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LOT 0394
Large Neoclassical Agate Gemstone with Bust of the Helmetted Greek Goddess Athena
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.4 grams, 27 mm).
With incuse bust wearing a crested helmet, and the rear of the shield to her shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
Private collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13151-249645.
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LOT 0394
Large Neoclassical Agate Gemstone with Bust of the Helmetted Greek Goddess Athena
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Stuart Period Gold Mourning Ring with Rock Crystal Gemstone
England, 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,860
Decorated with black enamelled foliate engraving; bezel set with a table cut rock crystal compartment containing some hair of the deceased; inner face engraved ‘Capt(ain). G Squrritt ob 1 Jan 1724’ and the maker's mark ‘GE’. 3.33 grams, 20.04 mm overall, 17.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13055-248357.
Mourning rings were made to commemorate the death of an individual. Similar examples are held in the British Museum's collection, including AF.1547; AF.1551; AF.1550; AF.1552; AF.1549. While the majority of mourning rings tend to refer to the deceased by initials and death only, this ring mentions the deceased's family name in full, which is usually the case for people of note/influence. -
Post-Classical Agate Cameo with the Goddess Minerva
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Ellipsoid in plan with helmetted bust of Minerva; deep undercuts to the edges. 12.3 grams, 35 mm
with Hindmann, Chicago, 21 March 2023, no.221. Private collection, England. -
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Bead Gem
Late 20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £60
Thick hoop with openwork detailing, inset synthetic ruby cabochon to the bezel. 29.60 grams, 35.90 mm overall, 19.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection, UK.
