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LOT 2087
Mixed Buckle Collection
18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 2 1/2 in. (378 grams total, 27-65 mm).
Mainly bronze double-loop types from horse-harness. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound around the Buckinghamshire, UK, area.
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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Silver Merchant's Ring with Monogram
15th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHNλ' finials. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Post Medieval Silver and Glass Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Alternating red glass globular beads and hollow-formed silver annular beads with pelletted rims and flanged body; modern clasp. 80 grams, 53.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Ethiopian Painted Parchment of The Virgin's Miracle: Healing of the Paralysed Priest
Circa 1650 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Rectangular leaf with hand-coloured composite scene: right, Mary in blue mantle and rich embroidered red garment holding the fallen priest by the hand and raising him; behind him a prone male figure in colourful robes (the priest represented for the second time); ecclesiastic architecture on the background; a manuscript folio with text in Ge'ez to the reverse. 27 grams, 31.5 x 22 cm
Private collection, New York, circa 2016. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
The image refers to the 'Miracle of the healing of the Priest' in which a priest, who had grown old in the service of the Virgin Mary, fell over in the church when bowing before her, and broke his back. The Virgin appeared and healed his broken bones.
