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LOT 1994
Post Medieval Silver Betel Container
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
4 1/2 in. (18.45 grams, 11.3 cm).
Hanging chatelaine with a hinged hexagonal container suspended from one side and three grooming tools on the other end. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Baroque Style Coral Amulet
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Carved Printing Block with Mughal Scene
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Showing a royal figure on the left, holding the reins of his caparisoned horse, at the centre a yogi beneath an arch with a tree behind and two bovines gazing at him, tufts of long grass in the foreground with multiple faces emerging between the blades; set on a display stand. 258 grams total, 15.1 cm wide including stand
From the collection of David Donlan (1947–2025), a dedicated and lifelong collector with a passion for the ancient world and the natural sciences, forming his collection from the 1960s onwards, using many reputable dealers across the United Kingdom, including the well-regarded Coincraft and The Parthenon Gallery.
