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LOT 1916
Large Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Crimson Cabochon
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (18.62 grams, 34.57 mm overall, 21.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)).
Flat-section hoop with a raised floral motif to each shoulder, decorative band to the raised bezel set with an oval glass cabochon, applied plaque to each end. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Georgian Period Silver Ring with Floral Design
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
With lateral spurs and stepped shoulders, the bezel an octofoil with raised hexafoil motif and pellets. 11.08 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style Agate Bead Necklace String with Scaraboids
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
A designer necklace composed of biconical banded beads interspersed with light-coloured scaraboids and one amuletic pendant, central feature a large tooth-shaped pendant; restrung. 83 grams, 44 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Stained Glass Panel with the Ascension of Jesus Christ
Flemish, late 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £546
In late 15th century style, showing Christ on the foreground rising to heaven, surrounded by Mary and the eleven apostles, Jesus dressed in a white tunica talaris and a red cloak; natural background, medieval Flemish inscription at the bottom ‘DE HEMELVAART VAN CHRISTUS’ (the Ascension of Christ) in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the Ascension of Christ, described in Luke 24,1 and Acts 1,1-9. The Ascension is the last episode of Jesus' earthly presence according to the two narratives. It describes his definitive ascension to heaven, from which he will return only at the end of time (Parousia).
