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LOT 1970
Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones
GERMANY, 18TH CENTURY A.D.
2 5/8 in. (161 grams total, 66 mm high including stand).
Comprising a human skull and crossed long bones; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
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LOT 1970
Post Medieval Bronze Vanitas Relief with Skull and Crossed Bones
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Post Medieval Engraved Silver-Gilt Rock Crystal Set Box
Germany, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
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Renaissance Gold Ring with Agate Cameo of the Presentation of Christ at Jerusalem
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Opening Bid: £1,500
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Victorian Silver Skull Ring
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
D-section hop, the bezel formed as a skull with glass inserts in the eye-sockets. 5.08 grams, 25.79 mm overall, 18.5 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
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