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8th-6th century BC. A bronze Villanovan culture cult figurine with chignon to the rear of the head, left hand resting on the

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Lot 23

8th-6th century BC. A bronze Villanovan culture cult figurine with chignon to the rear of the head, left hand resting on the hips and right arm raised to the head, standing on a boat-shaped platform with pierced finials decorated with small bronze rings; the head pierced laterally and to the rear; attachment lug to the underside. 32 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Ex V.C. Vecchi and Sons Ltd., Great Smith Street, London, 1971-1985. Cf. figures on the processional wagon from Strettweg in Megaw, R.& V. Celtic Art. From its Beginnings to the Book of Kells, London, 1989, fig.19. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze figure of Cupid standing nude with right arm raised supporting a cornucopia, left ar

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Lot 230

1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze figure of Cupid standing nude with right arm raised supporting a cornucopia, left arm extended down to the side and fingers in gripping attitude; hair drawn up to the brow and formed into a chignon; mounted on a custom-made stand. 1.6 kg, 33cm (13"). From the Rizzi family collection; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition, cornucopia and lower legs absent.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of Attis standing with right arm raised, left hand on the hip; to the head the bell-sh

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Lot 233

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of Attis standing with right arm raised, left hand on the hip; to the head the bell-shaped leather Phrygian cap with scrolled top, pleated sleeveless tunic, cloak suspended from both shoulders, trousers gathered at the ankles. 125 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Attis is an Anatolian god and the consort of the goddess Cybele. According to myth he was the son of Nana, daughter of the river god Sangarius. Nana conceived him after gathering an almond from an almond tree that had grown from the severed organs of Agdistis, who had been born both male and female and had been castrated by the gods. Agdistis, now purely female and turned into the goddess Cybele loved Attis but he loved someone else. In a fit of jealousy Agdistis/Cybele drove him mad and Attis eventually castrated himself beneath a pine tree. The other gods brought him back to life and he remained the consort of the goddess. The myth is a complex one but it hints at death and rebirth as seen in nature with the death and growth of plants each year. During the Roman Empire Attis gained official recognition in the reign of Claudius, 41 to 54 AD. In the later Roman Empire he appears to have been considered as an all powerful solar deity who offered immortality to his initiates. Extremely fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of Diana standing in loose chiton with a quiver across her back and Phrygian c

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Lot 239

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of Diana standing in loose chiton with a quiver across her back and Phrygian cap; right hand raised to draw an arrow from the quiver, left hand open to accept a bow. 64 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 66. Extremely fine condition.

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3rd-2nd century BC. A convex bronze appliqué bowl mount comprising a mask of Dionysos with vineleaf border, barrel-shaped pla

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Lot 24

3rd-2nd century BC. A convex bronze appliqué bowl mount comprising a mask of Dionysos with vineleaf border, barrel-shaped plaque above with transverse channel to the reverse to accept a handle. 264 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Property of a retired English University Professor; acquired Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA, 2012 (with Certificate"). Fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of bearded Priapus standing in hooded cloak, balancing grapes and vineleaves o

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Lot 241

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of bearded Priapus standing in hooded cloak, balancing grapes and vineleaves on his phallus and the raised hem of his cloak. 93 grams, 77mm (3"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 136. Priapus was an ancient Roman god who was responsible for the fertility of gardens and farms and statues of him were a common feature of the countryside during the Roman Empire. He is depicted with slightly grotesque features and wears a garment that is drawn up to reveal a grossly exaggerated and erect penis. The folds of cloth that he holds over his penis often contains fruit and other agricultural products which demonstrates his function in ensuring the increase in crops. Extremely fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze model gladiator of the murmillo type with large rectangular shield and short gladius held ready,

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Lot 243

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze model gladiator of the murmillo type with large rectangular shield and short gladius held ready, armoured shoulder and lower legs, deep-brimmed helmet with bird in flight crest. 69 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 126 for type. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figurine of a nude male standing with arms raised to head level. 100 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Prope

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Lot 244

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze figurine of a nude male standing with arms raised to head level. 100 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Fine condition; one foot absent, leg repaired.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze mount of the god Silenus with fleshy features, thick tousled hair, curly moustache an

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Lot 247

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze mount of the god Silenus with fleshy features, thick tousled hair, curly moustache and beard. 54 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze plaque with facing satyr mask and three attachment holes; the face with heavy brow, strands to t

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Lot 248

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze plaque with facing satyr mask and three attachment holes; the face with heavy brow, strands to the beard, curls to the hair, goat-ears flanking the temples, two large recurved horns to the brow. 172 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From the Rizzi family collection; acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition, small chip to beard.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze model tigress advancing with jaws open, left forepaw raised. 76 grams, 62mm (2 1/2").

