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LOT 2032
Gold and Banded Glass Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D.
17 7/8 in. (20 grams, 45.5 cm).
Composed of gold rectangular tubes, interspersed with later brown and white biconical glass beads; modern clasp, restrung.
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Mr S.M., London, formed 1948-2000.
Ex property of a North London gentleman.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Veneration of the Virgin of Vladimir
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Opening Bid: £60
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Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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Post Medieval Miniature Iron Dagger
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Found Gloucestershire, UK. -
Russian Travelling Triptych Icon with Silver Mounts
Circa 1800 A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
Comprising: wooden triptych with gilt field and painted figures of St Nikolas and St Charalambos in the lateral panels and SS Konstantine, Helen and Barbara in the central panel, each with red lettering above; house in a purpose-made silver case with engraved scene to the central panel of Maria Theotokos flanked by celestial figures holding a crown above her head; front panels with facing figures of SS Nikolas, Barbara, Konstantine, Helena and Charalambos; in a custom-made wooden travelling case with hooked fastener. 331 grams total, 11.8 x 9.4 cm including case
Ex Iconastas, London SW1, UK, in 1997. Property of a London, UK, gentleman collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Iconastas invoice no.7463 dated 7 April 1997.
