Coins and Paper Money
‘Chand Bali’ or Gem-Set Earrings
Lucknow, late 19th century
Lot 131 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, crystal / tourmalines, rubies, turquoise, Basra, pearls, enamel, kundan-set Length: 4.1 in. (10.5 cm.) Gross weight: 57.82 grams A pair of ... read more
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A Pair of Gold and Gem-Set Fish-Form ‘Chand Bali’ Earrings
Lucknow, 19th century
Lot 132 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, crystal / white sapphires, tourmaline, Basra pearls, kundan-set Length: 3.9 in. (10 cm.) Gross weight: 85.77 grams Each earring designed in the ... read more
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A Pair of Gold and Gem-Set Fish-Form Earrings
Lucknow, late 19th century
Lot 133 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, crystal/white sapphires, kundan-set Length: 3.5 in. (9 cm.) Gross weight: 107.95 grams. Each earring modelled as a curving fish, the body ... read more
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A Pair of Gold and Seed-Pearl ‘Gajra’ Bracelets
Gujarat, late 19th century
Lot 134 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, diamonds, rubies, Basra pearls, enamel, kundan-set Length: 7.2 x 1.1 in. (18.5 x 2.9 cm.) Gross weight: 250 grams Each hinged bracelet designed ... read more
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A Gold ‘Navaratna’ Bazuband or Armband
Rajasthan, early 20th century
Lot 135 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, ruby, diamonds, emerald, yellow sapphire, blue sapphire, pearl, coral, hessonite, cat’s eye Basra pearls, enamel, kundan-set Length: 5.3 in. ... read more
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A Pair of Gold, Diamond and Enamelled Bazubands or Armbands
Probably Deccan, late 19th century
Lot 136 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, diamonds, enamel, kundan-set Length: 6 x 1.1 in. (16 x 3 cm.) Gross weight: 111.34 grams (each) total gross weight: 222.68 grams Each bazuband ... read more
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A Gold, Diamond-Set and Enamelled ‘Anguthi’ or Ring
Rajasthan, early 20th century
Lot 137 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, crystals, enamel, kundan-set Diameter: 1.3 (3.5 cm), Height: 0.9 in. (2.5 cm.) Gross weight: 21.56 grams The large circular anguthi ring ... read more
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A Gold Gem-Set Ring
South India, early 20th century
Lot 138 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, spinel, blue sapphire, cat’s eye, diamond, rubies, emerald Diameter: 0.9 (2 cm.) Height: 1.1 in. (2.25 cm.) Gross weight: 11.05 grams The ring ... read more
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A Gem-Set and Enamelled Peacock Ring
Rajasthan, early 20th century
Lot 139 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, diamonds, rubies, Basra pearls, enamel, kundan-set Height: 2.1 in. (5.5 cm.) Gross weight: 15.61 grams A ring, surmounted by a graceful peacock ... read more
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‘Maang Tika’ or Gem-Set Hair Ornament
Rajasthan, early 20th century
Lot 140 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)
Gold, crystal, emeralds, rubies, Basra pearls, kundan-set Length: 5.7 in. (14.5 cm.) Gross weight: 14.120 grams The maang tika or hair ornament ... read more
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