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LOT 1456
Post Medieval Culinary Artefact
16TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (15.6 grams, 71 mm).
A copper-alloy artefact, likely a pastry cutter handle, composed of a lobed finial and two prongs with evidence of perforations for bar to suspend the cutter. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Wiltshire, UK.
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Post Medieval Water Basin with Figures
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
A copper-alloy water basin held on the shoulders of two muscular nude male figures traversing a wooded landscape, animal skin shawls draped around their necks and shoulders; the basin carinated with a frieze of stylised floral roundels to the shoulder. 15.2 kg total, 39 cm high
English private collection. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' John Duncombe of London Pewter Plate
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A pewter plate bearing worn stamps to the reverse and a label reading 'John Duncombe London'; initials stamped to upper face of rim 'M[ ]E'. 334 grams, 22 cm wide
Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Post Medieval Gold 'No Recompence But Love' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
A large gold posy ring with D-section hoop and inscribed internally 'No recompence but love' in lower case with 'ML' maker's punch. 3.08 grams, 20.33 mm overall, 18.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
