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LOT 1818
Mixed Artefact Replica Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5 1/8 in. (310 grams total, 1.3-12.9 cm).
Composed of items replicating ancient artefacts from a variety of time periods and cultures, including Egyptian faience scarab and shabti amulet; Near Eastern stone stamp and cylinder seals, animal amulets and figural beads; Roman eagle pin with eagle finial; together with other items including a finger ring, model head and large figural plaque. [28, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Silver Swivel Pendant with Roman Coin
20th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £111
Composed of a tapering round-section hoop supporting a recessed rectangular plaque displaying a Roman coin fragment: obverse presenting the bust of a Roman emperor, the goddess Fortuna standing holding a cornucopia and rudder to reverse; ribbed suspension loop above. 7.63 grams, 40 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Post Medieval Bronze Crotal Bell Collection
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Most retaining their pea, suspension loop and with decorative fluting to the upper and/or lower body. 637 grams total, 32-42 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Elizabethan Gold Heraldic 'Swan Family' Signet Ring
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14,300
Very heavy high-carat merchants ring with oval bezel bearing heraldic helmet and shield design with a chevron below two mullets and an eagle's head at the base; the helmet with luxurious looped mantle and crest of a human bust; to the underside, an incuse panel with reserved swan on a textured field probably a device alluding to the family name. 17.61 grams, 23.28 mm overall, 17.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
From a 1990s private collection. Property of a European gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11909-207247.
The arms appear to be a variant of those used by Adam de Cretinge in the Dering Roll of the late 13th century.
