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LOT 2140
Silver Bosun's Whistle and Chain
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 5/8 in. (32 grams, 27 cm long).
With 'crown-and-anchor' device to each side of the bowl, flange with scrolled tendril ornament, chain with fob and tassel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an Essex, UK, collection.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Eastern Greek Style Lapis Lazuli and Gold Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Composed of graduated mainly tubular lapis lazuli beads with later gold openwork spacer beads, gold biconvex and waisted cage beads; restrung. 28.68 grams, 42 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Property of a West London gentleman. Ex private collection on Dr H.B., Sussex, UK. -
Post Medieval Iron Folding Knife Group
16th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising blades and handles of various types and dates, including examples incised with decorative motifs. 930 grams total, 8.5 -23.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Intaglio Gemstone with Bust
20th century A.D. or earlierEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
The biconvex obsidian cabochon with intaglio profile female bust of a matron with neatly dressed hair; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.65 grams, 15 mm
Ex property of a Richmond gentleman; part of his family collection formed before 1980; thence by descent.
