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Lot 335

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner formed as a bird with hinged lid to the neck, silver-inlay to the ornament and calligraphic text. 891 grams, 22cm (8 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 338

1919-1936 AD. Instituted 1919, bronze. Obv: profile bust with GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP IMP legend. Rev: partial wreath with FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL CONSTABULARY legend. Edge: impressed to WILLIAM H MEADOWS; with ribbon and pin suspender (ribbon torn"). Instituted 1961, Royal Mint, awarded for 15 years service. Obv: monogram intials WVS within wreath. Rev: triple flower with SERVICE BEYOND SELF legend; with ribbon (no pin), in green box of issue. MY 272; MY 265. 168 grams total, 130 x 60mm (WVS case"). ("). [No Reserve, 2] Extremely fine and as struck.

Lot 339

An undated archaistic bronze discoid mirror with pierced central lug, low-relief image of a dragon, rectangular text panel. 317 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 342

An undated archaistic bronze oil lamp with slipper-shaped body, cat-head spout, ring handle with bird, cat-head lid to the apex. 1.1 kg, 23cm (9"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 343

19th-20th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze lamp in the form of a ram with its legs folded beneath the body, raised head with billeted horns, raised panels to the shoulders, hips and rump; hinged lid to the back forming the plate for the wick and oil. 488 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Fine condition.

Lot 345

An undated archaistic bronze cuboid incense burner with four lion's paw feet, three vents, ring handle with bird-shaped thumb-pad, cat-head hinged lid above. 825 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 348

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner of a three-legged bird with vent to the chest, hinged neck. 916 grams, 15cm (6"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 349

13th-6th century BC. A large bronze flange-hilted dagger with slender leaf-shaped two-edged blade, hollow grip with socket to each face to accept an insert and lateral flanges to retain it; plus a short sword with long triagular blade and thick median rib, short tang with remains of piercing for attachment to the hilt. 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, for dagger. 307 grams total, 27-37cm (101/2 - 14 1/2"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market before 1970. [2] Fair condition.

Lot 351

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner formed as a act with hinged head, vents to the chest and tail. 1.8 kg, 28cm (11"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 352

13th-6th century BC. A large bronze flange-hilted dagger with slender leaf-shaped two-edged blade, hollow grip with socket to each face to accept an 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. 145 grams, 34.6cm (13 1/2"). From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market before 1970. Fine condition.

Lot 355

An undated archaistic bronze figurine of a ram with panels of zoomorphic ornament and calligraphic text. 2 kg, 22cm (8 3/4"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 357

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner formed as a standing cat with openwork panels to the body. 3.3 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 359

An undated archaistic bronze figurine of a ram with panels of zoomorphic ornament and calligraphic text. 2 kg, 22cm (8 3/4"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 36

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A group consisting of a ceramic head of a horse with detailing of the mane and bridle; bronze knife money with Chinese characters to both sides. 505 grams total, 11-16cm (4 1/4 - 6 1/4"). Property of a London collector; acquired London, 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 360

A pair of undated archaistic bronze discoid mirrors comprising: one with raised lip, central pierced lug, field of monkeys and grapes; one with central lug, two addorsed sphinxes, band of calligraphic text to the border. 390 grams total, 9-10cm (3 1/2 - 4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 361

An undated archaistic bronze vase formed as a standing bull with flared socket to the back. 830 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 363

18th-19th century AD. A substantial bronze handle, hollow to the inner face, with stylised lion-head detailing; pierced at the lower end. 101 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. Fine condition.

Lot 364

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner formed as a cat with hinged head, perforated body. 2.2 kg, 23cm (9"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 367

An undated archaistic bronze ewer with hexagonal-section body, flared base, broad shoulder, D-section handle with cat's head thumb-pad, bands of calligraphic text and zoomorphic roundels. 1.3 kg, 36.5cm (14 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 369

An undated archaistic bronze discoid mirror with pierced central lug, concentric rings, low-relief scene of cranes among trees and figures in a landscape. 389 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 371

An undated archaistic bronze paddle-shaped mirror with low-relief scene of dragons in flight above a landscape. 252 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 373

An undated archaistic bronze statuette of a standing bird. 510 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 375

An undated archaistic discoid bronze mirror with pierced central lug, low-relief scene of peacocks and tendrils. 405 grams, 15cm (6"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 377

An undated archaistic bronze ewer with bulbous body, flared base, tubular neck, tapering spout, scrolled handle with bird-head detail, hinged domed lid with biconvex knop; bands of calligraphic text and decorative roundels. 1.7 kg, 33cm (13"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 379

