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LOT 1941
Post Medieval Bronze and Silver Artefact Group
17TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (18 grams total, 14-23 mm).
Comprising: a gilt base-metal finger ring with quatrefoil; similar with inset cameo; white metal ring with two amethyst cabochons, stamped '925'; button with enamelled 'S' motif; back glass intaglio with profile bust of Alexander the Great. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
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Post Medieval 'Thames' Iron Scissors and Shears Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
The scissors articulate with decorative moulding and columns of pricked dots on both sides of the lower body; shears with tapering blades with chamfered lower edges. 45 grams total, 11.2-13 cm
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK. -
Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung; composed of translucent blue glass beads interspersed with umber-coloured spacer beads. 11.5 grams, 76 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Post Medieval Silver Spoon with Monogram and Bronze Sword Retainer's Badge
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a silver spoon with engraved 'E' monogram at on the reverse of the handle, abraded maker's mark at the neck; miniature sword modelled in the half-round with pin-lug and remains of spring to the reverse for use as a livery badge. 15.3 grams total, 8.9-10.8 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
