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3-piece ink set, silver. A beautiful ink set consisting of a tray with a crystal glass inkwell with a silver cap and a blotte

Goudwisselkantoor Veilingen

Lot 309

3-piece ink set, silver. A beautiful ink set consisting of a tray with a crystal glass inkwell with a silver cap and a blotter with a silver frame. The tray is equipped with compartments for the ink bottle, blotter and writing pen. Decorated with culot bands in which bow elements are incorporated. The ink set was specially made for the 10th anniversary of the Sophia Foundation. This foundation is still active. Netherlands, Utrecht, C.J. Begeer, ca. 1914, hallmarks: maker's mark, 835, ZII, Begeer. Inscription: 1904 Sophiastichting 1914 - slight traces of use. 2319 grams, 835/1000. Dim. L 21.2 cm, W 27.4 cm, H 11 cm.

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Candy basket silver. Boat-shaped model with Empire decor including ram heads as handles, 4 legs in the shape of lion heads an

Goudwisselkantoor Veilingen

Lot 134

Candy basket silver. Boat-shaped model with Empire decor including ram heads as handles, 4 legs in the shape of lion heads and bow decorations. Germany, Hanau, Emil Freund, late 19th / early 20th century, hallmarks: moon, crown, 800, maker's mark - traces of use. 88 grams, 800/1000. Dim. L 13.1 cm, W 7.2 cm, H 5.8 cm.

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A bow fronted taxidermy Case displaying a pair of Common Carp 1ft 9in W x 1ft 2in H

Minster Auctions

Lot 875

A bow fronted taxidermy Case displaying a pair of Common Carp 1ft 9in W x 1ft 2in H

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An 18th C Oak Deuddarn the upper frieze carved IMI 1746 above a pair of cupboard doors, the base fitted two drawers above a p

Minster Auctions

Lot 503

An 18th C Oak Deuddarn the upper frieze carved IMI 1746 above a pair of cupboard doors, the base fitted two drawers above a pair of Cupid's bow fielded panelled doors, 6ft H x 4' 7" W

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An antique oak double Corner Cupboard, the upper door with cupid's bow and chequered strung panelled door above another chequ

Minster Auctions

Lot 606

An antique oak double Corner Cupboard, the upper door with cupid's bow and chequered strung panelled door above another chequered strung door, 6ft 1in H x 2ft 10in W

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An 18th Century oak Bacon Cupboard with pair of cupid's bow panelled doors above panelled doors, 5ft 4in H x 4ft 4in W

Minster Auctions

Lot 580

An 18th Century oak Bacon Cupboard with pair of cupid's bow panelled doors above panelled doors, 5ft 4in H x 4ft 4in W

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A 1920s Rushworth & Dreaper 4/4 School violin with Golden Strad bow, pine coffin case & accessories. Condition report

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 105

A 1920s Rushworth & Dreaper 4/4 School violin with Golden Strad bow, pine coffin case & accessories. Condition report: Overall general wear, one string missing. Case handle missing.

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Violin, unmarked, in fitted case W.A. Davids, Rotterdam, one piece back with one bow, AF.

Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers

Lot 119

Violin, unmarked, in fitted case W.A. Davids, Rotterdam, one piece back with one bow, AF.

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A George mahogany bow-front chest of two over three drawers with oval brass swing handles, 98 x 113 x 56cm.

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 9

A George mahogany bow-front chest of two over three drawers with oval brass swing handles, 98 x 113 x 56cm.

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An early 20th century ash and elm open arm bow back chair raised on slender cabriole stretchered supports.

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 12

An early 20th century ash and elm open arm bow back chair raised on slender cabriole stretchered supports.

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T WAINWRIGHT, MANCHESTER; an 18ct gold open face pocket watch of small proportions, the gold-coloured dial set with engraved

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 861

T WAINWRIGHT, MANCHESTER; an 18ct gold open face pocket watch of small proportions, the gold-coloured dial set with engraved floral decoration, Roman numerals and key wind movement no. 157104, floral decorated case, diameter 4cm, approx. 48.2g. Condition Report: Has been wound and at the point of cataloguing appears to be in going orderWear commensurate with age and use Bow ring is plated. Both inner and outer dust cover hallmarked 18ct.

