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LOT 1837
Georgian Gold Heraldic Fob Seal Matrix
CIRCA 1750-1850 A.D.
5/8 in. (3.64 grams, 16 mm).
Comprising a rounded top with radiating lines, set with a dark green glass intaglio depicting a lion rampant facing right within a shield. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Kempsey, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.WAW-18F5A4.
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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Theriaca 'Venice Triacle' Lead Box Lid
Italy, Venice, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Discoid in plan with lip to underside, central low-relief motif of a laureate and draped Roman-style bust with a nimbate lion of St. Mark, within a band inscribed 'TERIACA F ALLA TESTA DORO IN VENET'; all within outer band containing laurel wreath. 31 grams, 45 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Theriaca or ‘Venice treacle’ was a medicinal compound used since the time of Mithradates VI of Pontus as an antidote against any poisonous bite. -
Post Medieval Silver Seal with Portrait of Lord Nelson
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Amethyst-coloured seal with incuse profile portrait, garter surrounding with legend 'England Expects Every Man Will Do His Duty'; ribbed silver cell with tubular socket for handle. 24.4 grams, 26 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Chinese Style Green Stone Phallus
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Carved in the round with pierced lug to rear. 1.13 kg, 27 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
