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LOT 1977
Post Medieval 'Semper Una' Gold Posy Ring
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.33 grams, 21.04 mm overall, 18.27 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Engraved with leaf and tendril detailing to the outer face, inscribed to the inner face 'Φ semper vna' (Φ forever one). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Jersey gentleman; by inheritance from his father.
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Painted Wooden Icon of Virgin and Child
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Opening Bid: £65
Mary cradling the infant Christ, Greek text in the field with inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' over the Child's head; to the right a Greek inscription 'ΟΔΙΓΗΤΡΙΑ' (Odighitria); some restoration; a handwritten inscription and a cross to the reverse in Greek, reading 'Eufemia Papadimitriou - born on March, 30, 1932, on Thursday, at the 5.00 p.m.; Vasilios Papadimitriou - born on March, 15, 1934, on Thursday, at the 3.00 p.m.' 614 grams, 29 cm
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
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Tudor Silver Cosmetic Tool
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Opening Bid: £80
Comprising a hooked toothpick and a miniature spoon used as an ear scoop, serrated surface between used as a file; suspension ring. 2.3 grams, 51 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in London in 1985. Property of a Kent gentleman.
