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LOT 1935
Bactrian Style Stone Idol Head Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 1/4 in. (39 grams total, 28-32 mm).
Each carved in the round with prominent nose, shallow lentoid eyes; two with facet to upper head for attachment of a headdress. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
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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LOT 1935
Bactrian Style Stone Idol Head Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
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Queen Mary Ship Memorabilia Group
30 November 1967 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Including: commemorative certificates for rounding Cape Horn as a crew member of R.M.S. Queen Mary and crossing the Equator, with Gala Dinner menu, contemporary photographs and folder; Trooping the Colour memento, 1978. 135 grams total, 16.5 x 12 - 29.6 x 21 cm
UK gallery, 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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Russian Orthodox Icon with Mary and Child
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
'The Blackmore' Elizabethan Gold 'Can Man Give More' Clasped Hands 'Fede' Posy Ring
Late 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Comprising a plano-convex section hoop with bezel formed as two clasped hands, each with a large lace cuff; inscribed to the inner face in an italic hand 'Can man give more' and maker's mark of a heater shield with a gothic style letter 'J'. 2.52 grams, 18.33 mm overall, 16.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Blackmore, Brentwood, Essex, in 2018, declared as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2018 T849, and subsequently disclaimed by the crown. Accompanied by a copy of a report for Treasure by Laura Smith. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.ESS-CACCCD. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
