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LOT 2118
African Glass Trade Beads
20TH CENTURY A.D.
46 7/8 in. (262 grams, 119 cm).
Long loop of biconical dark amber coloured beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, London, UK.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
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.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
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Antique Gold Ring with Agate Cameo of an African
Late 17th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
D-section hoop and an oval bezel set with a grey banded agate cameo featuring a mature man in three-quarter view facing left, furrowed brow and short-cropped curly hair. 4.69 grams, 27.33 mm overall, 18.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired on the European art market. -
Tudor Period Bronze Hook Fastener Group
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: an openwork fastener with a cross motif; a fastener with a Tudor rose; an openwork fastener with a six-petalled flower. 7.52 grams total, 34-39 mm
From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.
