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LOT 2321
Post Medieval Enamelled Badge Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in (11.4 grams total, 24.1-25.5 mm).
Comprising: sky-blue enamelled type with reserved terrier 'Blue Cross Junior Branch'; white roundel with reserved stag and tree, dark blue outer with legend 'O.D.F.L Juvenile Branch'. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Large Natural Pink Sapphire in 24 Carat Gold Mughal Ring
Burma, circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,000
Comprising a solid round-section ring with a large, rectangular bezel set with a vibrant pink sugarloaf-shaped sapphire. 20.3 grams, 33.21 mm overall, 16.21x17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the private collection of Lord Ian Balfour, author of 'Famous Diamonds'; received by gift to the present owner circa 2001. Accompanied by a copy of a Gemmological Certification Services lab report invoice no.41731. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13268-251909.
According to the GCS report, there is no indication of heating, and they have estimated the weight of the sapphire to be between 10 and 20 carats. Subsequent CT scanning has confirmed that the weight of the sapphire is 16.3 carats. -
Group of Seals and Scaraboids
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including fusiform, plano-convex and other types; after the antique. 46 grams total, 14-31 mm
From the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of large coin-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads and granulated metal collars, a large drop-shaped pendant at the centre; restrung. 30.5 grams, 35.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.
