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LOT 1819
Group of Stone Figurines
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 3/4 in. (41 grams total, 26-45 mm).
Various types in 1st millennium B.C. style. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Post Medieval Cufflink from the Shipwreck of HMS Colossus
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Formed as two ellipsoid plates with ropework border, connected by a sturdy link. 2.05 grams, 23 mm
Ex Divework, Scilly; found HMS Colossus, wrecked 1798. Accompanied by old certificate of authenticity. -
Mixed Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal pendants including a stamp-seal with hinged handle, a loop with imitation keys attached and other types. 110 grams total, 30-67 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman. -
Post Medieval Bone China Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar
20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
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.
