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LOT 1498
Post Medieval Apollo Gemstone
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.54 grams, 26 mm).
A carnelian intaglio bust of Apollo in profile with chlamys to the shoulder, diadem to the brow. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Important North West London collection.
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Glass Ring with Inlaid Gold Cross
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A translucent, colourless glass finger ring composed of a D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel, displaying an encapsulated gold foil cross with expanding arms. 9.73 grams, 29.44 mm overall, 18.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
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Ancient Style Object Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Acquired 1990s. Ex French collection. -
Post Medieval Silver Plaque with Lapis Lazuli Cameo Group
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A group of two lapis lazuli cameos, one depicting the bust of Pope Alexander VII, the other a coat of arms, each held in a silver frame composed of elaborate filigree foliage and with suspension loop. 677 grams total, 17-28.5 cm
English private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11683-199803.