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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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Large Tudor or Stuart Period Pewter Spoon
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Comprising an ovoid bowl and a round-section handle with a flattened terminal. 45.4 grams, 17.5 cm
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Post Medieval Stained and Natural Wooden Gaming Pieces
Southern Germany, Nuremberg, 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Turned wooden counters in natural and dark-stained versions; some of the darker type with the bust of a Holy Roman Emperor to one face and a prospect of a city (Vienna, Danzig, etc.), as well as comic figures and scenes; the lighter group with similar motifs as well as hunting and other scenes. 320 grams total, 51 mm each
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
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Tudor and Later Mixed Artefact Group
16th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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