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This is the last of the sales that we have gone through the annotated auctioneer's catalogue to identify all the Pitt-Rivers' sales, and also the items which were bought by other people. Here are the items bought at the sale by Pitt-Rivers, and those items he acquired afterwards:
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Lot no |
Sale Catalogue Description |
No of objects |
Price paid £.s.d |
Notes |
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25.4.1892 |
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1 |
112 |
Ancient Gold Jewellery and Precious Stones Long earring, pearl ornaments; and three others various |
4 |
0.11.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p809 /1 |
114 |
Ancient Gold Jewellery and Precious Stones Oval Carnelian set in a rectangular panel of gold; a chased gold Bead; and miscellaneous pieces of jewellery |
16 |
0.13.0 |
This lot was sold to Rollin and later an earring was resold to Pitt-Rivers by Francis Edward Whelan for 10/-.See Add.9455vol3_p808 /18 |
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135 |
Ancient Gold Jewellery and Precious Stones Archaic Terra Cotta Figures … and a small wheel toy with a man reclining on it |
1 |
0.4.0 |
Ready bought this whole lot from the auction and then resold the second item to Pitt-Rivers for 4 shillings, he paid £2.12.0 for the whole lot which also comprised a Quadriga or Chariot of four horses with charioteer and warrior, painted in red and black, with remarkable emblems on the wheels; see Add.9455vol3_p820 /2 |
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2 |
133 |
Ancient Gold Jewellery and Precious Stones Very fine ancient necklace of flat wire links, thirteen large carnelian beads cut in facets, an engraved pendant, and an engraved centre piece with a priestess holding offerings of great beauty |
1 |
4.10.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p809 /6 |
3 |
136 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Androgynous Centaur with crested helmet and shield, painted in the oldest style and a soldier with shield and conical helmet |
2 |
1.2.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p814 /1-2 |
4 |
138 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Comic actor reading an inscribed roll; Aryballos in form of cock; Cupid reclining on the foot of Hercules; and a Head of Appollo |
3 |
0.14.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p814 /3-6 |
5 |
144 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Statuette of a priestess, with tall head-dress holding the breasts elaborately draped, and wearing curious emblems 21 in high |
1 |
0.15.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p814 /7 |
6 |
145 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Statuette of a seated man fondling a dog; a portrait bust; a seated goddess |
3 |
0.6.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p814 /8-10 |
7 |
149 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Oea H Ombpiaos The Goddess of Rain a remarkable figure for the Pantheon and probably unique inscribed as above |
1 |
1.2.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p813 /9 |
8 |
154 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures Peasant or comedian with eared hat and cloak; a girl with dove and cymbal |
2 |
1.2.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p815 /1-2 |
9 |
157 |
Archaic Terra Cotta Figures A female musician with a lyre; a goddess wearing a modius |
2 |
0.8.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p815 /3-4 |
10 |
163 |
Ancient Bronzes etc Double lamp bronze; a leaden lamp; foot of a candelabrum bronze; and a pot with a lid |
4 |
1.1.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p810 /6-7 |
11 |
177 |
Ancient Bronzes etc A large case glazed containing an iron sword 26 1/2 in long, with cross piece and stud; three lances; a shorter sword 24 in long ; iron rings and arrow heads |
9 |
2.18.0 |
Not listed in the catalogue of the second collection |
26.4.1892 |
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12 |
303 |
Miscellaneous beads, signets etc Another [string of Phoenician beads] fine |
20 |
0.16.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p810 /5 |
27.4.1892 |
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13 |
404 |
Marble slab 9 1/2 x 6 in [Greek text] From a tomb |
1 |
0.3.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p818 /9 |
14 |
405 |
Marble slab 9 1/2 x 6 in [Greek text] From a tomb |
1 |
0.13.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p818 /10 |
409 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Comic Representation of Silenus with wine vases, and two others |
3 |
0.7.0 |
This lot was sold to William Talbot Ready who resold it to Pitt-Rivers for £2.0.0 for two objects [a good mark up!] See Add.9455vol3_p820 /8-9 |
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15 |
413 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Eros and Psyche; Harpocrates; Comic Actor; a goose |
4 |
0.15.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p815 /5-8 |
16 |
418 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Isis and Horus; mounted youth; comic actor |
3 |
0.15.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p815 /9-11 |
17 |
422 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Busts; comic actor etc |
5 |
1.3.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p816 /1-5 |
18 |
424 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Comic actor, Eros in armour and others |
4 |
0.10.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p816 /6-9 |
19 |
426 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Comic Actors |
4 |
3.0.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p816 /10-13 |
20 |
429 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Gladiators; the game of Mora; and others nice groups |
2 |
5.0.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p816 /14-16 |
