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LOT 1838
Western Asiatic Style 'Jet' Gaming Piece Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 3 1/2 in. (268 grams total, 52-88 mm).
Comprising three tall facetted counters, one a stylised horse-head, and one shaped as a crown; possibly jet. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Civil War and Other Lead Musket Ball and Pistol Shot Collection
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Comprising over hundred variously sized shots, some impacted or chewed. 1.68 kg total, 6-19 mm
Found Yorkshire, UK. From the private collection of Robin Sykes, Yorkshire, UK, formed since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Large Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Cabochon
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a flat-section expandable hoop, applied blue flowers and leaves to each shoulder, raised bezel with applied pellets to sides and faux ropework border, set with a watermelon tourmaline and glass doublet cabochon. 24.99 grams, 31.79 mm overall, 19.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Russian Orthodox Icon with Mary and Child
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Depicting the Virgin holding the Christ on her lap on a gilt background, both nimbate; the Virgin wearing a red maphorion embellished with golden embroidery, green himation underneath; the Christ seated on her lap, holding his right arm out and making the blessing sign with his hands; Greek inscription 'ΜΡ ΘΥ' for 'Mother of God' flanking the Virgin's halo, 'IC XC' for 'Jesus Christ' above the Child, further text to the left of the Virgin. 214 grams, 17.7 x 13.7 cm
Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, in 2002. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
