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LOT 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
1551-1560 A.D.
15 1/2 x 11 7/8 in. (6.9 grams, 39.5 x 30.2 cm).
Woodcut panoramic prospect view of Basel showing principal routes, city walls and heraldic shield above, titled 'La dipintura della citta de Basilea adombrata secondo'l natural sito, il quale quellahaueua l'anno 1549'; title page to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty 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.
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LOT 1862
Map of La dipintura della citta di Basilea, Basel in Switzerland by Sebastian Munster
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Bactrian Style Dish Fragment with Hellenistic Portraits
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a portion of the silver-coloured metal rim; rim with vine tendrils, leaves and bunches of grapes modelled in high-relief and extending into the bowl; base with a ring of right-facing male profile busts each within a pelletted hoop, and border of larger pellets below; underside abraded. 106 grams, 15.5 cm
Ex S.M. London collection, UK, 1970-1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Tudor Gold 'Keepe Faith Till Deaith' Posy Ring
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
D-section hoop inscribed to the inner face 'Keepe Faith Till Deaith*'. 4.76 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 17.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Found whilst searching with a metal detector by Robin Sykes at Sutton on the Forest, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, UK, on 10 October 1999, recorded as Treasure by the finder and disclaimed by the Crown with Treasure case no.MME158. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.PAS-743C06. Accompanied by a copy of page 81 of the Treasure Annual Report 1998-1999 where this ring is published. Accompanied by copies of various correspondence relating to this find. Accompanied by an illustrated record card by Jim Halliday dated 11 October 1999. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Carnelian Gemstone with Hebrew Inscription
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Rectangular in plan with bevelled edges, two lines of Hebrew text reading 'Na'aran yelen u'vrenah' for 'Na'aran dwells and enjoys'. 0.71 grams, 12 mm
Private collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Na'aran is a personal name referring to a biblical city on modern West Bank near Jericho.
