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LOT 1978
Post Medieval Silver Love Ring with Heart
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.04 grams, 18.71 mm overall, 16.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
Composed of a flat-section hoop formed from a geometric design with shallow cells, supporting a central heart plaque. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
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Post Medieval Pewter Measure Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Stamped 'demi-decilitre', 'deci-litre', 'double decilitre' and 'demi-litre', together with other stamped marks. 1.3 kg total, 7-14.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
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German Gilt Wooden Transfiguration Icon
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
In 13th century A.D. style, Jesus represented in the centre in blue and white light, with shining clothes; to his right Moses, to his left Elijah; the mountain of Tabor represented in rocky fragments below, the disciples John, his brother James and Saint Peter in awe and terrified by the divine event; remains of a wax seal impression to reverse, together with a loop for suspension. 783 grams, 30 cm
Ex French gallery, Paris.
The icon was realised following the tradition of the Novgorod school of 13th century A.D. A mandorla of blue and white light was usually used in most oriental icons. Not all icons of Christ have mandorlas and they are often used when representing divine light. The mandorla thus represents the ‘uncreated light’ that shines on the three disciples in the icons of Transfiguration. During the Feast of Transfiguration, the Orthodox sing a troparion which states that the disciples 'beheld the light as far as they were able to see it' signifying the different levels of their spiritual progress. Sometimes a star is superimposed on the mandorla, but here the stars are are impressed all around the edge. The mandorla represents the 'luminous cloud' and is another symbol of light. The luminous cloud, a sign of the Holy Spirit, descended on the mountain at the moment of the Transfiguration. -
Greek Icon with the Presentation and Annunciation
Late 17th-early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
A pair of wooden icons with tempera painted scenes of the Presentation and Annunciation, each with Greek text above, set into a later diptych case displaying pontillé figure of Saint George spearing the dragon, together with tremello cross and lettering; hinged with chain and fastening hook. 284 grams, 12.2 x 10 cm
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
