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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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'The West Lindsey' Tudor Gold Dress Pin
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Composed of a curved and crimped shaft tapering to a point; the hollow globular head cast with foliate ornament and simulated filigree rings. 0.8 grams, 40 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, UK, on Wednesday 20th October 2010. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.SWYOR-FF9E65. Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with reference no.2010 T676. -
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 Bronze Ring with Floral Motif
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With scaphoid bezel, curlicues around a central roundel and pellets to the border. 1.85 grams, 21.13 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
Acquired on the UK art market. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
