Circa 100-300 ADA gold ring with double oval bezel, the raise angular shoulders tapering into a band. The intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with a deity with hands outstretched, on the reverse a green stone with a bowl with cockerel and ears of wheat. Ring possibly later. Size: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 3.71g Provenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
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Circa 600 BCA beautiful bronze necklace comprising numerous stylized mace-head pendant amulets and stone beads in a red palette, a large bronze amulet displayed at the centre. Good condition; beautiful patina.Such necklaces may originally have belonged to precursors of the Druids, the members of the learned class among the ancient Celts who acted as priests, teachers, and judges. Size: L:210mm / W:25.4mm; 46.7g Provenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Circa 1800-600 BCA slender, cast-bronze dagger with a pointed blade and a cuboid handle which slightly flairs outwards at its base. The handle has two shallow cavities that were perhaps meant for inlays of bone, stone, or wood. Earthen deposits and smooth patina overlay the surface of this ancient world relic. Size: L:392mm / W:34mm; 245g Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.
Dated 475–221 BCA bronze figure of a dragon inlaid with a red stone, possibly red-agate. The figure is recumbant, the dragon's head turning, with fierce eyes, mouth open and horns present. The figure is highly stylised leaving a beautiful patinated figure. Size: L:60mm / W:95mm; 430g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s.
Dated 475–221 BCA bronze figure of a boar inlaid with a red stone, possibly red-agate. The figure is highly stylised leaving a beautiful patinated figure. The boar appears in a position of pounching, mid movement. Size: L:45mm / W:90mm; 215g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s.
Dated 475–221 BCA bronze figure of a boar inlaid with a red stone, possibly red-agate. The figure is highly stylised leaving a beautiful patinated figure. The boar appears in a position of pounching, mid movement. Size: L:45mm / W:90mm; 225g Provenance: Private collection of a London doctor; formerly in a Somerset Estate collection; acquired from Hong Kong galleries in the early 1990s.
Circa 664-332 BCFrom an anthropoid sarcophagus, the face idealistically modelled in white slip, painted in red pigment; the large almond-shaped eyes inlaid black obsidian for pupils and white stone sclera. The eyes and mouth have been carved with eternity and care in mind. The mouth projecting the slightest, gentle smile which for the Egyptians held a symbolic belief that it would assist in a peaceful and solemn afterlife. A peg above the head remains in order to connect the wig with the face. Mounted on a custom-made display stand.The mummy mask was an essential part of burial and acted as protection but would also act as a substitute for the mummified head should it be lost or damaged. The Egyptians hoped to be able to continue their lives after death, through a strong belief in an afterlife. John H. Taylor, Egyptian Coffins. Aylesbury, Bucks: Shire Publications, Inc., 1989. Size: L:225mm / W:200mm; 1.2kg Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
An Edwardian certified natural Sri-Lankan sapphire & diamond three stone ring, the oval cut sapphire weighing approximately 5 carats, flanked by two old cut diamonds each weighing approximately 0.50 carat , accompanied by a Gem & Pearl Lab Report stating that the sapphire shows no evidence of heat treatment, in yellow metal setting. Finger size K/L.
Christopher Nigel Lawrence limited edition silver and parcel gilt surprise mushroom, the textured domed cover opening to reveal two elves planting lapidary stone set flowers within a large Easter egg, upon a slate base, no 33/250, hallmarked Christopher Nigel Lawrence, London 1982, overall H9cmCondition Report:Generally in good overall condition, with some light wear and rubbing to gilding.Hallmarks clear and legible.
Two early 20th century reconstituted stone Grand Tour or Chatsworth House type lions after Antonio Canova, each modelled in recumbent pose upon a rectangular plinth, signed to plinth Dilettanti, each approximately L31cmCondition Report:Please note these lions are not a pair. General wear, including scratches and scuffs.Some small losses to mane, and small surface loss near one front corner of one example, Would benefit from a clean.
A good 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring, size L, approx 1.85ct total , 1 x round brilliant cut stone, colour J/K, clarity S11/S12, 4.72mm x 4.72mm approx 0.35ct, 6 x diamonds 4.05mm x 2.60mm colour J/K, clarity S12/P1, each stone approx 0.25ct, white metal claw setting, white metal flat section textured shank, total weight approx 5.6 grams, stamped '18CT', diamonds bright and lively, cut mark to shank otherwise good, some wear to shank, with an insurance valuation dated 20th Jan 2014 for £4,125
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