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LOT 1949
Romano-Egyptian Style Blackstone Intaglio Depicting a God with Crocodile
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
3/4 in. (1.78 grams, 20 mm).
Plaque with incuse image, bearded figure in calf-length robe wielding a harpe, standing on the back of a crocodile.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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LOT 1949
Romano-Egyptian Style Blackstone Intaglio Depicting a God with Crocodile
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Wall Cabinet Containing a Carriage Plate of the Arms and Crest of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-1751)
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
The crest of Frederick Louis impaling the arms of his late wife, Augusta (1719-1772), daughter of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha, whom he married in 1736, accompanied by some forty livery and military badges and metalled horse trappings, housed in a glazed wall cabinet with opening front. 21.65 kg, 132 x 68 x 14 cm
Ex Morningthorpe Manor, Norfolk, UK.
The parish of Morningthorpe is situated in south Norfolk, east of Long Stratton and west of Hempnall. The parish was certainly well established by the time of the Norman Conquest, its population, land ownership and productive resources being detailed in the Domesday Book of 1086. -
Indus Valley Style Terracotta Idol Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. 352 grams, 11.5-17.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Property of a retired English university professor; acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Jerusalem Cross with Inlaid Mother of Pearl and Relics of Saint Serafin
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Comprising an olive wood cross on a triangular base with inlaid nacre and other detailing; lozengiform panels and nail-shaped plates, lateral rods with nacre to the ends; base with central gazed panel revealing three fragmentary supposed relics and label 'S. Serafin C'. 372 grams, 46.6 cm
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman.
Serafin was born in San Gimignano, Italy. Her family was poor, and her parents both died while she was still young. The child was known for her deeds of penance and humility but an illness afflicted her eyes, feet, and hands so she became paralysed.
