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LOT 2000
Mixed Elaborate Glass Bead Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/4 in. (454 grams total, 18-32 mm).
Comprising a colourful mix of cylindrical and spherical beads, including some millefiori examples. [39, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
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LOT 2000
Mixed Elaborate Glass Bead Collection
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Egyptian Style Green Stone Hedgehog Amulet
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex in section, asterisk to underside, eyes drilled to accept inserts. 1.58 grams, 19 mm
Acquired on the European art market in the early 2000s. with Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, Switzerland. -
Original Copper Plate Engravings by Daniel Meisner and Others of Inca Rulers and Oliver Cromwell
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: buff paper page from Meisner's 'Thesaurus Philo-Politicus' (1625-1630) with engraved image of a city and cockerel in foreground, title 'Prospice Domui E100' and 'Beaumont', Latin and German rhymed couplets below; buff paper page with engraved image of a walled fortress and lion in foreground with Cupid, title 'Omnia Domat Amor G41' and 'Carlemont', Latin and German rhymed couplets below; two examples of buff paper page with engraved image of a city and river with fishermen holding a net in foreground, title 'Fraus et Ubique Dolus' and 'Rüssel', Latin and German rhymed couplets below, one numbered 'Ez' and the other '35'; portrait in three-quarter view of Oliver Cromwell with signature (Walker?) below, and legend above 'London, published 25 July 1881 by P.& D.Colnaghi & Co. 13 & 14 Pall Mall East'; print in card reveal with five busts of rulers, each with an axe and stepped headress, with legend 'Manco-Capac 1st Emperor of Peru', 'Sinchi-Roca. II Emp.', 'Loque-Yupanqui, III Emp.', Mayta-Capac, IV Emp.', 'Capac-Yupanqui. V Emp.', printed titled 'Gent.Mag. Nov.1751'. 114 grams total, 18 x 14 - 29.1 x 22 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector. -
Wooden Bread Stamp with 'Mohammed Prophet of God' Inscription
Early 19th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Subrectangular in plan with rounded ends, applied handle to reverse with modern hanger; high-relief calligraphic text. 865 grams, 32 cm
London, UK, collection.
