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Lot 10
Ca.900-1100 AD. A bronze bracelet of two wires twisted about each other, the ends wound about the shank, granulated collar to one end. Cf. Thunmark-NylÃon, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I.: Abbildungen der Graubfunde, Stockholm, 1992. Good condition, wearable; W:76mm;28g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 101
Ca.1200 AD. Amazing wearable Crusaders bronze ring depicting star of Bethlehem. The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We have come to pay homage to the newborn king of the Jews." Herod calls his scribes and priests who quote to him that a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, states that the Jewish Messiah would be born in Bethlehem to the south of Jerusalem. Secretly intending to find and kill the Messiah in order to preserve his own kingship. Good Condition; D:18mm/L:27mm UK P US 8; 6.5g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 112
Ca.1200 AD. Interesting wearable Knights period Bronze Ring with elliptical shaped bezel compromising of a stylized cross within a four-pointed star in the central section; each section applied with enamel. Good Condition; wearable; D:20mm/L:25mm UK U; US 10; 5.5g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 119
Ca. 1300 – 1500 AD. Rare Medieval bronze ring with an elliptical bezel; Carved bezel depicting a Heraldic Crest which depicts two snakes and shield. Good Condition; wearable; D:22mm/L:27mm UK Z; US12; 8g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 124
Ca.800 - 600 BC. An early necklace formed with bronze and stone beads, large pendants in the form of a bell attached, possibly Hallstatt culture. Professionally restrung, suitable for contemporary wear. 740mm; beads- 480mm; 29.156x 18.912 in; 322g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 131
Ca.800 BC. A nice heavy Celtic bronze bracelet; the crescent-shaped body is formed by a single thick rod of bronze; Rare type, smooth green patina; superb condition, wearable; 70mm; 2.758 in; 66.5g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 132
Ca.700-900 AD, An interesting Viking Era bronze ring with oval hoop; applied round bezel with elaborate geometric decoration. Expertly cleaned and conserved wearable condition. D:16mm/L:23mm; UK K US 5; 4.5g; Provenance: Property of a North London collector, previously acquired in the 1980s on the Brirtish art Market.
Lot 136
Ca.600-800 AD. An amazing example of artifacts from the Holy Lands. A substantial cast bronze cross pendant with suspension loop above and ring-and-dot designs (sun symbols) to the upper face.Good Condition; wearable; 75x55mm; 2.955x 2.167 in; 32.5g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 137
Ca.900 AD. Interesting Viking Era brooch made of thick bronze wire. These ends extend to a round ring, flattened with a hammer. A pin is attached to the flattened portion with a loop and moves freely around the length of the ring. Metal objects, especially those made of precious metal like bronze, were treasured in the Viking period; this particular piece, used for an elaborate woman's cape, may have been passed through a family. Good condition; 95x57mm; 3.743x 2.2458 in; 39.5g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 144
Ca.1300-1500 AD. Crusaders period bronze cross; applied suspension loop depicting God; front side depicting crucified Jesus Christ surrounded by saints; reverse part depicting John the Baptist; Good wearable condition; 82x43mm; 3.2308x 1.6942 in; 22.5g; Provenance: Property of a North London collector, previously acquired in the 1980s on the Brirtish art Market.
Lot 145
CA. 700 - 900 AD Rare Viking period bronze bracelet; solid cast body; punched geometric decoration; terminals shaped as Dragon's heads; Very good condition; amazing smooth patina; wearable; 73mm; 2.8762 in; 44g; Provenance: Property of a London art expert; previosuly in an old British collection formed in the 1980s/90s.
Lot 161
Ca.1400 AD. A Medieval Byzantine bronze cross formed by a panel of an expanding-arm cross with lobes to the outer angles; suspension loop; three cross dangles; Good condition; rare example; 64x35mm; 2.5216x 1.379 in; 8g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 166
Ca.1100-1400 AD A interesting Crusaders Era bronze ring with a Christian monogram on the bezel; intact oval shaped band. Possibly worn by a Knight in the holy lands. Good Condition; wearable; D:19mm/L:25mm; UK S US 9; 10.5g; Provenance: Property of a London art expert; previosuly in an old British collection formed in the 1980s/90s.
Lot 169
Ca.1100 - 1300 AD. Amazing Viking Era cast bronze penannular brooch (fibulae) of the style known as Mordvinian, with granulated surfaces. This style incorporates the penannular style and enlarges the terminals, expanding them into long, isosceles triangle plates with their second-longest faces lying against each other. Both have a pin wrapped around their rings and raised dots decorating their faces; connected by a chain link with dragon foot pendant; Good Condition; 230x75mm; 9.062x 2.955 in; 51.5g; Provenance: Property of a London art expert; previosuly in an old British collection formed in the 1980s/90s.
