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LOT 2154
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
16 in. (40.2 grams, 40.6 cm).
Composed of biconical beads interspersed with small metal beads, five lion-shaped amulets; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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LOT 2154
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, combat scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. 278 grams total, 39-47 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Cartoon-Related Vintage Pin Badge Collection
Circa 1970s A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including 'Dennis the Menace Fan Club', Snoopy 'Let's See Eye to Eye' and other types. 46 grams total, 25-63 mm
From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army.
