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LOT 1966
Post Medieval 'Thames' Glass Poison Bottle Group
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 1/4 in. (58 grams total, 41-58 mm).
Comprising two glass bottles: one with a rounded cuboid-shaped body, slender neck, everted rim and remains of iridescent surfaces; one cylindrical bottle with short neck and broad everted rim. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
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Tudor and Later 'Thames' Lead Toy Dish and Plate Group
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Including decorated dishes and plates, together with other miscellaneous lead items displaying floral and heraldic motifs. 45 grams total, 18-42 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s. -
Georgian Gold Locket Ring with Skull
Circa 1800 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Comprising a slender hoop with shell-shaped shoulders, hinged oval bezel with secret compartment revealing a silvered skull framed by turquoise cabochons, the eyes set with diamonds or other stones; accompanied by a ring box. 3.95 grams, 20.00 mm overall, 16.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
Acquired from Berganza, Hatton Garden, London, 2016. Property of an East Sussex collector. Accompanied by a copy of the Berganza invoice. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11666-197585.
Likely a ring of the memento mori genre. -
Post Medieval House-Shaped Armorial Terracotta Brick
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Displaying a crowned shield flanked by mythical leonine creatures in relief, crowned profile bust facing right above with number 6 and reversed 4. 4.2 kg, 27 cm wide
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
