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LOT 2064
Rock Crystal Animal Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 1 7/8 in. (62 grams total, 38-47 mm).
Comprising: standing bull pierced at the shoulders; sleeping feline pierced at each forepaw; both carved in the round. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Group of Seals and Scaraboids
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Including fusiform, plano-convex and other types; after the antique. 46 grams total, 14-31 mm
From the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, hunting scenes, court scenes; one with cuneiform text. 240 grams total, 34-45 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Bead Gem
Late 20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With broad hoop, applied scroll to each shoulder, filigree collar to the cell, inset ellipsoid cabochon with wheel-cut fluting. 20.18 grams, 33.67 mm overall, 23.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Private collection, UK.
