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LOT 2145
Brass Cat and Bear Statuettes
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 3/4 in. (280 grams total, 52-70 mm).
Comprising of a seated guardant cat with a raised leg and curved tail, a polar bear with head turned up. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a London collector; acquired 1960s.
Property of a North London, UK, lady.
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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Post Medieval 'Thames' Iron Triangular Padlock
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
An iron padlock of triangular 'box' form, hole for key set into a central tapering D-section rib; rectangular-section hinged arm, fixed in locked position. 152 grams, 95 mm
Fair condition.
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Silver-Gilt Brooch with Inset Gemstones
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising a circle of cells each with an inset gemstone, radiating birds and interstitial leaves, the upper bird with a pearl in its beak; drop pearls to each end, piriform cabochon drops below; hinged pin to reverse. 19.36 grams, 64 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12803-241424. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Christine of Lorraine Lead Commemorative Medallion
Circa 1900 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid unifacial medallion pierced close to the beaded rim; profile bust with legend. 119 grams, 96 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
