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An ancient bronze age terracotta bowl 2000BC - chip to top and bottom

An ancient bronze age sword 1200BC 46cm in length

An ancient bronze age dagger 1200BC 30.5cm in length

An ancient bronze age socketed spear 1200BC 33cm in length

(Antiquity) Palestinian / Jordan Early Bronze Age Pottery Vase, believed to be circa 1300 / 2800 B.C, approx 22 x 24 cms, twin flat handled vase, with pierced design to the rim.

A bronze life saving medal (cased), together with a silver Caernarfon attendance medal. CONDITION REPORT: Condition commensurate with age.

Large Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Dark Blue and Bronze Glazed Greyware Pottery Vase. Unsigned. Chips to Foot Consistent with Age and Use, Good Antique Condition or Better. Measures 10-1/2 Inches Tall and 8 Inches Wide. Shipping $125.00

A pair of French gilt bronze twin light candelabra,19th century, modelled with central fluted columns with floral tops, on spreading stiff leaf and lobed stepped bases, the fluted arms emitting from the columns terminating with swag moulded drip pans and sconces, 23.5cm high(2) CONDITION REPORT: overall in good condition, gilding is lightly rubbed in places consistent with age

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 490-482 BC. Archaic head of Athena right wearing crested helmet decorated with chevron and dot pattern / Owl standing right, head facing, olive sprig behind, ??? before. Cf. Svoronos Pl. 4, 26. 17.44g, 23mm, 6h. Near Extremely Fine. In unusually good condition for the issue, with a full crest; struck and preserved on sound, lustrous metal. Very Rare. Athens was one of the few Greek cities with significant silver deposits in their immediate territory, a remarkable stroke of fortune upon which Xenophon reflected: 'The Divine Bounty has bestowed upon us inexhaustible mines of silver, and advantages which we enjoy above all our neighbouring cities, who never yet could discover one vein of silver ore in all their dominions.' The mines at Laurion had been worked since the bronze age, but it would be only later in 483 that a massive new vein of ore would be discovered that enabled Athens to finance grand new schemes such as the construction of a fleet of 200 triremes, a fleet that would later prove decisive in defending Greece at the Battle of Salamis. This coin was produced in the period before the discovery of the new deposits at Laurion, around the time of the Ionian Revolt and the subsequent first Persian invasion of Greece. Athens aided the Ionian Greeks in their rebellion against Persian tyranny with both coin and soldiers, participating in the 498 BC march on Sardes which resulted in the capture and sack of that city – the only significant offensive action taken by the Ionians, who were pushed back onto the defensive and eventually subjugated once more. Vowing to punish Athens for their support of the doomed rebellion, the Persian king Darius launched an invasion of Greece, landing at Marathon in 490 BC. Just twenty five miles from Athens, a vastly outnumbered Athenian hoplite army inflicted a crushing defeat on the Persians, who after suffering horrendous casualties turned to their ships and fled.

Large tub of small detector finds 100's, [nearly 8 kilos.], plus a Mesolithic flint pick, found North Essex and a group of 3 items also found in Essex, a Bronze Age flint scaper, a large part of a socketed axe and the butt of a palstave, plus a large shell fragment and a piece of a stoneware rum jar, picked up from the battlefield at Gallipoli, large quantity buyer collects

British Commemorative Medallion, bronze capsule d.47mm: DUKE OF WELLINGTON, portrait l. / legend on reverse within wreath. This hollow capsule contains a set of paper discs: BRITISH VICTORIES IN PORTUGAL, SPAIN & FRANCE 1808 to 1815, these in good condition showing age as appropriate, the capsule VF

A Sino-Tibetan gilt-bronze figure of Buddha shakyamuni, 19th Century Modelled seated in Seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus petal base, the serene facial expression flanked by pendulous ears, modelled wearing a diaphanous robe, hands cast in Abhaya, with allover gilt patination, 12cm high. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Extensive wear to the gilt, it is possible that the figure has been painted at a later stage and the wear is natural, significant rubbing and wear to facial features, the underside shows natural verdigris and wear indicative of age.

