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LOT 1976
Bronze Arabic Seal Matrix Collection
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 7/8 in. (24.8 grams total, 21-23 mm).
Three matrices featuring discoid dies and openwork stems; one with an oval die and columnar stem with tapering finial; each engraved with calligraphic Arabic script or initials to the base. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Gold Fob Seal Collection with Calligraphic Gemstones
Circa 13th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
One composed of a domed rectangular base with openwork stem composed of crescentic flourishes and apex pellet, volute scrolls and tubular suspension loop, set with a cut and polished gemstone bearing an Arabic calligraphic inscription; one seal with an articulate leaf-shaped head, collared stem and rectangular base, set with a cut and polished 13th century carnelian gemstone bearing a calligraphic Arabic inscription; probably from India. 8.03 grams total, 23-24 mm
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980. -
Post Medieval Pottery Group
Circa 16th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising glazed and unglazed vessels, figures and tiles, including examples decorated with figural, geometric, floral and heraldic designs (Beauvais Sgraffito), together with a fire brick displaying a Pelican in Her Piety design. 7.7 kg total, 3.8-43 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
In medieval Southampton the various forms of pottery included cooking pots with the beaded rim and opposing pair of handles, as it was probably also the specimen presented in this ensemble. Beauvais earthenware is a smooth, fine white fabric with some fine quartz grains. Vessels have a rich lustrous lead glaze and floral designs. -
Stuart Period Decorated Gold Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Incomplete with a flat cross-section hoop, continuous band of enigmatic ornament to the equator; repaired. 1.82 grams, 20.52 mm overall, 18.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-09E1C9 and with Treasure case no.2014.092.
