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LOT 2042
Egyptian Style Stone Amulet Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/8 in. (7.75 grams total, 18-28 mm).
Comprising three stylised plummets and three pesesh-kef amulets. [6, No Reserve]
Provenancewith Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983.
Ex private North American collection.
London private collection, 2016.
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Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Cruciform bifacial pendant with hinged suspension loop and two-headed eagle; obverse with recessed panels, Corpus Christi to the centre and busts of saints surrounding; reverse with central recessed lozenge and busts of Mary and infant Jesus surrounded by busts of the evangelists; stamped '925' to rear of loop. 15 grams, 55 mm
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
Western Asiatic Style Frog and Duck Weight Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: red hardstone weight with incuse bird image to underside; carved agate weight; serpentine bead in the form of a frog. 59 grams total, 30-33 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
