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Click here to subscribeA rosewood correspondence box early 20th century, the sloping hinged top enclosing fitted interior37.5cm widetogether with a small circular convex mirror in a faux rosewood frame 31cm diameterand an Amethyst geode13cm high (3)Condition Reportslope - surface scratches and blemishes, interior of hinged top with digs and scuffs, lacks escutcheon
Ca. 450 - 400 BC. An amethyst scarab with a rounded, domed back and incised lines defining the clypeus and elytra. The underside is engraved with a depiction of a grasshopper in profile, showing an elongated body, bent hind legs, and extended antennae. The depiction is enclosed within a linear border with evenly spaced notches along the edges.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1872,0604.1116.Size: 25mm x 19mm; Weight: 9.88gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 1 - 200. A round amethyst intaglio depicting a gryllos motif, featuring two conjoined heads facing opposite directions. The head facing left appears youthful, while the other is elderly, characterised by a prominent beard and bald head. The intaglio is mounted in a gold ring with slight carination at the expanded shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 322, p.135.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 4.83gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in South German private collection 1980s-early1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Middle Kingdom to Late Period, Ca. 2055 - 332 BC. A collection of four scarabs. The first on the left has a smooth, rounded surface and features an incised design on the underside. The second is carved from red jasper with a detailed carapace and a smooth base. The third is crafted from amethyst, and the fourth, made of carnelian, both have a polished surface with faint incisions.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, f. 58; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 25.5.1a–c.Size: 9.6-13.8mm x 9.9-10.9mm; Weight: 6.47gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. 300 BC. A pendant with a carved amethyst drop, set in a cylindrical gold cap with a suspension loop. The amethyst is shaped into an elongated form, tapering to a rounded terminal, and features a raised diamond-patterned surface with circular depressions. Thin gold bands encircle the upper section, securing the stone within the setting.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.3603 (shape).Size: 45.9mm x 10.4mm; Weight: 6.09gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A head of Sekhmet carved from amethyst. The lioness features are rendered with rounded ears, almond-shaped eyes, a broad snout, and pronounced whisker pads. A collar is indicated by incised lines forming a radiating pattern around the lower part of the face. The reverse is flat and smoothly finished, with a drilled tunnel for suspension.Size: 24.5mm x 18.3mm; Weight: 6.95gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition..
Ca. AD 70 - 600. An amethyst intaglio engraved with a left-facing male bust identified as Vitellius. He is depicted with a broad forehead, pronounced nose, and deeply incised hairstyle combed forward and crowned with a wreath. Linear grooves define the tunic folds across the shoulder and chest. Set within a raised gold bezel enclosed by a finely twisted wire border.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 327; Spier J., Byzantium and the West, Jewelry in the First Millennium, cat. 14D.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 7.55gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Mintici collection, Belgium 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A restrung necklace consisting of alternating amethyst and silver beads, with the central section formed of long, tapered silver pendants suspended between amethyst spacers.Size: 235mm x 25mm; Weight: 35gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1980s Mayfair Family private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A restrung strand composed of barrel-shaped amethyst segments alternating with clusters of carnelian discs. The front portion is symmetrically set with four drop-shaped red jasper pendants, each separated by amethyst spacers.Size: 240mm x 30mm; Weight: 60gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1980s Mayfair Family private collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 500 BC - AD 600. A collection of four gems. On the far left, a pale purple amethyst carved into an oval with a radiating starburst pattern on the reverse. Next, a square carnelian seal with an incised motif. The third amulet is a mottled orange-brown oval stone with a mythological beast striding right. The last one is a small circular seal with a white and red body engraved with a symbol.Size: mm x 6-16mm; Weight: 6gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 500. A gold ring set with an amethyst intaglio engraved with a bird in profile. The amethyst is held in a plain high-walled bezel of a solid gold hoop, widening towards the shoulders.For similar see: British Museum Museum number1929,0713.13Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 5.9gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Mintici collection, Belgium 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
