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LOT 1919
Post Medieval Inscribed Bronze Ring with Crown
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.16 grams, 23.80 mm overall, 21.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/2, Europe 25.66, Japan 24)).
Composed of a convex hoop with expanded shoulders with scrolling ornament, sub-circular bezel displaying polygonal shield divided horizontally, the top half occupied by a crown, the bottom blank. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection formed since the 1940s.
UK art market.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Post Medieval Bronze Spread Eagle Mount
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Framed Watercolour Painting of a Nobleman's Residence
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
