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LOT 1454
Ancient Style Object Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 3 3/8 in. (507 grams total, 27-85mm).
A mixed group of archaistic items including a lapis lazuli cylinder seal, glazed composition scarab in white metal setting and other items. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
Ex French collection.
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Early Georgian Gold Ring with Gemstone
Early 18th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A gold ring composed of a slender hoop expanding at the arms, oval-shaped cushion bezel set with a cut and polished carnelian gemstone, fluting to the reverse of the bezel, saltires and crescents to the hoop. 5.20 grams, 23.18 mm overall, 19.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Post Medieval Silver Salamander Pendant with Frogs
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A silver zoomorphic pendant composed of a salamander with stylised anatomical detailing, a suspension loop with free-running ring to upper edge and three loops below, each suspending a frog pendant. 10.2 grams, 46 mm high
English collection formed in the 1990s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Tudor 'Thames' Wire Butterfly Brooch with Dangles
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A coiled wire 'butterfly' brooch or other jewellery piece, with beads representing the head and 'tail', four articulate dangles to the mid and lower body. 3.42 grams, 56 mm wide
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
