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LOT 1446
Post Medieval Octagonal Lead Tobacco Jar
MID 17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
4 5/8 in. (465 grams, 11.8 cm wide).
With deep body resting on a wide base with spherical feet (two absent). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Somerset, UK.
Accompanied by a letter from Bristol Museum dated 26th July 1990 identifying the object.
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Post Medieval Clay Pipe Bowl Group Including Armorials
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Composed of a coiled hoop with faux-twisted body and coiled terminals. 7.28 grams, 25.14 mm overall, 19.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
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'The Darley with Menwith' Gold 'Keepe Faith Till Death' Posy Ring
Circa 1600-1750 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Substantial gold hoop with lightly incised inscription to the inner face in an italic hand: 'Keepe faith till death'. 4.42 grams, 19.65 mm overall, 16.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
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