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LOT 2081
Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Bird Whistle
18TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (80 grams, 95 mm).
Possibly in the form of a hen or other bird with crest, with feather detailing; chip to beak. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Post Medieval Blue and White Glazed Ceramic Delft Dish
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Displaying figures in landscape settings; footed base; tin glaze. 466 grams, 22 cm wide
Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. -
Seljuk Style Gold Ring with Glass Cabochon
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Ellipsoid bezel with claw setting for a polychrome glass bead, lion motif to the underside, stud beneath the hoop; glass cabochon possibly an ancient glass bead made by folding melting glass. 6.63 grams, 30.60 mm overall, 18.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Intaglio Gemstone with Bust
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
The biconvex obsidian cabochon with intaglio profile female bust of a matron with neatly dressed hair; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.65 grams, 15 mm
Ex property of a Richmond gentleman; part of his family collection formed before 1980; thence by descent.
