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LOT 2102
Post Medieval Silver Retainer's Badge
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.47 grams, 25 mm).
Heraldic crest comprising a torque and vine-leaf circlet, nude upper body of a man blowing a horn. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1960s-1990s.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
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Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Comprising two designs in relief including three horses in an enclosure and two animals, likely cats, fighting; coloured glazes. 1.25 kg total, 9.2 x 10.2 - 9.5 x 10.2 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Georgian Gold Memento Mori Ring
Dated 12 October 1847 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK. Property of a Kent gentleman. -
Tudor Elaborate Gilt Silver Dress Pin
16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
The gilt head formed as an imitation tassel beneath a collar and four radiating square-section spikes with a fifth above. 3.06 grams, 77 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired in London in 1985. Property of a Kent gentleman.
