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LOT 2148.1
Wall Cabinet Containing an Assembly of Military and Livery Badges
52 x 26 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (23.8 kg, 132 x 68 x 14 cm).
A display of forty-six livery and military badges and metalled horse trappings, housed in a glazed wall cabinet with opening front.
ProvenanceEx Morningthorpe Manor, Norfolk, UK.
FootnotesThe parish of Morningthorpe is situated in south Norfolk, east of Long Stratton and west of Hempnall. The parish was certainly well established by the time of the Norman Conquest, its population, land ownership and productive resources being detailed in the Domesday Book of 1086.
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LOT 2148.1
Wall Cabinet Containing an Assembly of Military and Livery Badges
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Large Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, court scenes, bull-headed man in a frame; some with cuneiform text. 433 grams total, 39-72 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection. -
Roman Style Bronze Ring with Head of Sol Invictus
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With broad ribbed shoulders, bezel set with a silver bust of Sol Invictus. 18.87 grams, 31.20 mm overall, 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 /2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Style Haematite Bead with Figures and Inscription
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Fusiform type with standing robed figure holding a torch and another holding a spear; two columns of text. 12.6 grams, 52 mm
with Gorny and Mosch, 12 July 2022, no.621 (part). Private collection, England.
