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LOT 0486
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
HISTORIC COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN ORIGINAL SLIDES OF EGYPTIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
CIRCA 1897 A.D.
7 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. (929 grams total, 19.5 x 11 x 9.5 cm).
CIRCA 1897 A.D.
7 5/8 x 4 3/8 x 3 3/4 in. (929 grams total, 19.5 x 11 x 9.5 cm).
Fourteen glass photographic slides recording an expedition to the Thebes; in a rectangular wooden box with hinged lid and inner numbered racking, marked 'D.W.Collings'. [14, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of Dudley Collings, from his travels in Egypt in the late 19th century.
FOOTNOTES:
Includes views of Thebes and the royal and nobles' tombs, the temple of Horus at Edfu, river transport, view of the rear of the sphinx, the Great Pyramid, and other images with handwritten annotations.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
