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LOT 1764
Malaysia Shell-Shaped Lead Weight
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (19 grams, 27 mm).
Formed as a cockle-shell and pierced beside the upper edge, with reserved Chinese character impressed in the underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, 1990s.
From a North London, UK, collection.
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Malaysia Shell-Shaped Lead Weight
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Formed as a cockle-shell and pierced beside the upper edge, with reserved Chinese character impressed in the underside. 19 grams, 27 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, 1990s. From a North London, UK, collection. -
Celtic Style Enamelled Bronze Terret Ring
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £13
Substantial casting with raised rims to the loop, enamelled cell on each face. 94 grams, 69 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, collector. -
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Stuart Period Iron Door-Hinge Pair with Dragons
Early 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Matched pair of openwork iron hinges and plates, each with scrolled hinge barrel, plaque of openwork scrolls with opposed bird-head detailing, coiled tendrils, punched fan-motifs and other decoration. 1.45 kg total, 38 cm each
Acquired Bishop & Miller, UK, 16 April 2016, lot 252. Property of a Kent collector.
