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LOT 2035
Post Medieval Bronze Clothes Fastener Group
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 3/8 in. (53 grams total, 22-36 mm).
Three accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records: a rectangular tag with knops to the side edges and rectangular attachment bar, hook t the opposite end and central quatrefoil design; an example of Read's Class 3 Type c, domed rectangular body with hook to one end and cross-hatching to the centre; a dress hook of Read's Class D Type 6 comprising a trefoil plan with domed plates, scalloping to the circumferences, pellets to the bodies; seven additional fasteners of various types and dates, most with hatching, floral or pellet ornament. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Berkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.BERK-12D023, BERK-1315E4, and BERK-D2CBD4.
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Georgian Bronze Weight Collection
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A nest of graduated discoid weights stamped with various letters and marks. 196 grams total, 33-51 mm
Ex Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s. From a North London collection. -
Gold Snake Bracelet Group
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Comprising three coiled gold bracelets with stylised snake head detailing. 72 grams total, 69-73 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11888-200712. -
Georgian Silver 'LOYALTE NE PEUR' Ring with Animals
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Solid bar with French inscription 'LOYALTE NE PEUR' for 'LOYALTY NOT FEAR' to the exterior between a fox, bird, squirrel and an ant; tree-like maker's mark to the interior. 10.32 grams, 24.89 mm overall, 19.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex Sussex, UK, private collection. Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
