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Lot 355
Roman Glass Vessel Group4th-5th century AD. A group of three small pale blue glass vessels comprising: one bulbous with funicular neck, rolled rim; one similar, smaller with dimpled base, vertical bands to the body, applied spiral trail to the neck; one similar with dimpled foot, moulded vertical bands to the body. 85 grams, 59-72mm (2 1/4 - 2 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 376
Roman Terracotta Three Fates Figurine1st century BC-2nd century AD. A figurine fragment of three females standing back-to-back clothed in loosely draped robes with folds of cloth gathered in their hands; probably the three fates Nona, Decima and Morta. 355 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fair condition.
Lot 381
Roman Terracotta and Lead Theatre Token Group1st-3rd century AD. A mixed group of tokens comprising: two terracotta with profile bust; one terracotta with two standing figures; one lead with two standing figures; one lead with a bird and pellets: 22 grams total, 15-19mm (1/2 - 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [5, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 390
Viking Silver Jellinge Regardant Beast Pendant10th century AD. A cast discoid pendant with integral loop, openwork Jellinge style beast with tendrils and border. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, type J.2.02 7.27 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition.
Lot 398
Viking Silver Decorated Ring9th-10th century AD. A flat-section penannular expanding hoop with overlapped ends, notched bands to the borders on the outer face and lozengiform panel to the plaque. 3.53 grams, 23mm overall, 19.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 4
Egyptian Wooden Attendant FigureMiddle Kingdom, 2133-1797 BC. A carved standing figure in a kilt with white pigment to the kilt and eyes, black to the pupils and hair; separate articulating arms, one with cleft hand and the other with gripping fist. 16 grams, 99mm (4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 401
Viking Silver Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens10th-11th century AD. A cast discoid Scandinavian Viking pendant with integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male face between two birds, grasped by arms at the necks, small loop to the top. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02. 1.95 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fair condition.
Lot 409
Viking Silver-Gilt Lobed Belt Mount9th-10th century AD. A cast annular mount with four large and four small discoid lobes, looped bar surrounding, parcel-gilt wreath band. 3.84 grams, 28mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition.
Lot 41
Egyptian Old Kingdom Glazed Composition TileOld Kingdom, 2686-2181 BC. A pale blue glazed tile with a raised rectangle on the reverse, laterally perforated for stringing. 30 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Similar to the tiles found at the mortuary temple of King Djoser. Fine condition.
Lot 450
Viking Gilt-Bronze Interlaced Strap End9th-12th century AD. A flat-section tongue-shaped tag or strap end with continuous ropework scroll; to the reverse, four regularly-placed rivets and a fifth near the upper edge; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, p.308, items 40, 41. 16 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 455
Viking Gilt-Bronze Mount with Beast-Heads10-12th century AD. A cast domed mount with pelletted border and three pelletted bands extending from the knopped apex to the rim, each terminating in a beast-head with lentoid eyes; three spikes to the underside of the beast-heads. 21 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition.
Lot 46
Egyptian Large Glazed Composition Taweret AmuletLate Period, 664-332 BC. A pale blue amuletic pendant of the goddess Taweret in hippopotamus-headed form with rectangular base and feathered dorsal pillar; ribbed suspension loop. 10 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Lot 460
Viking Bronze Strap End9th-11th century AD. A flat-section Baltic terminal tag with pelletted border, reserved scroll decoration, lobe finial and transverse collar at the broad end; remains of three attachment pins to the reverse. 9.44 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 466
Viking Bronze Linear-Decorated Ring9th-12th century AD. A flat-section hoop with tapering, scarf-jointed ends, large elliptical plaque with raised transverse bands and punched detailing; Baltic workmanship. 10 grams, 36mm overall, 19.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 467
Viking Bronze Linear Decorated Ring9th-11th century AD. A D-section penannular expanding hoop with tapered ends scarf-jointed, transverse incised lines to the outer face. 4.53 grams, 21mm overall, 17.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.0, Japan 15) (3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition.
