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LOT 1975
Post Medieval and Later Artefact Group
CIRCA 18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 9 in. (2.21 kg total, 46-230mm).
Mixed large group including horseshoes, furniture fittings, decorative mounts and other items. [27, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Hertfordshire, UK.
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Copy of an Historic Bronze Seal of the Lermonth Family
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a fleur-de-lys handle and discoid body, underside with central heater shield and legend '*S' PATRICII*LERMUNTH (seal of Patrick Lermunth); the arms including a chevron and three mascles (voided lozenges). 24 grams, 32 mm diameter
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an original handwritten note about the heraldry of the seal dated 15 December 1997. -
Silver Plaque with Cameo of Pope Alexander VII
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
A carved agate facing bust within a lapis lazuli plaque, held in a silver canatille frame comprising elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop; image of Pope Alexander VII. 500 grams, 28.5 cm
Private collection, England.
Pope Alexander VII was born Fabio Chigi and took the role of head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 April 1655 to his death, in May 1667. He held a number of diplomatic positions in the Holy See, was ordained in 1634, and became bishop of Nardo in 1635. Pope Innocent X elevated him to the role of secretary of state in 1651, and in the following year he was appointed a cardinal. Alexander VII supported various construction projects in Rome, wrote poetry and patronized artists working on the decoration of churches. -
Madonna with Child Statue
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Hollow-formed cast iron figure of Mary in hooded ankle-length gown holding the infant Jesus, standing on a rectangular base. 4 kg, 39 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
