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LOT 1904
Replica Roman Brooch Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 2 in. (247 grams total, 35-49 mm).
Comprising a range of brooch types complete with spring pin, pin and catchplate, many featuring enamelled decoration. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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Terracotta Opium Pipe and Other Artefact Group
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The group comprising two complete bowls with geometric ornament; three partial stems, also decorated to varying degrees; together with other miscellaneous items. 98 grams total, 25-48 mm
Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Stuart Period Silver Charles II and Katherine of Braganza Wedding Cufflinks
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Button links with flaming hearts over crossed arrows joined by an oval loop. 2.17 grams, 21 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Somerset collector, UK, since at least the early 2000s.
Cufflinks and other dress fittings such as buttons featuring the hearts design were originally conceived to commemorate the marriage of king Charles II of England to Catherine of Braganza in 1662, although various designs continued as a general symbol of love and/or marriage. -
Framed Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
Indian, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Depicting a dense column of men holding shields and banners, standing at the foot of a lavishly-clad elephant carrying three men in a howdah, advancing right, panel of text to left and right; mounted in a reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 895 grams, 36.8 x 29.5cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
