Loading, please wait...
LOT 2232
Civil War Iron Shot Collection
17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 3/8 in. (1.66 kg total, 37-61 mm).
Comprising small grape or canister shots, and a larger shot, likely for a smoothbore cannon. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Western Asiatic Style Core-Formed Glass Bird
20th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Formed as a black glass bird on a green base, the body with dragged trails to provide the feathered effect. 116 grams, 69 mm
Acquired in London, 1992. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
.jpg)
Silver Memento Mori Skull Ring
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Round-section shank developing to scrolled palmette shoulders flanking a skull, hollow to the reverse. 10.80 grams, 31.65 mm overall, 19.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
.jpg)
Egyptian Style Faience Scarab Group
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Group of three, each with hieroglyphs to the underside; after the antique. 5.42 grams total, 16 mm each
Acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