A Chinese polished bronze twin-handled censer, of small proportions, bears Xuande six character mark verso (one handle a/f), dia. 7cm; together with one other similar example, dia. 6.5cm (both probably 19th century) (2) Condition Report / Extra Information One handle broken off but present and one handle censor with dent. 177g. Second censor with age wear. 88g.

A Regency bronze Athenienne in the manner of Thomas Hope, of circular tapering form, the removable top raised on rams head mask supports terminating in paw feet, with green patina, h.91cm, dia. 39cm Condition Report / Extra Information Top loose. One mount to frieze missing. Stands well. Some age wear.

TITZE - an early 20th Century German bronze of standing nude figure awakening, raised on a marble base CONDITION REPORTS General wear, scratches, knocks, etc. conducive with age, upstretched arm has been off and appears to have been professionally repaired (see images), there is a screw protruding from the back (see image) of the rock, plinth base has knocks and nibbles to edges (see images).

Chinese bronze baluster vase decorated with a dragon in relief, 18.5cm high Condition: ** General condition consistent with age

Chinese silver inlaid bronze tripod censer having a pierced and carved hardwood cover and with shizou mark to the base, 12.25cm diameter Condition: Minor splits to the hardwood cover, patination is a little patched due to polishing - ** General condition consistent with age

Japanese bronze baluster vase having gilt and silvered decoration depicting birds amongst foliage, dome cover with later globular knop, 11.25cm high Condition: Knop is not original and is held on by a modern nut - ** General condition consistent with age

Chinese bronze fang ding, interior with seven character inscription, 16cm wide Condition: ** General condition consistent with age

Traveller's eating set in a two colour shagreen case, the grey and green case with ivory inlay and bronze mounts, ivory handled knife with engraved decoration depicting a figure amongst foliage, two chopsticks with white metal mounts, overall length 31.5cm Condition: The ivory 'cap' of one toothpick is missing - ** General condition consistent with age

19th Century bronze bust - Bacchus, bearded, his head thrown back and laughing, a grapevine crown on his head, mounted on a marble socle, overall height 38.5cm Condition: Some chips and nibbles to the edge of the marble base - ** General condition consistent with age

A Chinese White Metal or Silver Plated Baluster Vase, embossed with panels of foliage, birds and insects; together with a further Oriental Bronze Patinated Baluster Vase, decorated with turtles and other animals amidst waves, both approx 9 high   Condition Report: Large vase with small hole at base. Smaller vase with bent top rim.   Please note:  Keys Fine Art Auctioneers take great care to ensure that any statements as to attribution, age, date, origin, provenance and condition are reliable and accurate but it should be noted that all such statements are skilled opinions prepared with due care, if provenance (written or historical fact) cannot be produced.  However, Keys Fine Art Auctioneers do not guarantee that condition reports, whether included in the catalogue, or given at a later time, cover all aspects of an item(s) condition. All clocks, watches and mechanical items are sold on behalf of vendors by Keys Fine Art Auctioneers strictly on an “As Found” basis. No guarantee or warranty is issued or given in anyway, either written or verbal and therefore refunds will not be issued on the basis of the Lot not being “in working order”, “incomplete”, or “not in original condition”. Keys Fine Art Auctioneers would respectfully ask that prospective buyers view Lots in person, wherever issues regarding condition are seen as important to them, satisfying themselves as to the condition, completeness and originality of any Lot on which they intend to bid.

