7th Sep, 2022 10:00
Autumn Fine Art Catalogue Sale
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A BEZOAR STONE, POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY IN A GRAND TOUR MARBLE SPECIMEN HOLDER
A BEZOAR STONE, POSSIBLY 18TH CENTURY IN A GRAND TOUR MARBLE SPECIMEN HOLDER the black marble stand with various inlaid stones to the top
Bezoar stones were believed to be the universal antidote against any poison. The name is derived from the Persian word 'pad zhar' meaning 'antidote against poison'
6cm diameter
Sold for £1,150
Auction: Autumn Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 7th Sep, 2022
Including Bronzes & Works of Art, Caddies, Boxes, Treen & Carvings, Ceramics, Clocks & Barometers, Furniture, Glassware, Jewellery & Objects of Vertu, Metalware, Musical Instruments, Oils, Watercolours, Samplers & Prints, Oriental and Eastern Ceramics & Works of Art, Scientific Instruments & Maritime, Silver, Walking Sticks and Canes, Watches, Weapons & Militaria
Viewing
To be held at our new saleroom, still situated in Embsay Mills, come to the front as you normally would and we will assist in directing you to the new entrance at the side of the Mill.
| Tuesday 30th Aug | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday 31st Aug | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday 1st Sep | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday 2nd Sep | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday 4th Sep | 11am - 3pm |
| Monday 5th Sep | 10am - 4pm |
| From 8:30am on sale days | |
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