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LOT 2033
Post Medieval Silver Thimble with Heart-Shaped Cartouche Flanked by Birds
1650-1750 A.D.
5/8 in. (3.14 grams, 16 mm).
The body decorated by annulets on the sides and top, the maker's initials 'MC' above an empty heart-shaped cartouche flanked by supporters in the form of birds regardant; on the interior immediately above the base, two very indistinct stamps, the lower one possibly a lion. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound in North Walsham, Norfolk, UK, on Saturday 13th August 2011, declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2011 T596, and disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-190428.
Accompanied by a copy of the Treasure Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2011 T596.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum explaining that the Crown's interest in the thimble has been disclaimed.
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LOT 2033
Post Medieval Silver Thimble with Heart-Shaped Cartouche Flanked by Birds
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Gold and Enamelled Pendant for the Order of Saint Dominic
Spain, circa 1630 A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Bifacial openwork pendant decorated with black and white enamel, featuring a central cross with fleur-de-lys terminals, the border decorated with alternating lozenges and annulets; some re-enamelling. 18.33 grams, 56 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13401-257987. -
Georgian Period Agate Bodkin Case with High Carat Gold Mounts
Circa 1760 A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
The tubular body and lid in turned and polished agate with gold fittings. 60.6 grams, 10.9 cm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Scenes of the Life of the Prophet Elijah
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With blue champlevé enamel, depicting scenes of the life of Prophet Elijah: on the bottom right Elijah rolling up his mantle and dividing the waters of the Jordan, in front of his disciple Elisha; on the bottom left Elijah watched over by the Angel; on the top right Elijah ascending to heaven on a Chariot of Fire, assisted by the hand of God; on the left Elijah, covered by his mantle, fed by ravens; frame with blue enamel over gilded pseudo-vegetal decorations. 585 grams, 14.3 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon represents the Ascension of the prophet Elijah and other scenes from his life. Elijah is ascending to heaven in a fiery chariot drawn by horses, leaving his mantle to his disciple Elisha, symbolising the transmission of his prophetic mission. Among the great figures of the Bible, the prophet Elijah was one of the most venerated figures in Orthodoxy.
