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LOT 2334
Post Medieval Bronze Christogram Ring
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (14.17 grams, 26.69 mm overall, 20.08 x 20.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)).
With facetted, D-section shank, disc bezel with low-relief chi-rho Christogram. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an important artefact collection, North London, UK.
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Western Asiatic and Roman Style Bronze Artefact Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including an enkolpion with suspension chain, miniature centurion's crested helmet, gammadion brooches and other items. 264 grams total, 2.6-40 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. -
Sasanian Style Silver-Plated Ring
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a D-section hoop with the shoulders formed as snake-heads supporting the bezel, a decorative border on the bezel, and set with an octagonal agate intaglio with a grazing zebu. 8.48 grams, 31.14 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired from bid2antique, Bangkok, Thailand, on 8th May 2008. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Painted Gilt Wooden Icon of Byzantine Saint George
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Rectangular wooden panel with chamfered border, gesso and gilt surface; painted image of a standing nimbate figure, bare-headed and wearing a cuirass and red cloak, with curved rectangular shield and drawn sword; legend: 'OAΓι ΓΕωΡΓιοC' (Saint George); 'COPY 40 TAM 2' to verso and label with details in Greek, English and French 'No.1903b Byzantine Museum. "St George" 15th cent.' 1.79 kg, 52.5 x 30.2 cm
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
