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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (45 grams, 68 mm).
The scalloped frame with articulate bail, cut and polished carnelian plaque inscribed with calligraphic Arabic script and ornate floral sprigs; pierced geometric flower and possible maker's marks in comma-shaped cartouches to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 1861
Large Calligraphic Carnelian Gem in Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Stuart Period Decorated Gold Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Incomplete with a flat cross-section hoop, continuous band of enigmatic ornament to the equator; repaired. 1.82 grams, 20.52 mm overall, 18.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-09E1C9 and with Treasure case no.2014.092. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
Persia, late 19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Showing a female figure in a stylised landscape within a blue and white frame, itself set in a larger landscape composed of wispy flowering trees and sparse bushes; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 904 grams, 43.5 x 31.2 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Tudor Period and Later Iron Padlock Collection
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a variety of types of padlocks, most retaining their arm and ceased in the locked position. 408 grams total, 40-79 mm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
