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LOT 1875
Georgian Painted Wooden Police Truncheon
1820-1830 A.D.
18 1/2 in. (310 grams, 47 cm).
The ribbed handle pierced for suspension; gilt G.R initials with IIII above for George IV and crowned royal arms with portcullis below, possibly for Westminster, in polychrome and gilt. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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East Germany USSR Signed 'Friendship' Certificate with Medal
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Bronze ingot with low-relief figure of a caped man holding a girl in his left arm and brandishing a sword in his right hand on a pedestal with remains of a broken swastika at his feet; with presentation certificate in jacket with tassel from 'Die Gesellschaft für Deutsch-Sowjetsiche Freundschaft' and named recipient Ulli Scholz, dated 18.06.1987 and signed the Society's president. 226 grams, 21.5 x 15.5 cm
Ex German art market. -
Post Medieval Weather Vane Finial
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Featuring a recurved terminal and conoid tip, with screw to one end. 179 grams, 36 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring
Dated 12 October 1847 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman.
