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LOT 2022
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
15 cm (33 grams, 38 cm).
Composed mainly of tabular, annular and cylindrical beads with metal spacers, the central feature a scaraboid pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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Mixed Stone Idol Group
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including columnar, tongue-shaped, anthropomorphic and other types each on a ceramic base. 778 grams total, 41-71 mm including stand
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. -
Bone Artefact Collection
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including a curved rib with carving of a human skeleton; stylised human figure mounted on a display stand. 260 grams total, 6.2-26.6 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. -
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.
