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LOT 1990
Cased Georgian and Later Clay Pipe Collection
1840-1910 A.D.
25 5/8 x 14 3/8 in. (4.85 kg total, 65 x 36.5 cm).
Collection of mainly white-clay moulded smoking pipes; many with a caricature head forming the bowl, such as a bearded man or a lady wearing a bonnet; also a child's toy pipe and cigarette holders; mounted in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
LiteratureCf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.48-51.
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Post Medieval Bronze Ring with Crowned R
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With a keeled hoop, oval bezel with intaglio motif of a crowned R, wreath below. 2.74 grams, 21.48 mm overall, 19.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Cased Post Medieval 'Published' Artefacts Collection
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group including a silver condiment spoon, pewter syringe, folding knife, furniture plaque with lion mask and other items, all mounted and labelled in a glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 3.95 kg total, 53.5 x 35 x 6 cm including case
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Framed Watercolour Painting
Persia, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With two lines of a poem, permitting a view into a grand architectural setting, populated by falconers, musicians, attendants and others entertaining a prince seated beneath a pagoda, hilly landscape beyond the walls, broad stylised floral border to three sides, Indian workmanship; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 782 grams, 38.6 x 25.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
