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LOT 2079
Post Medieval Bronze Cross Pendant
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/4 in. (140 grams, 83 mm).
Bifacial and substantial with ribbed lug pierced transversely, bilinear raised borders; both sides with Corpus Christi surrounded by small crouching figures and busts. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceConstable-Maxwell and Lord McAlpine in the 1980s-1990s.
with Iconastas Russian Fine Art and Antiques, London SW1.
Formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'.
Ex property of a British gentleman.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Post Medieval Cased 'Manchester Area' Silver Coin Collection
17th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including issues by Charles II, Victoria, George II, George V and William IV; one pierced for mounting as an amulet and another bent as a love token; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.5 kg, 34.5 x 44.5 cm
From the private collection of a Manchester, UK, detectorist, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Grand Tour Steatite Scarab with Hieroglyphics
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Anatomical detailing to the carapace, head and legs, underside with nine lines of hieroglyphic text, replicating the royal scarab of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III (ca. 1390–1352 B.C.), commemorating a lion hunt. 256 grams, 89 mm
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This is a replica of one of several commemorative scarabs issued by Pharaoh Amenhotep III to celebrate various events. The text reads: May he live, the Horus, Mighty Bull Who Appears in Maat; the Two Ladies, Establisher of the Laws and Pacifier of the Two Lands, the Horus of Gold, Great of Strength Who Smites the Asiatics; the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Nebmaatre; the Son of Re, Amenhotep Ruler of Thebes, endowed with life; and the King’s Great Wife Tiye, may she live! The number of lions (hunted) from regnal year 1 down to regnal year 10, lions 102. In 2019, an original lion hunt scarab was sold at Christie's in New York for $106,250! -
Bactrian Style Alabaster Vase
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £234
With tubular body expanding toward the rounded base, everted wide rim; repaired. 1.9 kg, 21 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
