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LOT 1947
Gemstone Collection
20TH CENTURY AD.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (15 grams total, 14-22 mm).
Mainly ellipsoid carnelian cloisons with incuse animal imagery. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Tudor 'Published' Bronze Clothes Fastener Collection
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From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Copy of an Historic Bronze Seal of the Lermonth Family
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a fleur-de-lys handle and discoid body, underside with central heater shield and legend '*S' PATRICII*LERMUNTH (seal of Patrick Lermunth); the arms including a chevron and three mascles (voided lozenges). 24 grams, 32 mm diameter
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an original handwritten note about the heraldry of the seal dated 15 December 1997. -
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel of a Grotesque Head in Profile
Northern France, probably Champagne, circa 1540 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Figural panel with profile head wearing a draped fabric covering knotted at the rear, the eyes cast upwards and mouth agape, with wispy facial hair; scrolled arm from a piece of furniture and other items in the field; lead cames with loop to the upper edge. 124 grams, 16.7 cm
UK trade, 2018. Ex central London gallery.