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A Victorian mahogany bow-fronted chest of two short over three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 110 x 107 x 58

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 13

A Victorian mahogany bow-fronted chest of two short over three long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet, 110 x 107 x 58cm (af).Condition Report: The drawer pulls are probably later replacements painted purple, further scuffs, scrapes, fading, staining, splits, losses etc visible throughout commensurate with use and age.

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Three yellow metal pins, comprising one with seed pearl encrusted bow, one with quartet of tiny seed pearls and the other wit

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 758

Three yellow metal pins, comprising one with seed pearl encrusted bow, one with quartet of tiny seed pearls and the other with single claw set white stone (3).Condition Report: All unmarked

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An early 20th century Edwardian mahogany upholstered salon 'smokers bow' tub armchair. Having floral leaf poly

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 871

An early 20th century Edwardian mahogany upholstered salon 'smokers bow' tub armchair. Having floral leaf polychrome upholstery, back & elbow rests, raised on curved lobbed supports. Measures approx; 70 x 64 x 64cm

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A 20th century butlers / tray table. Constructed from burr walnut wood with brass hinges to raise and elevate sides. The

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 870

A 20th century butlers / tray table. Constructed from burr walnut wood with brass hinges to raise and elevate sides. The top shelf has six incised handles for carrying and raised on curved bow legs with carved flower head detailing. Measures approx. 49x98x67cm

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A 19th century Victorian elm smokers bow captains elbow chair. Having a raised back rest on turned spindle supports with scro

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 912

A 19th century Victorian elm smokers bow captains elbow chair. Having a raised back rest on turned spindle supports with scrolled elbow rests. On a saddle seat with turned supports united by h stretcher. Measures approx. 82x63x47cm

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A 19th century elm wood smokers bow rocker / rocking chair. With comb / stick back backrest and bowed top rail, saddle seat a

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 962

A 19th century elm wood smokers bow rocker / rocking chair. With comb / stick back backrest and bowed top rail, saddle seat and raised on turned spindle legs and 'H' stretcher with rocker feet. Measures; 109x64x70cm

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An early 20th century circa 1930’s oak fireside armchair. The chair having a high back upholstered in off white vinyl,

Auctioneum - Bath & East Bristol Auctions

Lot 805

An early 20th century circa 1930’s oak fireside armchair. The chair having a high back upholstered in off white vinyl, curved armrests / elbow rests on bow legs. Measures 82x55x63cm

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A modern large wooden rocking horse, no maker's label, leather saddle and tack. Dimensions- height to ears 117cm and length o

Warren & Wignall

Lot 905

A modern large wooden rocking horse, no maker's label, leather saddle and tack. Dimensions- height to ears 117cm and length of bow 215cm.

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Vintage 1960's linen Christian Dior 'Diorling' Harrods black skirt suit; jacket with white collar and bow detail. (B.P. 21% +

Peter Francis

Lot 427

Vintage 1960's linen Christian Dior 'Diorling' Harrods black skirt suit; jacket with white collar and bow detail. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Shoulders 16", Under arms (chest) 17.5". Skirt - Waist 14.5", length 29". UK size 10-12 approx.

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Victorian mahogany bow front chest of two short and three long cock beaded drawers standing on baluster turned legs. 123x54x1

Peter Francis

Lot 497

Victorian mahogany bow front chest of two short and three long cock beaded drawers standing on baluster turned legs. 123x54x125cm approx. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Heavy scratches and stains to the top. General wear commensurate with age, but useable condition.

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Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow front two door glazed display cabinet with under shelf. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Dimensions: 45x37x130

Peter Francis

Lot 475

Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow front two door glazed display cabinet with under shelf. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Dimensions: 45x37x130cm approx.

