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LOT 2124
Stuart Period Bronze Four-Way Seal Matrix
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (26.2 grams, 39 mm).
Comprising four trumpet-shaped arms radiating from a central cube, each with a discoid head; motifs comprising: an agnus dei (lamb and flag), a two-headed spread eagle, a stag passant, a cockerel, each in a beaded border.
ProvenanceFound Lincolnshire, UK.
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Painted Wooden Icon with Christ Pantocrator with Silver Basma
Russia, 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
With raised right hand, the left hand holding the Gospel, dressed in red tunic and dark-green garment (himation); covered with an elaborate silver oklad with repoussé and chased decoration, mounting bar to reverse, silver-coloured metal with reserved epigraphic panels and circular void to reveal painted icon beneath; separate two-piece gilt revetment, the upper nimbus with pierced edge and reserved capitals, set with four stones; the background panel bearing reserved tendril ornament; incised Cyrillic inscription 'Г[оспо]дь Вседержит[ель]' (= Lord Almighty) on the sides of Jesus; the Gospel with Cyrillic inscription, red foil embroidered in gold; incised three letters in Cyrillic capitals on the gilt nimbus 'ТѠ Ο И' (The only living One). 983 grams, 29 x 25 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12926-246332. -
Civil War and Later Lead Musket and Pistol Ball Group
Circa 17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Mixed group of musket and pistol shot, some with impact damage. 1.11 kg total, 7-24 mm
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Georgian Pewter Spoon
18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With long ovoid bowl, square-section shank and broad scooped finial; usage wear. 75 grams, 20.2 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. From an old Cheshire, UK, archaeological collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
