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LOT 2003
Charles II Period Bronze Knife Handle with Lion Holding Heraldic Shield
CIRCA 1660-1685 A.D.
3 1/2 in. (42.9 grams, 88 mm).
With barrel-shaped baluster and single-edged ferrous blade, the handle formed as a rearing lion supporting a pavise with its knees and forepaws, with scale-effect mane, pierced mouth holding a suspension ring; a rare type. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching in Somerset, UK.
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LOT 2003
Charles II Period Bronze Knife Handle with Lion Holding Heraldic Shield
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Silver-Coloured Metal Artefact Group
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including foil dangle with repoussé fish motif, cruciform pendant and other items. 84 grams total, 20-66 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. -
Knights of Malta 'Order of St. John' Silver Spoon Group
Dated 1795 and 1796 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
The larger made from a Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Emmanuel de Rohan (1775-1797), Grandmaster, 2 Scudi, dated 1796: F. EMMANUEL DE ROHAN M . M ., armoured bust right, to the reverse crowned oval shield, beaded and spiked, within sprigs, divided date above; the smaller made from a silver Kingdom of Naples 'Ferdinand IV 1 Carlino (10 Grana) dating 1795. 45.08 grams total, 8.6-15.7 cm
Property of a Northamptonshire lady, by descent. -
Tie Pin with Gold Finial with Pearls
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a slender shank with incised running spiral. perpendicular mounted disc with dentilled rim, and central boss, canetille filigree floral detailing, inset seed pearls and central ruby cabochon; stamped to reverse '15 CT'. 1.66 grams, 61.5 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
