c. 900-1100 AD. Viking age. A beautiful bronze dragon’s foot amulet comprised an openwork design with an integrated suspension loop and three vertical bars joined with angled horizontal bars to form a stylized foot. The amulet's face is decorated with a series of impressed sections. In Norse mythology, Fáfnir (Old Norse and Icelandic) or Frænir is a son of the dwarf king Hreidmar and brother of Regin , Ótr, Lyngheiðr and Lofnheiðr. After being affected by the curse of Andvari’s ring and gold, Fafnir became a dragon and was slain by the brave hero Sigurd. The wearable reminder of this myth would have inspired bravery in Viking warriors. Good condition; on modern chain. Wearable. Size: L:50mm / W:27mm ; 10g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
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1000-1500 AD, Medieval Crusader period. A large bronze cross pendant comprising four flat arms with squared off terminals decorated with raised circle motifs. A further raised circle decorates the centremost point of the corss. The Cross, the principal symbol of Christianity, recalling the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the redeeming benefits of his Passion and death. The cross is thus a sign both of Christ himself and of the faith of Christians. The cross that the Crusaders wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honour that assured a place in heaven. Good condition. Wearable. Size: L:40mm / W:29mm ; 15g; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
A Small Collection of Oriental Ivory, Bronze and Lacquer Items, comprising - a 19th Century lacquered natsuni, a small Chinese cinnabar lacquer box, two hard stone seals, a jasper Buddha, a shallow malachite dish, a jadite horse, and other Chinese, Japanese and Indian items, various (nineteen pieces total) Note: Please be aware that according to CITES Regulations, it will be necessary to acquire an export licence to export this lot of ivory outside the EU. It will NOT be possible to export this lot of ivory to the USA
A Chinese Bronze Tripod Ritual Vessel in Archaistic Style, 20th Century, raised on three blade form supports, and with a pair of capped posts rising from the rim, 10.5ins (26.7cm) high, a smaller example, 7.25ins (18.4cm) high, and a pouring vessel and cover, 8.25ins (20.9cm) high, both in archaistic style Provenance: Collection of Charles Jesse Lloyd (1889-1951) who travelled to Shanghai in 1920 to take up the post of Manager/Director of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank. He returned to England just before second World War.
A group of six military related and other detectorist finds, comprising a Nazi Third Reich silver plated cigarette case the inside stamped with the emblem of the Eagle above a swastika, a 1944-1989 D-Day landings commemorative medalion and two further commemmorative medalions together with a French Art Deco bronze plaque dedicated 'Merci Arthur Corbeaux de la part des Vieux', and a metal owl. (6)
After Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912): an early to mid 20th century reconstituted bronze figure of a classical female, modelled seated upon a rock, draped semi-nude, signed to the base 'Moreau Math', and with 'E. Godeau, Paris' foundry mark verso, the whole later converted to a lamp with vintage glass shade, sculpture 64cm high, overall with shade 93cm high.
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
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