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LOT 0369
Renaissance Carnelian Gemstone Depicting the God Mercury in Gold Ring
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.63 grams, 24.38 mm overall, 18.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Cloison with incuse figure of Mercury standing with caduceus and marsupium; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
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LOT 0369
Renaissance Carnelian Gemstone Depicting the God Mercury in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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Eastern European Bronze Cross
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Formed with three horizontal bands, central figure of crucified Jesus; a pair of angels, dove and Jahve to the upper part; legend in azbuka on both faces. 66 grams, 11 cm
Ex Constable collection, 1990s. Ex P. Morris collection. -
Wall Cabinet Containing an Assembly of Military and Livery Badges
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
A display of forty-six livery and military badges and metalled horse trappings, housed in a glazed wall cabinet with opening front. 23.8 kg, 132 x 68 x 14 cm
Ex Morningthorpe Manor, Norfolk, UK.
The parish of Morningthorpe is situated in south Norfolk, east of Long Stratton and west of Hempnall. The parish was certainly well established by the time of the Norman Conquest, its population, land ownership and productive resources being detailed in the Domesday Book of 1086. -
Post-Classical Rock Crystal Gemstone with Bust of the Emperor Hadrian
17th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust of Emperor Hadrian, bearded and wearing a laurel wreath on his brow; in an antique mount open to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.68 grams, 31.18 mm overall, 20.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on the French art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13148-249494.
