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LOT 1964
Copper-Alloy Artefact Group
20TH CENTURY A.D. AND EARLIER
1/2 - 7 1/2 in. (1.85 kg total, 1-19 cm).
Comprising bells; cleavers; horse bits; knives; gaming pieces; silver-coloured bangle; decorative chape; tokens; jewellery items and other miscellaneous objects. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Bird Whistle
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Possibly in the form of a hen or other bird with crest, with feather detailing; chip to beak. 80 grams, 95 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Georgian Jewelled White Metal Shoe Buckle
18th-early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
Composed of a domed elliptical body, likely silver plate, displaying cut paste. 49.6 grams, 73 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring
Dated 12 October 1847 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman.
