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LOT 1995
Silver Fob Seal Collection with Calligraphic Gemstones
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 1 1/8 in. (10.6 grams total, 24-29 mm).
One composed of an openwork trefoil stem and oval base set with a polished stone bearing a calligraphic inscription in Arabic; one featuring a leaf-shaped openwork handle with rectangular base set with polished carnelian bearing an Arabic(?) calligraphic inscription. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
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LOT 1995
Silver Fob Seal Collection with Calligraphic Gemstones
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Roman Style Bone Cameo of Silenus
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Of oval form, a mature Silenus shown nude in high-relief kneeling right on one leg, cloak thrown over one shoulder, playing two pipes, suspension loop to top edge. 19.8 grams, 56 mm high
London art market, 1990. -
Tudor Period Bronze Armorial Signet Ring with Saltire Cross
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The hoop with expanded shoulders displaying geometric ornament, rectangular bezel with segmented X-motif within a simple border. 2.57 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Carnelian Necklace Bead Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a small group of red carnelian beads of various form and size; each pierced for stringing 113 grams total, 10-31 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
