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LOT 1845
Post Medieval Lead Token Collection
CIRCA 16TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 1/8 in. (152 grams total, 16-29 mm).
Mixed group of discoid tokens with various designs. [24, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired since the 1970s.
From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Brass Candlestick with Calligraphy
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With panels of dense calligraphic script and geometric motifs, tiered ogival base and floral drip tray. 1.5 kg, 34.8 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. -
Post Medieval Silver Chester Thimble
Hallmarked 1901 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Silver thimble with hallmark to basal rim: '7', maker's mark 'R.P', lion passant, Chester assay mark, shield with script 'A' for 1901. 6.34 grams, 23 mm
Found Hertfordshire, UK.
The maker's mark is for Robert Pringle & Sons, who were active in London and Chester in the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. -
Idol Group
20th century A.DSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: a rectangular panel with applied facial features; a carved antler fragment with seated figure; a stylised human bust with spiral to the underside. 109 grams total, 35-89 mm
Acquired from Drout, Paris, in the 1990s. Ex Paris collection.