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LOT 2177
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skulls on Crossed Bones
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.28 grams, 21.1 mm overall, 18.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Ellipsoid integral plaque with low-relief motif of two opposed skulls between crossed long-bones. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old English collection, 1980s.
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LOT 2177
Post Medieval Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skulls on Crossed Bones
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Framed German Expedition to China Medal Certificate
1901 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Certificate of participation in the German expedition against China, dated 17th September 1901, issued to Karl Rennebaum and stamped by the 'Kaiserliche Marine'; in glazed wooden frame. 831 grams total, 38.5 x 31 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £135
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
Medieval and Later Lead Artefact Group
15th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a toy lamb, spindle whorls, a model guitar and other items. 430 grams total, 14-71 mm
Found Tyne and Wear, UK. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export.
