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LOT 2059
George III Gold Fob Seal Base with Portrait Intaglio
1727-1760 A.D.
5/8 in. (3.67 grams, 16.3 mm).
Rectangular cell with claw setting, fluted panels to underside; inset intaglio portrait bust of a bearded gentleman with fashionable silk collar and gorget. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Clanfield, Petersfield, East Hampshire, UK, on 5th August 2017.
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Georgian Bronze Spoon with Maker's Mark
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With shallow bowl and flat handle with notched finial, stamped mark 'LO[?]' to bowl. 38.8 grams, 17.2 cm
Found Norfolk, UK. -
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Post Medieval Memento Mori Coffin Pendant with a Skeleton
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular in plan with staple and ring to short edge; hinged lid with chequy border, engraved skull in profile, winged hourglass, crossed long-bones and heart; legend to the edge 'VIVAMVS MI[.] ORIENTIVM EST' (for 'Vivamus, moriendum est' -we should live [now] for we must die [in time]'); hatched chequy pattern to underside; inner chamber with reserved skeleton on an enamelled field. 11.67 grams, 28 mm
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12999-246015. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Saltire Cross
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Substantial hoop with decorative panels flanking the square bezel, the bezel with incuse saltire cross. 7.80 grams, 24.15 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
