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LOT 1908
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D.
24 3/4 in. (36.8 grams, 63 cm long).
Composed of chamfered coin-shaped beads together with annular beads, interspersed with gold-coloured spacer beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Tudor Silver Cosmetic Tool
16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a hooked toothpick and a miniature spoon used as an ear scoop, serrated surface between used as a file; suspension ring. 2.3 grams, 51 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in London in 1985. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Mixed Copper-Alloy Artefact Collection
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising complete and fragmentary items including: furniture fittings; keys; axe head; coins; buckles; musket balls; jewellery and other miscellaneous items. 2.7 kg total, 0.8-15.7 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Pair of Bronze Liturgical Fans
Greece, 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Each composed of a stem with wooden handle and tapering white metal stem with bulbous collar, all ornamented with repoussé floral and foliate tendrils and seraphims; the bifacial discoid heads with scalloped circumferences, each with five domed bosses and displaying seraphims and stars within pellet and bead borders; lettering to heads and collars; each mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.45 kgs total, 64.2 cm each including base
with Boisgirard, 28 November 2013, lot 138. Ex central London gallery. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202063.
The shape and decorative scheme of these liturgical fans has existed since at least the 8th century A.D. These fans were likely crafted as souvenirs for pilgrims returning from Jerusalem, or for them to bring to Jerusalem as homage to the church. Seraphim are the highest-ranking angels in the traditional hierarchy, and as such are closest to God.
