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LOT 2055
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 2 in. (271 grams total, 34-49 mm).
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals, including master of animals, courtly scenes and three with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePossibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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Agate Bead and Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including fusiform plano-convex and other types with wedge-shaped pendant. 286 grams total, 15-80 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian
17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust of Emperor Hadrian, bearded and wearing a laurel wreath on his brow; in an antique mount open to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.68 grams, 31.18 mm overall, 20.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the French art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13148-249494. -
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Framed German Expedition to China Medal Certificate
1901 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Certificate of participation in the German expedition against China, dated 17th September 1901, issued to Karl Rennebaum and stamped by the 'Kaiserliche Marine'; in glazed wooden frame. 831 grams total, 38.5 x 31 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
