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LOT 1971
Hymalayan Hill Tribe 'Pumtek' Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D.
33 1/4 in. (118 grams, 84.5 cm).
Including fusiform, spherical and other types with etched patterns on petrified wood. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals showing various scenes, including one with cuneiform text. 180 grams total, 28-39 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Post Medieval Bronze Padlock
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Tudor period with C-shaped locking arm, keyhole with ledge above. 16.92 grams, 34 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone Depicting the Roman God Neptune
Italy, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Depicting Neptune advancing nude from a scallop shell, holding a trident in one hand and pointing with the other; billowing banner to his rear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 15.19 grams, 31.43 mm overall, 19.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13053-248373.
Throughout Europe, and far beyond, talented gem-cutters were at work in the 19th century. Neptune was appreciated by Neoclassical cutters, as shown by a carnelian gemstone with the profile of Neptune, his face serene amidst a storm, by the American engraver George Hewitt Cushman (1814-1876).
