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LOT 1957
Coral Bead Collection with Nephrite Pendant
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/4 - 2 3/8 in. (66 grams total, 5-60 mm).
Comprising a large quantity of drilled coral branch beads and a spatulate green nephrite jade pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 1957
Coral Bead Collection with Nephrite Pendant
Estimate £20 - 30€23 - 35 (for guidance only)$27 - 41 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Post Classical Agate Cameo with a Helmeted Bust
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Oval cameo with profile bust of a young warrior with curly, long hair wearing a helmet with a long neck guard. 1.53 grams, 19 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Post Classical Gemstone with Magical Inscription
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Oval variegated dark green intaglio featuring goddess Hekate represented triple-bodied and holding whips and branches, each head wearing a modius, inscription below and seven stars surrounding; the reverse with a magical inscription above a crescent moon and three stars. 7.92 grams, 34 mm
Acquired on the European art market.
Hekate was the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts and necromancy. She received her power over heaven, earth, and sea from her parents, the Titans Perses and Asteria. -
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt 'Feare God Only' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a D-section hoop with plain exterior, inner face inscribed with 'Feare God only'. 2.99 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 18.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
