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LOT 1985
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 - 4 1/4 in. (1.05 kg, 8.2-11 cm wide).
Mixed group of jars and a cup with painted details. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Georgian Pewter Spoon
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With long ovoid bowl, square-section shank and broad scooped finial; usage wear. 75 grams, 20.2 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an old Cheshire, UK, archaeological collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
George III Gold Memento Mori Ring with Skull
Dated 13 February 1783 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Hoop with stylised skull to the outer face and incised copperplate legend 'In memory R F obt 13 Feb 83' to the inner with indistinct maker's mark '?.S'. 3.23 grams, 20.3 mm overall, 18.1 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Found Shrewton, Wiltshire, UK. -
Renaissance Gold and Enamel Ring with Ruby
Western Europe, late 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,850
Comprising a slender round-section hoop, expanding shoulders with scrolled tendrils, a quatrefoil bezel with D-shaped ornamented panels, set with a table cut ruby; retaining traces of white enamel. 5.48 grams, 23.29 mm overall, 17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12995-246010.