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LOT 0421
Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Bellarmine Jar
LATE 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
12 1/4 in. (2.3 kg, 31 cm high).
Retaining its handle and featuring a stylised face in relief, three raised oval medallions to the equator displaying musicians playing string instruments; repaired.
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1910,1215.1, for comparable examples.
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Bactrian Style Alabaster Bowls
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Carved as two conjoined hemispherical bowls; repaired. 950 grams, 18.5 cm
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Embroidery Sampler
Dated 1831 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Framed and glazed with wire for suspension to the reverse; the sampler reads: 'Religion should our thoughts engage / Amidst our youthful bloom / Twill fit us for declining age / and for the awful tomb / Frances Todd / Aged 11 years / 1831'. 1.6 kg, 47 x 39 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. East Anglian private collection.
This verse is quoted from 'Religion Is The Chief Concern', from John Fawcett's, Hymns Adapted to the Circumstances of Public Worship and Private Devotion, 1782. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Watch Key Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising examples from a range of time periods, including examples accompanied by chains, with raised decorative motifs and facetted 'jewels'. 30.1 grams total, 2-19.5 cm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
