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LOT 0397
Ancient Style Sapphire Gemstone with Head of Medusa
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/8 in. (0.37 grams, 6 mm).
Incuse gorgoneion with writhing snakes.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
Private collection, England.
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
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Published Iron 'Peerman' Splint Holder
Austria, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
The sprung nip on a tall stem wrought with three S-scrolls for holding spare splints, on a tripod base. 1.7 kg, 68.7 cm
Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington. Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector. Accompanied by a copy of McElhatton's cataloguing page. Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published. -
Post Medieval Gemstone Depicting Bacchanalian Sacrifice in Gold Ring
Italy, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Intaglio engraved with satyr playing aulos behind a tall column with statue on the top, a woman in long robe and satyr standing in front of an altar; set into a later gold ring with hoop formed from three round-section wires holding an oval bezel; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.36 grams, 25.97 mm overall, 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
