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LOT 0365
Silver and Diamond Pendant with Holy Trinity
SPAIN, CIRCA 1700 A.D.
2 5/8 in. (31.97 grams, 66 mm).
The elaborate openwork pendant set with old-cut diamonds, the hanger centred with a table-cut diamond; at the centre a circular glazed compartment containing a Greek Orthodox, micro-sandalwood carving of the Holy Trinity, featuring three elaborately carved nimbate figures; the reverse of the pendant with a flowering tulip; a brooch pin added in the 19th century to the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 0365
Silver and Diamond Pendant with Holy Trinity
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£1,000 (EUR 1,160; USD 1,350) +BP*
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Post Medieval Cameo of Eros Riding a Hippocampus
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Opening Bid: £5
Pink wax cameo depicting winged Eros on the back of a rearing hippocamp emerging from the waves, set on a black composite backing with a glass frame. 2.32 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Archaelogical Revival Apotropaic 'Eye' Ring
Europe, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
The ring with a U-shaped hoop and lentoid bezel with ropetwist border, set with a polished banded agate resembling the all-seeing eye. 3.57 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 19.26 x 17.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired on the European art market.
Eye beads, often crafted with concentric circle motifs resembling an eye, served as powerful amulets thought to offer protection against the evil eye and malevolent forces.
