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LOT 1852
Post Medieval Brass Crucifix
19TH CENTURY A.D.
10 in. (144 grams, 25.5 cm high).
Set on a free-standing base with hollow reverse and INRI lettering above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Post Medieval Brass Crucifix
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Set on a free-standing base with hollow reverse, skull and crossed bone and floral detailing to the cross and worn INRI lettering. 392 grams, 31.5 cm high
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Tudor Elaborate Gilt Silver Dress Pin
16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
The gilt head formed as an imitation tassel beneath a collar and four radiating square-section spikes with a fifth above. 3.06 grams, 77 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in London in 1985. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Georgian Gold Locket Ring with Skull
Circa 1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Comprising a slender hoop with shell-shaped shoulders, hinged oval bezel with secret compartment revealing a silvered skull framed by turquoise cabochons, the eyes set with diamonds or other stones; accompanied by a ring box. 3.95 grams, 20.00 mm overall, 16.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired from Berganza, Hatton Garden, London, 2016. Property of an East Sussex collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Berganza invoice. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11666-197585.
Likely a ring of the memento mori genre.
