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LOT 2342
Antique Silver Memento Mori Pendant with Skulls and Skeleton
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (27.6 grams, 87 mm).
A cylindrical pendant formed as a rotating capsule, when opened, the inside showing a coffin plate with a skeleton with a skull above and below, five holes on the base of the pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx East Sussex collection, 1980-1990.
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LOT 2342
Antique Silver Memento Mori Pendant with Skulls and Skeleton
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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Comprising a penannular gold band with a stud and hinged arm closure, band of inset sapphires in harmonius colours flanked by diamonds; stamped '750 D 0.50 S 1.19'. 3.33 grams, 18 mm
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
The gold registers at 72.76% by XRF. -
Sasanian Style Silver-Plated Ring
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a D-section hoop with the shoulders formed as snake-heads supporting the bezel, a decorative border on the bezel, and set with an octagonal agate intaglio with a grazing zebu. 8.48 grams, 31.14 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired from bid2antique, Bangkok, Thailand, on 8th May 2008. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
