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LOT 2103
Western Asiatic Style Stone Artefact Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 - 1 5/8 in. (73 grams total, 24-42 mm).
Including a rock crystal lion-head, carnelian winged putto and other items. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Russian Silver-Gilt Cross Pendant
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Cruciform bifacial pendant with hinged suspension loop and two-headed eagle; obverse with recessed panels, Corpus Christi to the centre and busts of saints surrounding; reverse with central recessed lozenge and busts of Mary and infant Jesus surrounded by busts of the evangelists; stamped '925' to rear of loop. 15 grams, 55 mm
From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Egyptian Style Stone Heart Amulet Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly heart-type in various materials. 16.8 grams total, 19-27 mm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016.
According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, the heart (ib) was regarded as the centre of intelligence, emotions, and behaviour. It was also believed to store a person's memories. During the Weighing of the Heart ceremony in the afterlife, the heart could speak on behalf of the deceased and account for their lifetime of actions before Osiris. For this reason, heart amulets were placed on the mummy to protect the organ and ensure a favourable outcome during judgment. -
Masonic Enamelled Gold Heraldic Jewel
1928 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising a heart-shaped frame with draped scroll and foliage, enamelled in blue with reserved legend 'beware'; heater shield with mural crown in chief and chevron bearing three scutcheons each with an enamelled rose; hallmark to reverse for Birmingham, '9' and '.375' for 9-carat, 'D' for 1928. 21.2 grams, 58 mm
Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
