2nd-4th century AD. A mixed group of finger rings, mainly bronze, bearing Christian symbols comprising: silver with scaphoid plaque, palm frond detail; two-part discoid bezel each with a palm frond; teardrop bezel with leaf and 'Tree of Life'; octagonal bezel with 'Tree of Life'; scaphoid bezel with crown of thorns enclosing a palm frond; discoid bezel with fish ikthos; trumpet-shaped bezel with pentagram and pellets (wounds of Christ); domed discoid bezel with star and ring-and-dot; elliptical bezel with two fish; sandal-shaped bezel with incised cross; bezel formed as three bulbs (Trinity); discoid bezel with chi-rho Christogram; trumpet-shaped bezel with 'IHC/OV' (I belong to Jesus); octagonal bezel with Corpus Christi between two nimbate women; scaphoid bezel with two fish-like women flanking a stylized Jesus with feet forming an anchor. 70 grams total, 19-27mm (3/4 - 1"). Ex Swiss collection; variously acquired 1980s. Before the Edict of Milan (313 AD) Christian believers were able to signal their faith to each other through the use of specific 'secret' symbols such as the palm frond and the fish. With the accession and conversion of Constantine (306-312 AD), Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. These rings relate to the time when the religion was persecuted by mainstream Roman society. [15] Fine condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze knife handle with twisted flute decoration to the centre, acanthus leaf capitals to the top and bottom; to the end a wolf or dog head with detailing of the facial features and fur; iron knife blade with cutting edge to the bottom with flat edge to the top. 92 grams, 20cm (8"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
16th-18th century AD. A bronze spaulder shoulder and upper arm guard with three buckles to the edge, fragments of chain mail to the lower section; border with repeating panels of rosette and leaf pattern; upper surface with five gilt panels with Arabic caligraphy separated from each other by gilt lines with plant motifs to the end; to the background flowers and leaves. 339 grams, 32.6cm (12 3/4"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A slender bronze dagger with lentoid-section tapering blade, lower guard with lateral flanges to each face, waisted grip with flanged edges, crescentic pommel. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 42. 260 grams, 42cm (16 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A single-edged Iron Age blade with scooped lower edge, sloping shoulders and tapering tang pierced at the upper end to secure an organic hilt. Cf. Khorasani, M.M. Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tuebingen, 2006, p.410-13, Cat.52-55. 403 grams, 50cm (19 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1980s. Fair condition. Rare.
18th century AD. A bronze helmet and shield; helmet with scalloped crest decorated with scrolling roundels of plant motifs, to the back an engraved band of geometric pattern, to the bottom fifteen chains with lozenge-shaped pendants; to the top a peacock with outspread wings and tail feathers with star pattern; discoid shield with domed centre and four bosses; central calligraphic panel surrounded by floral motifs, chain threaded through four loops to the back. 2.64 kg total, 21-39cm (8 1/4 - 15 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [2] Fair condition.
13th-6th century BC. A bronze flange-hilted dagger with slender leaf-shaped two-edged blade, hollow grip with socket to each face to accept an organic insert and lateral flanges to retain it. Cf. Khorasani, M.M. Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.381, Cat.13. 132 grams, 34cm (13 1/2"). Property of a London collector; previously in the Ketchum collection, USA; acquired between 1989 and 1999. Fine condition.
14th-16th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with slightly scooped triangular extension, incised geometric detailing. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 546-8 for type. 5.39 grams, 27mm overall, 18.28mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
5th-3rd century BC. A mixed group of bronze arrowheads comprising: nine triangular in section with integral socket; five with socket to the rear; two with spur to the rear. 37 grams total, 21-38mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [16, No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A large bell-shaped terracotta figurine with applied facial details, arms curved to support the breasts; pointillé detailing to the face, neck, and body. 811 grams, 27cm (10 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th-3rd millennium BC. A low ceramic bowl with everted rim, band of polychrome geometric motifs to the shoulder with a zebu and a wolf. 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. 232 grams, 13cm (5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-7th century BC. A large bronze belt end with catch ring; decorated with a scale pattern border; in the centre a row of four winged creatures with the forepart of a winged lion, with the tail of a fish. 52 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Acquired on the UK art market; previously the property of a German collector; acquired 1980-1990. Fine condition, small repair to socket. Rare.
6th-4th century BC. A bronze spoon with shallow piriform bowl, duck-shaped square-section cranked neck and flange above the neck with ring-and-dot eye and notches to the edges. 70 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Fair condition, handle absent.
2nd millennium BC. A flat-section bifacial bronze pendant idol with accentuated eyes and chevron necklace; suspension loop. 9.52 grams, 48mm (2"). From the collection of a Mayfair, London, UK, gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999; inventory no.2178. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze finger ring comprising a round-section hoop and discoid bezel, inset blue glass intaglio of a winged figure. 7.48 grams, 25mm overall, 20.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.0, Japan 22) (1"). From the collection of a Mayfair gentleman; ex Mayfair gallery, pre 1999, inventory no. 743. Fine condition.
16th-12th century BC. A mixed group of Late Bronze Age ceramic bowls comprising: two cream-coloured and one terracotta, each with stirrup-shaped handle below the rim. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 38, item 6 for type. 972 grams total, 18.5-24cm (7 1/4 - 9 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd millennium BC. An early Bronze Age terracotta bowl with conical foot and rounded upper body, discoid base and four small ledge handles, band of impressed point below the rim. 1.9 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition, base chipped.