21 |
434 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Comic Actors and others |
5 |
0.9.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p817 /1-5 |
435 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Juno and others |
4 |
0.16.0 |
This lot was sold to William Talbot Ready who resold it to Pitt-Rivers for 17/- for five objects [sic] See Add.9455vol3_p820 /3 |
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22 |
442 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Mask of a tragic actor rare |
1 |
0.8.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p813 /8 |
23 |
443 |
Terra cotta statuettes of deities personages of rank, actors, animals etc Comic Mask rare in fine condition |
1 |
1.18.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p813 /7 |
24 |
463 |
Ancient gold jewellery and gem rings Pearl earrings, three inscribed finger rings |
5 |
0.17.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p809 /7-10 |
25 |
482 |
Ancient gold jewellery and gem rings Gold link necklace with a pendant bearing two representations of Medusa’s head; and an earring ornamented with a bull’s head |
2 |
2.4.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p810 /1-2 |
26 |
483 |
Ancient gold jewellery and gem rings A pair of armlets banded ornaments |
2 |
3.15.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p810 /3-4 |
27 |
486 |
Miscellaneous marble and stone antiquities etc Group of two figures Calcareous stone 11 in high “Salamis and Constantia” |
1 |
0.19.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p817 /6 |
28 |
487 |
Miscellaneous marble and stone antiquities etc Statuette of Aphrodite with a Cypriote inscription along the body 10 in high unique |
1 |
3.12.6 |
Add.9455vol3_p817 /7 |
29 |
488 |
Marble torso of Aphrodite; Phoenician boat from Kittium; a small Cistern; a terra cotta altar; a porcelain aryballos; and a pendant |
8 |
0.9.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p817 /8-12 |
30 |
502 |
Choice Ancient Terra Cotta Vases Strainer; three handled vase and others |
5 |
0.18.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p818 /11-15 |
31 |
525 |
Choice Ancient Terra Cotta Vases Statuettes of Aphrodite, various styles and ages |
8 |
1.8.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p818 /1-8 |
32 |
550 |
Choice Examples of Ancient Glass from the various cemeteries of Cyprus A bowl 4 in diam thick; two Alabastra; two bottles |
5 |
1.5.0 |
Not listed in the catalogue of the second collection |
33 |
578 |
Choice Examples of Ancient Glass from the various cemeteries of Cyprus Pear shaped bottle ornamented with spirals in relief and others |
8 |
4.10.0 |
Not listed in the catalogue of the second collection |
34 |
583 |
Phoenician massive variegated glass vessels of great rarity Amphora with two handles, fine colour and iridescence are style an exceedingly good example; and two Hydriai of the same character |
3 |
3.3.0 |
Not listed in the catalogue of the second collection |
35 |
588 |
Miscellaneous Antiquities from the Tombs and Ruins Basin of a medieval marble font, from a Byzantine church, 20 in diam carved with two lions heads, two bulls heads; two shields of arms, a fess embattled counter-embattled, and two shields of arms an eagle displayed. This and the fine tympanum no 625 might be appropriately adapted to ecclesiastical uses again |
1 |
3.3.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p838 /2 |
36 |
596 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus An Orchestral Chorus of six terra cotta Litui or Trumpets the longest measures 36 1/2 in the others proportionally shorter. These can be sounded, and give a clear trumpet note, which is of value in determining the ancient gamut used in Cyprus in classical times unique |
6 |
13.13.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p813 /1-6 |
37 |
607 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus Oenochoe ornamented with a nicely drawn swan very rare 10 in high |
1 |
1.11.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p819 /1 |
38 |
609 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus Another curious bird 11 in high |
1 |
1.10.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p819 /2 |
39 |
611 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus Two others, birds pecking at trees curious archaic and conventional art and two smaller vases various forms |
4 |
2.2.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p819 /3-6 |
40 |
620 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus Red and black ware jug or oenochoe ornamented in relief with the thong pattern very rare 16 in high |
1 |
1.6.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p820 /1 |
41 |
625 |
Fine large specimens of terra cotta of the several archaic styles which obtain in Cyprus Ancient Christian Tympanum 24 x 41 in elaborately carved designs in Byzantine style. The subjects are the life and passon of our Lord. Found in excavating for a house in Larnaca or Kittuim. Fine white marble. This and the font No 588 being genuine relics from Byzantine churches might be appropriately adapted to ecclesiastical used by a church architect |
1 |
31.10.0 |
Add.9455vol3_p838 /1. This object is now in the Victoria and Albert Museum http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O94070/tympanum-the-larnaca-tympanum/. This small tympanum was excavated in Larnaka, Cyprus, shortly before 1882 by the noted archaeologist Cesnola. |
There are also items which might have come from this sale and been re-sold to Pitt-Rivers though the description cannot be matched:
Add.9455vol3_p857 /1: Bought of Rollin and Feuardent ... Roman Glass Plate Cyprus Specimen to show the mode in which the rim is bent on in blowing on it From the Lawrence Collection Sale (see p. 809) Diameter 7 1/2 inches
Add.9455vol3_p821 /1: Bought of W.T. Ready (continued) ... Green glazed terra cotta Vase with appliqués in form of head of Bis from Alexandria Height 3 1/2 ins
AP May 2012