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Lot 252

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze model tigress advancing with jaws open, left forepaw raised. 76 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 233. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A cast bronze dagger pommel, the socket hexagonal in section with gryphon-head finial; the ears triangula

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Lot 257

1st-2nd century AD. A cast bronze dagger pommel, the socket hexagonal in section with gryphon-head finial; the ears triangular with median crest and hooked beak. 46 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). Found Norfolk, UK, acquired before 1980. The gryphon is associated with the goddess Nemesis. The goddess was adopted by the Romans from the Greeks; she was the goddess of vengeance and retribution and was closely associated with the underworld. Images of gryphons appear on gladiatorial equipment as well as that of soldiers in the Roman army, such as the gryphon head on the crest of the famous Crosby Garrett cavalry helmet found in Cumbria in 2010. Fine condition, crack to socket rim.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze chariot or harness fitting comprising a square block with hollow underside and round-section sta

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Lot 258

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze chariot or harness fitting comprising a square block with hollow underside and round-section staple, square-section shaft with boar-head emblem and D-section spigot to the reverse with spur to the rear of the block; the head with three triangular plaques to the rear, crest to the brow, open mouth with tusks. 180 grams, 76mm (3"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s. The boar was the unit symbol of the legion XX Valeria Victrix stationed in Britain from the 1st to 4th century, with headquarters at Deva Victrix, modern Chester. Very fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A matched pair of hollow-cast bronze fittings, each a hexagonal-section socket with eagle-head above, scr

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Lot 259

3rd-4th century AD. A matched pair of hollow-cast bronze fittings, each a hexagonal-section socket with eagle-head above, scrolled swan-heads to each side; pierced for attachment. 2.6 kg total, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. For two similar see Christies sale 2323, 10 June 2010, lot 155 Mounts of this type were used on the supporting frames of Roman wagons or chariots. The eagle was an important symbol in Rome and was sacred to Jupiter, the supreme god of the Roman pantheon who was the protector of the empire; the symbol of the eagle was carried by the troops into battle and was regarded a good luck symbol for the army. The eagle is also found associated with other sky deities such as Vishnu in the Hinduism. [2] Very fine condition.

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11th-7th century BC. A bronze pendant fitting comprising a horizontal plaque with raised borders and median rib, the lateral

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Lot 26

11th-7th century BC. A bronze pendant fitting comprising a horizontal plaque with raised borders and median rib, the lateral borders developing to an addorsed pair of birds' heads; to the upper edge a trapezoidal plaque with integral ring; to the lower edge, eight holes to accept the suspension loop of an ovoid dangle; each bird-head on a curved keeled neck angled inwards, with socket for the eye and raised beak. 58 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Ex V.C. Vecchi and Sons Ltd., Great Smith Street, London, 1971-1985. Cf. bronzes in Megaw, R.& V. Celtic Art. From its Beginnings to the Book of Kells, London, 1989, item 6. See the pendant from the Evan Gorga Collection, No. 229, which is of mid-Italic area and Dauno-Lucania, and dates to the eighth century BC. Fine condition; repaired; two dangles with broken hoops, two others absent.

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1st-3rd century AD. A pair of cast bronze chariot fittings with a bust of Isis-Fortuna modelled in the round, with piled hair

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Lot 260

1st-3rd century AD. A pair of cast bronze chariot fittings with a bust of Isis-Fortuna modelled in the round, with piled hair and crossover robe; each with inset silver eyes, loop to the rear of the head, octagonal plaque with notched edges; one with ovoid panels beneath the bust, remains of ferrous spike to the reverse, the other with lead fill and spike. 875 grams total, 98mm (4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fittings such as these are often termed chariot fittings, but they could also be decorative elements for litters used to carry the wealthy through the streets. Similar fittings have been found at Pompeii and Rome associated with with couches and beds. Another theory for their use is as fittings for biers or carts used in religious processions. There are reliefs and paintings from across the Empire that show such processions, and the famous Roman novel 'The Golden Ass' by Lucius Apuleius, provides literary evidence of such processions in honour of the goddess Isis. The statue of the goddess was taken from the temple and processed through the streets with great pomp and ceremony on an elaborate bier or cart by the priests and devotees to the accompaniment of music and prayers. [2] Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A very large bronze plaque formed as a bust of Bacchus with vineleaves; the god shown in androgyne form w

