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LOT 2036
Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (8.34 grams, 22.12 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Barrel-shaped with inscribed foliage, floral motifs and vesica panel with standing figure; inscribed 'AMER ET IEOIR' (translating to 'LOVE AND ENJOY'). [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
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LOT 2036
Georgian Iconographic 'Love and Enjoy' Silver Posy Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Post Medieval Iron Axehead Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising a large side-axe with wide chin; a substantial felling axe with punched maker's mark 'K' to one face. 1.98 kg total, 16.5-20.5 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Qajar Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Painted onto bone china in polychrome and gilt, showing the ruler facing, dressed in royal attire. 27 grams total, 64 mm high (82 x 82 mm including box)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the fourth Shah of Qajar, and the third longest reigning ruler in Iranian history. He was assassinated in Tehran on 1st May 1896. He is known for being the first modern Persian monarch to have formally visited Europe and to have written about his travels in his memoirs. -
Post Medieval Bronze Ring with Crowned R
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With a keeled hoop, oval bezel with intaglio motif of a crowned R, wreath below. 2.74 grams, 21.48 mm overall, 19.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
