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LOT 1967
Inscribed Gemstone
MID 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.5 grams, 25 mm).
Discoid in plan with notched border, inscription in five panels around a square motif with radiating arms. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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Reproduction Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Including a ribbed ceramic beaker, a ceramic model zebu and a stone quadruped. 924 grams total, 9.5-18.5 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Post Medieval Silver Badge, Pendant Brooch and Other Artefact Group
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including 'RMBI 105th Festival 1947' badge, penannular finger ring, pierced coins and other items. 88 grams total, 14-49 mm
Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s. -
Post Medieval Gold 'Vertue Gaineth Glory' Posy Ring
18th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Plain D-section hoop with legend to the inner face in italic script: ''Vertue gaineth glory' preceded by 'x' and a heart with initials 'IC' over 'S'. 3.43 grams, 20.46 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Found during a rally in Herefordshire, UK, in 1992, and recorded with the museum services on site. From the collection of a Caerphilly, UK, gentleman formed since 1990.
The heart enclosing the three letters suggest that 'I' and 'C' were the initials of the owner's forenames, and 'S' that of their surname.