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Lot 261

1st-2nd century AD. A very large bronze plaque formed as a bust of Bacchus with vineleaves; the god shown in androgyne form with carefully dressed locks of hair with flowers interwoven, garment fastened at the left shoulder with hanks hanging; four vineleaves pierced and with vine detailing behind; small plinth with ropework border below; to the reverse, an iron support passing through two integral straps; possibly a display fitting from a processional chariot or piece of furniture. 1.9 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 375. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Bacchus was the Roman name for the Greek god Dionysus. He was the god of the vine and wine as well as mystic ecstasy that drunkenness induced. An important mystery cult developed around him which was based on fertility and re-birth. His cult appears to have originated in Asia Minor, or possibly Thrace, where it absorbed a number of other similar cults. His worship spread rapidly through Greece and was eventually taken to Italy by Greek settlers. The representation of Bacchic subjects on sarcophagi would suggest in the dead person's belief in the cult and expectations of a happier life after death. The cult was suppressed by the Senate in 168 BC and the sanctuaries destroyed but the religion continued as an underground movement and was extremely popular in the early centuries of the Empire where it gained official recognition under the Emperors. Another name for Bacchus was Liber Pater, or Free Father and it is in this role that he is commonly portrayed, encouraging the abandon of daily cares. This piece could be from a couch used for feasting and drinking and thus the representation of Bacchus in his capacity as god of wine would have been fitting. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze fitting with D-section loop, lateral curved wings, face of Cupid with flowing hair a

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Lot 262

1st-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze fitting with D-section loop, lateral curved wings, face of Cupid with flowing hair and ropework collar. 303 grams, 94mm (3 3/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze discoid mount with a triskele of openwork La Tène inspired trumpet motifs within a s

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Lot 264

1st-2nd century AD. A substantial bronze discoid mount with a triskele of openwork La Tène inspired trumpet motifs within a stepped frame; pierced in three places for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand. 295 grams, 16.5cm including stand (6 1/2"). Property of an East London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Appels, A. & Laycock, S. Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, Witham, 2007, item AA9.6. Very fine condition, cleaned and conserved.

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3rd-4th century AD. A bronze belt buckle with gilding to the plate and decorated with two pelta framing a central rosette; pr

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Lot 265

3rd-4th century AD. A bronze belt buckle with gilding to the plate and decorated with two pelta framing a central rosette; prong decorated with raised bands at either end with horizontal rib between; frame is decorated with radiating lines. 41 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fine condition.

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2nd-early 3rd century AD. A flat-section bronze rectangular plaque fragment with three lines of text in formal Roman capitals

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Lot 268

2nd-early 3rd century AD. A flat-section bronze rectangular plaque fragment with three lines of text in formal Roman capitals: 'IMP CAES L SEPTIMVS SEV[E..] / [.]ERT AVG TBMPL TERREM / [.]BRIS GONEAPS[.]'. 13 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Property of an Austrian collector; acquired in the 1970s. Fair condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A mixed group of bronze epigraphic fragments comprising: a small L-shaped panel with majuscule partial te

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Lot 269

1st-3rd century AD. A mixed group of bronze epigraphic fragments comprising: a small L-shaped panel with majuscule partial text in three lines '[.] / [.]NIL[.] / [.]NATT[.]'; a rectangular panel with inscribed border, partial text in rustic capitals 'COH[.] / MVLN[.] / M[.] / NESCRI[.] / QVEFIXA[.] / NIV[.]' and part of a damaged text to the reverse; a sub-triangular fragment with neatly incised lower border, partial text in rustic capitals '[.]DASATI / DESCRITIVM / IA . AENEA .QV[.] / MVRO. POST[.] / AD. MINE[.]'; a sub-rectangular fragment with text in rustic capitals to both faces: (1) within a double border 'SATVRNINI / PROCVLI / [.] MAN DI / [.]EXANRI' (2) [.]MINO / [.]CVI PRAEST / [.] MODESTVS / [.] CORNAC / [.]VXORI EIVS VERN / EIVS / EIVS / [.]OGNITVMEXTA / [.]RA EST ROMAE'. 132 grams total, 23-79mm (1 - 3 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [4] Fair condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A piriform bronze vase with discoid base, chamfered rim, square-section handle to the reverse. 1.1 kg, 20

