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LOT 2043
Polished Imperial Porphyry Specimen from the Grand Tour
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
8 5/8 in. (3.12 kg, 21.9 cm).
Irregular piriform block with polished surface, one flat face.
ProvenanceEx Robert Evans collection, circa 2000.
From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman.
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LOT 2043
Polished Imperial Porphyry Specimen from the Grand Tour
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Large Celtic Style Twisted Silver Bar Neck Torc
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The body formed of three round-section bars twisted together, with looped terminals. 460 grams, 21.3 cm
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Group of Seals and Scaraboids
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Including scarab with figural scene and legend to underside, plano-convex type with wreath, perching bird and legend, and other types; after the antique. 78 grams total, 15-33 mm
From the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, combat scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. 250 grams total, 36-46 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection.