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LOT 1960
Calligraphic Rock Crystal Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/8 in. (91 grams, 85 mm).
The frame with ornate scalloped edge, articulate bail, cut and polished rock crystal inlay inscribed with calligraphic Arabic script interspersed with floral tendrils; pierced geometric flower to reverse, together with possible maker's stamps in comma-shaped cartouches. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1960
Calligraphic Rock Crystal Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Circa 16th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
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Post Medieval Gold 'No recompence but love' Posy Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
The hoop with a convex outer face and inscription in cursive lettering to the interior: 'No recompence but love', followed by maker's initials 'NC' in rectangular cartouche. 2.72 grams, 18.41 mm overall, 16.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Acquired in the early 1990s. Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic and Other Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Mainly composed of geometric, figural and foliate designs and details from an architectural capital; together with blank tile and a number of glazed medieval tiles. 11.6 kg total, 11 x 11 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
