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LOT 2103
Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Mount with Facetted Garnet
16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.16 grams, 20 mm).
Discoid plaque with granules to the rim, concentric rings to the face and central hexagonal cell with inset garnet gemstone, mounting loops to reverse.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals, including master of animals, courtly scenes and three with cuneiform text. 271 grams total, 34-49 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Carved Citrine Bust of Homer in Gold Ring
Italy, 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Carved facing bust modelled in the half-round depicting Homer; bezel open to the reverse. 8.14 grams, 29.29 mm overall, 20.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. -
Post Medieval Bronze 'I Love You' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
D-shaped in section with italic inscription to inner face "I love you". 1.05 grams, 20.67 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Repaired.
Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.