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1930's velvet devoure rose pattern dress and matching bolero, together with a 1920's/30's tiered black lace dress with bow to

Peter Francis

Lot 386

1930's velvet devoure rose pattern dress and matching bolero, together with a 1920's/30's tiered black lace dress with bow to waist and matching black lace bolero with silk collar. (B.P. 21% + VAT) Velvet dress very good for age, no obvious damage. Velvet bolero - one seem loose on the collar, otherwise good. Lace dress - multiple holes/tears in the lace and under slip discoloured/mouldy. Lace bolero - lining has some holes and minor wear.

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Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow front display cabinet standing on tapering legs and spade feet. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Peter Francis

Lot 466

Edwardian mahogany inlaid bow front display cabinet standing on tapering legs and spade feet. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

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Edwardian style mahogany bow front astragal glazed display cabinet. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Peter Francis

Lot 545

Edwardian style mahogany bow front astragal glazed display cabinet. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

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19th century mahogany bow front corner wash stand with ceramic floral bowl. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Peter Francis

Lot 482

19th century mahogany bow front corner wash stand with ceramic floral bowl. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

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A Victorian mahogany cupboard display cabinet, the pediment above a blind fretwork frieze, over a glazed door enclosing two s

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 678

A Victorian mahogany cupboard display cabinet, the pediment above a blind fretwork frieze, over a glazed door enclosing two shelves, above a bow fronted cupboard, raised on channeled square legs on splayed feet, 185cm high, 64cm wide, 36cm deep.

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A late Victorian cast iron and copper firescreen, embossed in the Adam style with an oval medallion and tied bow, raised on a

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 774

A late Victorian cast iron and copper firescreen, embossed in the Adam style with an oval medallion and tied bow, raised on a scrolling cast iron frame, 77cm high, 59cm wide.

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Philately. A Mulready envelope, postage one penny, addressed to Thomas J Hall Esq. Bow Street Police Court, London, with red

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 445

Philately. A Mulready envelope, postage one penny, addressed to Thomas J Hall Esq. Bow Street Police Court, London, with red Maltese Cross stamp, the reverse with obscured date stamp and wax seal, a182.

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A George III mahogany Pembroke table, with satinwood and boxwood strung banding, bow front full length frieze drawer and oppo

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 792

A George III mahogany Pembroke table, with satinwood and boxwood strung banding, bow front full length frieze drawer and opposing drawer front, with brass lion mask pressed knob handles, on six gate legs with brass toes, 70cm high,100cm wide.

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Philately. A Mulready envelope, postage one penny, addressed to J Hall Esq. Bow Street London, with red Maltese Cross stamp,

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 444

Philately. A Mulready envelope, postage one penny, addressed to J Hall Esq. Bow Street London, with red Maltese Cross stamp, reverse postage dated 16 September 1840, internally with Hallett's Postage Advertiser, number 6-August 10th 1840.

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Philately. A Mulready envelope addressed to Mr TJ Hull Esq. Bow Street, London, with red Maltese Cross stamp, the reverse wit

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 442

Philately. A Mulready envelope addressed to Mr TJ Hull Esq. Bow Street, London, with red Maltese Cross stamp, the reverse with details of sender, Mr Roscoe of Knutsford, 17th Nov 1840, with postmarks for the 18th November 1840, interior with Hallett's Postage Advertiser, number 2-June 24 1840.

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An early 20thC mahogany bow front display cabinet, the outswept pediment over a pair of astragal glazed doors, enclosing thre

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 677

An early 20thC mahogany bow front display cabinet, the outswept pediment over a pair of astragal glazed doors, enclosing three glass shelves, raised on foliate carved cabriole legs and ball and claw feet, 179cm high, 115cm wide, 47.5cm deep.

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A Victorian mahogany dressing chest, the central domed mirror inset bevelled glass, flanked by a foliate carved super structu

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 688

A Victorian mahogany dressing chest, the central domed mirror inset bevelled glass, flanked by a foliate carved super structure with two bow fronted drawers, above a pair of cupboard doors, flanked by two sets of five graduated drawers, raised on a plinth base, 190cm high, 152.5cm wide, 59cm deep.

