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LOT 2061
Victorian Silver Bosun's Whistle
LATE 19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (17.9 grams, 97 mm).
With 'crown-and-anchor' device to each side of the bowl, flange with scrolled tendril ornament, ring for attachment of a chain. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art art.
Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
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Bronze Seal Matrix with Emperor Charles IV
18th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Discoid in plan with pierced flange handle to reverse; incuse image of a facing enthroned monarch with orb and sceptre in his hands, crown topped by a cross, two heater shields to the sides, on with a lion rampant and the other with a spread eagle; legend 'MIE.REZ', 'ET. BOE'; outer band with Lombardic legend 'AVGVSTVS. KAROLVS . QVARTVS . DIVINAE.FAVENTE . MEME[...]' referring to Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. 143 grams, 62 mm
Private collection, UK. -
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Georgian Gemstone with Portrait of a Philosopher
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
An oval carnelian gemstone engraved with a profile bust of a bearded man. 2.11 grams, 22 mm
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent. -
Post Medieval Brass Ring with Chrysoberyl Gemstone
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With openwork expanding hoop, floral detailing to shoulders, bezel with claw setting and inset ovoid gemstone displaying asterism. 10.31 grams, 36.00 mm overall, 17.40 x 19.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
From the collection of William Kearney. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
