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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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Tudor Period Bronze Ring with Heraldic Heart Motif
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With discoid bezel, incuse heart motif surrounded by scrolled foliage. 4.12 grams, 22.88 mm overall, 19.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
The heart motif and foliage surround suggest that this was intended to be a love token (Chadour, item 608) possibly of Italian origin. -
Incense Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Group of two silver-coloured metal pomanders comprising: bat-shaped suspender with two short chains, openwork pomander with chained stopper, sun-wheel design flanked by flowers and robed female supporters; floral suspender with two short chains, openwork pomander with chained stopper, two fishes modelled in the half-round on a field of openwork scrolls, five chains below with rumbler-bell finials. 137 grams total, 15-16.5 cm
Property of a South West London gentleman. -
Mixed Ring Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal finger rings each with a large discoid bezel, enamelled and other detailing. 135 grams total, 33-49 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
