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LOT 2043
Stuart Period Gold Dress Fastener
1600-1700 A.D.
1/2 in. (1.98 grams, 15 mm).
Composed of a hollow domed head, round-section arm and oblong fastening plate; piercing to base of head and roughly D-shaped perforation to the sidewall.
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector in Hessay, Yorkshire, UK, in July 2012 by Mr David Brooks.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.YORYM-EB17F6.
Declared and disclaimed as Treasure with reference no.2013 T21.
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Bowl with Figures and Calligraphy
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. -
Post Medieval Bronze Clothes Fastener Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Three accompanied by Portable Antiquities Scheme records: a rectangular tag with knops to the side edges and rectangular attachment bar, hook t the opposite end and central quatrefoil design; an example of Read's Class 3 Type c, domed rectangular body with hook to one end and cross-hatching to the centre; a dress hook of Read's Class D Type 6 comprising a trefoil plan with domed plates, scalloping to the circumferences, pellets to the bodies; seven additional fasteners of various types and dates, most with hatching, floral or pellet ornament. 53 grams total, 22-36 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. Accompanied by a copies of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report nos.BERK-12D023, BERK-1315E4, and BERK-D2CBD4. -
Large Glazed Blue and White Dish
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £104
The shallow bowl or dish with pedestal foot, decorated to the interior with a blue floral and geometric scheme, guilloche to the inner rim, brass sheath to the outer rim. 1.13 kg, 33.5 cm wide
Ex late Walter Steinberg collection. Property of a lady, by inheritance.
