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LOT 2009
Ethiopian Bone Cross Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
2 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (74 grams total, 61-65 mm).
Each with a loop or piercing for suspension and decorated with punched and incised geometric motifs. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Tudor Period Terracotta Brick
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying a profile female bust right in relief, wearing period clothes and a jewelled necklace. 1.9 kg, 13.5 x 10 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising two designs in relief including three horses in an enclosure and two animals, likely cats, fighting; coloured glazes. 1.24 kg total, 10 x 9 - 10 x 9.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring Group
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
One with reversed legend 'NIKO / 1877 / MI'; one with served octofoil. 7.13 grams total, 21 mm each
From the collection of an EU gentleman formed in the early 2000s. Acquired on the UK market.