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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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Post Medieval Stone and Glass Intaglio and Cameo Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £169
The cameos displaying: a facing female bust with facetted reverse; veiled female bust in profile left; a female bust with hair tied in a top knot; the intaglios displaying: a bust in profile right; lapis lazuli example with gryphon standing left; a figural scene; the two 'black' stones possibly ancient. 7.34 grams total, 12-18 mm
Acquired at country house sales in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Twickenham, UK, gentleman. -
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring
Dated 12 October 1847 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Amethyst Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of facetted amethyst beads; hook-and-eye clasp. 90 grams, 48 cm long
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s.
