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LOT 1850
Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Watch Key Group
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 7 3/4 in. (30.1 grams total, 2-19.5 cm).
Comprising examples from a range of time periods, including examples accompanied by chains, with raised decorative motifs and facetted 'jewels'. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Post Medieval Glazed Ceramic Boating Scene Tile Set
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Depicting a young man in period costume punting, looking towards the stern of the boat where a duck is swimming. 445 grams total, 12.2 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Marble Head of a Roman Emperor
20th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,944
Carved as a mature male with stern features, likely the emperor Carus, shown with short, neatly-dressed hair and beard; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 10.4 kg, 38 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11694-199338.
Carus reigned 282-283 A.D. He served as a prefect of the guard to emperor Probus, whom he succeeded. Whilst leading a campaign against the Sassanians, Carus died suddenly and under mysterious circumstances, leading to the belief that he was struck by lightning. Little is known of his life, owing to the relative instability of that time period. Whether he had Probus murdered, or whether he was killed by mutinous troops was disputed even by his contemporaries. Carus was succeeded by his sons Carinus and Numerian, although their reigns were short-lived and his dynasty was soon supplanted. Carinus’ lasting legacy was principally the suppression of the authority of the senate. He has gone down in history as one of the tyrants of ancient Rome. -
Tudor 'Thames' Bone and Ash Precious Metal Crucible Group
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Of varying sizes and bowl depths, used for testing the quality of gold and silver. 96 grams total, 23-34 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
