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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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Reza Shah Pahlavi with Atatürk During a State Visit to Turkey Picture
20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
A commemorative picture showing the profile pictures of Reza Shah Pahlavi and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk flanking the crossed flags, laurel wreath border with a sun on the upper left-hand corner, and a crescent moon with a star on the upper right-hand corner; set in a glazed wooden frame. 550 grams, 26.2 x 21.7 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Renaissance Lead Fragment of a Draped Female
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Appliqué fragment with a figure in a loosely draped palla turning to hold a cup in one hand. 11.04 grams, 55 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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.