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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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Cased Medieval and Later 'Published' Crotal and Rumbler Bell Collection
14th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Collection of crotal bells labelled and mounted in a felt-lined glazed wooden display case with explanatory text and illustration; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 4.6 kg total, 51 x 35.5 x 8.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Byzantine Style Bronze Cross Pendant
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising four expanding round-section arms and a broad bale. 13.2 grams, 32 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Silver Merchants Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