An undated archaistic bronze vessel with bulbous body, flared base, strap handle, domed lid with knop handle, bands of calligraphic text and decorative panels. 1.5 kg, 30cm (11 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 385

An undated archaistic bronze ewer with drum-shaped body, tubular neck, scooped spout, D-section handle with cat's head thumb-pad; bands of calligraphic text and interlaced roundels. 1.3 kg, 33cm (13"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 388

An undated archaistic bronze incense burner formed as a bird with pierced wings, hinge to the neck. 1.6 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 39

3rd century BC-20th century AD. A quantity of detector and other finds including: a block of unworked amber; bronze pendants; earrings; a hinge; glass and bone biconvex dangles; a square-section polychrome glass bead; bronze arrowheads; a bronze duck-head mount; pot fragments; a bowl mount; flint blades. 1.2kg, 1-11cm (3/4 - 4 1/4"). From an old German collection; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 390

An undated archaistic bronze rosette mirror with central pierced lug, low-relief images of birds with foliage and insects. 390 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 396

A group of undated archaistic bronze straps comprising: a hinged pair of bars with hinge fragment to each end; a strap with ring to one end; a strap with hook to one end and openwork epigraphic disc to the other. 1.1kg total, 10-42cm (4 - 16 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition; disc broken.

Lot 398

1st century AD and later. A mixed group of bronze items comprising: a ribbed ring; a boar's tuck-shaped pendant; a statue base; a plano-convex matrix; a ram's head; repoussé plates; a flat-section bracelet; a drum-shaped weight; a hemispherical bowl. 732 grams total, 15-83mm (1/2 - 3 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [14, No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 4

9th-7th century BC. A tubular bronze staff or sceptre finial, formed as a bifacial human figure with ribbed collar extending the arms to grip th necks of two beasts, ibex mask below with lateral cockerel heads in profile, scrolled hips and slender legs with ribbed collar. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 2. 186 grams, 15.5cm (6"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Fine condition.

Lot 40

14th-18th century AD. A mixed ring groups comprising: a bronze hoop with square bezel, four ring-and-dot motifs; an eccentric silver-coloured metal waisted hoop; a bronze hoop with raised median band, rosette (?) detailing; a bronze hoop with rosette panels. 16 grams total, 18-25mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a London collector; acquired London, 1980s. [4, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition, one distorted.

Lot 41

1st millennium BC. A mixed group of sheet bronze fragments with mainly repoussé decoration comprising: a cone with incised border, rosette(?) motifs; a plaque with profile figure seated; a plaque with horseman in low relief; a plaque with flowers and tendrils; a plaque with advancing figures, each with wings; a plaque with broad border, frieze of horsemen; a panel with profile bull's head. 72 grams, 40-100mm (1 1/2 - 4"). From an old German collection; acquired before 1990. [8, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.

Lot 429

An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of a robed Kwan Yin sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base, holding an infant to her left side; hollow to the underside. 209 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 431

A pair of undated archaistic bronze statuettes comprising: Buddha seated on an openwork plaque, four-legged tiered base; a standing figure of Buddha with ribbed nimbus, on a four-legged base. 240 grams total, 10.5-12.5cm (4 - 5"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. [2] Fine condition.

Lot 433

An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of Tsongkhapa sitting cross-legged on a lotus-flower base with right hand raised in reassurance, flowers to the shoulders; hollow to the underside. 169 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 439

An undated archaistic gilt-bronze figurine of the fifth Dalai Lama sitting cross-legged on a lotus flower base, with hands resting palm-upwards in the lap; hollow to the underside. 163 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 441

Later 19th-early 20th century AD. A bronze statuette group comprising: Manjushri sitting cross-legged on a lotus base with sword in his right hand; Kwan Yin sitting cross-legged with hands pressed together in prayer. 259 grams total, 73-79mm (3 - 3 1/4"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. [2] Fine condition.

Lot 449

An undated archaistic bronze halberd with leaf-shaped blade, feline modelled in the half-round to each face, 295 grams, 25cm (9 3/4"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 452

An undated archaistic bronze dagger with lentoid-section blade, rectangular guard, columnar grip with collars, discoid pommel. 380 grams, 38.5cm (15"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. Fine condition.

Lot 459

1st-2nd century AD. A group of ninety bronze rings mostly with abstract or floral motifs, one inscribed with an eagle and two with glass inlays. 325 grams, 18-28mm (3/4 - 1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [90] Fair condition.