A large bronze figure, Gloria Victus, signed A Mercie, with F Barbedienne Fondeur stamp, height 37ins Condition report: various wear and condition commensurate with age, some marks to the base and loss to his arm, age not specified but thought to be late 19th century, sword is misshaped and has a blunt end (not known if this is part of design)

attributed to: Peter Tereszczuk, Austrian (1875-1963) Bronze With Patina and Ivory on Marble Base "Tending The Sheep". Signed P. Teres, Inscribed AR ed. On Marble Base. Typical Age Cracks or in Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 11-1/4 Inches Tall and 8-1/4 Inches Wide. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California and New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $135.00

Louis Sosson, French. Bronze and Ivory Figurine "Girl With Geese". Signed at Base Sosson. Gold Patina. Typical Age Cracks or in otherwise good condition. Measures 13 Inches Tall, 6-1/2 Inch's Wide. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California and New York is Not Available for this Lot. Domestic Shipping $125.00

Engraved French Gilt Bronze Stationary/Letter Box with Inset Turquoise and Garnet and with Moiré Silk Lined Fitted Interior. Unsigned. Losses to Turquoise, Rubbing, Wear to Interior Consistent with Age and Use Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 6-1/4 Inches Tall and 8-1/8 Inches Wide. Shipping $58.00

A GOOD SMALL CHINESE BRONZE MIRROR, possibly Tang Dynasty, the interior cast with meandering vine within a simple foliate border to the rim, the underside with good age wear, 2.6in diameter.

A BRONZE AGE CINERARY URN (vendors family provenance: that this was unearthed during excavations in Baginton Warwickshire in the early to mid 20th century, offered with a folio of photographs and newspaper clippings referring to excavations and impor tant finds at the Baginton Castle excavations in the 1930's. Also an "Antiquaries Journal" from 1935 concerning an important Roman enamelled bronze bowl found on the site), also in the lot a PEWTER PLATE found at the same site

GROUP OF SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS most football elated, one agriculture related (9) Note: Most in good condition for age

Two boxed Corgi Batman DC Collection including The Silver Age II and Bronze Age plus boxed Corgi Batmobile 2000 DC Comics and another loose

A group of five Victoria and George V medals to "1621 Pte. (later Squadron Sergeant Major) Alfred Geering, 10th Royal Hussars, comprising - Afghanistan Medal 1878-79-80 with one bar "Ali-Musjid", Egypt medal (undated) with one bar "El-Teb-Tamaai", bronze Khedive Star (dated 1884), Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and George V Meritorious Service Medal (Afghan and Egypt medals somewhat worn and surface scratched and pitted), and group of miniatures for same, a selection of copies of photographs showing Sergeant Major Geering, a selection of photocopies of press cuttings and letters relating to his long career Note : Sergeant Major Alfred Geering had a long and reasonably distinguished career in the Royal Hussars, enlisting on 17th April 1878, serving for some thirty-two and a half years with six years in India and six years in Ireland. He saw active service in the Afghan War and was present at the Battle of Futteaban and was also present with the regiment when a disaster occurred in March 1879 while crossing the Kabul River when one Officer and forty-seven men were drowned. He also took part in the "Death March" from Afghanistan on the return of the troops to India in June 1879 and marching through the Khyber Force when the force was stricken with cholera and his regiment lost thirty-eight men in one night. He also served in the Sudan War of 1884 and was present at the battles of El Teb and Tamaai and at the Relief of Tokar. He also had the honour of serving the late Duke of Clarence (King Edward's eldest son) and was subsequently appointed Instructor of D (Hastings) Squadron in November 1901 on the formation of the Sussex Yeomanry and was discharged on 17th October 1910. He died on 26th November 1935 at the age of 75.

Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet (French, 1885-1948) Bronze and Ivory sculpture "Valkyrie, Into the Unknown", signed to Granite base and foundary mark, LN, Paris, JL to base. Dimensions: height 27 1/2", width 26 1/2" Condition: Original patina, age lines and separation in Ivory, finger missing

