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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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Renaissance Gold Ring with Reused Ancient Roman Gemstone
16th-17th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £7,800
The ring with slender hoop, slightly expanding shoulders modelled as open lotus flowers supporting the rounded bezel, the flower motif repeated beneath the bezel; the bezel with raised rim and inset with a Roman 2nd century A.D. green jasper intaglio engraved with an ant motif. 4.32 grams, 22.07 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Excellent condition, rare.
From the private collection of the late A.B., London, UK; acquired before 1989. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12009-213037.
The style and technique of the ring seem to be German or Central European and date to the late 16th or early 17th centuries. The iconography of the intaglio was directly linked with one of the attributes of the Roman goddess Ceres and consecrated to the cult of Juno Lanuvina (a symbol of fertility, industry and richness), patron of grain and fertility. -
Mixed Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal pendants including a leaping dog, a book, a heart with two feet in the centre, and other types. 37 grams total, 21-44 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman. -
Post Medieval Silver-Gilt Altar Cross Roundel Pair
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Domed and with mounting holes to the rim of each and central repoussé image; Mary and Infant Jesus, both nimbate, with ornate legends 'MPΘΩ' and 'ICXC'; nimbate bearded figure supporting a book in his left hand, legend 'OAΓΙΙ / ΧΑΡΛΑ' (St Charalambos). 78 grams total, 10 cm each
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.
