Description (Labels & Markings)
A white hand written label affixed with string reads '978' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Amendments / updates)
Bethell has been added to the Source field based on the loose label his lot number. Joseph Acworth has also been added. Field previously stated Mrs Acworth only.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Labels & Markings)
Underside of mount is marked '1154' in pencil and '964' in red ink has been crossed out in pencil.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Labels & Markings)
A white hand written affixed with string reads 'Bethell 521' in black ink and '1154' in red ink.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (References)
Sotheby, Wilkinson and Hodge (Auctioneers). Catalogue of Egyptian, Greek, Roman & Babylonian antiquities, etc., comprising first and second day’s sale the collection of Egyptian antiquities, formed by the Hon. R. Bethell, third day’s sale the property of Captain Anthony Hamilton ..., part of the collection formed by the late Gustave Natorp, an Egyptian bronze solar boat for processional use, the collection formed by the late Joseph Offord, the property of H. Edwin, a bronze head of Athena wearing helmet, the property of Edward F. Elton and other properties; which will be sold by auction by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge ... on Monday, 15th of December, 1924, and two following days (London 1924).
Event Date 1924
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Auction / Sale)
The Bethell number refers to the lot number from his sale; No. 521 on the third day.
Event Date 12/1924
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Bethell Sale catalogue (1924): A Wish Scarab 'Rest in Security'; two with symmetrical designs; four others, finely coloured; and one with inlaid prothorax and elytra 8.
Event Date 12/1924
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Auction / Sale)
Collected by: Acworth Collection in 1929: Bought at Bethell Sale, ex-Bethell No. 521.
Event Date 12/1924
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Various
Event Date 1948
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A green glazed steatite scarab with lions head and inscribed underside.
Event Date 9/7/2025
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson