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LOT 1427
Gemstone Group
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/2 in. (12.8 grams total, 24-39 mm).
A group of two carved gemstones: an ellipsoid plaque with reserved profile bust of a young female with elaborately dressed hair; a miniature rock crystal stele with bust of Christ holding a book to the obverse, and to the reverse a high-relief cross aiguisée visible behind the bust. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
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LOT 1427
Gemstone Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Georgian Gold Locket Ring with Skull
Circa 1800 A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
A gold ring comprising a slender hoop with shell-shaped shoulders, hinged oval bezel with secret compartment revealing a silvered skull framed by turquoise cabochons, the eyes set with diamonds or other stones; accompanied by a ring box. 3.95 grams, 20.00 mm overall, 16.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired from Berganza, Hatton Garden, London, 2016. Property of an East Sussex collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Berganza invoice. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11666-197585.
Likely a ring of the memento mori genre. -
Post Medieval Pewter Ring with Inlay
Circa 16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A pewter finger ring composed of a lentoid-section hoop supporting a cushion-shaped bezel, decorated with three graduated arms at each shoulder terminating in shallow recessed circles, additional decorative lobes to the upper and lower edges and four clusters of claws holding a clear rectangular glass inlay. 4.02 grams, 26.59 mm overall, 19.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Found Cambridgeshire in the 1990s. -
Post Medieval Enamelled Plaque in Limoges Style
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £114
An enamelled plaque in Limoges style, Saint Mary carrying the infant Jesus standing at the centre, banner reading 'SANCTA MARIA' below on a field of lozenges containing crosses; three piercings for attachment. 278 grams, 20.2 cm
Fine condition.
Old North American collection. Massachusetts, USA, 2005. Property of a Suffolk gentleman.
