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LOT 2311
Carved Meerschaum Religious Panel
EUROPE, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
12 3/8 x 8 in. (918 grams, 31.6 x 20.4 cm).
With a central seated figure, left foot trampling a barbarian, surrounded by religious scenes and temples. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2004.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Post Medieval Gold 'Death calls man falls, prepare' Decorated Memento Mori Ring
Late 17th-early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
D-section hoop with oval cartouche flanked by elongated mouldings with pointed ends; cartouche with a skull, the mouldings on each side decorated with double rows of incised cross hatching; inscription on the internal surface with a maker's mark reading: 'Death calls man falls, prepare L..D.' followed by the maker's mark, a heater shield with indistinct liner design. 1.95 grams, 18.94 mm overall, 16.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Lewes, West Sussex, UK, on Wednesday, 9th October 2024. Declared as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2024T1242, subsequently disclaimed and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUSS-1D0CDB.
See examples with similar style script and moulded skulls flanked with cross-hatched mouldings on the PAS website :SF-223B48 (2021T585) dated to 1697; DEV-200F91 (2019T823) with black niello inlay surviving dating 1676; LON-A96750 (2010T192) also with niello inlay dating 1703/4 and DUR-4FC118 (2015T249) dating 1673. -
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Large Natural Pink Sapphire in 24 Carat Gold Mughal Ring
Burma, circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,000
Comprising a solid round-section ring with a large, rectangular bezel set with a vibrant pink sugarloaf-shaped sapphire. 20.3 grams, 33.21 mm overall, 16.21x17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the private collection of Lord Ian Balfour, author of 'Famous Diamonds'; received by gift to the present owner circa 2001. Accompanied by a copy of a Gemmological Certification Services lab report invoice no.41731. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13268-251909.
According to the GCS report, there is no indication of heating, and they have estimated the weight of the sapphire to be between 10 and 20 carats. Subsequent CT scanning has confirmed that the weight of the sapphire is 16.3 carats. -
Ottoman Empire Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Red Cabochon
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a flat-section hoop with expanding openwork shoulders set with turquoise-coloured glass cabochons, a raised bezel with piecrust edge, and an oval red glass cabochon. 8.41 grams, 30.94 mm overall, 19.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.
