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Post Medieval Bronze Ring with Initials 'K. A.'
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Wide hoop, shoulders with leaf motifs, circular bezel with initial 'K.A.' within hatched borders. 6.35 grams, 24.62 mm overall, 21.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Jerusalem Cross with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Relics of Saint Serafin
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Comprising an olive wood cross on a triangular base with inlaid nacre and other detailing; lozengiform panels and nail-shaped plates, lateral rods with nacre to the ends; base with central gazed panel revealing three fragmentary supposed relics and label 'S. Serafin C'. 372 grams, 46.6 cm
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman.
Serafin was born in San Gimignano, Italy. Her family was poor, and her parents both died while she was still young. The child was known for her deeds of penance and humility but an illness afflicted her eyes, feet, and hands so she became paralysed. -
Post Medieval Bronze Button Collection
Circa 16th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including plain disc, low-relief domed, bell-shaped and other types. 1.73 kg total, 11-29 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export) -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of tabular, annular and other types with D-shaped pendant centrepiece. 44.2 grams, 35 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Civil War and Later Lead Musket and Pistol Ball Group
Circa 17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Mixed group of musket and pistol shot, some with impact damage. 1.11 kg total, 7-24 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. -
Egyptian Reproduction Tablet with Anubis
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Tongue-shaped unifacial tablet with guilloche to the rim; horizontal bands of cuneiform framing profile image of Anubis seated with hand extended, holding a was sceptre; winged scarab above. 6.85 grams, 21 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
Post Medieval Framed Plaster Cast Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising three framed compositions of plaster casts taken from medallions and intaglios showing classical scenes. 1.76 kg total, 29.7- 34.8 cm
Fine condition.
Private collection, UK. -
Ceramic Fertility Figure Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Mixed group of figurines in various styles and poses; after the antique. 635 grams total, 11.4-18.5 cm
Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. 412 grams. 11-17.5 cm
Very fine condition.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Bronze Replica of 'Venus Rosewater Dish' Platter
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Copying the original 'Temperantia' made by Francois Briot in the 16th century, showing scenes of classical mythology and having a large central medallion with Sophrosyne; three mounting lugs on the reverse. 2.17 kg, 38.6 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
The Royal Navy's First Invincible Shipwreck Gun Flint Pair
1758 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising two tongue-shaped flints. 27 grams total, 37-38 mm
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. Accompanied by certificates of authenticity and other information. -
Heavy Roman Style Gold Ring with Gemstone
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Comprising a lentoid-section tapering hoop, raised border to the cell, inset cameo with incuse profile bust. 13.4 grams, 26.37 mm overall, 18.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection of Mr W.N., Switzerland. Acquired from the above, 2009. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland.