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LOT 2009
Talismanic Agate Pendant
20TH CENTURY A.D.
4 3/8 in. (84 grams, 11 cm wide).
Composed of a translucent polygonal body of polished agate, the upper face inscribed with talismanic Arabic script, possibly extracts from the Qur'an. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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Georgian Gold Necklace with Gemstones
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Opening Bid: £3,333
Composed of a series of slender coiled wire links, each punctuated with a single pearl bead; featuring seven cut and polished agate intaglio gemstones set in open-backed gold frames and showing a variety of gods, goddesses, symbols and creatures from Classical mythology; held in a custom-made hinged display case with fastening clasp. 30.02 grams, 40.5 cm long
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Mixed Artefact Replica Group
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Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Georgian Bronze Pipe Tamper with Minerva
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
In the form of standing robed goddess Minerva in the round, helmetted, holding spear and with right arm raised; she is standing on a short pedestal that forms the tamper. 28.5 grams, 70 mm
From a Manchester, UK, collection; acquired over the past 20 years.
