Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1907
Map Carte des Isles Maldives by Jacques Bellin
1750 A.D.
9 3/4 x 7 5/8 in. (4.91 grams, 24.7 x 19.5 cm).
Hand-tinted map of the Maldives in a coloured border with French legend 'Carte des Isles Maldives pour servir a l'Histoire des Etablissements Europeens 1750' and similar in Dutch at foot 'Kaart der Maldivise Eilanden om te dienen voor de Hist.Beschr. der Volkpl. 1750'. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Post Medieval Gold and Other Ring Group
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: one with gilt hoop, disc bezel with pellets and facetted glass inlay; one with D-section hoop, segmented shoulders, lozengiform bezel with inset cameo of the 'Birth of Venus'. 4.97 grams total, 20-24 mm
From a family collection, acquired 1930s-1980s. Property of K.P., a Cornish lady collector, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Russian Orthodox Gilt Wooden Icon with Patriarch
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Wearing a tall clerical headdress and mantle, large religious pendant suspended beneath the long beard, left hand holding a crozier and right hand making the gesture of blessing; Cyrillic inscription flanking the halo. 237 grams, 18.2 x 13.5 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Continental Miniature Portrait Pair
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising two oval metal frames with glass fronts showing two youthful ladies in period costumes, the larger one with a signature to the right. 80 grams total, 85-95 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
