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LOT 1289
Achaemenid Blue and Green Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
17 1/2 in. (19.1 grams, 44.5 cm).
Composed of mixed beads, including oblate, spherical, and other beads, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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LOT 1289
Achaemenid Blue and Green Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Large West Central Asian Bronze Crescent Cross Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £60
Discoid stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 41 x 13 mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central square which is joined to an outer band by struts: straight ones from the middle of each side of the square, short ones ending in crescents from the tips of the square. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 19 grams, 41 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-690, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring Collection
Circa 16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Mixed group of seven rings, one set with a carnelian cabochon. 49 grams total, 20-28 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Large Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Floral Design
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising a wide hoop with curving supports projecting from the shoulders, a thick flower-shaped bezel with an engraved and gilt flower motif. 21.95 grams, 31.96 mm overall, 20.96 x 18.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
