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LOT 2363
Palestinian Iron Rocket Keyring
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (13.7 grams, 11 cm).
Formed as an outline map of Israel with an inset glass stud and a Hebrew legend; attached to a keyring. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North West London, UK, lady.
FootnotesThe fabric of the ornament is made from a piece of an incoming rocket which landed in Israel; certificate of authenticity D-288 issued by 'Rockets into Roses'.
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Opening Bid: £90
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Renaissance Lead Fragment of a Draped Female
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Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £2,200
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date.
