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LOT 1985
Egyptian Glass Fragment and Eye Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1/4 - 2 7/8 in. (290 grams total, 7-74 mm).
Composed of bichrome and polychrome stone and glass eye inlays, including examples with iridescent surfaces. [57]
ProvenancePreviously in a private collection, acquired between 1965-2020.
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Mixed Copper-Alloy Artefact Collection
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: Roman period mirrors, Bronze Age pancake ingot, cup weight; dog-head barrel tap; 1st century B.C. coiled repoussé bracelet, together with other miscellaneous items. 4.2 kg total, 4.5-23 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Silver Penannular Brooch Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: one with an openwork D-shaped plaque, tendril and leaf detail with inset cloisons of ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and glass, penannular hoop with disc terminals, stamped 'ɅΦɅ' and other marks to the ring and shank; one with openwork triangular plaque with scrolled tendrils and central ropework star, pierced lobe finial, penannular hoop with lobe terminals, stamped lozenge to the lobe finial and others to the hoop. 20.8 grams total, 57-80 mm
Acquired 1970s. Ex property of an Essex, UK, collector.
The stones set in the D-shaped plaque are a mixture of gem cuts from several time periods, the earliest being Tudor. It is likely that they are the silversmith's accumulation from several pieces of older jewellery broken down for their metal and stones. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Watch Key Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising examples from a range of time periods, including examples accompanied by chains, with raised decorative motifs and facetted 'jewels'. 30.1 grams total, 2-19.5 cm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