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Philately. US George Washington twelve cents black stamp envelope, addressed to Thomas James Hall Esq. Chief Police Magistrat

Golding Young & Mawer

Lot 451

Philately. US George Washington twelve cents black stamp envelope, addressed to Thomas James Hall Esq. Chief Police Magistrate, Bow Street, and a twenty four cents lilac stamp envelope, advertising Richard Green, Importer and Manufacturer of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, hosiery, kid gloves & c., 375 Canal Street New York. (2)

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Four Steiff Character animals, boxed and certs, to include Elvis (musical), limited, 29cm; and Benjamin Bunny, boxed and cert

Kidson-Trigg Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers

Lot 108

Four Steiff Character animals, boxed and certs, to include Elvis (musical), limited, 29cm; and Benjamin Bunny, boxed and certificate, Dorothy, Musical; Winnie the Pooh, orignal design of Pooh with Cert, no box, Growler. condition - Dorothy needs attention on one bow shoe, otherwise all good condition.

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Prada, navy velvet cocktail dress with bow, condition good. Size 44.

Kidson-Trigg Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers

Lot 132

Prada, navy velvet cocktail dress with bow, condition good. Size 44.

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A group of long dresses circa 1950s/1960s, comprising Peter Robinson London pink/blue brocade dress with stiffened underskirt

Kidson-Trigg Chartered Surveyors and Auctioneers

Lot 199

A group of long dresses circa 1950s/1960s, comprising Peter Robinson London pink/blue brocade dress with stiffened underskirt, a coral taffeta dress with puffed sleeves and waist bow trim (no label), and a lace wedding dress, fully lined in taffeta with mandarin collar, button front and cuffs, dropped waistline and full skirt . All size 8-10 in good vintage condition. (3) condition report: a few small holes but nothing significant. Zips are metal

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Red dress with teal bow accents with her dog. Royal Doulton backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4"H x 3.5"WManufacture

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 165

Red dress with teal bow accents with her dog. Royal Doulton backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4"H x 3.5"WManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

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Fun faceted crystal figure of Hello Kitty with a pink bow encrusted with pink and clear crystals. Swarovski mark. Item number

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 31

Fun faceted crystal figure of Hello Kitty with a pink bow encrusted with pink and clear crystals. Swarovski mark. Item number 1142934. This item has its original box: 6.75"L x 6.75"W x 4.75"H. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 3"L x 2.25"W x 4"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

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Clear faceted crystal box with lid. A clear yellow bow adorns the lid. Includes small yellow crystal hearts. Swarovski mark.

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 73

Clear faceted crystal box with lid. A clear yellow bow adorns the lid. Includes small yellow crystal hearts. Swarovski mark. Item number 666890. This item has its original box: 4"H x 5"dia. Certificate of Authenticity included. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 1.75"W x 3"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

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A crystal Christmas ornament that is octagon in shape and has an etched design of a wreath with text reading Peace 1988 along

Lion and Unicorn

Lot 71

A crystal Christmas ornament that is octagon in shape and has an etched design of a wreath with text reading Peace 1988 along with a silver bow. This item has its original box. Dimensions of the original box: 4"L x 3.5"W x 0.75"D. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1.75"W x 0.25"DManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.

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A Danish Mid Century rosewood bow front sideboard by Skovby 200x49x82cm

Laganside Auctions

Lot 1012

A Danish Mid Century rosewood bow front sideboard by Skovby 200x49x82cm

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A George III inlaid mahogany Sheraton style bow front sideboard, circa 1790. 175x69x90cm

Laganside Auctions

Lot 984

A George III inlaid mahogany Sheraton style bow front sideboard, circa 1790. 175x69x90cm

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A good quality late 19th century fine proportioned George III style inlaid mahogany bow front chest of drawers on splayed bra

Laganside Auctions

Lot 1048

A good quality late 19th century fine proportioned George III style inlaid mahogany bow front chest of drawers on splayed bracket feet. 77x53x79cm

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Local, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, Trinity Hall Boat Club, Cambridge, a silver award medal by Munsey, arms, rev. wreath, named (The Ellis