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Lot 270

1st-2nd century AD. A piriform bronze vase with discoid base, chamfered rim, square-section handle to the reverse. 1.1 kg, 20.5cm (8"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition; dented, burr to rim.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze jug with deep shoulder, slightly flared base, broad neck, flared rim, curved D-section handle wi

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Lot 271

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze jug with deep shoulder, slightly flared base, broad neck, flared rim, curved D-section handle with spur to the forward edge; concentric bands to the rim, shoulder and underside. 464 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a retired English University Professor; acquired Artemis Gallery, Colorado, US; 2013 (with Certificate); formerly with private California, USA, collection. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze inkwell with basal ring, biconical collar, flared rim, concentric incised lines to

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Lot 275

1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze inkwell with basal ring, biconical collar, flared rim, concentric incised lines to the body and neck; collar pierced to accept two silver-wire loops with the ends coiled around the shank. 146 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A group of two bronze vessel handles, deeply arched, with hooks on either end; each has spear shaped deco

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Lot 279

1st-2nd century AD. A group of two bronze vessel handles, deeply arched, with hooks on either end; each has spear shaped decorations suspended from rings looped through each hook; each decoration depicts the same face with hair pulled up on to top of head and falling down the side of the face. 180 grams total, 14cm each (5 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Silchester, Northamptonshire, UK; recorded with Reading Museum in the 1970s. [2] Fair condition.

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4th-1st century BC. A bronze knife handle in the form of a palm leaf emerging from a lotus shaped flower; below, an inverted

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Lot 28

4th-1st century BC. A bronze knife handle in the form of a palm leaf emerging from a lotus shaped flower; below, an inverted Doric scrolled end, recessed for the hinge; above, a crouching lion consuming a bull's head. 25 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a Scandinavian gentleman. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A flat-section iron blade with bronze handle formed as a panther with legs extended, loops formed from th

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Lot 280

1st-2nd century AD. A flat-section iron blade with bronze handle formed as a panther with legs extended, loops formed from the tail and open mouth. 81 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s. Fine condition, blade nicked.

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1st-3rd century AD. A bronze obstetric hook with slender tapering shaft and hooked end, spiral silver inlay to the balustered

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Lot 283

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze obstetric hook with slender tapering shaft and hooked end, spiral silver inlay to the balustered body and piriform finial. 14 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fine condition.

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Dated 1863 AD. Bun head bronze issue. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA D G BRITT REG F D legend. Rev: Britannia seated with FARTHING legend and date below. 2.78 grams. S. 3958; Freeman 509; Peck 1867. [No Reserve] Very fine; traces of possible gilding. One of the key dates in the farthing series.

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1st-3rd century AD. A round-section tapering bronze shaft with rectangular base and mouse figurine gnawing on a nut; loop to

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Lot 285

1st-3rd century AD. A round-section tapering bronze shaft with rectangular base and mouse figurine gnawing on a nut; loop to the mouse's back. 24 grams, 13cm (5"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Extremely fine condition.

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1st century AD. A hollow-cast bronze whistle with eagle-head emerging from a trefoil shank; two openings to the upper face. 2

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Lot 287

1st century AD. A hollow-cast bronze whistle with eagle-head emerging from a trefoil shank; two openings to the upper face. 21 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Found near Brancaster, Norfolk, UK; in the 1980s. Fine condition. Excessively rare, possibly only three examples found in UK.

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17th-18th century AD. Comprising a cylindrical bronze die with hammered facets to sides; copying the obverse for a Venice iss

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Lot 2945

17th-18th century AD. Comprising a cylindrical bronze die with hammered facets to sides; copying the obverse for a Venice issue gold ducat or zecchino, showing the doge before St Mark with blundered legend (some letters retrograde"). 78 grams, 24mm diameter. (1"). See Ives, Herbert E., The Venetian Gold Ducat and its Imitations, ANS Numismatic Notes and Monographs 128, pp.25-28 and pls.XIII and XVI for information. Very fine. Rare and interesting.

