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LOT 1874
Post Medieval Bronze Nuremberg Jetton Pendant
17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (2.19 grams, 39 mm).
Composed of a pierced Nuremburg jeton with coiled wire suspension loop for use as a pendant. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
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LOT 1874
Post Medieval Bronze Nuremberg Jetton Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Opening Bid: £48
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Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Hat Pin
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Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £65
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The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon belongs to the category of Virgin 'Galaktotrophousa' (Γαλακτοτροφουσα, meaning “the Milk-Giver”) celebrated on third July, and showing Mary breast-feeding Jesus. The ancient typology dates from the 6th century A.D. and resided in St. Sabbas’ lavra (a type of monastic community).
