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LOT 1834
King Charles II and Queen Catherine Commemorative Silver Button
17TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.5 grams, 11 mm).
Discoid with two low-relief hearts with a crown above, loop to the reverse; a button or a cufflink element. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Manchester, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring the hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of King Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although various designs continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage.
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LOT 1834
King Charles II and Queen Catherine Commemorative Silver Button
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Western Asiatic Style Alabaster Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Tubular in form with flared base, rolled rim. 4.1 kg, 25 cm
From a West London, UK, collection. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Russian Wooden Orthodox Icon of Mother of God Kazanskaya
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Stained Glass Panel with the Assumption of Mary
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
In late 15th century style, Mary ascending to Heaven in the foreground with her arms crossed, dressed in a white and blue garment, wrapped in a red cloak; surrounded by four angels in white embroidered robes, covered by red, green and gold mantles; on the background the grave of Mary surrounded by vegetal ornaments; inscription at the bottom in medieval Flemish ‘DE HEMELVAART VAN MARIA’ (the Assumption of Mary) in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven is a dogma of faith of the Roman Catholic Church, according to which Mary at the end of her earthly life went to Heaven in body and soul. According to the Eastern Orthodox tradition, the Assumption of Mary was preceded by a deep sleep (Dormitio Virginis): but the Dormition of Mary is not the object of dogma, while her glorification in body and soul is an integral part of the faith of the Catholic Church.
