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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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Balkan Enamelled Belt Fastener
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Tongue-shaped with three loops to reverse; displaying an enamelled rosette against a geometric field and within a border of pellets. 32 grams, 57 mm
Acquired on the UK art market, circa 2010.
Pafti (belt buckles) were a typical Balkan adornment, usually round or oval, mainly with floral ornamentation, but sometimes with mother-of-pearl appliqués of Jerusalem, or plates engraved with iconographic scenes. -
Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,333
Composed of a series of slender coiled wire links, each punctuated with a single pearl bead; featuring seven cut and polished agate intaglio gemstones set in open-backed gold frames and showing a variety of gods, goddesses, symbols and creatures from Classical mythology; held in a custom-made hinged display case with fastening clasp. 30.02 grams, 40.5 cm long
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11912-204570. -
Post Medieval Bronze Signet Ring with Crowned Initials
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel engraved with crowned letters 'ΠA / OG' over two lines, within an angled wreath. 9.12 grams, 24.38 mm overall, 20.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
