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LOT 2013
Post Medieval Silver Penannular Brooch Group
19TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 - 3 1/8 in. (20.8 grams total, 57-80 mm).
Comprising: one with an openwork D-shaped plaque, tendril and leaf detail with inset cloisons of ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and glass, penannular hoop with disc terminals, stamped 'ɅΦɅ' and other marks to the ring and shank; one with openwork triangular plaque with scrolled tendrils and central ropework star, pierced lobe finial, penannular hoop with lobe terminals, stamped lozenge to the lobe finial and others to the hoop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
Ex property of an Essex, UK, collector.
The stones set in the D-shaped plaque are a mixture of gem cuts from several time periods, the earliest being Tudor. It is likely that they are the silversmith's accumulation from several pieces of older jewellery broken down for their metal and stones.
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Post Medieval Bronze Model of a Sword
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Formed as a rapier with openwork handle. 9.35 grams, 78 mm
European collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Elizabethan Gold Ring with Diamond Crystal
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £6,500
Composed of a quatrefoil bezel set with a point-cut diamond, raised and chased shoulders displaying volutes, billeting and pellets, with trace remains of black enamel. 2.98 grams, 24.46 mm overall, 16.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.201075.
The point-cut diamond was oftentimes used by the wearer to engrave a personal motto or message onto a pane of glass. -
Tudor and Other 'Thames' Lead Trade Weight Group
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Including pyramidal, bottle-shaped, tabular and other types. 1.58 kg total, 32-70 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
