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LOT 1982
Stuart Period Bronze and Iron Combination Padlock
17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (67 grams, 40 mm).
A cylindrical keyless letter-combination padlock composed of four rotatable discs joined by a bow shackle above; the discs each bearing eleven letters in punched letter type.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Berkshire, UK, gentleman collector.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
See The Portable Antiquities Scheme, record id. PUBLIC-3BA66D, for an earlier example.
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Russian Icon with Virgin of Kazan with the Blessing Child
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Painted on a wooden board with mounting slots and panels to the reverse, gessoed surface with painting of the Virgin of Kazan, head of Mary with gilded nimbus and russet-coloured veil, standing infant Jesus similarly nimbate with right hand raised in the pax gesture; gilt monograms to the upper corners and title to the lower left corner. 968 grams, 31 cm high
Fine condition.
Ex property of a London lady, part of her family's collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The original icon, also known as the Theotokos of Kazan, is thought to have originated in Constantinople in the 13th century before it was taken to Russia. When the Turks took over Kazan in 1438, the icon was most probably hidden to keep it safe. Ivan the Terrible liberated Kazan in 1552, and the town was destroyed by fire in 1579, after which the icon was found and brought to the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was subsequently stolen in 1904 and never found again, though there are many copies in existence. -
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20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising an oval pendant set with a red cabochon, enamelled flower above, reverse with Chinese stamp for 'silver', clasp ring hallmarked 925. 23 grams, 54 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Post Medieval Roman Style Bronze Dedicatory Plaque
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Crescent-shaped plaque pierced at each end to accept a mounting ring: enigmatic inscription in three lines following the curve of the edges, in capitals: 'fvcheme cn / mrevocv verismeidm / zonino accidis solidunt'. 12.4 grams, 54 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