Lot 469
Viking Bronze Linear-Decorated Coiled Ring9th-12th century AD. A coiled D-section hoop with panels of transverse slashes to the outer face; Baltic workmanship. See Griciuviene, E. Žiemgaliai. The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, p.64. 7.18 grams, 23mm overall, 18.49mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 481
Viking Bronze Omega Brooch12th century AD. A Mordvinian round-section penannular brooch with parallel plaque extensions, transverse lines at the upper edge; round-section pin coiled around the hoop. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, p.292. 10 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Lot 492
Viking Bronze Pendant with Tree of Life9th-12th century AD. A cast discoid plaque with integral suspension loop, high-relief image of scrolled tendrils issuing from a central column, pellets above. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table LX, item 41. 3.37 grams, 28mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 496
Viking Bronze BIrds and Ropework Patrix Die10th-11th century AD. A slightly domed discoid patrix with beaded rim, guilloche band, frieze of four stylised birds with comma-shaped wings on a beaded background, beaded collar to the central roundel; scored to the reverse with omega and geometric merchant`s marks. 101 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Extremely fine condition.
Lot 506
Viking Gilt-Bronze Belt Mount Group9th-12th century AD. A mixed group of mounts comprising: a rectangular plaque of annulets, two studs to the reverse; a domed discoid plaque with radiating volute scrolls, pierced lug to the reverse; a quatrefoil with beaded border; a pierced quatrefoil with beaded border, stud to the reverse. 15 grams total, 17-22mm (3/4 - 1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [4, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 54
Egyptian Glazed Composition Hand Amulet PendantPtolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A dark blue amuletic pendant of an arm and extended hand; with antique gold suspension loop. 1.27 grams, 25mm (1"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 571
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Toggle Group1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of toggle fasteners comprising: one with slotted rectangular plaque, shank and ring; one with expanding shank, triangular slot, heart-shaped ring; one similar with three shallow cups; one with slotted rectangular plaque, shank with raised leaf motif, domed boss. Cf. MacGregor, M. Early Celtic Art in North Britain, vol.2, Leicester, 1976, item 41. 71 grams total, 46-50mm (1 3/4 - 2"). Ex Northern English collection; found Cumbria, UK, 1990s. [4, No Reserve]Fine condition, minor wear.
Lot 576
Byzantine Gold Holy Emperor Bracteate7th-8th century AD. A flat-section monofacial repoussé bracteate with facing bust of a Byzantine Holy Emperor, probably Constantine IV Pogonatus (Senior Augustus 15th July 668-10th July 685 AD), in military attire holding spear over his right shoulder; two lateral stitching holes for attachment; crimped edge folded to the reverse. 0.92 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired on the London art market. Similar bracteates of this type were used as female dress ornaments on the Silk Route. Very fine condition.
Lot 58
Egyptian Glazed Composition Amulet GroupLate Period, 664-332 BC. A mixed group of amulets, each with dorsal pillar, comprising: Shu kneeling with raised hands; Bastet seated on a throne; fragment of Sekhmet inscribed with offering formula on dorsal pillar; Horus with conical headdress; two female figures. 23 grams total, 18 - 41mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [6, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 6
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Horemheb Scarab Gold Ring18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 BC. A lapis lazuli scarab with inscription to the underside for Horemheb, set in a 19th century gold swivel ring. 6.57 grams, 28mm overall, 19.03mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. Horemheb, (meaning Horus is in Jubilation) was the last pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Egypt. Before he became pharaoh, Horemheb was the commander in chief of the army under the reigns of Tutankamun and Ay. After his accession to the throne, he reformed the state and it was under his reign that official action against the preceding Amarna rulers began Very fine condition.
Lot 60
Egyptian Glazed Composition Amulet Necklace with Scarab of Rameses III20th Dynasty, 1189-1077 BC. A restrung necklace of mainly discoid beads with six small scarabs and one larger, eight wedjat amulets; one steatite scarab of Rameses III (1186-1155 BC); screw closure. 32 grams total, 60cm (23 1/2"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. Usimare Ramesses III (also written Ramses and Rameses) was the second Pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty and is considered to be the last great New Kingdom king to wield any substantial authority over Egypt. He was the son of Setnakhte and Queen Tiy-Merenese, and was probably murdered by an assassin in a conspiracy led by one of his secondary wives and her minor son. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 600
Byzantine Ceramic Shipwreck Bowl Group10th-13th century AD. A mixed group of bowls comprising: a terracotta bowl with broad flange rim, drizzled cream and green glaze to the inner face; one similar with marbled ochre glaze; one with basal ring, deckled rim, green glaze. 1.3 kg, 16.5-18cm (6 1/2 - 7"). Property of a Hertfordshire, UK, collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. [3]Fine condition, one repaired.