Lot 177
Ca. 1300 AD Wonderful Medieval rare bronze ring with a stylized hexagram - the six-pointed star is commonly used both as a talisman and protection symbol as it represents god in Christianity; also purification and power. Good Condition; D:17.5mm/L:25mm UK N US 6/5; 7g; Provenance: Private Kent collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 181
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. Interesting Large Ancient Greek Archaic Bronze Spearhead; triangular-shaped blade; long and thin neck for better balance and movement; Similar example from the Metropolitan Museum; Good Condition; nice patina; including a custom made stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 480x60mm; 18.912x 2.364 in; 526g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 190
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A large Greek Archaic Period bronze round-shouldered short sword with a broad median rib extending to a short tang. Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 450x65mm; 17.73x 2.561 in; 400g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / International art market.
Lot 192
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A large Greek Archaic Period bronze leaf-shaped round-shouldered short sword with a broad median rib extending to a short tang. Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 450x60mm; 17.73x 2.364 in; 358g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 193
Ca. 1200- 800 BC. Superb Bronze Age Western Asiatic battle axe; combined in ax-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with a slightly curved cutting edge, effective weapon. Superb Condition, on a custom stand; 150x240mm; 5.91x 9.456 in; 1961g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 194
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A nice Western Asiatic Bronze Age hand-forged short sword with elliptical-section leaf-shaped blade and integral hilt with tapering grip and D-shaped pommel; the grip and pommel with lateral flanges to accept organic components; attachment rivets present. Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 295mm; 11.623 in; 225g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 195
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. Greek Archaic period wide sword blade. A large and well-formed bronze blade that rises in the center in a very gentle ridge and flattens out at twin sharp edges. A wide, sturdy tang ending in a circular shape top its, cast in one piece with the blade with a wide blood channel running along the blade. Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 430x55mm; 16.942x 2.167 in; 363g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 197
Ca. 475–221 BC or later. Bronze dagger; formed by a cast blade having raised and etched decoration; dragon head handle; inscription on the blade; including a custom made stand; Good Condition; 280x80mm; 11.032x 3.152 in; 503g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 199
Ca. 1600 - 800 BC. Rare Greek Archaic period wide sword blade; Greek Archaic period wide sword blade; large and well-formed; including a custom made stand; Good Condition.; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 380mm; 14.972 in; 266g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 201
Ca. 1200- 800BC. Superb Bronze Age axe. Combined in axe-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with slightly curved cutting edge, effective weapon. Superb Condition, amazing baby-blue patina. 50x180mm; 1.97x 7.092 in; 1000g; Provenance: From a professional antiquities dealer based in Oxfordshire; obtained from local estate collections since the 1980s.
Lot 203
Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. A Greek Archaic period sword blade. A large and well-formed bronze blade that rises in the center in a very gentle ridge and flattens out at twin sharp edges. A sturdy tang ending in a triangular shape top; Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 340mm; 13.396 in; 273g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 205
Ca. 800 BC. A large Greek Archaic Period bronze leaf-shaped round-shouldered short sword with a broad median rib extending to a short tang. Good condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 470x73mm; 18.518x 2.8762 in; 402g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 207
Ca.800 BC. Bronze Age / Greek Archaic Period short sword with tapering lentoid-section two-edged blade, crescentic lower guard, Ibex shaped handle designed to have an inlaid bone or ivory panel. Superb Condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 400mm; 15.76 in; 366g; Provenance: Private Oxfordshire collection, formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 208
Ca. 1500 BC. Rare Luristan bronze axe head, the top of the blade long and flat, the base thick and narrow, widening to a convex cutting edge. The shaft hole is tubular and quite substantial. Good Condition; on a custom stand; 100x105mm; 3.94x 4.137 in; 460g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s;
Lot 210
Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. Rare Greek Archaic period wide spear blade; large and well-formed; including a custom made stand; Good Condition. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts 245x60mm; 9.653x 2.364 in; 134g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 214
Ca.800 BC. Greek Archaic period (bronze Age) bronze short sword with tapering lentoid-section two-edged blade, crescentic lower guard, Ibex shaped handle designed to have an inlaid bone or ivory panel. Superb Condition; on a custom stand; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts 293mm; 11.5442 in; 171g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 217
Ca. 800 BC. A Greek Archaic Period sword with intact handle. A fine example of a lost wax cast bronze sword with a narrow handle designed to have an inlaid bone or ivory panel. Blade with geometric pattern decoration close to handling. Superb Condition. ; From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears, and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. 440x60mm; 17.336x 2.364 in; 295g; Provenance: From a North-West London gallery collection; formed since the 1980s on the UK / international art market.
Lot 218
Ca.1200 BC. A fine example of Bronze Age weaponry (Luristan), beautiful cast mold mace head composed by numerous spikes; The base is flared. Fine green patina. Good Condition; on a custom stand ; 190mm; 7.486 in; 530g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK and European art market.
Lot 22
Ca.700-900 AD. A bronze bracelet formed from a single keeled bar flattened; a median band of punched ornament, radiating lines to the terminals, Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri I Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987; Good condition ; 60x90mm; 2.364x 3.546 in; 285g; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 90s.
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