Bronze Age 'St Nazaire' Type Sword 1100-1000 BC. A slender leaf-shaped waisted blade with two sets of four parallel lines engraved to each face, short notched ricassi, angled shoulders and slight flanges to the edges of the hilt; median slot and four rivet holes, one with the rivet in situ. 417 grams, 52.5cm (21 3/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired Hermann Historica sale 52, lot 3517, 7 May 2007 (hammer price €6,300); formerly Sig. Freiherr v. Lipperheide, Berlin; found Chateaubriant, France, before 1906. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 343; Savory, H.N. Guide Catalogue of the Bronze Age Collections,Cardiff, 1980, item 268; Burgess, C. & Colquhoun, I. The Swords of Britain, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IV, vol.5, Munich, 1988, items 251-255. The Breton St. Brieuc Phase is equivalent to the English Wilburton Phase; only the retention of the fine grooves on the Breton examples indicates that this is a continental rather than British type. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstancers of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Bronze Age British Group I Dirk 1500-1100 BC. A cast ogival-shaped dirk with three ribs outlined with grooves, rounded butt with two plug rivets and lateral notches for two more. 128 grams, 23.5cm (9 1/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2013; reportedly found river Thames, Sonning, Berkshire, UK, 1955. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 290; Burgess, C. & Gerloff, S. The Dirks and Rapiers of Great Britain and Ireland, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, vol.4, 1981, items 858-65. Sir Richard Ground notes that the hafting of the dirk is unusual for Group I and 'it may best be regarded as an evolved form combining features from Group I with those of Group II weapons of type Taplow. This would be consistent with its Thames find spot. Whatever the case, it stands right at the start of the British rapier tradition.' Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Dark Age Bronze Raven Buckle Later 1st millennium AD. A buckle with square-section loop with balustered tongue and forward edge, rectangular plate to the rear with bird-shaped extension, pierced in three places for attachment rivets; punched-pellet ring to the bird's chest; Balkan workmanship. 14 grams, 89mm (3 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.

Bronze Age British Group IV Dirk 1400-1100 BC. A slender dirk of ogival profile with flat median rib and square 'archaic' butt with two rivet holes. 100 grams, 29cm (11 1/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired John Cummings, 2006 (catalogue reference A250, price £390"). See Burgess, C. & Gerloff, S. The Dirks and Rapiers of Great Britain and Ireland, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, vol.4, 1981. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Massive Polychrome Ceramic Storage Jar with Lions 3300-1700 BC. A bulbous terracotta vessel with disc base, slightly raised rim; polychrome frieze of advancing lions above a similar frieze of opposed pairs of birds, geometric upper border. 9.3 kg, 49cm (19 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Very Large Polychrome Ceramic Storage Jar with Lions 3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta vessel with flared rim, polychrome painted frieze of advancing lions. 2.4 kg, 30cm (11 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Storage Bowl with Bulls 3300-1700 BC. A biconical terracotta jar with everted rim; to the shoulder a frieze of black-painted advancing bulls with bushes between, a delta symbol between each pair of horns. 483 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Large Polychrome Ceramic Jar with Birds 3300-1700 BC. A bulbous terracotta vessel with painted polychrome design of geometric panels, two flying birds and two feeding birds. 1.2 kg, 20cm (8"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Polychrome Ceramic Jar with Birds and Bull 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta biconical jar with basal ring, flared rim; the shoulder and neck with painted panels each depicting a bull with solar roundel between the horns, two small birds perched on its rump. 923 grams, 15cm (6"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Vase with Lions 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with bulbous body, waisted neck, flared rim; black painted frieze of advancing lions to the shoulder above a band of geometric design. 333 grams, 13cm (5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Polychrome Ceramic Figural Jug 3300-1700 BC. A bulbous terracotta vessel with deep flared rim and short spout to the shoulder; polychrome painted panels of geometric motifs, a bird and an animal. 200 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Fine condition; shoulder abraded.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Goblet with Pheasants 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with flared base and rim, frieze of painted pheasants. 163 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Goblet with Bull and Beast 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta bell-shaped goblet with narrow flared base; black painted frieze to the body of a bull and feline, against a field of vertical stripes. 138 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Goblet with Bull and Beast 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta bell-shaped vessel with black painted design of an opposed bull and a canine. 227 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Chalice 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with narrow, discoid base, waisted body extending to the square shoulder and rim; black painted panels with peepal leaves, vegetation and horizontal bands. 263 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Polychrome Ceramic Cup with Ibex 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with narrow base and slightly flared rim; polychrome design of two ibexes and geometric designs in panels. 184 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Cup with Pheasants 3300-1700 BC. A small bell-shaped terracotta beaker with black painted frieze of pheasants and foliage. 49 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Fine condition, rim chipped.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Cup with Ibex Heads 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with narrow base, slightly everted rim; painted frieze of ibex heads within concentric bands. 167 grams, 96mm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Cup with Bulls 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with narrow base, slightly flared rim; black painted frieze of bulls with objects in the field. 136 grams, 97mm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Bichrome Ceramic Cup with Ibexes 3300-1700 BC. A squat terracotta bell-shaped vessel with black painted design of opposed ibexes with vegetation. 287 grams, 97mm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Polychrome Ceramic Footed Cup with Fish 3300-1700 BC. A terracotta vessel with narrow foot and slightly flared rim; polychrome painted design of two fish and geometric motifs in panels. 155 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Ceramic Vessel Group 3300-1700 BC. A mixed group of terracotta vessels comprising: three squat tubular cups with black painted hatched panels to the sidewall; a squat jar with frieze of ibexes; a taller vase with frieze of ibexes and serpent above. 409 grams total, 70 - 79mm (2 3/4 - 3 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [5, No Reserve] Very fine condition; one repaired.

