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LOT 0406
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel of a Bishop Saint Reading From the Bible
NORTHERN FRANCE, CIRCA 1520-1540 A.D.
8 in. (222 grams, 20 cm).
Tongue-shaped panel with polychrome figure of a bishop standing wearing a mitre, alb and chasuble, holding a processional cross in one hand and a large book in the other, head tilted forward and eyes lowered in the act of reading; lead cames with loop to the apex; cracked and repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceDe Baecque Vente aux enchere, 8 June 2023, no.511 (part).
Ex central London gallery.
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LOT 0406
Renaissance Stained Glass Panel of a Bishop Saint Reading From the Bible
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
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Post Medieval Iron Key Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including circular and looped bows, barrel-shanks and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 170 grams total, 9-12.2 cm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Post Medieval 'Published' Gold 'In thee my choice I doe reioice' Posy Ring
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Barrel-shaped hoop with legend to the inner face in italic script ''In thee my choice I doe rejoice' and maker's mark 'CT'. 8.85 grams, 21.58 mm overall, 18.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
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Georgian Silver 'Born to Die' Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Substantial hoop with segmented profile, low-relief inscription 'MORTI NATUS EST' to the underside, flowers in the following open field, ellipsoid plaques to the shoulders with facing skull motifs, owl with spread wings on the bezel. 7.28 grams, 23.96 mm overall, 20.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
The ring belongs to the memento mori (remember you shall die) ring type. Upon the bezel is engraved an owl, an animal symbol for the Other World. The inscription Morti Natus Est, means 'born to die' a reminder of fragility of life.
