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LOT 1986
Stuart Period Memento Mori Skull Ring
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (4.28 grams, 32.39 mm overall, 18.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
A rare and unusual English find comprising a D-section hoop with incuse wreath detailing to the outer face, knop bezel formed as a skull modelled in the round. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound whilst searching with a metal detector on the Down End, Ise of Wight, Hampshire, UK, on 24th September 2024.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.IOW-32EFE1.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Style Rock Crystal Gaming Piece Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising: a large horse-head shaped piece, three conical with engraved scroll motifs, and a bow-shaped piece with engraved leaves. 334 grams total, 27-77 mm
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. -
Stained Glass Panel with the Presentation at the Temple
Flemish, 19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
In late 15th century style, showing Mary and Joseph on the foreground dressed in white and brown robes covered by blue and violet cloaks; Simeon holding and blessing baby Jesus before them, wearing a white turban and a long tunica talaris; architectural background showing the Temple of Jerusalem, altar and a menorah, medieval Flemish inscription at the bottom ‘DE OLDE AAN DEN TEMPEL’ (the old man in the Temple) in uncial letters. 4.5 kg, 65 x 53.5 cm
Some restoration.
From a war-damaged church in Belgium. Ex property of a late Northumberland collector. From a private collection, Derbyshire, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The Gospel of Luke (II,22-39) narrates that Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem forty days after his birth, to ‘offer him’ to God. All first-born male children went through this ceremony in compliance with the command of the Exodus. During their visit, they met Simeon, who had been told that he would not die before seeing the Messiah. Simeon praised the Lord with the words that are now known as the Song of Simeon. -
Georgian Pipe Tamper of a Knight
Late 18th-early 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
The handle formed as a standing knight in plate armour holding a sword to his chest. 73 grams, 86 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market. Ex property of a Suffolk, UK, lady. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
