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LOT 1961
Georgian Toy Bronze Pistol, Ring and Key Group
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (14.9 grams total, 21-37 mm).
The gun formed in the round with simple detailing; ring engraved with band of stylised flowerheads and X-motifs, remains of enamelling. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK.
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Post Medieval Iron Bread Stamp Scissors
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Retaining an articulate press, the interior of one plate with four stamp designs, two larger and two smaller, each depicting the Crucifixion. 4.15 kg, 69 cm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Tudor 'Thames' Pewter Hanger Type Pilgrim's Badge
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Post Medieval Bone China Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
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.
