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LOT 2012
Antique Isle of Wight Ginger Beer Bottle Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
6 7/8 - 7 1/4 in. (3 kg total, 17.4-18.6 cm).
Comprising: one stamped 'GREENHAM & CO SHANKLIN'; one stamped 'RIDDICK & SONS. BRADING & BEMBRIDGE I.W.'; one stamped 'HIBBERD & CO. VENTNOR EST. 1863' with a stopper; one stamped 'RUWAIC VENTNOR'; one stamped 'F. HARTRIDGE & SONS COWES I.W.'; one stamped 'TAPLIN HOME BREWED GINGER BEER NEWPORT, I.W.'; accompanied by a booklet by Stephen H. Day, Castaways - collectable containers. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of an East Anglian gentleman, 1970s-early 2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Stuart Period Lead Eagle Talon-and-Ball Merchant's Seal Pendant
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising an eagle's talon with claws gripping a truncated sphere; flat underside divided into quarters with pellets in the upper quadrants, 'S W' in the lower; pierced flange above. 19.8 grams, 40 mm
Previously from an old collection a Cornish, UK, gentleman. Property of a private collector, West London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Veneto-Cretan Icon of St Francis of Paola
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Tempera on wood panel, on a golden background, erect figure in three-quarter view in dark cowl and habit, holding a staff in both hands; halo ornately punched; the staff with nimbus finial surrounding majuscule legend 'CHA/RI/TAS' ('love, charity'); transverse mounting block to reverse and holes for another. 168 grams, 18.5 x 13 cm
Acquired on the European art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was an Italian monk and the founder of the Order of Minims, a religious order focused on humility, penance, and charity. Born in Paola, Calabria, he was known for his ascetic lifestyle and deep spirituality. Francis was credited with performing miracles, including healing the sick and even crossing the sea on his cloak. He became a spiritual advisor to King Louis XI of France in his final years. Canonized in 1519, Francis of Paola is venerated as the patron saint of sailors and fishermen, symbolising humility and devotion to God. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' Iron Triangular Padlock
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
An iron padlock of triangular 'box' form, hole for key set into a central tapering D-section rib; rectangular-section hinged arm, fixed in locked position. 152 grams, 95 mm
Fair condition.
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
