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LOT 2118
Tibetan and Other Glass Bead Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 - 3 in. (90 grams total, 26-76 mm).
Including a glass fusiform bead with dragged trail detailing and seven tzi beads. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Framed German Expedition to China Medal Certificate
1901 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Certificate of participation in the German expedition against China, dated 17th September 1901, issued to Karl Rennebaum and stamped by the 'Kaiserliche Marine'; in glazed wooden frame. 831 grams total, 38.5 x 31 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Wooden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi in Silver Pendant
Spanish Colonies, 17th-18th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A carved wooden figure of St.Francis of Assisi holding a skull in left hand and cross in right hand, set on a red fabric inside a silver tongue-shaped case with applied twisted wire decoration to the outter rim; attachment loop with ring to the top. 48.1 grams, 11 cm
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the French art market. -
Western Asiatic Style Silver Inlaid Bronze Bracelet Pair
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each a round-section shank with ram's head finials. 328 grams total, 96-99 mm
Private collection, UK.