Lot 606
Byzantine Carved Bone Pyxis Lid6th century AD. A carved rectangular lid with recessed edges, notched borders; scene of two putti holding hands above an altar or vessel. 33 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Property of a Hertfordshire, UK, collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 62
Egyptian Glazed Composition Bead NecklaceAmarna Period, 1353-1336 BC. A restrung group of cylindrical, disc- and lenticular shaped beads in various colours, some of which are carnelian and lapis lazuli, with modern clasp. 27 grams, 60cm (23 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 638
Medieval Silver-Gilt Fitting with Engraved Saints on Nacre Insert15th-16th century AD. A flat-section bifacial plaque with scallopped upper edge, median raised band and arched lower edge; nacre bifacial insert with engraved images of praying figures. 6.68 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). UK art market; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve]Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 682
Islamic Tophane Ceramic Camel Foot ScrubberEarly 20th century AD. A model camel on a tongue-shaped base, shown in the act of rising with front legs bent; sockets to the sides for attachment of handle (?); underside keyed and hatched. 132 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010. Tophane-i Amire is the old industrial district of Istanbul, previously the imperial armoury. Now, the Istanbul Modern, a contemporary art museum established in 2004, is located in the Tophane district. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Lot 697
Medieval Gold Inscribed Seal Matrix with Roman Priest Intaglio12th-13th century AD. A high status reliquary seal matrix with ribbed suspension loop above; to the flange, a carefully cut Lombardic script legend `X+:QVE TIBI LEGO LEGE` (I read what you read) within beaded borders; in the centre, a banded agate 1st-2nd century AD Roman intaglio depicting a priest performing a purification ceremony, with wreath and palm frond, standing robed and cloaked with hands extended. Cf. a similar seal with legend in the British Museum, accession number 1911,0712.4, Tonnochy, A.B. Catalogue of British Seal-Dies in the British Museum, London, 1952, cat. no.704; Henig, M. The Re-use and Copying of Ancient Intaglios set in Medieval Personal Seals, mainly found in England: An aspect of the Renaissance of the 12th Century, London, 2008. 14 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the late 1970s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. The seal is formed hollow with a shallow internal chamber, designed to accommodate a small relic or personal keepsake. The re-use of Roman intaglio gems has been linked to the renewed interest in classical iconography from the 12th century, and the deliberate reworking and re-conceptualisation of Hellenistic and Roman art in Christian allegorical terms. Images of warriors could be re-imagined as military saints, such as George or Michael, ready to strike down the enemies of the church. The development of the trade in cut gems of this kind has been linked to the personal connections made possible by the crusades, and the opening up of Greece and the eastern Mediterranean to travellers from western and northern Europe. Venetian, Pisan, Genoese and other merchants (gemmarii) created a trade network which extended into the Near East to serve this demand. The style and quality of workmanship indicates that this seal cannot be later in date than the 13th century AD. Extremely fine condition; intaglio with hairline cracks.
Lot 7
Egyptian Gold Swivel Ring with ScarabMiddle Kingdom, 2133-1797 BC. A white steatite scarab with design of ankh motifs and knots to the underside, mounted on a swivel gold ring. 5.25 grams, 28mm overall, 24.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+5 1/2, USA 15, Europe 35.71, Japan 34) (1"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Lot 703
Saxon Gold and Rock Crystal Teardrop Pendant6th-7th century AD. A piriform crystal enclosed in a cage of gold straps, each with a median ropework band; loops to the upper and lower ends and to the equator of each band; the crystal polished to a transparent finish on one face, translucent to the reverse. Cf. Hammond B. M. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009, item 1.6.4-1. 8.34 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. A superb example of the highest skill of ancient goldsmiths and lapidaries: The matte reverse face of the stone gives great depth to the transparent obverse face; the cagework is expertly executed to avoid chipping or fracturing the brittle rock crystal stone. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
Lot 711
Etruscan Gold Leech Earring Pair3rd century BC. A matched pair of hollow-formed penannular leech earrings, each formed with eight rows of hollow cones and double filigree ropework band, two rows of filigree hoops to the terminals. 14 grams total, 30mm (1 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. [2]Fine condition, some cones absent.
Lot 72
Egyptian Carnelian Djed PillarNew Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A carved amuletic pendant of the djed pillar pierced for suspension. 1.28 grams, 28mm (1"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. The djed symbol is one of the more ancient and commonly found symbols in Egyptian mythology. It is a pillar-like sign, in hieroglyphics representing stability. It is associated with Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead, and is understood to represent the god`s spine. Very fine condition.
