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LOT 2023
Large Tudor or Stuart Period Iron Door Key
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (114 grams, 15.5 cm).
With a round-section looped handle.
ProvenanceEx Suffolk, UK, collection.
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Post Medieval Bronze Medallion of Maria Magdalena of Austria
France, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
A heavy medallion bearing the profile bust of Maria Magdalena of Austria (1587-1629), cast from a medal by Guillaume Dupré, circa. 1613; pierced twice through the edge for mounting. 93 grams, 76 mm
Private collection, UK.
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Post Medieval Gold Tie Pin of Aquarius
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the round female figure holding an inverted amphora with liquid flowing forth; mounted on a sturdy gold pin. 2.97 grams, 45 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Post Medieval Bronze Flower Mount
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Modelled as an eight-petalled flower with pellets between the petals; remains of mounting lugs on the reverse. 13.6 grams, 36 mm
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.
