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LOT 2008
Western Asiatic Style Steel Calligraphic Strong Box
20TH CENTURY AD.
10 x 8 x 5 3/8 in. (3.23 kg, 25.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm).
With hinged lid and globular feet, the panels decorated with dense calligraphy and stylised birds. [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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LOT 2008
Western Asiatic Style Steel Calligraphic Strong Box
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
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Post Medieval Bronze Face Escutcheon
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
An oval convex disc showing a low-relief image of a grimacing beast with emphasised eyebrows and nose, tongue protruding between thick lips. 0.96 grams, 17 mm
From an Essex, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Tudor Period Silver-Gilt Ring with Filigree Bezel
Circa 16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With eccentric square-section hoop, domed bezel with granules and filigree. 7.96 grams, 26.60 mm overall, 17.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of K.P., a Cornish lady collector, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style Bronze Calligraphic Roundel Pair
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising two sheet-bronze discs with applied calligraphic decoration to one side, decorative loop to each end. 126 grams total, 10.8-11 cm
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.
