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LOT 2043
Victorian Lava Cameo Collection
19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (14.3 grams total, 29 mm each).
Comprising: a profile bust of a mature bearded man, possibly depicting a philosopher; a profile bust of a youthful woman with dressed hair. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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AUCTIONS:
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Large Chinese Bronze Ewer for the Eastern Market
20th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Tall slender neck with baluster collar, socket to the mouth and domed lid with knop handle; piriform body with fluting, trumpet-shaped foot; curved spout with dragon-head detail to mouth. 3.49 kg, 48.8 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Medieval Period and Other Bronze and Other Artefact Group
16th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Mixed group of items, including an intaglio, a commemorative coin celebrating the royal wedding of Diana and Charles, a half crown, a furniture mount, and others. 994 grams total, 1-25.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval Bronze Inscribed Pocket Ring Sundial
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A ring dial with two bands open to one side at the centre; the outer surface engraved with measurement points and letters along the open mid section; to the inside, a series of incised lines and numbers for the hours of the day. 15.2 grams, 46 mm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