Noonans Mayfair

Lot 1014

Local, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, Trinity Hall Boat Club, Cambridge, a silver award medal by Munsey, arms, rev. wreath, named (The Ellis Challenge Pairs, won by Bow H. Shinwell, Stk O. Shinwell, Steerer 1906), 51mm, 62.30g; Magdalen College Boat Club, Oxford, a silver award medal, unsigned, edge named (Commoners Four 1864, P.J.E. Welby Bow, R.H. Anstice 2, W.C. Masters 3, M.G. Knight Stroke, H.R Hyndman Coxn), 51mm, 60.00g [2]. Very fine or better £80-£100

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Wadham College, Oxford, Challenge Pair Oar Prize, a bronze medal by W.J. Taylor, rev. named (1874, F.W. Dunston, Bow, L.W. Ll

Noonans Mayfair

Lot 1168

Wadham College, Oxford, Challenge Pair Oar Prize, a bronze medal by W.J. Taylor, rev. named (1874, F.W. Dunston, Bow, L.W. Lloyd, Stroke), 55mm; Oxford University Hare & Hounds Club, a bronze medal, rev. named (Nine Mile Cross Country Race v. Cambridge, 1882, H.G.H. Way), 51mm; Aylesbury Bread Show, 1911, a bronze medal, rev. named (W.H. Pratt, Cambridge), 45mm; together with assorted other medals (19), all base metal [22]. Varied state £80-£100 --- Provenance: Royal Berkshire Collection

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4th-3rd century B.C. With ellipsoid bezel, intaglio standing female figure with distaff and bow or staff, possibly Artemis; r

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 534

4th-3rd century B.C. With ellipsoid bezel, intaglio standing female figure with distaff and bow or staff, possibly Artemis; repaired. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 68-69, for type; Boardman, J., Greek Gems and finger rings, London, 2001, no.733 for similar position of a goddess on an engraved ring. 10.36 grams, 20.60 mm overall, 17.50 x 19.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (3/4 in.). Formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s.Ex Dutch gentleman.Property of a London gentleman.This is classical Greek type ring dating to 4th century B.C., and the bezel shows a goddess standing naked. The position of the goddess recalls that of Hera or Aphrodite, in the Salting Group (Boardman, 2001, no.733), but the simple dress of the figure with the chiton seems to refer to Diana holding a hunting spear. [No Reserve]

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1st-2nd century A.D.. Zoomorphic bow brooch with hexagonal-section head and hinge for the pin, bow forming the horse's body a

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 925

1st-2nd century A.D.. Zoomorphic bow brooch with hexagonal-section head and hinge for the pin, bow forming the horse's body and smaller bow for the neck with hatched mane; catch formed by the forelegs. Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, plate 26, item 28. 16.5 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s.From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.

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Neolithic Period, circa 8th-5th millennium B.C. Comprising mostly bifacial and uniface leaf-shaped flint and chert arrowheads

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 1487

Neolithic Period, circa 8th-5th millennium B.C. Comprising mostly bifacial and uniface leaf-shaped flint and chert arrowheads; probably from the Sahara region of North Africa. See Greenwell, David, F., Artefacts of North Africa, privately published, 2005, for much information. 140 grams total, 33-56 mm (1 1/4 - 2 1/4 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s.Between the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, some of the most useful human inventions were perfected, including the bow and arrow. The feathered arrow for hunting birds was invented. Most arrows used during hunting were tipped with flint or obsidian, although some had blunt wooden tips to stun birds without injuring them. The bows were made of ash and the strings were made of animal sinews. [50, No Reserve]

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Circa 35 B.C.-5 A.D.. Obv: BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOU AZOU legend, emperor on horseback right, holding whip and raising right

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 2707

Circa 35 B.C.-5 A.D.. Obv: BASILEWS BASILEWN MEGALOU AZOU legend, emperor on horseback right, holding whip and raising right hand, bow on his back. Rev: Kharosthi legend around Athena standing right, holding transverse spear and shield, A monogram below. 2.29 grams, 14.63 mm. . Property of a South West London gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Circa 7th century B.C. With integral spring and pin, catched formed as a hand, segmented bow with low-relief detailing, five

