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LOT 2229
Thornhill of London Silver Hawking Whistle
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (12.6 grams, 40 mm).
Tubular whistle with articulated suspension loop, 'Thornhill London' and six punch marks to the back. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s.
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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Post Medieval Ring Collection
Late 18th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £275
Including a mani-in-fede ring with claw fingers, a mourning ring with braised wire and plaque engraved 'MW', and other types. 9.75 grams total, 20-24 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Green Stone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed of large cylindrical beads with spiral-decoration, interspersed with cornerless cube and small tubular beads, central feature a fish-shaped pendant. 47.9 grams, 40 cm
From the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Christine of Lorraine Lead Commemorative Medallion
Circa 1900 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Discoid unifacial medallion pierced close to the beaded rim; profile bust with legend. 119 grams, 96 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
