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LOT 1927
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
25 5/8 in. (33.9 grams, 65 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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Painted Wooden Icon of Saint Eleutherios
Circa 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
Depicting a robed and nimbate figure of Saint Eleutherios, facing, hands gesturing in front of his chest, text in Greek across left and right fields reading 'O Aγιος Ἐλευθέριος,' (Saint Eleutherios). 596 grams, 33.5 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
As bishop in Illyricum, Eleutherios promoted Christianity at a time when the persecutions not only made it difficult to win and hold converts, but also at a time when it was very dangerous to be a high-ranking prelate of the church. Oblivious to this threat, he was acclaimed in the inner circle of Christianity as the brightest luminary of Christian Rome since the apostles. His immense popularity grew and thereby became more dangerous to the state. He was finally brought to the attention of Emperor Hadrian, who ordered his arrest, tortured and put him to death on December 15th. -
Mixed Copper-Alloy Artefact Collection
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: Roman period mirrors, Bronze Age pancake ingot, cup weight; dog-head barrel tap; 1st century B.C. coiled repoussé bracelet, together with other miscellaneous items. 4.2 kg total, 4.5-23 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Elizabethan Period Ceramic Fire Brick Group
Circa 16th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £48
Each differently sized and displaying a design in relief, including a double-headed eagle with spread wings (a charge associated with Empire), facing busts and a second worn, figural scene. 5.2 kg total, 13.5-14 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
