Coins and Paper Money

 

Three Panels from a Bridegroom’s Crown
Punjab, Northern India, late 19th century.

Lot 121 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Silver repousse, linked with hinges, depicting Shiva, Ganesha and Lakshmi, each seated on a lotus within a cusped leafy arch. 6 x 10 in. (15.2 x 25.4 ... read more

Estimate: ₹100,000 - ₹200,000

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A Large Bidri Tray
Deccan, Late 19th century.

Lot 122 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Alloy inlaid with silver, the central roundel depicting a ten-armed figure of the monkey god, Hanuman, brandishing various weapons and carrying the ... read more

Estimate: ₹250,000 - ₹350,000

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A Bidri Huqqa Base, Bidar
Deccan, 19th century.

Lot 123 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Alloy inlaid with silver, of bell-shaped form, of typical bell-like shape, resting on a wide circular base, rising to narrow shoulders and a gently ... read more

Estimate: ₹60,000 - ₹90,000

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‘Satlada’ or Seven-Strand Pearl Necklace
North India, early 20th century

Lot 124 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, Basra pearls, enamel, kundan-set Length: 10.4 in. (26.5 cm.) Gross weight: 96.580 grams. A gently graduated seven ... read more

Estimate: ₹1,650,000 - ₹2,650,000

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‘Baleora’ or Gem-Set Gold Necklace
Rajasthan, late 19th century

Lot 125 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, spinel, emeralds, diamonds, kundan-set, Length: 10.6 in. (27 cm.) Gross weight: 241.080 grams. A majestic multi-strand baleora necklace of ... read more

Estimate: ₹4,000,000 - ₹6,000,000

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‘Patrihaar’ or Gem-Set Pearl Necklace
Gujarat/Rajasthan, mid-20th century

Lot 126 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, Basra pearls, enamel, rock crystal, kundan-set, Length: 15.7 in. (40 cm.) Gross weight: 151.620 grams. The ... read more

Estimate: ₹2,500,000 - ₹3,500,000

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A Gold ‘Patrihaar’ or Gem-Set Pearl Necklace
North India, early 20th century

Lot 127 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, turquoise, rubies, Basra pearls, rock crystal, enamel, kundan- set Length: 12.5 in. (32 cm.) Gross weight: 28.5 grams. The necklace composed of ... read more

Estimate: ₹550,000 - ₹750,000

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A Gold, Diamond-Set ‘Guluband’ or Necklace
North India, late 19th century

Lot 128 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, diamonds, emeralds, Basra pearls, kundan-set. Length: 10.2 x 2.3 in. (26 x 6 cm.) Gross weight: 151.64 grams The guluband necklace composed of ... read more

Estimate: ₹2,000,000 - ₹3,000,000

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An Exceptional Gold ‘Kalithuru’ or Marriage Necklace
South India, Chettinad, early 20th century

Lot 129 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, rubies Lenght: 42.51 in. (108 cm.), Central Pendant: 5.61 x 2.65 in. (14.25 x 6.75 cm.) 1 no. Each claw Pendant: 4.52 x 4.52 in. (11.5 x 11.5 ... read more

Estimate: ₹10,000,000 - ₹15,000,000

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A Gold, Gem-Set and Enamelled ‘Makara Kada’ or Bangle
Rajasthan, early 20th century

Lot 130 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, diamonds, emeralds, enamel, kundan-set Diam: 3.3 in. (8.5 cm.) Gross weight: 89.13 grams The gold kada bangle designed with opposing makara ... read more

Estimate: ₹800,000 - ₹1,200,000

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