Coins and Paper Money

 

A Gold, Gem-Set and Pearl ‘Maang Tika’ or Hair Ornament
Rajasthan, late 19th century

Lot 141 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, pearls, kundan-set, Length: 6.2 in. (16 cm.) Gross weight: 14.13 grams Suspended from a row of pearls terminating ... read more

Estimate: ₹330,000 - ₹530,000

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A Gold, Diamond, Spinel and Emerald ‘Sarpech’ or Turban Ornament
Deccan, late 19th century

Lot 142 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, spinels, diamonds, emeralds, kundan-set Length: 3.6 x 4.6 in. (9.2 x 11.8 cm.) Gross weight: 72.52 grams The impressive sarpech or turban ... read more

Estimate: ₹1,500,000 - ₹2,000,000

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A Set of Six Gold, Diamond and Emerald, ‘Sherwani’ Buttons
North India, early 20th century

Lot 143 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, silver, diamonds, emeralds Diam: 0.9 in. (2.5 cm.) each Gross weight: 22.29 grams Each circular button designed as an openwork pinwheel motif, ... read more

Estimate: ₹650,000 - ₹950,000

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A Set of Seven Gold, Diamond and Enamelled ‘Sherwani’ Buttons
Rajasthan, early 20th century

Lot 144 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, diamonds, enamel, kundan-set Diam: 1.1 in. (2.8 cm) each Gross weight: 64.70 grams Each circular button centred on a cluster of kundan-set, ... read more

Estimate: ₹800,000 - ₹1,200,000

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A Set of Seven Diamond-Set ‘Sherwani’ Buttons
North India, early 20th century

Lot 145 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, silver, carnelian, diamonds Diam: 1.02 in (2.6 cm) each Gross weight: 21.84 grams Each button formed as an octagonal carnelian plaque, the rich ... read more

Estimate: ₹575,000 - ₹875,000

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A Gold, Gem-Set and Enamelled, Octagonal ‘Dibbi’ or Box
Rajasthan, late 19th century

Lot 146 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, white sapphires, enamel, kundan-set Length: 2.1 in. (5.4 cm.) Width: 1.7 in. (4.5 cm.) Height: 0.7 in (2 cm.) Gross weight: 104.0 grams The ... read more

Estimate: ₹900,000 - ₹1,400,000

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Gold, Ruby, Diamond and Enamelled ‘Dibbi’ or Box
Rajasthan, late 19th century

Lot 147 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, rubies, diamond, enamel, kundan-set Lenth: 2.5 in. (6.6 cm) Width: 1.7 in. (4.5 cm.) Height: 1.3 in. (3.5 cm.) Gross weight: 135.0 grams The ... read more

Estimate: ₹2,000,000 - ₹3,000,000

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A ceremonial ‘Dhal’ or Shield with Gold and Diamond-Set Bosses
Rajasthan, mid-19th century.

Lot 148 (Classical Indian Art Auction 4)

Gold, diamonds, enamel, kundan-set Weight of bosses: 604.81 grams Approximate weight of the silver at the back: 1+ kg. Gross Weight. 2,331 grams The ... read more

Estimate: ₹6,000,000 - ₹9,000,000

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