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LOT 2001
Iron Musket Ball Scissor Mould and Musket Balls
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5 1/8 in. (140 grams total, 1.1-13 cm).
Comprising a two-part mould with pivoting handles and six lead musket balls. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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Post Medieval Silver-Gilt Ring with Cross Gemstone
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Raised pellets to the hoop and shoulder, drum-shaped bezel with inset carnelian cabochon, incuse quatrefoil motif. 4.83 grams, 28.24 mm overall, 20.33 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
S. Hadida collection, North London, UK. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
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