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LOT 1467
Post Medieval Weight Group
18TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (438 grams total, 15-44 mm).
A mixed group of bronze trade and chemists' weights, many with a stamped value, verification marks (e.g. sword for City of London), heater shield and others. [28, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Suffolk.
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Post Medieval Marble Basket
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
A marble basket carved in the round with an oblong shape, woven body splayed base and a hollowed interior. 27.8 kg, 48 cm wide
English private collection. -
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Post Byzantine Triptych Centre Icon of the Intercession
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £44
A central plaque from a brass triptych with standing nimbate Mother of God, dressed in a chlamys and tunica talaris, with her arms extended outward and the head turned to the right, surrounded by two groups of worshippers, arranged in three rows: the angels at the top, the right ones at the centre and prophets with angels at the bottom; two flags flying horizontally on each side of her head, surrounded by plant decorations, while the sun and moon are depicted at the two corners of the plaque, separated by an inscription in Russian; in the upper part, in the shape of an eastern dome, is represented the Holy Trinity, Father and Son, seated on a throne of clouds, a cross in the middle surmounted by a dove. 142 grams, 13 cm high
Fair condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of an Essex gentleman.
The icon represents the Intercession of Mary, 'Joy of all who sorrow'. It formed the central part of a triptych with the Mother of God at the centre, surmounted by iconography of veneration. The (here missing) other parts of the triptych were embossed with scenes of the lives of Christ or Mary. -
Victorian Gold Ring with Victory Gemstone
19th-20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A gold finger ring with beaded wire to the rim of the hoop and applied pellets, ellipsoid bezel with beaded wire border, inset carnelian cloison with figure of Victory on a plinth between rearing snakes. 3.54 grams, 20.07 mm overall, 15.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
English private collection.
