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LOT 0390
Post Medieval Silver Skull Pendant
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (50.3 grams, 50 mm).
Modelled in the three-quarter view with hollow eye sockets and nasal cavity, detailed upper teeth and a large suspension loop on the top.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
UK, private collection.
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LOT 0390
Post Medieval Silver Skull Pendant
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£300 (EUR 348; USD 405) +BP*
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Geissler-Type Hydrogen Spectrum Discharge Tube
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Opening Bid: £5
Unsigned, of H-form, with a large spherical ballast reservoir above two vertical limbs joined by a narrow horizontal capillary; the lower electrode chambers with wire-wound terminal leads, the interior showing heavy metallic sputtering from use; accompanied by a wooden case, untested. 2.46 kg total, 26 x 11 cm
, vacuum/gas fill and working order not guaranteed. Condition: Glass appears intact, with no obvious chips or cracks;
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector. -
Baroque Gold and Silver Diamond and Emerald Ring
Spain, late 17th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Comprising a silver cluster bezel centred by an emerald cabochon and surrounded by diamonds, the reverse of the bezel enamelled with white and black enamel, and the setting resting on an engraved gold hoop with remains of black enamel. 4.79 grams, 22.25 mm overall, 15.89 x 14.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String with Paddle-Shaped Pendant
20th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of tubular beads with a paddle-shaped pendant, restrung. 13.8 grams, 28 cm
Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.
