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LOT 0361
Greek Silver Atlas Cross
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (171 grams, 14 cm).
Silver-gilt with architectural detailing, arched voids to reveal an inner carved wood cross with figural and other ornament; attachment socket to foot.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market before 2000.
Ex property of a Dutch collector.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Grand Tour Bronze Twin-Spouted Hanging Oil Lamp
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £451
Hollow-formed with central bulb and two spouts; the handle C-shaped with gryphon-head finial, spiked neck and gaping mouth; basal ring and filler-hole with hinge for a cover; nozzles with flange rims and dentilled edge; three suspension chains with suspension hook; after the antique. 949 grams total, 23.7 cm wide
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Jewish Stone Menorah Oil Lamp
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising a rectangular handle with hole for suspension supporting a quatrefoil reservoir with central filling tube, outer ring with seven radiating arms and interstitial hollow lobes; basal ring to underside. 1.53 kg, 29 cm
Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Georgian Brass Cup Weight Group
Dated 1826 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A group of nesting weights, stamped in descending order with '8 TROY OZ' to the rim and two stamps with 1826 above a portcullis to the inside base, '4 OZ' and similar stamps to the inside base, '2 OZ' and similar stamps to the inside base, '1 OZ' with two portcullis stamps to inside base, no date above. 468 grams, 57 mm
Ex private collection, 1970s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