Lot 729
Roman Gold Openwork Solar Disc Necklace Pendant3rd century AD. A discoid domed pendant with ribbed suspension loop, four granules to the junction with the plaque; the flange with radiating triangular voids, hatched lines, the boss similar with free-running glazed composition bead. Cf. openwork design on ring from Nikolaevo in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 177. 2.61 grams, 26mm (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 739
Roman Gold Pendant Designer Necklace2nd-3rd century AD. A gold disc and dangle pendant, the disc with filigree coils and ropework border with pellets, the dangle with granule pyramid (a reused earring), with later blue cylindrical Bohemian beads, some dichroic; modern clasp. 21 grams, 40cm (15 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 740
Roman Apis Bull Intaglio in Gold Ring1st-3rd century AD. A discoid agate intaglio cloison with motif of a kneeling Egyptian Apis bull with inverted crescent above the back, set in a sympathetic modern finger ring. 4.81 grams, 23mm overall, 17.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. Very fine condition.
Lot 744
Medieval King Robert the Bruce of Scotland and Dunfermline Abbey Cokete Seal Matrix PairThe Cokete Seal of Dunfermline Abbey matrix pair, contained in a hinged wooden box with velvet-lined recesses and labels; the seal matrix in two parts with locating posts (these inserted and soldered in place) and sockets; the obverse matrix (with posts) depicting (reversed and incuse) St. Margaret, founder and benefactress of the abbey, in robe and crown with a sceptre, between two heater shields bearing the royal arms of Scotland (a lion rampant within a double tressure) and the arms of Dunfermline Abbey (a cross moline among five martlets) with the Lombardic legend to the border +S` COKETE REGALITATIS DE DVNFERMELYNN (Cokete Seal of the Regality of Dunfermline); the reverse (counterseal) matrix with heater shield within foliage depicting the royal arms of Scotland and border with the Lombardic legend +ROBERTVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTORVM (Robert, by the Grace of God, King of the Scots) with floral ornament and quatrefoil stops; the antique, custom made, wooden box with old paper and ink label to the lid with monochrome depiction of the counterseal; also with paper labels to the inside of the box with handwritten text `The Cokete Seal of the Regality of Dunfermline presented to S. Henderson by Hon. W. Ogilvie - Cowden`s Muck(h)art 2nd February 1867` and `The Cokete Seal of the Regality of Dunfermline A.D. 1323 - Vide Dalyells Monastic Antiquities page 72: - Mercers History of Dunfermline page 63 Chalmers`s History of Dunfermline no.1 page 253 (E. Henderson 2 Feb. 1867)`; also with inked date `Feby 2d 1867`; offered with original editions of three books (listed below) which refer to this matrix pair and a bound set of research notes. Property of a London gentleman; previously with Ebenezer Henderson, before 1878 (see his Annals of Dunfermline, p.766 where he lists items related to Dunfermline, including these matrices, then in his possession); by inheritance from S. Henderson after 1867; by presentation from the Hon. Sir William Ogilvie, 2nd February 1867; exhibited at the library of the Society of Advocates, early 19th century (possibly by Ogilvie or his father); referred to by Laing (see below) in 1850 as having "been in possession of the writer of the Annals for a great many years". Accompanied by the Art Loss Register certificate reference number 1418AR. Published citations: 1) Dalyell, John Graham, A Tract Chiefly Relative to Monastic Antiquities, with Some Account of a Recent Search for the Remains of the Scottish Kings Interred in the Abbey of Dunfermline, Edinburgh, 1809, pp.72-73 and plate illustrating a lead impression of the obverse) - with an original edition of this book; 2) Mercer, Andrew, The History of Dunfermline from the Earliest Records Down to the Present Time, Dunfermline, 1828, p.63, footnote; 3) Chalmers, Rev. Peter, History of Dunfermline, Blackwood & sons, 1844, vol. 1, p.253; 4) Laing, Henry Descriptive Catalogue of Impressions from Scottish Seals, Edinburgh, 1850, pp.215-216, numbers 1190 and 1191 ("This and the counter seal following, are fine and interesting specimens, in most excellent preservation. The design of this one is an elegant full-length figure of Saint Margaret, with an open crown of three points. In her right hand she holds a scepter, and a book in her left. At the dexter side is a shield bearing the arms of Scotland, and at the sinister another, with a cross fleury between five martlets, being the paternal arms of the Queen. The back-ground is elegantly ornamented with foliage. S COKETE REGALITATIS DE DVMFERMLYN. Counter Seal of the last. Merely containing the arms of Scotland. Foliage surrounds the shield. ROBERTVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTORVM". This seal is and has been in possession of the writer of the Annals for a great many years") - with an original edition of this book. 5) Dunfermline Press, Dunfermline, Thursday, 1 September 1859, cols. 6-7, report of the Pre
