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LOT 0372
Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
16 in. (30.02 grams, 40.5 cm long).
Composed of a series of slender coiled wire links, each punctuated with a single pearl bead; featuring seven cut and polished agate intaglio gemstones set in open-backed gold frames and showing a variety of gods, goddesses, symbols and creatures from Classical mythology; held in a custom-made hinged display case with fastening clasp.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11912-204570.
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LOT 0372
Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising glazes of various colours and designs including figural scenes, wild, domestic and cattle animals, flowers, landscapes, geometric motifs and insects, amongst others. 15 kg total, 13 cm wide each
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Bronze Replica Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Composed of items replicating ancient artefacts from the Roman and Romano-British periods in the main, including: a comb fragment; openwork brooch; ram's head terminal; theatre masks; animal figures; a hybrid animal casket foot; stag rhyton; phallic pendant; warrior rider; coin; cameo; together with other items. 869 grams total, 1.6-11.2 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Brooch
Late 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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. 2.7 grams, 20 mm
Found UK. Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
