1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze bow brooches including Langton Down, Aucissa, Alesia and other types. See Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 and Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 for types. 260 grams total, 47-85mm (1 3/4 - 3 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers E27,45,48,49,51,55,61,65,70,71,77-79,80,83,87,93,94,96 and 99; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [20, No Reserve] Fine to very fine condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze bow brooches including Aucissa, Nauheim, Colchester and other types. See Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 and Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 for types. 277 grams total, 4-11.5cm (1 3/4 - 4 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers E7,9,18,26,31,36,50,52,53,56,59,64,68,72,74,75,82 and 84-86; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [22, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of nineteen bronze brooches and brooch fragments comprising of: an openwork triangular brooch with balustered terminals, a flat axe-shaped brooch with ribbed catchplate, three finely decorated bow-sections, two small bow brooches formed from a single rod with coiled finials and pins, a Langton Down type with flat ribbed bow, three T-section brooches with flat rectangular-section head-plate, five bow-sections with catch-plates, a large slender brooch with two raised knobs to the centre and triangular-section catchplate, one with cross-section lower plate and rectangular head-plate, a trumpet brooch with knob finial and round-section pin. 147 grams total, 25-66mm (1 - 2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US22-25,28,30,32,38-44 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [19, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze plate and bow brooches with enamelled detailing. See Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 and Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 for types. 38 grams total, 35-49mm (1 1/2 - 2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers COP2-4 and BR8; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A group of bronze T-shaped bow brooches with ribbed, notched and other decoration. See Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 and Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 for types. 173 grams total, 20-64mm (3/4 - 2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers TS2-17; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [16, No Reserve] Fine to very fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A group of thirteen bronze bow brooches comprising of: ten with trumpet bow and coiled head-plate, one with anchor-shaped bow and round-section pin, one with triangular-section head-plate and flat rectangular catchplate, one similar with square-section plate with curved ends. 115 grams total, 22-40mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KP43,44-52,55,60,61; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [13, No Reserve] Fine to very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A mixed group of knee brooches including dolphin, D-shaped headplate, facetted bow, knop finial and other types. See Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 and Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 for types. 195 grams total, 29-42mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KN1-3,8,9,12-15,18,19,22,23 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [13, No Reserve] Mainly very fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A mixed group comprising: nine bronze crossbow brooches; a bronze P-shaped bow brooch with pellets to the bow, returned foot. See Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 and Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 for types. 254 grams total, 48-75mm (2 - 3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C4,11,16,17,20,24,38,40,41,50; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [10, No Reserve] Fine to very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze headstud bow brooches, some with enamel detailing. See Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 for types. 168 grams total, 39-56mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers H2-8 and11-15; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [12, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed group of twelve bronze bow brooches comprising of: seven with trumpet-section body and wide flat catchplate, ribbed decoration to the body; four similar with rectangular head and globular finial; one with finely ribbed bow and rectangular headplate. 182 grams total, 41-58mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KP33-39,41,42,53,62 and 63; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [12, No Reserve] Fine to very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A pair of silver crossbow brooches each with three onion-shaped knops, deep bow, chamfered footplate; one with gold(?) filigree trim to the bow, pins absent. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 502 for type. 36 grams total, 55-66mm (2 1/4 - 2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C31 and 33; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th century AD. A group of silver amulets comprising: a hand making the cornuto sign holding a key with snake coiled round, horse to one side and man holding bow to the other; a salamander with twisted body and detail of the scales; a key with scrolled head; a hand holding a wreath with coiled snake below; a cornucopia with plants coming out. Cf. Berry, V. Neapolitan Charms Against the Evil Eye, in Folklore, Vol. 79, no. 4 (Winter 1968), pp.250-56. 13 grams total, 37-46mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. In South Italy there is still a strong belief in the powers of the Evil Eye, or malocchio, and amulets have been made since Roman times to ward off the negative powers. During the 18th and 19th centuries silver amulets were made in the region of Naples to protect against the powers of stregha, or witches. In Italy it was believed that children are especially weak against the forces of the Evil Eye. The high infant mortality rate was more likely due to poor hygiene and diet, but it was attributed to the Evil Eye being cast on them by a jettatore. Jettatore is an Italian word of Neaopolitan origin, and was used to refer to one who has the powers of the Evil Eye. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
4th-5th century AD. A gilt-silver bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with three radiating lugs, each set with a garnet cabochon; deep D-section bow with boar-head detailing, garnet cabochon eyes; parallel-sided footplate with fluting, garnet cabochon finial; pierced lug and curved footplate to the reverse, 20 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A mixed group of bronze toggle clothes fasteners comprising: three with conical finials, two with domed finials, two with balustered finials, one T-shaped with a scooped bow. 95 grams total, 31-60mm (1 1/4 - 2 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in an important European collection. [8] Fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A bronze fibula of La Tène type with round-section bow and biconvex collar, lateral catch below, returned foot with baluster, integral coil and pin. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, p.51 item LTC2. 17 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.
