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LOT 1987
Georgian Silver 'LOYALTE NE PEUR' Ring with Animals
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.32 grams, 24.89 mm overall, 19.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
Solid bar with French inscription 'LOYALTE NE PEUR' for 'LOYALTY NOT FEAR' to the exterior between a fox, bird, squirrel and an ant; tree-like maker's mark to the interior. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Sussex, UK, private collection.
Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising blue and white glazed tiles displaying figural vignettes, animals and wildlife, buildings in landscape settings and floral motifs. 3.19 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Large Stuart Period Gold Heraldic Signet Ring with 'Scottish Rothesay Family' Arms
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,800
With a D-section hoop flaring out to an oval bezel bearing the engraved incuse arms 'party per fess, two fleurs-de-lys and chequy (in four rows of six pieces)' with bird-head crest above and foliate tendrils at sides. 14.20 grams, 24.10 mm overall, 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
From a 1990s private collection. Property of a European gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11907-205633.
While linking this ring firmly to a branch of a family requires further research, the combination of two fleurs-de-lys with a partial chequy in a coat of arms is connected to the badge of the Rothesay Herald of Arms and also to the Dukes of Rothesay, sons of the Kings of Scotland and with the dukedom first conferred on David, eldest son of Robert III, in 1398 A.D. and the office of Herald passing down to the present day; the arms on this ring could perhaps be connected to this dukedom or office. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
India, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With a vibrant watercolour scene of female musicians and dancers performing for a noblewoman, seated beneath an ornate pavilion, a river meandering through a hilly landscape towards grand buildings beyond, panels of text above and below; set in a reveal within a glazed wooden frame. 782 grams, 37.5 x 26.2cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