Bronze Age British Group IV Dirk 1400-1100 BC. A narrow parallel-sided blade with rounded midrib, lozengiform plaque and slightly rounded butt, two notches for rivets. 129 grams, 31.5cm (12 1/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2009; reportedly found Oxfordshire, UK. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 314; Burgess, C. & Gerloff, S. The Dirks and Rapiers of Great Britain and Ireland, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, vol.4, 1981, items 858-65. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition, hilt detached in antiquity; small piece at tip absent.

Bronze Age Decorated Tanged and Ribbed Dagger 1300-1200 BC. An ogival-shaped lozenge-section blade with bevelled edges; rounded shoulders with short tang, three rivet holes; probably modified in antiquity after damage to hilt, incised chevron bands to each face. 85 grams, 28cm (11"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired Hermann Historica, sale 50, lot 1531, 27/28 April 2006 (hammer price €660"). Sir Richard Ground notes that use of the the tang and the unusual arrangement of the rivet holes is exceptional: 'I can find no parallels and regard it as an utter mystery!' Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Bronze Age 'Griffplattendolch' Dagger 1600-1500 BC. A leaf-shaped dagger with midrib, rounded butt with holes for four rivets, three present. 62 grams, 15cm (5 3/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2006; reportedly found Slovakia region. Sir Richard Ground notes that the dagger is described as a Griffplattendolch from Slovakia. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Bronze Age Ornamented Small Dagger Knife 1800-1600 BC. A triangular blade with incised multi-linear chevrons to both faces, slight median thickening, four rivet holes to the square butt; the dagger has been ritually destroyed resulting in the edge of the butt being bent over as the handle was wrenched away and one edge hacked. 28 grams, 77mm (3"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2007. Cf. similar British example in Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 297. Sir Richard Ground notes 'the damage is consistent with the handle being broken off in antiquity by wrenching and twisting it forward. The upper right edge ... has also been hacked, for over half its length, probably with an axe. All of which suggests ritual destruction before deposition in a grave.' Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstancers of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition; butt edge deliberately bent and edge hacked in antiquity.

Celtic Iron Age Coins - Catuvellauni - Tasciovanus - Star and Bull Bronze Unit 25 BC-10 AD. Obv: geometric eight-pointed star symbol. Rev: bull right with groundline below. 2.38 grams. S. 248; BMC 1752-1755; ABC 2685. Near extremely fine for type. Rare.

Celtic Iron Age Coins - Catuvellauni - Cunobelin - 'Pegasus Victory' Bronze Unit 10-40 AD. Obv: Pegasus left with CAMV below. Rev: Victory standing right with CV - NO to sides. 2.34 grams. S. 333; BMC 1931-1934; ABC 2927. [No Reserve] Very fine. Scarce.