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LOT 2131
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 2 in. (375 grams total, 39-52 mm).
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals showing various scenes, including seven with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePossibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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Banded Agate Bead and Pendant Group
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Including fusiform, tabular and other types in banded agate and other materials. 117 grams total, 21-69 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Bronze Seal Matrix with Emperor Charles IV
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Discoid in plan with pierced flange handle to reverse; incuse image of a facing enthroned monarch with orb and sceptre in his hands, crown topped by a cross, two heater shields to the sides, on with a lion rampant and the other with a spread eagle; legend 'MIE.REZ', 'ET. BOE'; outer band with Lombardic legend 'AVGVSTVS. KAROLVS . QVARTVS . DIVINAE.FAVENTE . MEME[...]' referring to Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. 143 grams, 62 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Eastern Post-Classical Agate Gemstone of a Dionysiac Bull with Vine Leaf in Ancient Silver Pendant
19th century A.D. and earlierEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Silver cell with beaded band to the equator, fragment of suspension loop; inset sardonyx gemstone with possibly later intaglio profile bull on a baseline with head lowered; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 14.81 grams, 32 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13149-248676.
