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LOT 2355
Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
MUGHAL, 1830-1890 A.D.
1 5/8 in. (4.84 grams, 42 mm).
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship.
ProvenanceBy repute found in the UK.
Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202.
Property of a British collector.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date.
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LOT 2355
Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000€4,640 - 6,960 (for guidance only)$5,400 - 8,100 (for guidance only)
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Group of Seals and Scaraboids
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Including fusiform, plano-convex and other types; after the antique. 46 grams total, 14-31 mm
From the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Victorian Silver Baby Rattle with Whistle
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a tiered body with densely arranged floral and floriate decoration, a D-shaped mouthpiece with a separate suspension loop; stamped 'GU' underneath the mouthpiece. 17.9 grams, 51 mm
Property of Mr & Mrs P.R. of East Sussex, thence by descent to family members. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old handwritten information tag. -
Eastern European Orthodox Bronze Cross Pendant
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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.
