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LOT 1897
Post Medieval Bronze Button Collection
18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/4 in. (104 grams total, 16-33 mm).
Including regimental types, livery buttons, military volunteers, and other types. [23, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Emperor Intaglio in Iron Ring
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
A glass intaglio bearing a profile bust of Gordian III (238-244 A.D.) with diadem and mantle, inscription to rim 'PONTI PP IIII'; set into a degraded iron finger ring. 17 grams, 40 mm overall, 18.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Fine condition.
Ex D.L. collection; previously the property of her father for over 50 years. -
Tudor Bronze Hook Fastener with IHS
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a disc with slotted tag above and hook below; beaded border with 'IHS' monogram. 2.26 grams, 32 mm
Found near York, UK. -
Post Medieval Wooden Carving of a Walking Gentleman
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Dressed in a peaked cap, smock, ankle-length trousers and clogs, standing holding a churchwarden smoking pipe to his mouth with his left hand and with his right hand leaning on a stout walking stick; coopered pannier to his back with contents partly protruding at the top, small basket beside his right foot, octagonal base with recess to the underside; probable Dutch workmanship. 1.76 kg, 47 cm high
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
