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LOT 1990
Roman Portraits Plaster Cast Collection
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 - 1 1/2 in. (61 grams total, 19-40 mm).
Comprising eight male portraits and one female portrait; each held in a cardboard frame. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
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Georgian Period Silver Ring with Floral Design
Circa 18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With lateral spurs and stepped shoulders, the bezel an octofoil with raised hexafoil motif and pellets. 11.08 grams, 25.60 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. -
Ethiopian Painted Parchment of The Saint Gabra Mannfass Qeddus Preaching Miracles of Mary
Circa 1650 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Rectangular vellum fragment with painted image of preaching saint to obverse with caption, three blocks of Ge'ez script surrounding; reverse with two blocks of script. 32 grams, 30 cm
Collection of David Buxton (1910-2003), author of 'Travels in Ethiopia', 1949. -
Iron Musket Ball Scissor Mould and Musket Balls
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a two-part mould with pivoting handles and six lead musket balls. 140 grams total, 1.1-13 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
