A GROUP OF THREE SILVER AND METAL PENDANTS, c. 1900s
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Middle East, late 19th century to early 20th century. The first of flattened rectangular form with applied mask plaques and a central blue glass inset, with diamond shaped pendants. The second of flattened tapering rectangular form, applied with flowerheads and spiraling elements. The third a silver cylindrical amulet case with flower-shaped pendants.
Condition: Overall good condition with expected traces of use and wear. The amulet with a large crack.
Provenance: Romy Rey Collection, London. Romy Rey (1938-2020) was born in Zurich, Switzerland, studied in Paris and Geneva, and settled in London in the 1960s. She shared her life with the artist Brian Davies (1942-2014), in London and in Southern France. Romy was an avid traveler and dedicated collector of tribal art. Her paintings often portrayed images of ancient or tribal objects in imaginary settings.
Weight: 94 g, 55 g, and 40 g
Dimensions: Height 6 cm, 8.5 cm and 12 cm, Width 9 cm, 9.5 cm, and 10 cm
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