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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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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. -
Large Chinese Style Green Stone Phallus
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Carved in the round with pierced lug to rear. 1.13 kg, 27 cm
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 Silver Ring for RB
Late 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Flat-section hoop expanding towards the bezel, engraved floral motifs to each shoulder, rectangular plaque to the bezel with initials 'RB'. 2.80 grams, 21.06 mm overall, 18.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
