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LOT 2066
Silver Thimble Group
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
2/3 - 7/8 in. (5.9 grams total, 20-22 mm).
Each with conical sidewall, domed top and thick collar bearing hallmark stamps: Birmingham 'z' (1899) and 'y' (1898). [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound Yorkshire, UK.
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Post Medieval Silvered Bronze Corpus Christi
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled in the round with draped knee-length loincloth and discoid nimbus with cruciform design; attachment holes at hands and crossed feet; copying 17th century style. 99 grams, 13.2 cm high
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector. -
Renaissance Gold and Enamel Ring with Ruby
Western Europe, late 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,850
Comprising a slender round-section hoop, expanding shoulders with scrolled tendrils, a quatrefoil bezel with D-shaped ornamented panels, set with a table cut ruby; retaining traces of white enamel. 5.48 grams, 23.29 mm overall, 17.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12995-246010. -
Gemstone Collection
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
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.