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LOT 1940
Post Medieval Miniature Iron Dagger
19TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/4 in. (52.4 grams, 16 cm).
Formed as a miniature dagger with sloped arms to the quillons, ribbed grip; blade lozengiform in section. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Gloucestershire, UK.
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Julitta, Cyricus and Deesis
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With blue enamel and framed by a raised border; Saint Julitta and her son, Cyricus, Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John the Chrysostom standing beside them at the centre; three half-length figures above: St. Paraskeva (right), Eudokia, and Barbara (left); OCS inscriptions identifying the saints framing the scene; on the top a deesis, with Christ Pantokrator at the centre, flanked by Saint Mary and Saint John the Precursor; at the top left corner Archangel Michael, on the top right corner the Archangel Gabriel; beneath Saint Gabriel, in vertical order, Saint Paul, Saint Gregory the Theologian, Saint Nicholas of Myra, Saint Demetrios; beneath Saint Michael, in vertical order, Saint Peter, Saint Basil the Great, Saint John Chrysostomos and Saint George; in the last row, nearby Saint Andrew, at the centre, the Archangel Raphael, with sword and cross. 360 grams, 14 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
This icon was intended for private devotion, often carried by pilgrims and Orthodox believers for spiritual protection. St. Julyttas and her son Cyricus (Ки́рик и Иули́тта), among the most venerated figures in Russian tradition, are depicted in the centre, surrounded by other saints, a symbol of the communion of the righteous in front of the Divine Deesis. -
The 'Schooner Douro' Shipwreck Bronze Manilla Currency Bracelet
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a round-section penannular body and trumpet-shaped terminals; accompanying collector's handwritten note 'Schooner Douro trading from England > Puerto > Sudan (slaver) carrying manillas and beads, armoury and baled goods. Wrecked off Gt. Creberweshan Rock, Isles of Scilly 1943. All hands loss [sic].' 88 grams, 60 mm
From the old private collection of a retired UK gentleman; his collection formed in the 1990s. -
Gold and Banded Glass Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Composed of gold rectangular tubes, interspersed with later brown and white biconical glass beads; modern clasp, restrung. 20 grams, 45.5 cm
Formerly in the collection of Mr S.M., London, formed 1948-2000. Ex property of a North London gentleman. Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