Early 20th century AD. A bronze figure of the Buddha seated in the lotus posture, urna between the brows and crown to the head with five floral projections and streamers to the side; monastic robes clinging to the body; left hand in lap and right hand in the preaching posture; three tangs to the base for attachment to lotus throne. 2 kg, 22cm (8.3/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Shang Dynasty, 1600-1046 BC. A bronze Jue tripod vessel with long tapering neck at a slight angle; round shoulder with cord pattern rim to the middle; arching handle with feline mask to the top; feet in the form of three truncated points. 536 grams, 15.5cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Canadian lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-13th century AD. A bronze oil lamp of typical form with bird finial on handle, also with bird finial to cover, engraved with bands of benedictory Kufic script, standing on tall pedestal base. 307 grams, 13cm (5 1/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Fair condition.
18th century AD. A silvered bronze bathing bowl with domed centre, fluted arcade to the sidewall, flared rim with raised Armenian inscription '??????? ?????????? ????????' (GHAZANÇI ABRAHAMIOR DADZATUR); curlicue and inscribed Arabic script text behind. 470 grams, 21.7cm (8 1/2"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. The first word of the text refers to Qazanç? (modern Armenian: ???????, also, Ghazanchi, Kazanchi, and Kazanchy) which is a village in the Agdam Rayon of Azerbaijan. The second word ABRAHAMIOR is probably a personal name (Abraham"). The bowl is of a type used in 'Turkish baths' and other public washing facilities. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th century AD. A bronze face mask of a male in 13th century style, with almond-shaped eyes, small mouth with serrated edge to represent teeth, long nose with pierced nostrils, moustache curving up the face to the edge of the eyes; surface of the face decorated with scrolling plant motif; pierced to the sides for attachment to helmet. See Mohamid, B. The Arts of the Muslim Knight: The Furusiyya Art Foundation Collection, Milan, 2008 for a discussion on war masks; for a similar mask see The Doha Museum of Islamic Art. 1.26 kg, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of North West London gentleman; acquired from a London collector in the late 1990s; previously in a private collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze curved sickle with sharp edge to the inner face, thickened outer edge, mounting lug to the rear. 27 grams, 11.8cm (4 5/8"). From the private collection of a Californian lady; previously in a collection formed 1980s-early 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead with flared blade and curved edge, ropework band beneath the socket with lateral extensions, low-relief concentric ovoid motifs to each face. See Novotná, M. Die Äxte und Beile der Slowakei, Abteilung IX Band 3, Munich, 1970 for discussion. 241 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed bronze bridle group comprising: two round-section cheek pieces each with a stud finial, three rings to the rear edge, curved leaf-shaped body; two discoid plaques each with a loop to the reverse; an articulated snaffle bit. 283 grams total, 2.5-20cm (1 - 8"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze bridle set comprising: two curved round-section cheek pieces each with stud finial and three loops to the lower edge; a snaffle bit with one hatched face; two discs each with a loop to the reverse. 278 grams total, 2.5-17.5cm (1 - 7"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze bridle group comprising: a cheek piece with round-section body, stud finials, three loops to the rear edge, spoon shaped lower body; two discoid plaques, each with a loop to the reverse. 89 grams total, 2.5-12.5cm (1 - 5"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A horse's bridle suite comprising: bronze snaffle bit with hatched faces, additional ring to one end; two bronze plaques each with a lop to the reverse; two curved bone cheek-pieces with three transverse holes. 170 grams total, bit: 18cm overall (7"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A graduated matched set of bronze harness fittings, each a hooked claw beneath a square top pierced on each of the four sides. 40 grams total, 16-21mm (3/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [8, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze bridle mounts including discoid plaques, a claw-shaped pendant, domed plaques and other items. 114 grams total, 14-37mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [20, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed bronze group comprising: a round-section harness ring; four tubular fittings each with four radiating lugs; two cross pommée appliqués. 104 grams total, 15-42mm (1/2 - 1 3/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a Russian private collection formed before 1950. [7, No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead comprising a tapering socket extending to a thick midrib, leaf-shaped blade; two lateral attachment holes. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 142. 90 grams, 12.9cm (5"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition; two casting flaws to the midrib.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead with broad tapering socket extending to a thick midrib, piriform blade with stepped profile; mouth of socket absent. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 71 for type. 100 grams, 15cm (5 7/8"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. The absence of the socket mouth may entail the loss of two basal loops which would be typical for this form of spearhead. Fair condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead with tapering socket extending to a slender midrib, triangular blade with rounded shoulders, two lateral attachment holes. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 115. 110 grams, 15.4cm (6"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze palstave axehead with lateral flanges to each broad face, square butt, lateral loop with flared blade with curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 815. 390 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze developed flat axehead with H-section body, square butt, flared blade, curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 378. 150 grams, 86mm (3 3/8"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze short-flanged axehead with square butt, two small lateral flanges to each broad face, flared blade with gently curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 570. 155 grams, 10.4cm (4"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
3rd millennium BC. A bronze horse bit composed of two bars with loops to the ends, coils to the surface of each bar; rectangular bar with large stud to one side and suspension loop to the other. 183 grams, 30cm (11 3/4"). From a private collection; previously in an old European collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A mixed bronze group comprising: two bridle mounts, each a round-section curved bar with rings to one edge and domed cap; a round-section bar with single ring to one end, two rings to the other. 139 grams total, 10.6-11cm (4 3/8"). From a private collection; previously in an old European collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
12th-5th century BC. A mixed group comprising: a terracotta loom weight fragment with label identifying from Mount Ipf (Baden-Wuertemburg, Germany); a square-section bronze awl marked in ink 'S. England' to one face. 153 grams total, 58-75mm (2 1/4 - 3"). From a Leicestershire, UK, collection; the awl ex TimeLine Originals, Essex, UK; formerly the property of a Hampshire gentleman before 1990; found Southern England; the loom weight from an old German collection; found Mount Ipf, near Bopfingen, Baden-Wuerttttemberg, South Germany. Accompanied by an old TimeLine Originals certificate of authenticity and print out about Mount Ipf. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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