Lot 46

3rd-4th century AD. A group of bronze items comprising: gilded ring formed from a round-section hoop and circular bezel with incised horse; belt mount formed from thick round-section hoop with attached decoration. 19.03 grams, 23-38mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 47

2nd century BC -20th century AD. A quantity of metal detector finds including: a ferrous spearhead with split socket; a bodkin arrowhead; two rowel spur fragments; a barrel tap; a lace bobbin with 'Crawford's Biscuits' legend; a whistle; a bronze chape; a Roman bronze strap end; scrap bronze; various buckles and mounts; some items with labels. 1.5 kg total, 2-20cm (3/4 - 8"). Found at various findspots in Kent. [100+, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.

Lot 52

6th-3rd century BC. A bronze incense burner consisting of a wide bowl with sunburst pattern in the middle, four projecting lugs to the rim; fluted column handle and domed base. 810 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 545

17th-20th century AD. Group comprising: William III halfpenny (1700); George I halfpenny (1717); George II farthings (3); George II halfpenny (1799); Victoria copper halfpenny (1853); Victoria copper half farthing (1844); Victoria bronze farthing (1882H); bronze halfpennies (6, including 3 Heaton mint); bronze pennies (15, including 4 Heaton mint); Edward VII penny (1902); George V pennies (27, including 1912H, 5 of 1918KN and 2 of 1919KN); George VI pennies (6); Elizabeth II pennies (4); with a Jersey, 1/13th shilling (1851"). 545 grams total ("). [62, No Reserve] Fine to extremely fine.

Lot 58

6th-2nd century BC. A group of bronze thin hammered appliqué fragments with punched foliage and zoomorphic motifs. 89 grams total, 7-23cm (2 3/4 - 9"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. [5, No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 59

3rd-7th century AD. A bronze bowl with chamfered rim, rounded bottom. 329 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). The property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980s-early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 61

4th-2nd century BC. A bronze escutcheon in the form of an animal (?) head with open mouth; a vessel handle with arching body and at the base a Siren with female head, bird body and outspread wings. 415 grams, 18cm (7"). Ex German collection; acquired 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 611

Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A bronze rosette-shaped mirror with one polished face, central pierced lug with octofoil surround, vertical figures of a dragon and peacock with swag between. 754 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

Lot 614

9th-12th century AD. A group of bronze items comprising: a large openwork dangle with five vertical bars and pellets, interstitial rings; a heart-shaped plaque with raised panel and pellets. 24 grams total, 16-56mm (1/2 - 2 1/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [2] Fair condition.

Lot 616

15th-16th century AD. A lozengiform gilt-bronze plaque with central square and heart-shaped motifs, three of four trefoil arms, each with red enamel pellets. 11 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, one arm absent.

Lot 63

1st-3rd century AD. A group of mixed items consisting of a ceramic oil lamp with ridged shoulder; a bronze dolphin brooch with traces of pin and catch; a bronze stud in the form of a Cupid face. 50 grams total, 30-80mm (1 1/4 - 3 1/4"). Property of a London collector; acquired London, 1980s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 64

12th century and later. A group of bronze finger rings, some with incised decoration, two with insert glass; one soft stone ring. 58 grams total, 15-26mm (3/4 - 1"). The property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980s-early 1990s. [22, No Reserve] Fair to fine condition.

Lot 640

19th-20th century AD. A string of black glass barrel-shaped beads, each with eight white and blue glass eyes; bronze ring to one end of string. 58 grams, 41.5cm (16 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.

Lot 67

9th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid plaque with pelleted panel and pierced lug; low-relief image of a quadruped in plan with legs extended and claws splayed. 4.24 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 686

18th-19th century AD. A squat tinned-bronze jug with applied strap handle; bands of scrolled foliage and ropework to the body. 821 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of an American lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 73

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze wrist-clasp of Hines's Form C4 with mask to the rear edge flanked by two curved necks terminating in Style I profile masks; attachment loops to the rear edge, remains of hook to the reverse. Cf. Hines, J. Clasps-Hektespenner-Agraffen, Stockholm, 1993 item 138. 5.03 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). Found Suffolk, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.

Lot 74

1st-3rd century AD. A group of bronze vessels comprising of: a small cup with dot decoration along the rim; a flagon with flaring rim, narrow neck and bulbous body with concentric circles and wide pedestal base; a wide plate with shallow sides and one end bent forward to form a spout. 864 grams total, 50-190mm (2 - 7 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 1989. [3, No Reserve] Poor condition.

Lot 77

9th-12th century AD. A group of vessels consisting of: a silver perfume vase with wide rim and long neck, bulbous body inlaid in gold wire forming a star pattern; a bronze bowl with floral pattern between columns, three riveted feet to the base; a shallow bronze plate with silvering to the surface, underside with interlocking star pattern. 336 grams, 14-18.5cm (5 1/2 - 7 1/4"). Ex German collection; acquired 1980s. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.

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