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LOT 2183
Neo-Classical Glass Gemstone with Hippocampus
18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.39 grams, 27 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan, obverse with low-relief scene of a hippocamp and female rider. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
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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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of large cylindrical beads with spiral-decoration, interspersed with large spherical beads, central feature a melon bead; restrung. 65.07 grams, 52 cm
From the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' Iron Triangular Padlock
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
An iron padlock of triangular 'box' form, hole for key set into a central tapering D-section rib; rectangular-section hinged arm, fixed in locked position. 152 grams, 95 mm
Fair condition.
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 4), Essex, UK. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Iron Candle Holder
France, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
The central baluster knopped column with scrolling ornament and looped carrying handle above a trefoil-shaped platform and rivetted tripod feet. 1.21 kg, 44 cm
Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington. Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector. Accompanied by a copy of McElhatton's cataloguing page. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
