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LOT 1949
Post Medieval Silver Thimble Group
17TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (13.5 grams total, 18-21 mm).
Including tubular, bell-shaped and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
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Neoclassical Carnelian Gemstone with Naked Goddess
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Ellipsoid panel with nude female supporting an inverted dog over a libation bowl, frond above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.47 grams, 25 mm
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Stuart Period Silver Seal Matrix with Double-Headed Eagle for TM
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With balustered stem, pierced loop finial with ornamental knops, an oval die with double-headed eagle flanked by 'TM' seriffed capital initials. 4.3 grams, 23 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Roman Style Marble Torso with Lionskin
19th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Modelled as a muscular nude torso with lionskin draped over the left shoulder. 508 grams, 14 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an interesting European collection of marbles. Property of a European gentleman.
Probably intended to depict Hercules, who customarily wore a lionskin.
