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LOT 2129
Post Medieval Artefact Collection
19TH-20TH CENTURY AD.
5/8 - 2 1/8 in. (127 grams total, 17-54 mm).
Including a polychrome hot-worked Javan bead, pipe bowl, scarabs and other items. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Wood Carving of a Lioness
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
The upper body of a lioness in a seated position with its head turned to the left, looking up with jaws slightly open and teeth exposed, detailed coat; mounted on an irregular granite base with felt lining to the bottom. 920 grams total, 13.5 cm wide including stand
Acquired on the UK art market, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Viking Style Bronze Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising: an axehead pendant, a twisted penannular bracelet, and annular bangle with ring-and-dot decoration to one side, the other with pellets and linear decoration. 77 grams total, 38-66 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Anglia private collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sicilian Gold Earrings with Pearls
South Italian, 1860-1910 century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Matched pair, each formed as a ring enclosing a natural irregular pearl above a tongue-shaped arched panel with two strands of smaller pearls, band of filigree coils to the outer edge, teardrop dangle below with pearl to the centre; hoop and catch to the reverse. 7.81 grams total, 58-60 mm
Ex Georgie Chrischilles. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
