1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed fragmentary bronze left foot from a small statue, dressed in a heavy solea sandal with broad strapping; locating socket to the underside, clay(?) core visible in the ankle and beneath the sole; probably part of a statue of a child.See discussion in van Driel-Murray, C., Vindolanda and the Dating of Roman Footwear, in Britannia, Vol. 32 (2001); see Daremberg & Saglio, Dictionnaire des Antiquités Grecques et Romaines, Paris, 1873-1917, s.v. solea, fig.6506.307 grams, 10.6cm (4 1/4"). From the private collection of a London antiquarian; formerly in a London, UK, collection, since 1980; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10665-174246.This sandal (sandalium) of Greek type shows as essential elements for the closure around the foot two straps, one fastened with buckles on the instep and at the two corners of the heel; the other, starting above the heel, reaches the sole of the foot at the beginning of the toes, closing like a flip-flop between the two middle toes. Such shoes were usually worn by poets and children. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition.
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2nd-3rd century AD. A group of fittings from a cornu, a military musical instrument, comprising: a substantial bronze conical socket with long iron finial, lateral bows for fastening, one in the form of a female panther and the other in the shape of a blossom; a bronze finial with three lugs which would have been placed at the lower end.See Franken, N., Die antiken Bronzen im römisch-germanischen Museum Köln, Kölner Jahrbuch 29, 1996, 132f; see Beutler, F., Farka, C., Gugl, C., Humer, F., Kremer, G., ed., Der Adler Roms, Carnuntum und die Armee der Caesaren, Bad Voslau, 2017, pp.320-323, for similar pieces; similar cornu fittings with dolphins in place of the panther, in the Museum of Eskisehir (Doryleum) in Turkey; for the use of the cornu within Roman army see D’Amato, R., Roman Standards and Standard bearers, Volume I, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2018.880 grams total, 7.2-25cm (3 - 10"). Property of an Austrian private collector; formerly with Hermann Historica, Munich, Auction 64, lot 3168, listed as a standard finial; previously owned by Harry Huttel, 1994; before that in a private collection, Vienna, 1980s; accompanied by with copies of the relevant Hermann Historica catalogue pages, and by a report by Roman military specialist Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10572-172368.Although previously classified as a standard finial, these magnificent fragments belong to a military trumpet, the cornu, forming the upper and lower extremities of the arm used for holding the instrument. The cornu usually consisted of a number of elements: a bell, seven tubular parts, two connecting pieces for the carrying bar (the ornamented extremities preserved here) and even the lateral spreader for stiffening or adjusting the lower segments. Besides the finds from the gladiator barracks in Pompeii, only one other complete preserved example is known, held in a private collection. The individual elements were made of different metal alloys (brass, gunmetal and tin-bronze), which meant that the instrument would have had a multicoloured appearance. [2] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A pair of bronze items for use by athletes, comprising: a strigil with rectangular-section handle, curved C-section blade and rounded tip; a tapering hexagonal balsamarium with discoid plinth foot, short neck, rolled rim, two pierced lugs and handle.See The British Museum, museum number 1868,0105.46, for a comparable strigil; museum number 1824,0482.1, for a very similar but undated strigil; The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 97.24, for a similar strigil; see Roberts, P., Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, London, 2013, for discussion.170 grams total, 14-22cm (5 1/2 - 8 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.Before the introduction of fat-based soaps in the late Empire, the usual method of cleansing by athletes, as well as bathers of both sexes, was a mixture of low grade olive oil, and a pumice. The oil was applied to the body and then scraped off by means of the long, scoop-like scraper, known as a strigil. A common form of public benefaction was money for a free distribution of such oil. The physical well-being of the gladiator was of the utmost importance so that they could perform at the games; vast sums of money were spent by the owners of gladiatorial schools on the training and upkeep of the athletes, and this would have included regular bathing, exercise and massage. [2] Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A nearly intact bronze vessel with globular body, flattened top once fitted with a bronze lid, circular section handle attached to the top with double vertical rings fixed on the edges.140 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From the collection of a gentleman (deceased); by descent to his family residing in London, circa 1990.This balsamarium would have contained oil used by the Romans after bathing. Handle attachments (ansae) are often found separated from the objects to which they were attached and could have been reused several times. Fine condition.
