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Lot 246*

A ceremonial mace
probably Ukraine, 18th century

Amended
7 June 2010, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £3,840 inc. premium

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A ceremonial mace

probably Ukraine, 18th century
the gilded brass finial with six ribs, horn handle with gilded brass mounts decorated in repoussé in characteristic Ukrainian baroque style
length: 56cm (22in).

Footnotes

Similar maces were presented to the Russian tsars and top-level state officials as diplomatic gifts and were often used in ceremonies as well as in combat as a symbol of power and authority. See Muzei Moskovskogo Kremlia. Gosudareva Oruzheinaia Palata, St. Petersburg, 2002, pp. 194-195.

Saleroom notices

Please note that the date of the proposed lot has been changed to late 19th century. Please also note that the handle is probably made of stained wood.

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