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LOT 2190
Chinese Style Hardstone Plaque
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (37 grams, 57 mm).
Rectangular in plan, pierced at upper edge; obverse with low-relief scene of a scribe, reverse with dense text. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Parisian collection, 1980-2000s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Mixed Gemstone Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly plano-convex types with engraved intaglios of a recumbent lion, portrait bust (2) and a perching bird; offered with a rock crystal scarab with engraving to underside of three crosses and 'W'; intaglios supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.18 grams total, 14-24 mm
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Stuart Silver Seal Matrix with Tall Ship
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With hexagonal-section shank, collar and round suspension loop; to the circular face an intaglio design of a three-masted warship under sail with pennants to mastheads and with gunports to side; one facet stamped 'H', old collector's inked reference '815'. 5.29 grams, 25.16 mm
Formerly in a significant private English collection of seal matrices formed since 1987. Ex Horton collection, UK. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Post Medieval Pewter Spoon Collection
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Mainly with a broad shallow bowl and flat-section handle. 539 grams total, 16.5-17.2 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
