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LOT 2273
Post Medieval Bronze and Other Artefact Group
CIRCA 16TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3 in. (235 grams total, 13-78.4 mm).
Comprising: a large circular mount fragment depicting a classical scene; an edge fragment from the same mount; a button with an eagle; a silver coin; a mount depicting a nude boy emerging from a flower; a kneeling figure holding a basket on their head with a socket above and below; a figurine of god Pan with his arms raised. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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George V Silver Coin Pin Brooch
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Anastasis
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Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
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