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LOT 1948
Large Post Medieval Silver Bead Pair
CIRCA 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in. (53 grams total, 3.6-4 cm).
Ovoid in form and decorated with pellets arranged in vertical segments above and below a medial band; hollow-form, possibly from the Middle East. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection formed before 2000.
Ex North London, UK, gallery.
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Post Medieval Silver Penannular Brooch Group
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Comprising: one with an openwork D-shaped plaque, tendril and leaf detail with inset cloisons of ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and glass, penannular hoop with disc terminals, stamped 'ɅΦɅ' and other marks to the ring and shank; one with openwork triangular plaque with scrolled tendrils and central ropework star, pierced lobe finial, penannular hoop with lobe terminals, stamped lozenge to the lobe finial and others to the hoop. 20.8 grams total, 57-80 mm
Acquired 1970s. Ex property of an Essex, UK, collector.
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Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile Display
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