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LOT 1942
Post Medieval Crotal Bell Collection
CIRCA 17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 1 7/8 in. (581 grams total, 31-49 mm).
All with suspension loop, slot to underside and vents above; some with incised decoration. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk, UK.
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Egyptian Style Stone Amulet Collection
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Comprising three stylised plummets and three pesesh-kef amulets. 7.75 grams total, 18-28 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
Jerusalem Cross with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Relics of Saint Serafin
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Comprising an olive wood cross on a triangular base with inlaid nacre and other detailing; lozengiform panels and nail-shaped plates, lateral rods with nacre to the ends; base with central gazed panel revealing three fragmentary supposed relics and label 'S. Serafin C'. 372 grams, 46.6 cm
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman.
Serafin was born in San Gimignano, Italy. Her family was poor, and her parents both died while she was still young. The child was known for her deeds of penance and humility but an illness afflicted her eyes, feet, and hands so she became paralysed. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Symbols
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
D-section hoop supporting an octagonal bezel divided into four registers, a cross on the upper register. 6.26 grams, 22.33 mm overall, 18.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
