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LOT 2093
Post Medieval Pewter Measure Group
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 - 5 5/8 in. (1.3 kg total, 7-14.3 cm).
Stamped 'demi-decilitre', 'deci-litre', 'double decilitre' and 'demi-litre', together with other stamped marks. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Georgian and Other Copper-Alloy Artefact Group
Circa 15th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: bells; buckles; decorative fittings and mounts; thimble; heart-shaped mount; ring stamped '925'; together with other miscellaneous items. 269 grams total, 11-64 mm
Found Wiltshire, UK. -
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Admiral Thomas Leeke Massie Cased Cocked Naval Hat and Box
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Bicorn hat and epaulettes, the left hand side of the bicorn bears a black cockade, with twisted gold bullion wires on both front and back ends, edges are finished with black brocade featuring a continuous oakleaves and acorns, inside is lined with white silk and cream coloured leather ‘sweat band’; together with its original early Japanned tin hat box with brass handle and plaque engraved 'Capt'n T L Massie R.H.', and crowned arms engraved 'Portsmouth'. 1.8 kg, 50 cm
Acquired from M D L Historic Military Antiques. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of listing and biographical information.
Leeke was born at Coddington Hall, Cheshire, on 20th October 1802. He entered the navy in 1818, serving in the Mediterranean on board HMS Rochfort, and later on different ships. Leeke was promoted to lieutenant in 1827, was made commander on Queen Victoria's coronation on 28th June 1838, and to second captain in March 1840, and, for the part he played in the capture of Acre during the Oriental Crisis, he was promoted to captain in 1841. In 1849 Leeke was appointed to HMS Cleopatra which he commanded in the East Indies and China during the Second Anglo-Burmese War. In 1854 he commissioned HMS Powerful, becoming rear-admiral in 1860, vice-admiral in 1866 and admiral in 1872. He died in 1898. -
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Post Medieval Bronze Statuette of a Nude Male
18th-19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled in the round, standing with left leg held slightly in front of the right, the right arm bent at the elbow and hand held in a gripping position forming a circular socket to accept an accessory (now absent), semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing to the torso, genitals, head and face; in the style of the Etruscan era; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 321 grams, 16.2cm (421 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand)
Fine condition.
French collection, 1990s-early 2000s. with Vermot & Associés, Paris, 18 July 2020, lot 150 (3,500-5,000 Euros) described as Etruscan. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex private Parisian collection.
