300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VETERE FELIX.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The formula VETERE FELIX (‘Use happily’) may reflect a pagan blessing. Excellent condition.Size: L:76mm / W:53mm ; 48g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.
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300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. Some traces of incised decoration and gilding are still visible on the bow. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:83mm / W:51mm ; 65.9g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Satinwood and Parcel Gilt Bow Front Display Cabinet of "Louis XVI" Design, from Maple & Co. Ltd, London & Paris, the upper part with moulded cornice and with carved urn and floral swag, frieze carved with acanthus leaf and the uprights with scale ornament enclosed by single bow front door with gilt bead and tongue mouldings, the base enclosed by a pair of astragal panelled doors with gilt bead mouldings and raised circular leaf paterae, on turned reeded and acanthus leaf capped feet, 41ins wide x 20ins deep x 87ins high Note: Maple & Co. ivorine label on inside of glazed door
Banana Republic black silk cocktail dress, applique knot design , racer back, pleated tulip style skirt, size 2; Andrea Jovine pink dress with low V shaped back, black silk ribbon and bow; Kenneth Cole red dress with waterfall neckline and black belt, size medium; Moschino ruched tulle bolero with oversized sleeves, UK size 10 (4)
Quantity of designer shoes to include Bruno Magli patent leather heeled loafers, unworn, UK size 6; Bruno Magli bronze material heeled evening shoes, unworn, UK size 6; Georgio Armani cream leather point heels, UK size 5; Escada blue leather heeled court shoes with textured silvered heel, UK size 6; Charles Jordan gold leather court shoes, Charles Jordan black suede heeled shoes with lace up detailing, vintage Rayne leopard print fabric sling back heels with bow to heel etc
A pair of Meissen style porcelain figures of game sellers standing on square scrolling bases, bearing blue crossed swords to base, 21.5 cm high (2)Man - losses overall to include - left hand, neck bow, branch, petal/leavesLady - Losses overall to include - chip to end of head scarf, thumb, flowers/petals, branch
BEITHCRAFT FIGURED WALNUT SERPENTINE DRESSING TABLEwith a shaped bevelled mirror back above an arrangement of five drawers, standing on cabriole supports, together with a dressing stool with a drop in seat on cabriole supports, and a matching figured walnut bow front bedside cupboard with an open shelf and cupboard below, standing on cabriole supports, 75cm high (3)
GOOD SELECTION OF VINTAGE AND MODERN COSTUME JEWELLERYincluding a Sigrid Olsen pendant on chain with matching earrings, an amethyst bead and mother of pearl necklace, a pair of carnelian drop earrings, an agate bead necklace, a Pandora style necklace, a Maltese necklace by Moda, a Kate Spade bow decorated bangle, etc., 1 box
A brown silk and lace dress, black satin skirt and long jacket, a black cape, black satin house coat, black beaded top, a black velvet dress with bow, a black velour jacket, a black velvet dress and cape, a gents jacket, black velvet dress with lace collar and cape, long velvet jacket, black cotton shift dress and silk scarf Condition Report: A brown silk and lace dress - quite badly damaged. black satin skirt and long jacket - skirt rubbed to hem, otherwise both ok. a black cape - cape ok but lace is a bit sun damaged and messy in places. black satin house coat - damage to lace down front of garment, some stretching of fabric to back. black beaded top - holes to main fabric and some damage to beading. a black velvet dress with bow - dress is stained. a black velour jacket - cape has holes under arms. a black velvet dress and cape - both look ok. a gents jacket - ok. black velvet dress with lace collar and cape - damage to dress on shoulders, otherwise on. long velvet jacket - ok condition. black cotton shift dress - ok condition. silk scarf - nice condition, slightly dirty .
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