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Lot 127

Collection of Lead Seals and Cameos in Shadowbox

Estimate: $200 - $400
Current Bid
$100

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comprising six lead seals, two possibly Roman, 1st-3rd century CE, two possibly Spanish, 10th-15th centuries, and two possibly 10th-15th centuries; four possibly late 18th/early 19th century Florentine casts of Roman cameos with gilt top edge of casings; two possibly 5th-7th century CE Spanish figurines; one possibly 13th-15th century religious lead medallion; and one possibly 13th-15th century ornate pressed metal cosmetic dish; largest item 2 in., all mounted on sticky back velcro in black shadowbox with hinged lid and magnetic closure; shadowbox 9-1/2 x 11-1/2 x 1-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina

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Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina

all with surface dirt and accretion; lead seals with edge roughness, typical loss and wear; cameos with surface dust, one with tear to paper casing; figurines with typical loss and wear; lead medallion with typical loss and wear; cosmetic dish with dents and warping, typical loss and wear, minor scratches; shadowbox with light wear and abrasions