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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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Eastern European Enamelled Bronze Icon of St Nicholas
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Central panel of triptych formed as a rectangular plaque of low-relief figure of Saint Nicholas flanked by smaller figures of Jesus and Mary to each side, a suspension hoop to each corner; upper panel with central image of trinity with cherubs and vernicle; remains of pale blue enamel. 47 grams, 90 mm
Ex Constable collection, 1990s. Ex P. Morris collection. -
Italian Bronze Hand-Shaped Desk Seal
17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed as a left hand with flange rim to the cuff and wrist, ring to the third finger; stud to the reverse with geralfic seal, heater shield with helmet and lambrequin, underside with stud and profile bust. 453 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13087-249670.
In the 17th century, Italian noble seals were crucial heraldic instruments, depicting family crests, often surmounted by crowns (counts, marquises, princes) or helmets, and enriched with family specific symbols (e.g., vines for the Panevinos), portraits on horseback, or elements linked to ecclesiastical offices (papal keys) to authenticate documents, reflecting the prestige and authority of noble houses and civic patricians. -
Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant with Rock Crystal Calligraphic Gem
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Rectangular in plan with openwork ornament to the underside, suspension bale, inset facetted panel with calligraphic text to each face. 53.2 grams, 78 mm
Private collection, UK.