Lot 755
Medieval Bronze `Gabriel and Mary Annunciation` Vesica Seal Matrix14th century AD. A seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; intaglio design of a double arch with central balustered column and abbey buildings above, a winged male figure (Gabriel) in one arch addressing a facing robed female (Mary) in the other, a tonsured supplicant below with hands raised; to the border the Lombardic script legend `MISS:EST GABRIEL AD MARI` (Gabriel is sent to Mary); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 6.73 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found near Jervaulx Abbey, Yorkshire, UK. The seal matrix was found close to Jervaulx Abbey, Yorkshire, one of the most important Cistercian abbeys of northern England (founded in 1156); it was dissolved in 1537 under Henry VIII, and its last abbot, Adam Sedbar, was hanged for his part in the `Pilgrimage of Grace`, a local revolt in 1536 protesting against Henry`s break with the Roman Catholic Church. The seal depicts the Annunciation, whereby the archangel Gabriel was sent to Mary to inform her that she was to become the mother of the Son of God; the Annunciation is the subject of a religious motet called `Missus est Gabriel` dating from 1542 and was a key theme in many examples of medieval Christian art. Very fine condition.
Lot 771
Medieval Bronze Zoomorphic Bridle Ring11th-12th century AD. A cast Romanesque style bridle ring comprising a lozenge-section ring with beast-head and fish-tail, detail to one face, balustered median plaque; the head and arched neck with punched-point texture to the brow, neck and throat, incised and punched detail for the mane; the fish with flared and forked tail, triangular dorsal fin and shield-shaped pectoral fin, lines of punched-point detailing to the edges, median band of punched rosettes. Cf. fish-tailed fabulous animals in Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. & Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, London, 1984, items 160, 325; sea monster representing the constellation Cetus in the Phaenomena of Aratus of Soli in Backhouse, J., Turner, D.H. & Webster, L. The Golden Age of Anglo-Saxon Art: 966-1066, London, 1984, plate 43. 92 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Ex English collection; acquired London art market, 2012. Very fine condition.
Lot 777
Medieval Bronze Ring with Dove12th-14th century AD. A broad flat-section hoop with bird motifs to the shoulders, discoid plaque with intaglio dove with olive branch in its beak, 6.29 grams, 20mm overall, 17.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. The motif of the dove with an olive branch in its beak is a reference to the biblical story of the Ark, in which after the flood Noah sends out a dove to see if the waters have subsided. The dove returns with a fresh olive leaf in her beak. Very fine condition.
Lot 791
Medieval Bronze Openwork Heraldic Belt Mount11th-12th century AD. A cast rectangular openwork plaque with reserved quadruped within the frame, standing with tail raised and mouth open. 4.71 grams, 24mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 800
Medieval Lead Pheasant Secular Appliqué15th century AD. A convex cast plaque of a standing bird with detailed plumage to the wing and tail, grasping a branch with fruit above the rump. Cf. Spencer, B. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, fig. 318. 50 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 837
Vintage Russian Silver and Enamel Art-Viola BowlMid-20th century AD. A hemispherical bowl with flared base, enamelled red and white flowers on a black background; marked to the underside `??7` and `?*916`. 150 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Lot 849
Post Medieval Composition Scarab Group in Bracelet20th century AD. An early 20th century AD bracelet comprising; mounts, open to the underside to display the texts and imagery of five tourist scarabs, with enamelled links imitating the ankh, djed pillar and royal cartouche; old Egyptian (Arabic numerals) assay marks to the reverse. 25 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [5, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Lot 85
Egyptian Glazed Composition Scarab Designer BraceletNew Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A restrung group of thirteen blue glazed composition scarabs with carnelian beads between, modern clasp. 8.20 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Ex Hubbard collection, London, UK; acquired on the UK art market from 1990. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
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