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LOT 1953
Roman style Gold Ring with Minerva Intaglio
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (3.45 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 20.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
With slender hoop and granule cluster at junction with the bezel, rectangular cell with inset glass intaglio profile bust of helmetted Minerva; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.
LiteratureCf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 447, for type.
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Enamelled Gold Hawking Whistle
Mughal, 1830-1890 A.D.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,250
Of tapering cylindrical form, extensively decorated in red, white, green and blue enamel in a foliate and floral design with scalloped borders, plain suspension loop; in 23 carat gold, unmarked, enamel restored; possibly of Indian workmanship. 4.84 grams, 42 mm
By repute found in the UK. Acquired Noonan's, London, UK, 15 September 2020, no.202. Property of a British collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12997-244313.
The enamelling is similar to Indian enamelled works from the Mughal period, all of which are rare, and these are regarded as gifts for a royal child. This whistle, however, is reported as originally being found in the UK and may be earlier in date. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Saltire Cross
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Substantial hoop with decorative panels flanking the square bezel, the bezel with incuse saltire cross. 7.80 grams, 24.15 mm overall, 19.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung group of tubular beads with tabular centrepiece. 10.8 grams, 31 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s.
