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LOT 2014
Stone Weight Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1 - 1 5/8 in. (76 grams total, 26-42 mm).
Composed of spherical, coin-shaped and tubular weights, together with examples of hexagonal and octagonal cross-section; carved using a veined stone. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons Gallery, London E11, UK, in the 1990s.
From a North London collection.
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Framed Watercolour Painting with Harem Scene
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With kneeling nobleman and three kneeling females within a courtyard; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.2 kg, 42.7 x 38 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Stuart Period Decorated Gold Ring
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Incomplete with a flat cross-section hoop, continuous band of enigmatic ornament to the equator; repaired. 1.82 grams, 20.52 mm overall, 18.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.BERK-09E1C9 and with Treasure case no.2014.092. -
Post Medieval Rose Gold Maltese Cross Pendant with Garnets
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
The cross centre formed as a rosette and the arms as tear-shaped cells with three lobes to each perimeter, set with facetted garnet gemstones, suspension loop to apex; once used as a brooch. 4.86 grams, 40 mm
Acquired from 1st Dibs. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, lady.
