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LOT 2341
Bronze Jeweller's Stamp
CIRCA 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (34.2 grams, 32 mm).
Discoid in plan with loop to the upper face, lead matrix with inset bronze die with profile bust and legend of George V of Great Britain; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 2341
Bronze Jeweller's Stamp
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Original King George II Printed Act
Nottinghamshire, 1742-1743 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Agreement between Evelyn Chadwicke, Lord of the Manor of West Leake, and Granville Wheler, Rector of the Parish Church of Little Leak, both in Nottinghamshire, relating to an exchange of lands; 4 pages, printed on two large folio leaves. 260 grams, 39 x 21.9 cm
Originally held in Nottingham Central Library, purchased directly by Ian Wilkinson in 2020. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Over 280 years old, in very good condition. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £89
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition. -
Post-Classical Green Glass Cameo of Man
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the half-round bust of a youth with curly locks of hair. 0.72 grams, 13 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
