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LOT 1888
Tudor Silver Cosmetic Tool
16TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (2.3 grams, 51 mm).
Comprising a hooked toothpick and a miniature spoon used as an ear scoop, serrated surface between used as a file; suspension ring.
ProvenanceAcquired in London in 1985.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
See British Museum's Portable Antiquities Database, ref.no. DENO-E6E8D8, for a very similar example found in Longford, Derbyshire.
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LOT 1888
Tudor Silver Cosmetic Tool
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Dress Pin
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a tapering shaft and spherical head decorated with granule clusters and filigree hoops. 1.69 grams, 29 mm
From an Essex collection; acquired as part of an old jewellery collection. From the collection of a North American gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) record no.SWYOR-FF9E65; disclaimed as Treasure. -
Baroque Gold, Ruby and Enamel Ring
Circa 1620-1640 A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,667
Composed of a slender hoop, expanding shoulders decorated with white enamelled foliage and black enamelled pea-pod ornament, repeated around the bezel, bezel with box setting holding a table-cut ruby, white and black enamelled floral design to the underside; minor loss of enamel; likely from France; accompanied by a 'Les Enluminures' hinged presentation box. 4.57 grams, 23.32 mm overall, 18.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired from Les Enluminures Ltd, Illinois, USA, 2016. Property of an East Sussex collector. Accompanied by a Les Enluminures certificate of authenticity. Accompanied by a copy of the Les Enluminures invoice. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11671-197579.
Over the centuries, the ruby became a symbol of the amorous heart and a popular gemstone for betrothal or wedding rings in Western Europe. This gemstone was believed to symbolise the virtues of marriage and convey the desire for eternal matrimonial love. The ruby-red colour was often enhanced by setting the stone on top of a foil. The stones themselves were imported from as far afield as Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka. Old inventories record them as 'balas rubies', which were sourced to decorate royal crowns. In the 17th century, the red colour was set-off by the pastel shades of satin which were fashionable in dress at the court of King Louis VIII, where the art of enamelling was also practiced. -
Tudor Period Bronze Ring with Bird
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Rectangular bezel with stylised bird above foliage within a border, geometric detailing to the shoulders. 5.18 grams, 22.86 mm overall, 19.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
