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LOT 2160
Post Medieval Bronze Dancing Bear Statuette
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (69.5 grams, 56 mm).
Modelled in the round in a dynamic position, standing on its hind legs with front paws facing forward, fur detailing to the body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Norfolk, UK, gentleman.
Property of a private collector, West London, UK.
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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Enamelled Iron Articulated 'Hangman' Skeleton
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Anatomically correct skeleton with articulated knees, hip joints, shoulders, elbows and wrists, the head formed of three pieces, the mouth slightly open; hanging from a later wooden gallows. 820 grams, 42 cm total
Property of a County Durham collector; acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Collection of Roman Style Gemstones
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: rectangular brown agate with profile bust, and impression from the same; ellipsoid sardonyx with intaglio Mercury standing; ellipsoid jasper with standing athlete; ellipsoid amethyst with profile bust. 5.9 grams total, 15-19 mm
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'The Burstow' Clasped Hands 'No Treasure to a True Friend' Gold Posy Ring
1650-1780 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
The bezel with a clasped hands motif with a heart at the centre and elaborate cuffs, narrow D-section hoop; inscribed to the inner face 'No treasure to a true friend' with a long S, worn maker's mark at the end of the inscription, appearing to have the letters 'IV' or IW' in Roman capitals within a simple escutcheon. 2.26 grams, 18.54 mm overall, 16.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Found near Burstow, Tanbridge, Surrey, UK, on Monday 1st May 2023; disclaimed with treasure reference 2023 T419. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.SUR-OAA74B. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
If the maker's mark is 'IV' it may correspond to John Vickerman, a goldsmith active in London from 1768 to 1773. Alternatively, if the maker's mark is 'IW' it may correspond to a number of makers: John Williamson, 1650; John Ward, 1660; James Wilkes, 1722; or John White, 1724.
