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LOT 1989
Large Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Mauve Cabochon
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (15.79 grams, 29.95 mm overall, 20.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).
With an openwork decorative hoop, irregular pink glass cabochon set with teardrop-shaped openwork claws. [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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Large Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Glass Cabochon
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With a flat-section hoop, expanding openwork shoulders with applied wire decoration; oval bezel set with blue glass cabochon fashioned from a bead. 14.65 grams, 30.32 mm overall, 19.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
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. -
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. -
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).
