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LOT 1817
Western Asiatic Style Stone Animal Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D. AND EARLIER
1/8 - 1 3/8 in. (28.02 grams total, 4-34 mm).
Including a lapis lazuli bird bead with folded wings, banded agate crouching lion, crouching feline with head turned and other types. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London, UK, gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
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 1817
Western Asiatic Style Stone Animal Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Georgian Gemstone with Portrait of a Philosopher
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
An oval carnelian gemstone engraved with a profile bust of a bearded man. 2.11 grams, 22 mm
Norfolk family collection, 1940s-1960s; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Engraved Gold and Black Enamel Memento Mori Ring
19th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
With D-section tapering hoop, black enamel finish with reserved rosettes and tendrils, the bezel an ornate heater shield with reserved text 'In memory OE' and copperplate engraving to the inner face '1852 / obt.63', 'Mrs.Sarah Hems, obt.26 May' and stamped assay marks: crown, '18', leopard's head, gothic 'k' in octagonal panel (dated to 1845). 4.14 grams, 22.74 mm overall, 17.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an East Sussex collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
European Embroidery with Flowers
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Rectangular sash in deep burgundy colour with ochre-coloured embroidered flowers. 250 grams, 226 cm
Private collection, London. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
