758 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Robust moulded glass bottle of bell-shaped form with deep pontil base, tapering neck and rolled rim with chamfer; lost in the Solent on Sunday 19th February 1758. 843 grams, 20.5 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. -
Georgian Gemstone with Portrait of a Philosopher
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
An oval carnelian gemstone engraved with a profile bust of a bearded man. 2.11 grams, 22 mm
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung group of polyhedral beads. 105 grams, 48 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Post Medieval Silvered Bronze Corpus Christi
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled in the round with draped knee-length loincloth and discoid nimbus with cruciform design; attachment holes at hands and crossed feet; copying 17th century style. 99 grams, 13.2 cm high
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector. -
Western Asiatic Style Inlaid Iron Belt Buckle Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Pair of rectangular buckle plates, each with attachment bar and hook to the reverse, one with inlaid brass scene with bird and frond. 315 grams total, 90-92 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Stuart Period Gold Ring with Jupiter Gemstone
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Bezel with petal detailing extending to the underside and shoulders, inset onyx intaglio with figure of Jupiter seated on a throne with perching eagle and flame in his extended hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.64 grams, 24.67 mm overall, 17.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12349-222567. -
Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Cross Pendant
Circa 1750 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Cross pommy pendant with pierced lug for suspension; recessed cells for cloisonné enamel ornament to both faces. 4.84 grams, 40 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. -
Russian Orthodox White Metal Cross Pendant
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cruciform in plan with scrolled head to each arm joined to its neighbours with a pellet finial, low-relief foliage detailing, integral loop, incised voided cross to reverse. 9 grams, 54 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.