An Arts & Crafts white metal pendant, set with an oval convex mother of pearl cabochon, the cirving top with stylised leaf garlands set with yellow glass and a circular convex amethyst, the back repeatedly partially stamped 'STER SIL SIL' for 'STERLING SILVER', on an umarked silver metal chain, total length of pendant from bottom of mother of pearl panel to bale 6.8cm. (LC16474P)Condition: Dented and scratched and slightly bent out of shape. Top glass 'stone' out of centre and wonky. Stamp on back as catalogued. Still charming! PACKING & SHIPPINGLet us take the hassle of sorting out packing and shipping from you. Mark Hill Auctions is delighted to be able offer the buyer an in-house packing and shipping service for this lot. We use UPS for shipping and all packages are sent insured with a tracked service. We do not ship without insurance. We do not use any other service such as Royal Mail, FEDEX or DHL.Please see below for estimated packing and shipping prices: UK (Estimated): £14.00 USA (Estimated): £25.00 EU (Estimated): £20.00 R.O.W. (Estimated): £38.50In addition to these packing and shipping estimates, insurance will be charged as described below.INSURANCE We only ship with insurance. Insurance costs 1.5% of the total of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and any applicable VAT, so you can work this cost out yourself when you have won a lot and received your invoice. As such, the price for insurance will be added to the above estimates if you request your item(s) to be shipped.HOW TO REQUEST SHIPPING To request packing and shipping, please wait for your invoice to arrive by email and click on the ‘Request Postage’ button on your invoice, or contact us by email at admin@markhillauctions.com requesting packing and shipping for your lot(s). The actual packing, shipping and insurance cost will then be added to your invoice and your invoice will be resent to you for payment.VAT All above quoted packing, shipping and insurance prices will have VAT added at 20%.IMPORTANT When you request your lot(s) to be packed and shipped, you understand and agree that you are committing to pay for packing and shipping because, in order for us to give you an accurate cost, we need to pack the lot(s) to ascertain the final weight and size. By doing that, we have already incurred cost by spending time and using materials to pack your lot(s). Therefore this charge must be paid, even if you later decide to collect your lot.Please note that this packing and shipping service is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s risk. Whilst we are careful and experienced and take the utmost care to pack items as well as we can, we cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, items packed and sent to you. By paying for our in-house packing and shipping service, the buyer agrees that any items are sent entirely at their own risk and that no compensation can be offered by us for any loss or damage. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be packed and released.MULTIPLE PURCHASES The estimates above are for this lot only. If you buy multiple lots from this auction, they can be combined where possible into one or more packages - size, shape and weight permitting. For these packages containing multiple lots, you will receive a discount of 17.5% of the total of the applicable quotes listed for those lots.IMPORT DUTIES When your item(s) arrive in your country, import duties & taxes and other service charges may be payable before goods are released to you. These duties, taxes and charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility and must be paid by you. Please note that we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your item(s) will be returned to us.
A heart-shaped amethyst set in a 9ct gold wirework mount, ring size P, total weight 2g. (LC162288)CONDITION: In excellent condition. PACKING & SHIPPINGLet us take the hassle of sorting out packing and shipping from you. Mark Hill Auctions is delighted to be able offer the buyer an in-house packing and shipping service for this lot. We use UPS for shipping and all packages are sent insured with a tracked service. We do not ship without insurance. We do not use any other service such as Royal Mail, FEDEX or DHL.Please see below for estimated packing and shipping prices: UK (Estimated): £14.00 USA (Estimated): £25.00 EU (Estimated): £20.00 R.O.W. (Estimated): £38.50In addition to these packing and shipping estimates, insurance will be charged as described below.INSURANCE We only ship with insurance. Insurance costs 1.5% of the total of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and any applicable VAT, so you can work this cost out yourself when you have won a lot and received your invoice. As such, the price for insurance will be added to the above estimates if you request your item(s) to be shipped.HOW TO REQUEST SHIPPING To request packing and shipping, please wait for your invoice to arrive by email and click on the ‘Request Postage’ button on your invoice, or contact us by email at admin@markhillauctions.com requesting packing and shipping for your lot(s). The actual packing, shipping and insurance cost will then be added to your invoice and your invoice will be resent to you for payment.VAT All above quoted packing, shipping and insurance prices will have VAT added at 20%.IMPORTANT When you request your lot(s) to be packed and shipped, you understand and agree that you are committing to pay for packing and shipping because, in order for us to give you an accurate cost, we need to pack the lot(s) to ascertain the final weight and size. By doing that, we have already incurred cost by spending time and using materials to pack your lot(s). Therefore this charge must be paid, even if you later decide to collect your lot.Please note that this packing and shipping service is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s risk. Whilst we are careful and experienced and take the utmost care to pack items as well as we can, we cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, items packed and sent to you. By paying for our in-house packing and shipping service, the buyer agrees that any items are sent entirely at their own risk and that no compensation can be offered by us for any loss or damage. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be packed and released.MULTIPLE PURCHASES The estimates above are for this lot only. If you buy multiple lots from this auction, they can be combined where possible into one or more packages - size, shape and weight permitting. For these packages containing multiple lots, you will receive a discount of 17.5% of the total of the applicable quotes listed for those lots.IMPORT DUTIES When your item(s) arrive in your country, import duties & taxes and other service charges may be payable before goods are released to you. These duties, taxes and charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility and must be paid by you. Please note that we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your item(s) will be returned to us.
