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LOT 2158
Post Medieval Silver Bacchus Fitting with Swans
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/8 in. (58 grams, 81 mm).
A large domed openwork mount showing the head of Bacchus in high-relief, his hair arranged in regular tufts and adorned with flowers, two stylised swans flanking the hair. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1990s.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, 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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Brass Scales and Other Items
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including a brass weighing hook with graduated scale to the outer face, small hinged lighter cases and other items. 630 grams total, 3.7-33.2 cm
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Ship's Gilt Wood Dolphin Mount
19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A Baroque style sculpture in the form of a classical dolphin with looped tail, mounted on a bakelite base; possibly originating from a ship. 2.6 kg total, 38.5 cm including stand
Ex Mallams, UK. Property of a North London, UK, lady. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Pewter Measure Set
18th-early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Stamped 'demi-decilitre', 'deci-litre', 'double decilitre' and 'demi-litre', together with other stamped marks. 1.31 kg total, 7-14.4 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