4th-6th century AD. A bronze annular bracelet with adjustable flat-section hoop, decorated with floral motifs composed of stamped triangles; hollow discoid domed boss at centre decorated with shallow concentric circles, with opening to the reverse for insertion of an object, the opening covered by a lozengiform panel attached with two rivets.See an Eastern Roman bracelet in Metropolitan Museum, accession number 12.182.96, for the typology of bossed bracelets.38.5 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). From an important North West London collection; acquired from Schulman, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, in the 1970s; by repute found in the Tiber in the 19th century.Bracelets were worn in Rome by ladies of rank, but it was considered a mark of effeminacy for civilian men to use such female ornaments (Suetonius, Caligula, 52; Nero, 30"). They were, however, publicly conferred by Roman generals upon soldiers for deeds of extraordinary merit (Pliny the older, HN, XXXIII,2) in which case they were worn as a mark of honour and bravery, and considered military rewards (dona militaria"). A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze handle, possibly from a krater, with penannular body, ribbed central section and terminals formed as regardant standing eagles in relief with finer detailing to beaks, heads, bodies and tails, each terminal with a circular piercing for attachment.300 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of an Austrian private collector since the 1970s. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A solid bronze mirror comprising a wide disc with a folded edge; traces of the wooden mounting platform to the reverse.See Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, items 94-96, for the type.1.9 kg, 28cm (11"). Ex Japanese private collection, formed 1970-2010.Mirrors of this large size were composed of two discs, one acting as a lid and the other forming the real mirror or speculum, inserted into a wooden platform equipped with a hook for attachment to the lid. A ring was usually provided to allow the object to be suspended. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A substantial ornamental silver armour phalera with gilt detailing, embossed face of Gorgon Medusa to the centre with detailed eyes, eyebrows and mouth, strong nasal ridge extending towards the forehead, furrowed brow with a pair of wings emerging from the curly hair framing the face, a pair of snakes knotted beneath the chin; wide edge with beaded rim and wavy pointillé decoration; accompanied by a discoid bronze sheet to which the fastening pins were attached to.Cf. Jahn, O., Die Lauersforter Phalerae, Bonn, 1860, taf.1; Maxfield, V.A., The military decorations of the Roman Army, Los Angeles, 1981; D’Amato, R., Sumner, G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009, figs.157, 254-255; D’Amato, R., Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1), 112BC-AD192, Oxford, 2018, p.54; D’Amato, R. & Negin, A., Roman decorated armour, London, 2019, p.150, fig.137.113 grams total, 8.8-12.5cm (3 1/2 - 5"). From the private collection of a London antiquarian; acquired from Coins and Antiquities, formerly known as D.J. Crowther Ltd, Mayfair, London, UK, in 1970; accompanied by an expertise by military specialist Dr Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10623-174245.Discoid military decorations usually depicted the heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions, Medusa being the most popular subject. Sets of phalerae, similar to those shown on monuments dedicated to Marcus Caelius, Quintus Sertorius Festus and Celer Allius, were found in Neuss, Lauersfort and Newstead. Our phalera finds parallel in similar examples from the magnificent Lauersfort set, echoing the decoration visible on the gravestone of centurion Caelius from Bonn, depicted with a corona civica on his head; the best-known silver military decorations of the early Imperial Age. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing such rich suits of phalerae with the straps attached directly to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. One such example can be seen on the gravestone of the Aquilifer G. Musius (Jahn, 1860, taf.II; D’Amato, 2018, p.54), where the phalerae are worn over a leather structure like a doublet over the subarmalis. Wearing a double-padded armour under the doublet provided twice as much protection to the warrior and enhanced the phalerae worn over the doublet. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although the sources confirm that this was not an absolute rule. They were worn in a similar fashion to medals on the chest, attached to a leather harness of straps, which ran straight around and up and down the front of the chest, and continued over the shoulders and around the back where they were fastened with buckles (Maxfield, 1981, pp.92-93"). [2] Very fine condition.
A Manning's table-top terrestrial globe of 12'' diameter, within bronze brass meridian ring, the horizon ring with calendar and zodiac markers, on turned wood legs and stretchers, the globe cartouche marked Manning, Impressed Terrestrial Globe on which is Delineated all the new Discoveries To The Present Time, Pub. by James Manning, London, 47cm high, 43cm diameter. Small but numerous losses to lacquer and some small losses to gores above equator, hole above South Pole, 5cm x 1.5cm, scratches and small losses to meridian ring.
A small French ormolu sedan clock, 19th century, the white dial with Roman numerals, within a stiff leaf surround, the case with a ribbed bronze edge and a large suspension loop, fitted with a watch movement, the dial 6cm diameter, 15cm high Provenance: Farm House, Farm Street, MayfairPreviews for the selected contents of Farm House on offer in our 29 & 30 June Fine Interiors sale can be viewed here:https://www.sworder.co.uk/farm-house-mayfair/https://www.sworder.co.uk/auction/details/A965-fine-interiors---two-day-sale---live-online/?au=971Condition report: Lightly scratched and tarnished. The movement likely a replacement.
A Modern Bronze Bust of Christ, on an ebonised socle, 20cm high overall together with a spelter bust of Dante, three resin busts and a dog (6)n/aCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lotThis in no way indicates a good conditionPlease contact the saleroom for a full condition report
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