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LOT 1858
Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Ring with Cabochons
CIRCA 16TH-17TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.20 grams, 20.14 mm overall, 17.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4 Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With three radiating cells and foliage detailing, inset ruby and turquoise gemstones. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s.
From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman.
Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.29(B), for type.
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Framed Watercolour Painting with Male Figures Engaged in Conversation
Persia, 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With extensive use of liquid gold; polychrome painted scene of three male figures within a building engaged in conversation; three passers-by outside with faces raised to another figure on the roof; panels of calligraphic nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 689 grams, 37 x 26.5 cm
Very fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Post Medieval Bronze 'I Accept' Posy Ring
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With D-section hoop, the inner face bearing the inscription 'I ACCEPT'. 3.49 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 16.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
English collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Ex property of an Essex gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection.
The legend 'I ACCEPT' does not appear in Evans's catalogue although longer forms such as 'Accept my good will' are recorded there. -
Lapis Lazuli Shell Bead Group
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising thirteen polished lapis lazuli beads carved in the round into sea shell shapes. 6.8 grams total, 7-12 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
