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LOT 1946
Tudor Period and Later Iron Padlock Collection
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (544 grams total, 38-80 mm).
Comprising a variety of types of padlocks, most retaining their arm and ceased in the locked position. [8]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 1946
Tudor Period and Later Iron Padlock Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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Post Medieval Carved Bone Bust of Christ
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Modelled in relief with semi-naturalistic features; free-standing. 200 grams, 87 mm
Acquired UK market. Ian Roper collection. -
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Gilt Painted Wooden Icon of Saint Paraskevi
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Depicting a richly dressed facing figure, crowned and nimbate, winged angels on clouds flanking the head; holding a cross in her right hand and a scroll in her proper left arm bearing handwritten Slavic script of the Nicene Creed; additional Slavic script with her name across the right and left fields. 854 grams, 31 cm
The timber shows some old insect flight holes and we are advised that this piece has been recently treated with Permthrin, as a precaution.
Ex French gallery, Paris.
Saint Paraskevi is usually depicted holding an Eastern Cross and a scroll with the words from the Nicene Creed (here, in old Slavonic: Верую во единаго Бога Отца, Вседержителя, Творца небу и земли,видимым же всем и невидимым = We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen), professing her faith in another while being crowned with the crown of the martyrdom by two angels. -
Post Medieval 'Thames' Bronze Watch Key Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising examples from a range of time periods, including examples accompanied by chains, with raised decorative motifs and facetted 'jewels'. 30.1 grams total, 2-19.5 cm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
