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Pre- Columbian Polychrome bowl
Ref: 1-sn2449
A rare Pre- Columbian ( Before Columbus ) polychrome spouted bowl . This item which dates from circa 100 AD, shows very interesting decoration. It has been repaired from several large pieces, and shows restoration to the spout and a section of the rim.( Found Panama) 14.0 CM in height x 24.0 CM in length.
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Price: £175.00
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A Rare Ancient Mexican Terracotta Seal
Ref: 1-SN2925
A rare Ancient Mexican terracotta seal . This item which dates to circa 300 BC, shows an arrangement of tendrils crosses and circles . This item would have been used to decorate pottery / or for private use , such as proof of ownership.The handle has now broken away in antiquity, but these items are seldom seen .Size 10.0 CM in length -
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Javanese Demon Head
Ref: 1-2173
A rare Javanese (Makara ) terracotta demon head . This item which dates from the 11th Century AD,has excellent detail and has been mounted on a purpose made stand .This would originally have been part of a large terracotta image of a Demon God ...Rare..Size EX. Stand .23.0 CM in height.
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Price: £275.00
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Ancient South American Figure
Ref: cab1-100-0719
A very rare wooden Ancient South American figure. This piece which shows a Native Indian figure with a seed sack/ basket on his back , in typical period cloths . This item dates from the period between 900- 1100 AD.,and has much original paintwork remaining.Size 31.0 CM- SN4182
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Price: £395.00
Antique Artists Painting Pallet
Ref: 1-SN2397
A small iron artists painting pallet / spoon - used for holding paint pigment while working . This item which dates from circa 17th Century AD, is seldom seen or offered for sale- and comes from South- East Asia.Size 11.0 CM in length
Price: £60.00
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18th Century Buttons
Ref: cab1-100-0639
A group of 18th Century AD buttons framed for display.. An ideal present or wall decoration .All of the buttons are different and of excellent quality.Size of frame -18.2 x 18.2 CM- SN 2725
Price: £48.00
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English Lead Fire Plaque
Ref: 1-SN3844
A late 18th- early 19th Century English fire Plack. This item came from the city of London and has its insurance number 255 still present..The emblem is that of the Rising Sun and is still attached to a part of the original stonework of the house..This piece is in excellent condition ,as for part of its life time it had been rendered over and as such protected it against the elements.. Size 32.5 cm x 28.00 cm including the stonework... 0431
After the Great fire in 1666 AD that devastated one third of London,reducing to ruins over 13,000 houses and 89 churches ( including St Pauls) it was realised that there was a need for the provision of compensation . At the time the only form that was available was a collection at the local church.There are various views on when fire insurance companies first started ,possibally from as early as 1667 AD, but it is generally accepted that Dr . Nicholas Barbon ,son of the eccentric member of Cromwells Parliament , praise -God Barebones was the first to promote a serious form of insurance.
This first form of protection in the name of the fire office , later to be known as the Phoenix, commenced underwriting Fire Insurance in 1680AD and ceased around 1712 AD .This Fire mark is one of the few known to still exist showing the Phoenix rising from the flames.
Mindful that few streets were named and that buildings were not numbered , some form of identification was necessary , and the birth of the fire mark came about .The first examples were made of lead , and later copper, zinc , brass and ceramic examples followed.. They bore the logo of the insurance company sometimes the logo was that of a mythical creature from Greek mythology, typically like that of the Fire office Emblem.
These emblems were attached to the building by the insurance company and were called Fire Marks: to mark the building indicating that it was insured for fire risks .
Postage cost approx £25.00 UK
Price: £275.00
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