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LOT 0368
Post Medieval Reliquary Display Box
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
11 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (682 grams, 29 x 23.5 cm).
A framed and glazed reliquary display box featuring a castle created from polychrome and gilt paper scrolls.
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
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Gemstone Group
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A group of two carved gemstones: an ellipsoid plaque with reserved profile bust of a young female with elaborately dressed hair; a miniature rock crystal stele with bust of Christ holding a book to the obverse, and to the reverse a high-relief cross aiguisée visible behind the bust. 12.8 grams total, 24-39 mm
English private collection. -
Amethyst Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A necklace composed of graduated amethyst beads of facetted type. 99 grams, 42 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Post Medieval Armorial Ring
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A copper-alloy ring with armorial design to the oval bezel, the shoulders engraved with scrolls and other simple geometric forms; hoop repaired. 2.42 grams, 22.55 mm overall, 19.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired circa 2010. From an old Essex, UK, collection.
