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LOT 1811
Post Medieval Bronze Barrel Tap and Key Collection
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 5 1/8 in. (477 grams total, 4-13 cm).
Including two taps of varying size and keys of various types including examples with triangular, square and circular cross-sections. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
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LOT 1811
Post Medieval Bronze Barrel Tap and Key Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Stuart Period Gold Dress Fastener
1600-1700 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Composed of a hollow domed head, round-section arm and oblong fastening plate; piercing to base of head and roughly D-shaped perforation to the sidewall. 1.98 grams, 15 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Hessay, Yorkshire, UK, in July 2012 by Mr David Brooks. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-EB17F6. Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2013 T21. -
Post Medieval Brass Strap Loop with Coins
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Group of three silver coins mounted obverse-outwards on a tortoiseshell shank with brass suspension ring: Charles II sixpence; William III sixpence; Queen Anne shilling with parcel-gilt finish; two coins pierced. 15.4 grams, 81 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Muromasa School Painting of a Standing Beauty Reading a Letter
Japan, 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Mounted in a glazed wooden frame with reveal; the fabric-edged rectangle with painted motif placed eccentrically, leaning slightly towards the centre; standing female wearing kimono and midriff sash, with hair dressed in 'box shimada' style unfurling a scroll. 4.35 kg, 122 cm
From the Manly P. Hall collection (1901-1990), 1950s. Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles, USA. Ex central London gallery.