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 593

Circa 7th century B.C. With integral spring and pin, catched formed as a hand, segmented bow with low-relief detailing, five (of seven) short chains with phallic dangles. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1728, for type. 21 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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3rd century A.D.. With round-section crossbar and collared knop finials, deep D-section bow with vertical band of triangles e

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 650

3rd century A.D.. With round-section crossbar and collared knop finials, deep D-section bow with vertical band of triangles extending along the outer face and onto the rectangular footplate with chamfered long edges; separate collared knop above the bow; hinged pin housed in catchplate to reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1260. 16.5 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). On the European art market before 2000.Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market.This early form of crossbow brooch shows its origins in the P-shaped bow brooch type. [No Reserve]

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1st century A.D.. Of kräftig profilierte type with crescent above the bow and broad catch with lobe to the forward edge. 12

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 805

1st century A.D.. Of kräftig profilierte type with crescent above the bow and broad catch with lobe to the forward edge. 12 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.). Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

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3rd-4th century A.D.. Parcel-gilt crossbow brooch with onion-shaped knops to the ends of the headplate and medially along the

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 168

3rd-4th century A.D.. Parcel-gilt crossbow brooch with onion-shaped knops to the ends of the headplate and medially along the top edge; deep trapezoidal-section bow with median gusset; D-section footplate with chamfered sides open to one edge; upper part of one face of the bow with niello-filled running scroll design, lower part of the other face with running guilloche; beaded wire collar at the end. Cf. Marin, E., Salona Christiana, Split, 1994, no.6 p.220 (inv.no.H5723); Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.114(1), for similar. 14.6 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). Ex N.C. collection.Acquired on the Swiss art market in 2000.European private collection.Crossbow fibulae of this type were worn by high officers and, if in gold, even emperors, from Constantine to Justinian, as symbols of military rank. These fibulae are an important element in the graves, for the classification of the category of the dead, as belonging to the militia (armed or not); many of them were in gold, or gilded silver, and decorated with an inscription. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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4th century A.D.. With onion-knop finials, herringbone detailing to the bow, ring-and-dot motifs and chamfered sections to th

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 755

4th century A.D.. With onion-knop finials, herringbone detailing to the bow, ring-and-dot motifs and chamfered sections to the foot, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1260, for type. 52 grams, 84 mm (3 1/4 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s.Acquired from an EU collector living in London.From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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3rd century A.D. and earlier. Mixed group including P-shaped bow brooches, Langton Down type brooch, flint scraper with old l

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 819

3rd century A.D. and earlier. Mixed group including P-shaped bow brooches, Langton Down type brooch, flint scraper with old label 'Clactonian/Bainfield/Swanscombe/1916' and other items. 143 grams total, 29-60 mm (1 1/8 - 2 3/8 in.). Property of a Gloucestershire, UK, collector.Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. [10, No Reserve]

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253-255 A.D.. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: APOLINI PROPVG, Apoll

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 2681

253-255 A.D.. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: APOLINI PROPVG, Apollo standing right, drawing bow. RIC 74; RSC 25; Sear 9926. 2.66 grams, 21 mm. . Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.. With chord, spring and pin, and trumpet-shaped headplate: D-section collars and a discoid finial

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 928

Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.. With chord, spring and pin, and trumpet-shaped headplate: D-section collars and a discoid finial at base of flared foot; articulated pin intact; catchplate projecting from the reverse of the lower bow, curving at the outer edge to house the pin. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1396. 39 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). Acquired in Munich, Germany, in the late 1980s.Ex property of a Staffordshire, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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2nd-3rd century A.D.. Bow-brooch with hinged pin and fusiform headplate, the bow formed as the body of a horse with spur form

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 869

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Bow-brooch with hinged pin and fusiform headplate, the bow formed as the body of a horse with spur forming the arched neck and head, catch for the forelegs. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1644, for type. 9.98 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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