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LOT 1796
Post Medieval Bronze Spread Eagle Mount
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (20.9 grams, 56 mm).
Modelled in the round standing on a domed base, wings outspread, head turned left, stylised detailing to the head and feathers. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Post Medieval Bronze Barrel Tap and Key Collection
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including two taps of varying size and keys of various types including examples with triangular, square and circular cross-sections. 477 grams total, 4-13 cm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Stuart Period Silver Crowned Double Heart Cufflink
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A button link with crowned hearts on a textured field. 0.96 grams, 15 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring crowned hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of king Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although the design continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage. -
Framed Watercolour Painting
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £30
Composed of six men wearing turbans, seated in a landscape, text above and below; 17 rows of text to the reverse; mounted in a bifacial reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 1.5 kg, 41.5 x 30.7 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
