Loading, please wait...
LOT 1809
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Brooch
LATE 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.7 grams, 20 mm).
With central glass inlay over a scrap of cloth, reserved lettering on a black enamelled field and floral ornament to the outer edge 'N.M.T.MDRY. D[.] *'; pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound UK.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Post Medieval Bronze Button Group
18th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising buttons of various sizes and dates, many retaining their attachment loops and including examples displaying decorative ornament and remains of gilding. 1.1 kg total, 11-34 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Post Medieval Stained Glass Panel with Angel
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
D-shaped with lead came frame; painted image of an angel emerging from behind clouds holding a trumpet in both hands. 120 grams, 16.5 cm
De Baecque Vente aux encheres, 5 March 2022, lot 52(part). Ex central London gallery. -
Carved Agate Amuletic Bead Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Polished and drilled for suspension; two in the form of vajras and one facetted. 28.9 grams total, 39-41 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
