A 17th Century Indo Persian silver mounted bezoar stone. The central bezoar having silver filigree mounts with looped chains being set to a chain mount. Measures approx; 9cm x 2.5cm.A bezoar is a mass found trapped in the gastrointestinal system. Bezoars had value because they were believed to have the power of a universal antidote against any poison. Tradition held that a drinking glass which contained a bezoar would neutralize any poison poured into it. The word "bezoar" comes from the Persian pād-zahr (پادزهر), which literally means "antidote.
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Three Gem-Set Rings, comprising of a black and white diamond half hoop ring, finger size K, a 9 carat gold tanzanite and diamond ring, finger size N, and a purple cabochon and white stone cluster ring, finger size M1/2Pieces are in good overall condition with slight wear, Ring stamped '9K' and 9 carat gold ring - 4.4 grams. Cabochon ring - unmarked, 3.3 grams.
A Small Quantity of Jewellery, comprising of a Christian Dior paste brooch, measures 5.8cm by 5.8cm; a 9 carat gold bracelet, length 18.2cm; a 9 carat gold turquoise five stone ring, finger size Q; and an 18 carat gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, finger size R (a.f.)Brooch - 30.1 grams. Bracelet - 1.3 grams. Turquoise ring - 1.6 grams. Emerald ring - 2.2 grams.
A Small Quantity of Jewellery, including a 9 carat gold sapphire and diamond seven stone ring, finger size P1/2; a pair of 9 carat gold sapphire and diamond earrings, with post fittings; a pair of 9 carat gold turquoise drop earrings, with hook fittings, length 2.9cm (a.f.); a pair of earrings, stamped ‘9CT’, with hook fittings, length 1.2cm; and a pair of studsItems hallmarked 9 carat gold/stamped ‘9CT’ – 7.63 grams. Studs – stamped with the French eagle’s head mark, 1.3 grams.
Cercle de Melchior de Hondecoeter (Utrecht 1636-1695 Amsterdam)Une grue couronnée, des paons et un perroquet gris africain A peacock, crane, cockerels and other birds in a park landscape porte une signature 'M. d. hondecoeter' (en bas à gauche, sur socle en pierre) bears signature 'M. d. hondecoeter' (on stone plinth, centre left)huile sur toile oil on canvas73.2 x 79cm (28 13/16 x 31 1/8in).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An American Folk Art stone carving of a recumbent sheep, c.1825, the rectangular integral base inscribed 1795, 9cm high, 13cm wide, 4cm deepProvenance:Acquired from F. Barrie Freeman Antiques Quaker Point Farm, Maine, 1989.The Geoffrey and Fay Elliot collection.Literature: Illustrated in Animal in American Folk Art, Wendy Larrett, Knopf, New York, 1990, p.19. "This carving was found in a trunk in a New England attic where it had lain undiscovered for many years. The '1785' inscription on the base...remains a mystery, since the sculpture is thought to date from the early 19th century, c. 1825". Please refer to department for condition report
A BLACK FOREST CARVED NUT CRACKER in the form of a monkey, with hard stone eyes, inscribed 'IM', 20cm long, together with an Welsh folk art marriage spoon, of pierced form, '1742' 'TD JW', 29cm high; a treen walnut chalice, 19th century, with coin set to the bowl, 18cm high and a 20th century copper but cracker in the form of a dog, stamped made in England, 23cm long (4)
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