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LOT 2046
Mixed Button Collection
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (64 grams total, 14-27 mm).
Mainly military and livery types. [11, 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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Archaic Chinese Style Bronze Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With flared base, bulbous body and flared neck, circumferential band to the equator, taotie mask to each shoulder with suspension ring, domed lid with stylised dragons; after the antique. 3 kg, 35 cm high
Acquired from the London art market in the 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Scottish Masonic 32nd Degree Gold and Platinum Ring with 1 Carat Diamond
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Comprising a wide D-shaped 14 carat yellow gold hoop expanding at the shoulders, pelletted band above a triangle to each shoulder, one with '32' and the other with Hebrew letter 'yod'; openwork platinum bezel formed as a double-headed eagle gripping a perch and with its wings spread, the body set with a one carat brilliant cut diamond (small chip); stamped to the inner face '14 KT PLAT'. 14.67 grams, 25.80 mm overall, 20.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired on the UK art market. Ex Property of a County Durham collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12490-230251. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
There is no officially mandated design for 32nd degree Scottish Rite rings beyond the double-headed eagle, hence they can vary greatly in appearance. Common symbols include the number 32, triangles, the Hebrew letter yod (as in this example), and the square and compasses. Since the 32nd degree ring is a reflection of its owner's Masonic journey, the rings can sometimes also contain symbols from other Masonic orders. -
Bowl with Figures and Calligraphy
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