A 9ct gold bangle with amethyst and seed pearls, set with a band of graduated seed pearls and central stone, with push release claps with safety chain, marked 9ct with makers mark, ovoid-shaped, widest 6.2cm by 5.2cm, and 5.8cm including the stone, total weight 9.8g. (LC16237)CONDITION: Very good condition, the push to please clasp is fully functioning. PACKING & SHIPPINGLet us take the hassle of sorting out packing and shipping from you. Mark Hill Auctions is delighted to be able offer the buyer an in-house packing and shipping service for this lot. We use UPS for shipping and all packages are sent insured with a tracked service. We do not ship without insurance. We do not use any other service such as Royal Mail, FEDEX or DHL.Please see below for estimated packing and shipping prices: UK (Estimated): £14.00 USA (Estimated): £25.00 EU (Estimated): £20.00 R.O.W. (Estimated): £38.50In addition to these packing and shipping estimates, insurance will be charged as described below.INSURANCE We only ship with insurance. Insurance costs 1.5% of the total of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and any applicable VAT, so you can work this cost out yourself when you have won a lot and received your invoice. As such, the price for insurance will be added to the above estimates if you request your item(s) to be shipped.HOW TO REQUEST SHIPPING To request packing and shipping, please wait for your invoice to arrive by email and click on the ‘Request Postage’ button on your invoice, or contact us by email at admin@markhillauctions.com requesting packing and shipping for your lot(s). The actual packing, shipping and insurance cost will then be added to your invoice and your invoice will be resent to you for payment.VAT All above quoted packing, shipping and insurance prices will have VAT added at 20%.IMPORTANT When you request your lot(s) to be packed and shipped, you understand and agree that you are committing to pay for packing and shipping because, in order for us to give you an accurate cost, we need to pack the lot(s) to ascertain the final weight and size. By doing that, we have already incurred cost by spending time and using materials to pack your lot(s). Therefore this charge must be paid, even if you later decide to collect your lot.Please note that this packing and shipping service is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s risk. Whilst we are careful and experienced and take the utmost care to pack items as well as we can, we cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, items packed and sent to you. By paying for our in-house packing and shipping service, the buyer agrees that any items are sent entirely at their own risk and that no compensation can be offered by us for any loss or damage. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be packed and released.MULTIPLE PURCHASES The estimates above are for this lot only. If you buy multiple lots from this auction, they can be combined where possible into one or more packages - size, shape and weight permitting. For these packages containing multiple lots, you will receive a discount of 17.5% of the total of the applicable quotes listed for those lots.IMPORT DUTIES When your item(s) arrive in your country, import duties & taxes and other service charges may be payable before goods are released to you. These duties, taxes and charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility and must be paid by you. Please note that we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your item(s) will be returned to us.
Silver oval cut amethyst and diamond, fancy openwork pendant necklace, amethyst approx 36.50 caratCondition Report:Pendant length = 5.3cm, chain length = 47.5cm, a couple of light scratches to amethyst (not detrimental), some tarnishing to silver, otherwise good condition, tested silver, amethyst = approx 25mm x 19mm x depth 14.5mm
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