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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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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Picture Tile Set
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Depicting a wild bird perched in a trellis covered in fruiting vine leaves, crowned by an architectural capital, some restoration. 4.7 kg total, 13 x 13 cm each
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Stuart Period Gold Ring with Crystal Face with Dove of Peace over Cypher
Circa 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
The slender rose gold hoop supported a yellow gold, oval-shaped bezel with scalloped sidewall, set with a cut and polished crystal face over a gold wire border enclosing a dove of peace over a cypher, against a field of plaited hair. 4.12 grams, 22.63 mm overall, 19.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
From a European collection formed in the 1960s. From the private collection of a Kent, UK, lady.
Possibly given as a memorial ring or as a gift of love or friendship. -
Gold Saint George Pendant
19th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
In Byzantine style with wire coils to the outer edge, hinged loop; to the obverse, a repoussé beaded border framing a facing nimbate St George with cloak and akheton holding a spear across the body, 'ΓΟͼΡΓ' (George) inscription; to the reverse, an expanding-arm cross with bulb finials, tendrils below the arms, 'IC XC' above. 18.41 grams, 50 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
