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LOT 1608
Post Medieval Mixed Artefact Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D. AND EARLIER
5/8 - 29 1/8 in. (106 grams total, 1.6-74 cm).
Comprising: a translucent glass token with a profile male to one side and an eagle attacking to the other; a restrung string of African terracotta beads; four seal impressions; four carnelian mounts; a carved rock crystal pendant; a bronze Dark Age style eagle mount; a ceramic tongue-shaped finial with a standing figure; a bronze standing figure of male wearing a bowler hat; a bronze fob seal with calligraphic inscription and a Belgian coin pendant; a large tinned lead mount; and a small floral lead(?) mount with an old handwritten label. [17, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection formed 1970s-1990s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
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Russian Orthodox Painted Icon
19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. -
Black and Other Glass Bead Necklace Collection
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £124
Comprising seven necklaces restrung from beads of drilled ancient glass bangle fragments. 120 grams total, 70 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Vintage Cultured Pearl Necklace with Gold, Amethyst and Pearl Clasp
Circa 1950s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
In two graduated swags with hexagonal floral clasp set with large central table-cut amethyst, six pearls and six small amethyst studs; both parts of the clasp marked '9CT'. 64.01 grams, 51 cm long
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
