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LOT 2127
Western Asiatic Style Mixed Stone Bead Necklace with Stamp Seals and Amulets
20TH CENTURY A.D.
26 3/4 in. (194 grams, 68 cm).
A restrung designer necklace composed agate, amethyst, rock crystal, sodalite, and other beads in various shapes, interspersed with various amulets and four domed stamp seals, large pendant to the centre with engraved detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
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LOT 2127
Western Asiatic Style Mixed Stone Bead Necklace with Stamp Seals and Amulets
Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
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Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Saints Boris and Gleb
19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Saint Boris and Saint Gleb depicted on horseback wearing Russian medieval armour, holding a cross standard and a sword, each wearing a conical helmet; on the right upper corner, the hand of God. 260 grams, 10.7 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
Boris and Gleb were the sons of Vladimir of Kyiv, the first Christian Prince of Rus; they were killed in 1015 and 1019 in the civil struggles for the succession to the throne, and sanctified for their faith. Standards with their image were worn by the medieval Russian army. -
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19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a disc flange with stem and lateral clip below, waisted base and horse-head modelled in the round with flying mane. 55 grams, 55 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s. -
Imperial German Naval Officer's Hat by W. Lucas Hoflieferant Berlin
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