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LOT 1996
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skeleton in Coffin Flanked by Rearing Snakes
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (5.28 grams, 20.97 mm overall, 16.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
With facetted hoop, quatrefoil bezel with serpents flanking a coffin with skeleton inside; italic script legend to reverse 'jeap[...]'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx East Sussex private collection, 1970s-1980s.
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LOT 1996
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skeleton in Coffin Flanked by Rearing Snakes
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Western Asiatic Style Amethyst Ram-Headed Gaming Piece
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Gilt Framed Set of Historical Prints
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A set of four framed and glazed historical prints: Sir Francis Drake, engraved by S. Freeman, published London, 1829, by Harding & Lepard; Sir Walter Raleigh, engraved by H. Robinson, published London, 1829, by Harding & Lepard; Spencer Compton, engraved by H. Robinson, published London, 1834, by Harding & Lepard; Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, engraved by H.T. Ryall, published London, 1830, by Harding & Lepard. 2.3 kg total, 32.5 x 24.5 cm each
Fair to fine condition.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With everted chamfered rim, tiered bands of painted decoration including horses, fish, birds, ibexes and other creatures. 5.2 kg, 28.5 cm
Fine condition, rim chipped.
Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
