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LOT 1766
Post Medieval Silver Ring with 'In this Sign is Health' and Lion
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.31 grams, 28. 09 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
With hatched bands dividing the D-section hoop into quarters, ellipsoid cup-shaped bezel with impressed design of a lion gardant beside a rosette with legend above 'in hoc salus' (in this [sign is] health). [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
LiteratureCf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 643.
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LOT 1766
Post Medieval Silver Ring with 'In this Sign is Health' and Lion
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Bowl with Figures and Calligraphy
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. -
Post Medieval Cufflink from the Shipwreck of HMS Colossus
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Formed as two ellipsoid plates with ropework border, connected by a sturdy link. 2.05 grams, 23 mm
Ex Divework, Scilly; found HMS Colossus, wrecked 1798. Accompanied by old certificate of authenticity. -
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Post Classical Gilt Silver Handle with Lion and Mask
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Of fluted columnar form with the upper part formed as a lion leaping forward with its forepaws resting on the rim of the vessel; ovoid attachment plate at the lower end with mask of Venus; mounted on a custom-made stand. 243 grams total, 17 cm high (21 cm high including stand)
Acquired between 1980-1983.
