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LOT 1961
Post Medieval Iron Axehead
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/8 in. (839 grams, 15.6 cm).
With a wide, curving blade and an oval socket. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 1961
Post Medieval Iron Axehead
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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2nd century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Vibrant red intaglio featuring the god of war striding left, carrying a spear with one hand and the other holding a trophy resting upon his shoulder; the reverse of the intaglio engraved with the word ‘ADYNAIE’, probably the name of the original owner; set in a modern gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.75 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 18.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13336-257953.
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Post Medieval Black Glass Cameo of a Bearded Man
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Oval cameo with a profile bust of a bearded man wearing a helmet with a leaping lion. 4.15 grams, 29 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
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19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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