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LOT 2005
Inscribed Gemstone
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.5 grams, 26 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan with central nastaliq inscription surrounded by a broad border with calligraphic text and petals above. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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South East Asian Style Carved Hair Section
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Carved in the round, loop of hair in a gusseted retaining band. 1.41 kg, 11.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Tudor Period Silver Ring with Gryphon
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With a wide hoop expanding at the shoulders, round gilt bezel with an advancing gryphon with its wings spread. 17.68 grams, 23.80 mm overall, 18.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Jadeite Pendants with 'Rubies' and Other Cabochons
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Each with applied wire tendrils and cabochon glass and synthetic rubies. 110 grams total, 70-71 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
