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LOT 1932
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/4 - 6 7/8 in. (412 grams. 11-17.5 cm).
Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Post Medieval Gemstone with Herakles
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Ellipsoid in plan and lentoid in section with silver mounting pin and loop; obverse with incuse scene of Herakles kneeling, grappling with the Cretan bull. 11.67 grams, 41 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Pugio Dagger and Scabbard Reproduction
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: dagger with thick midrib to the triangular blade, narrow guard, bulb to the grip and pommel; D-section steel scabbard with applied bronze panels with stamped decoration, four lateral rings for suspension, leather-lined. 787 grams, 37 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. -
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Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date.
