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LOT 1987
Vintage Pin Badge Collection
CIRCA 1980S A.D.
1 - 2 1/4 in. (33 grams total, 24-56 mm).
Including 'Amnesty International', 'I'm Not a Tourist ... I Live Here' and other types. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.
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Silver Pendant in the form of Saint Anthony of Padua and Christ Child
Spain, 17th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Modelled in the round, Saint Anthony standing on a square base and holding the infant Jesus, who is holding a lily in his left hand; the saint dressed in long robes tied at the waist with a rope, loop at the rear and a separately made base. 64 grams, 58 mm
Acquired on the European art market. -
Tudor Period Ring with DE and Cross
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Substantial ring with fluted shoulders, a rectangular bezel with a central cross flanked by letters D and E. 11.03 grams, 26.65 mm overall, 20.86 x 22.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Carnelian Gemstone of the Prince of Troy in Gold Ring
Italy, 19th century A.D.Estimate: £3,500 - 4,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,750
An oval orange carnelian intaglio with a profile bust of Paris wearing a Phrygian cap, his long locks cascading from underneath it, a Greek pseudo-signature for Maronos on the field; set in a later swivel-ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.04 grams, 21.88 mm overall, 18.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13337-257952.
In Classical as in Neo-Classical art, Paris is often depicted wearing the Phrygian cap, and typically portrayed in Persian-style attire, featuring long sleeves and trousers, and a cloak.