6th-3rd century BC. A cast bow brooch comprising a loop finial and arched bow with fluted flanges, L-shaped footplate with catch to the base, expanding square-section turret finial with post to each corner, incised geometric detailing; Iberian workmanship. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1367. 42 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th-3rd century BC. A bronze La Tène I bow brooch with integral spring and pin, thick round-section bow and foot with lateral catch, ribbed segments to the bow, returned foot with ribbing and baluster, knop finial. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 723 for type. 40 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th-3rd century BC. An iron La Tène I bow brooch with integral pin and spring on crossbar, broad bow with raised median panel, foot with lateral catch, square folded finial with disc. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 724. 13 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.
2nd-1st century BC. An iron La Tène II bow brooch with sprung pin, ribbed footplate, returned catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 225 for type. 15 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A marble casket carved in high relief on all four sides depicting Diana and Apollo; Side A: a male figure looking back and holding a staff, next to him a female with hand to head, dog at feet, standing figure of Diana(?) with hand on dog's head and looking back to other female, in front Apollo(?) with bow and arrow, dog at feet; in front two nude females, one holding a vase on shoulder; short side B: Diana(?) holding a bow, in front Apollo(?) with arm extended to back of the head and hand resting on dog seated at his feet, to the side Juno(?) in long robes and elaborate hairstyle, behind her Mars(?) holding a spear; Side C: Venus(?) with two males standing before her, behind them a female standing before a male with dog between; Side D: two standing males with female before them in long robes, behind her a male with hand to head. 805 grams, 12.5cm (4 3/4"). Property of an English gentleman; formerly in a South German collection; previously from an old German collection formed in the 1980s. The scenes possibly relate to the Niobids, who were the children of Amphion of Thebes and Niobe, slain by Apollo and Artemis because Niobe, born of the royal house of Phrygia, had boastfully compared the greater number of her own offspring with those of Leto, Apollo's and Artemis' mother: a classic example of hubris. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Fine condition, lid absent. Very rare.
325-310 BC. Macedonia mint. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: BASI legend between bow case and club with handle left, star and delta below. Price 394; SNG Alpha Bank 816; Alpha Bank Hersh 218. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 5.61 grams. ("). [No Reserve] Good very fine.
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133-48 BC. Magistrates Kefisos and Skau[--]. Obv: turreted and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind shoulder. Rev: APAME KHFISO SKAY legend with Marsyas, naked but for chlamys and nebris, walking right on Maeander pattern, blowing a double flute. BMC 74-75; SNG Munich 128 corr.; SNG Tuebingen 3976 corr. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 3.82 grams. ("). Ex Lanz, Germany. Good very fine.
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133-48 BC. Magistrates Kefisos and Skau[--]. Obv: turreted and draped bust of Artemis right, bow and quiver behind shoulder. Rev: APAME KHFISO SKAY legend with Marsyas, naked but for chlamys and nebris, walking right on Maeander pattern, blowing a double flute. BMC 74-75; SNG Munich 128 corr.; SNG Tuebingen 3976 corr. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 3.82 grams. ("). Ex Lanz, Germany. Good very fine.
335-334 BC. Ozmilk (Azemilkos"). Dated regnal year 15. Obv: deity, holding reins in right hand, arched bow in left, riding hippocamp right above two lines of waves; below, dolphin right. Rev: date O over IIIII to right of owl standing right, head facing; crook and flail in background. Betlyon 37; Rouvier 1816; Hoover HGC 349; see Sear 5915 etc. 8.61 grams. ("). [No Reserve] Good fine.
350-339 BC. Obv: head of Herakles left, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: ATAIAS legend with Scythian horseman galloping left, drawing bow, quiver and bowcase at his side, dot below. Dragonov 1; Anokhin (Hermitage) 3-15; Nechitaylo & Michailov 8; Stolyarik 1.1-1.3 (in ANJ 13"). See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 7.02 grams. ("). Extremely fine.
