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LOT 2330
Seal Matrix Casting Group
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 3 1/8 in. (165 grams total, 34-79 mm).
Comprising: two castings from moulds taken from a medieval seal, possibly of Edward I, set in plaster in a wooden frame: the smaller with a facing mask in a boat surmounted by a cross, the larger with a seated figure holding orb and sceptre within a lancet arch with a heater shield below. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a West London, UK, collector.
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Gemstone Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising: profile male and female busts in carnelian and other stones; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.66 grams total, 14-18 mm
Private collection, England. -
Roman Style Gold Earring Pair with Garnets
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Each a triangular plaque with filigree border, central cell with inset garnet cabochon surrounded by applied filigree annulets, transverse bar below with discoid dangles. 4.04 grams total, 49 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016. -
Painted Wooden Icon of Saint Nicholas
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Rectangular wooden panel with mounting bar to reverse; low-relief carved facing nimbate figure in sumptuous robe holding a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right; Cyrillic legend flanking the neck 'CΦ ЧЕРДР ΝІΚыΛАC' (Saint Nicholas). 715 grams, 30.5 x 22 cm
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
