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LOT 1930
Post Medieval Silver Armorial Ring
17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.95 grams, 20.86 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with expanding, fluted shoulders, oval bezel bearing arms, two rearing lions flanking a crowned shield bearing an image of a bird standing on a flower.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Russian Orthodox Wooden Icon with Christ Pantocrator
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Dressed in blue mantle and embroidered red undergarment, wearing a jewelled crown and holding an open Gospel in his left hand, right hand making the gesture of blessing; inscriptions 'IHS' and 'XPS' flanking the halo. 218 grams, 18 x 14.7 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Stained Glass Panel with the Mocking of Jesus
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £910
In late 15th century style, showing seated Jesus in the centre, wearing a purple robe and a crown of thorns on his head; surrounded by four armoured men dressed in long tunics, breeches and leggings, two wearing a skullcap; architectural background and Flemish inscription ‘DE KROONING VAN JESUS’ (the coronation of Jesus) in uncial letters; some restoration. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The scene represents the ‘Mocking of Christ’ from the Gospel of Matthew (27,27.31): ‘Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said’. -
Georgian Period Silver Ring with Floral Design
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
With lateral spurs and stepped shoulders, the bezel an octofoil with raised hexafoil motif and pellets. 11.08 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
