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LOT 2195
Gemstone Collection
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (4.66 grams total, 14-18 mm).
Comprising: profile male and female busts in carnelian and other stones; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [4]
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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LOT 2195
Gemstone Collection
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Mount Athos Wooden Cross with Silver-Gilt Mounts
Late 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,730
Comprising: a wooden cross with carved scenes from the life of Christ (Nativity and others to one face, Crucifixion and others to the other face) housed in a filigree frame; addorsed winged beasts supporting the arms of the cross; three coral beads to the arms, smaller glass beads to each face; balustered stem and domed base. 170 grams, 21.5 cm
Ex Iconastas, London SW1, UK, in 2004. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Iconastas invoice dated 18 February 2004. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Massive Western Asiatic Style Glass Bead
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A substantial oblate bead with dragged trails to the surface. 1.24 kg, 10.6 cm
Acquired 1970-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Silvered Cross Pendant with Amethyst Gemstones
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Cruciform in plan with open reverse to each cell, inset table-cut amethysts, plain bale. 7.68 grams, 43 mm
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