8th-7th century BC. A large bronze fibula with balustered bow, ribbed collar to each end, single-coil spring and pin, coil above the trapezoidal catchplate with lateral spurs and vertical ribbing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1369 for type. 32 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a south London collector; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
1st century AD. A silver bow brooch of kräftig profilierte type with short crossbar, deep bow and round-section foot with catchplate to the reverse, knop finial; the pin with spring and chord; applied beaded silver wire collars to the bow and foot, repoussé gold bands. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 758 for type. 9.22 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A silver trumpet brooch with coiled spring and pin, trumpet-shaped bow with notched rim, baluster above a leaf-shaped panel with pointillé detailing, granule foot. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 438. 6.83 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
1st century AD. A large silver fibula with D-section bow, scrolled finial with pellet detailing, spring, pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 251. 18 grams, 73mm (3"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important collection of a European gentleman. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop widening to the shoulder and flat to the bezel; set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with Diana (Artemis) running, holding bow and with dog at feet. 7.89 grams, 24.08mm overall, 18.49mm internal diameter approximate ring size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.12, Japan 18 (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A silver bow brooch with channelled headplate, bow formed as two parallel dolphins conjoined, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 96. 12 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A silver bow brooch comprising: a round-section crossbar, coiled spring, chord and pin; deep rectangular-section bow with notch detailing to the outer edges; small footplate with lateral notch for the catchplate; two coils of silver attached to the head. 5.59 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze handle with tiered bow, C-shaped attachment plate with scrolls and thumb-pad, bearded bust to the lower end. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 292 for type. 58 grams, 9.5cm (3 3/4"). Property of a private collector, Bath, Avon, UK; acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s; formerly acquired on the European art market circa 1970. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A bronze Aucissa-type bow brooch with ribbed bow, P-shaped profile, knop finial, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 833. 10.28 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A bronze Aucissa bow brooch with hinged pin, deep bow with median beaded fillet, tapering foot with catch to the rear and domed finial. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 833. 13 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a discoid plate brooch with enamelled face, hinged pin; a plate brooch formed as two dolphins on a baseline, hinged pin; a bow brooch of a horse with sprung pin. 12 grams, 25-29mm (1 - 1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [3] Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing addorsed scroll decoration, surrounded by three collared knops; the border cast thick with punched triangle decoration; the bow with central rib and outer ribs continuing the ridge and punched design extending to the outer border of the triangular footplate with a beast-head finial; to the reverse, pin-lug and catchplate. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.380, item V.2.1.3. 3.63 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. Very fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising: a rectangular headplate with gilt panel and openwork border, ribbed bow, trapezoidal footplate with scooped sides, hatched panels, animal-head finial; pierced lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.24.9. 14 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
Late 5th-6th century AD. A very large silvered bronze bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, deep C-section bow, long tongue-shaped footplate; pins for attachment of appliqués to the lateral edges of the headplate and both ends of the bow; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse with longitudinal spine and remains of the ferrous pin. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item IX.6.9. 85 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze cruciform brooch of Anglian type comprising a square headplate with raised trapezoidal panel and three D-shaped lobes, deep bow with lateral recesses and central rectangular pad; footplate with lappets, each with scroll detailing, and transverse collar below; to the reverse, the pin-lugs and catchplate in place; the lobes each with a stylised human mask in Salin's Style I; crescent punchmarks to the edges of the footplate, lappets and lobes. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), item 12.32. 83 grams, 91 mm (3 1/2"). Found East Anglia, UK. Fine condition; foot absent.
10th century AD. A Scandinavian bronze openwork plaque with iron strip insert to the lower edge; the plaque tongue-shaped with central bifurcated strut, zoomorphic detail to the bow. Cf. Lehtosalo-Hilander, P-L., Luistari II The Artefacts, Helsinki, 1982, fig.21; Cacciandra, V. & Cesati. A. Fire Steels, Turin, 1996, plate I(4"). 15 grams, 47mm (2"). Property of a Dutch collector; previously from an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000. Fine condition, professionally cleaned by an archaeologist.
6th century AD. A large bronze cruciform brooch of Little Wilbraham type, comprising a trapezoidal headplate with expanding lateral wings, integral D-section collar and knop above; deep keeled bow with chamfered ends; narrow footplate with D-section collar and horse-head finial with two round-section posts for the eyes, disc nostrils and crescentic muzzle between; rows of punched crescents to the edges of the headplate and wings; pierced lug to the reverse of the headplate and catchplate below; ferrous residue to the surface, possibly from the iron pin. Cf. West, S. A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, plate 147, items 12, 15. 69 grams, 13cm (5"). Found Hertfordshire, UK. Fine condition; pin absent.
13th-14th century AD. A bronze hollow-shaft key with split bit, lozenge bow with trefoil detailing to the angles. Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 881. 45 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000; found Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK. Fine condition.
19th century AD. A group of silver amulets comprising: a key with scrolled head; a hand making the 'cornuto' sign holding a snake with horse to the front and with dog on its back; a hand holding a wreath with snake below; a cornucopia with scrolling plants coming out; a hand making the 'cornuto' sign and holding a key with snake in the centre, horse to one side and man holding bow to the other. Cf. Berry, V. Neapolitan Charms Against the Evil Eye, in Folklore, Vol. 79, no. 4 (Winter 1968), pp.250–56. 13 grams total, 38-44mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. In South Italy there is still a strong belief in the powers of the Evil Eye, or malocchio, and amulets have been made since Roman times to ward off the negative powers. During the 18th and 19th centuries silver amulets were made in the region of Naples to protect against the powers of stregha, or witches. In Italy it was believed that children are especially weak against the forces of the Evil Eye. The high infant mortality rate was more likely due to poor hygiene and diet, but it was attributed to the Evil Eye being cast on them by a jettatore. Jettatore is an Italian word of Neopolitan origin, and was used to refer to one who has the powers of the Evil Eye. [5, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
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