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LOT 2079
Post Medieval Silver Thimble Group
CIRCA 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 in. (11.15 grams total, 16-26 mm).
Comprising three thimbles: the largest with a plain band stamped with 'G' and engraved with initials '*D*I*'; the second largest with a decorative band on the lower edge with a plain shield; the smallest with a decorative band to the lower edge resembling pinecones, and a plain shield. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.
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Pink wax cameo depicting winged Eros on the back of a rearing hippocamp emerging from the waves, set on a black composite backing with a glass frame. 2.32 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Amlash Style Terracotta Bull Rhyton
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Formed as a standing bull with exaggerated neckhump, four stub legs and long curving horns, U-shaped muzzle forming the spout. 1.37 kg, 36.5 cm wide
Private collection of Dr Alvin M. Soffe (c.1922–1995) and Elizabeth Ann Soffe, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, acquired circa 1960s–1970s; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a letter no.S00256670 from the Art Loss Register confirming that this item was not found on their database. -
Post Medieval Banded Agate Cameo of a Woman in Gold Ring
18th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £30
Hollow-formed with pie-dish bezel and inset cameo. 3.17 grams, 21.26 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
The cameo is Italian and carved in the classical style of the 2nd century AD, although it dates to the 18th century. Her hair is tied back, and she is wearing a double-banded diadem. The agate displays a deep umber hue, with the bust depicted in light bluish white with highlights of light caramel. In the late 18th century, interest in the classical world became exponentially high, and demand became great for objects from or relating to the ancient world. The high-carat gold ring dates to the late 18th century; there is a small dent to the shoulder of the band.
