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LOT 2132
Anatolian Style Terracotta Rhyton
20TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (1 kg, 31 cm).
With trumpet-shaped mouth and barrel-shaped body, ibex-shaped finial with coiled horns and legs folded beneath the body, spout to the chest, repaired; after the antique. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Georgian Silver 'Born to Die' Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Substantial hoop with segmented profile, low-relief inscription 'MORTI NATUS EST' to the underside, flowers in the following open field, ellipsoid plaques to the shoulders with facing skull motifs, owl with spread wings on the bezel. 7.28 grams, 23.96 mm overall, 20.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
The ring belongs to the memento mori (remember you shall die) ring type. Upon the bezel is engraved an owl, an animal symbol for the Other World. The inscription Morti Natus Est, means 'born to die' a reminder of fragility of life. -
Cased Post Medieval 'Published' Beer Tap and Key Collection
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Collection of barrel locks, taps and spiles in brass and other metals, mounted and labelled in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 5.4 kg total, 50.7 x 35.5 x 7.2 cm including case
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Large Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Spherical crotal, rumbler or 'hame harness' bell with suspension loop and two tone holes to upper half with founder's initials 'Ro / W' for Robert Wells of Aldbourne Foundry, Wiltshire; with the original iron 'pea' inside. 203 grams, 71 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK.
Robert Wells made bells in sizes 1 to 32 and this example is near the largest ever produced. These massive bells were usually fitted to a team bell frame, set across the harness collar; Robert Wells was active in the period 1760-1780.
