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LOT 2286
Qajar Rock Crystal Seal with Lion and Sun Motif and Almosassa Calligraphic Inscription
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (32.15 grams, 31 mm).
Domed body carved from transparent quartz, underside engraved with a standing lion holding a curved sword in its raised paw with a rising sun behind and an inscription below. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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LOT 2286
Qajar Rock Crystal Seal with Lion and Sun Motif and Almosassa Calligraphic Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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George V Silver Coin Pin Brooch
Circa 1920s A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Composed of four threepence coins with a hinged pin and catchplate on the reverse. 6.78 grams, 56 mm
From the private collection of the late Alison Barker, a retired London barrister, acquired 1960s–1990s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old handwritten receipt on a Lapada tag. -
Georgian Period Silver Ring with Floral Design
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With lateral spurs and stepped shoulders, the bezel an octofoil with raised hexafoil motif and pellets. 11.08 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saint Nicholas
19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £89
Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 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 features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
