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LOT 2290
Victorian Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skull and Crosses Bones
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (9.15 grams, 31.27 mm overall, 20.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)).
The hoop formed as two parallel sets of long bones set end-to-end; hollow-formed gilded bezel of a skull. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from a Staffordshire, UK, antiques fair.
Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.
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LOT 2290
Victorian Silver Memento Mori Ring with Skull and Crosses Bones
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Post Classical Carnelian Gemstone with Head of Dionysus
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Ellipsoid in plan; high-relief profile bust with floral wreath to the brow and the hair drawn back in a chignon; chipped. 5.28 grams, 25 mm
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Post Medieval Gold and Bronze Framed Artefact Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: pale blue glass panel with incuse profile helmetted female bust, cracked; similar in red glass; silver-gilt memento mori pendant with central glazed panel. 14.83 grams total, 16-30 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. -
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 200/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.
