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LOT 2125
Tudor and Later Bronze and Iron Key Group
16TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 - 5 7/8 in. (115 grams total, 3.3-15 cm).
Including a large iron door-key with kidney-shaped bow, a barrel-shank key and small casket keys. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound various sites in the UK.
Ex N.Mills.
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Georgian Silver 'Born to Die' Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Substantial hoop with segmented profile, low-relief inscription 'MORTI NATUS EST' to the underside, flowers in the following open field, ellipsoid plaques to the shoulders with facing skull motifs, owl with spread wings on the bezel. 7.28 grams, 23.96 mm overall, 20.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.
The ring belongs to the memento mori (remember you shall die) ring type. Upon the bezel is engraved an owl, an animal symbol for the Other World. The inscription Morti Natus Est, means 'born to die' a reminder of fragility of life. -
Cased Post Medieval 'Published' Artefacts Collection
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Mixed group including a silver condiment spoon, pewter syringe, folding knife, furniture plaque with lion mask and other items, all mounted and labelled in a glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 3.95 kg total, 53.5 x 35 x 6 cm including case
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. -
Civil War and Later Iron Cannon Ball and Shot Group
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Mixed group of iron and other musket and cannon balls. 3.8 kg total, 32-78 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
