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LOT 0329
Renaissance Enamelled Gold Ring with Facetted Gems
17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.75 grams, 25.32 mm overall, 19.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)).
With a closed back setting and carved shoulders, the bezel set with seven facetted paste gemstones in cut-down collets with black enamel decoration to the gallery; European workmanship.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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Post Medieval Engraved Silver-Gilt Rock Crystal Set Box
Germany, 18th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Lid set with a large rock crystal cabochon; gilded interior; sides engraved with a continual Renaissance interlace and similar to the base; small French duty mark to the front of the base of the box and to the rim of the lid. 65 grams, 59 mm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Post Medieval Silver Thimble with Heart-Shaped Cartouche Flanked by Birds
1650-1750 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The body decorated by annulets on the sides and top, the maker's initials 'MC' above an empty heart-shaped cartouche flanked by supporters in the form of birds regardant; on the interior immediately above the base, two very indistinct stamps, the lower one possibly a lion. 3.14 grams, 16 mm
Found in North Walsham, Norfolk, UK, on Saturday 13th August 2011, declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2011 T596, and disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.NMS-190428. Accompanied by a copy of the Treasure Report for HM Coroner with reference no.2011 T596. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the British Museum explaining that the Crown's interest in the thimble has been disclaimed. -
Heliotrope Cameo with Christ in Gold Mount
Italy, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £1,250
Carefully rendered bust of Christ facing left, crown of thorns resting on his curly hair, short beard and pained expression on his face; set in a gold mount with applied ropework collars, pin and catch on the reverse. 16.3 grams, 42 mm
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13404-257986.
It was believed that the scarlet flecks in the stone were the blood of Christ, hence its popular use for the subject of Christ throughout the Middle Ages until the 19th century.
