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LOT 1985
Post Medieval Decorative Pipe Bowl Group
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 4 1/4 in. (1.18 kg total, 3.6-10.7 cm).
Including armorials and decorative designs, comprising bowls of various shapes and dates; together with a number of stems. [90, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Gold Greek Style Brooch
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £416
With beaded wire borders, inset lapis lazuli cabochons, filigree arcading and central carnelian cabochon. 9.38 grams, 54 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Elizabethan Gold Heraldic 'Swan Family' Signet Ring
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £14,300
Very heavy high-carat merchants ring with oval bezel bearing heraldic helmet and shield design with a chevron below two mullets and an eagle's head at the base; the helmet with luxurious looped mantle and crest of a human bust; to the underside, an incuse panel with reserved swan on a textured field probably a device alluding to the family name. 17.61 grams, 23.28 mm overall, 17.93 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
From a 1990s private collection. Property of a European gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11909-207247.
The arms appear to be a variant of those used by Adam de Cretinge in the Dering Roll of the late 13th century. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung; composed of biconical lapis lazuli beads of graduated size. 5.8 grams total, 52 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