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Dated 1813 AD. From the James Mudie series, number 11, struck 1820, by Webb and Brenet. Obv: profile bust with FIELD MARSHALL F DUKE OF YORK. Rev: colours ceremony with Queen Charlotte and PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813 legend with facade of Academy and 1802 to exergue. 38.39 grams, 41mm. BCM 1035 (see also 1136 for more details); BHM I, 769 (see also 1057"). This series of James Mudie medals, commemorating British military and naval victories, comprised a set of 40 which were struck at the Edward Thomason works, Birmingham and offered by subscription as sets or individually in silver, bronze and white metal; this medal was issued at a price of half a guinea. Good very fine. Scarce.

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Dated 1789, made 19th century AD. Obv: profile bust with date and small letter 'D' (for Denver mint?) below and GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES legend. Rev: crossed axe and pipe over clasped hands with PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP legend; pierced and with loop for suspension. 18.18 grams, 34mm Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired on the UK art market, 1980-1990. The peace medals are famous for those examples presented to Native American chiefs in the 18th-19th century period; the general design, with a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, has continued in use until the present day with the Peace Medal of the Third World awarded by the United Nations; the Denver mint has produced recent reproductions of this medal, at 1 1/2 and struck in bronze, this example appears to have considerable age and further research might discover the origin. [No Reserve] Near very fine.

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20th century AD. Group comprising: a World War I era original studio photograph of an unidentified uniformed German servicema

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Lot 2988

20th century AD. Group comprising: a World War I era original studio photograph of an unidentified uniformed German serviceman, wearing the Iron Cross ribbon, by studio Becher, Dullenburg; a World War I Iron Cross medal and a Marine Korps bronze cross; the medals with ribbons. 74.81 grams total, photograph 17 x 10.5cm. [2, No Reserve] Very fine.

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After 1815 AD. A gilt-bronze badge showing the imperial crown above a maltese cross enamelled in red with a red enamelled cir

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Lot 2992

After 1815 AD. A gilt-bronze badge showing the imperial crown above a maltese cross enamelled in red with a red enamelled circular border (cut into by the crown); the reverse with a threaded post and square nut for affixing. 9.44 grams, 30mm tall. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. See Hazelton, Alan W., The Russian Imperial Orders, ANS Notes and Monographs 51. The Order of St Anne (sometimes Anna or St Anna) was instituted by Karl Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp in 1735, in honour of his wife Anna Petrovna; the 4th class division was added in 1815. [No Reserve] Very fine. Scarce.

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Dated 1843 AD. Gilt-bronze, for suspension. Obv: crowned cipher of Friedrich Wilhelm IV with ?? ??????????? inscription. Rev:

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Lot 2993

Dated 1843 AD. Gilt-bronze, for suspension. Obv: crowned cipher of Friedrich Wilhelm IV with ?? ??????????? inscription. Rev: wreath with 1818 / 20 ???? / 1843 at centre with ??????? ???? ??????? inscription, within wreath; with supension loop and original ring. 20.15 grams, 34mm diameter. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Diakov 570.1 (R1); Chep. 434; Werlich 90. [No Reserve] Very fine; some minor loss of gilding to high parts of design. Very rare; especially so with integral loop.

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Published 1998 and 1986 AD. Burnett, Amandry and Ripollès, Roman Provincial Coinage, Supplement I, British Museum, London, 19

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Lot 3007

Published 1998 and 1986 AD. Burnett, Amandry and Ripollès, Roman Provincial Coinage, Supplement I, British Museum, London, 1998 [60pp., 11 plates; hardback] and Berk, Harlan J., Eastern Roman Successors of the Sesterius, Berk, ND (but 1986) [unpaginated, 979 coins listed and priced; illustrated and 2 plates; hardback]. 1.43 kg total, 28.5 x 22cm (11 1/4 x 8 3/4"). The Berk volume covers Byzantine bronze issues from Anastasius to Alexius I (491-1118 AD), with US$ retail prices given in four grades, from VG to EF. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A bronze bridge-type equal-ended plate brooch with arched plate and beast-head terminals; the plate with medi

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Lot 320

2nd century AD. A bronze bridge-type equal-ended plate brooch with arched plate and beast-head terminals; the plate with median band of green and blue enamel squares, inlaid silver slashes; the beast-heads with inset blue glass eyes; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 12 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1414. Fine condition.

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4th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze bow brooch with three onion-shaped knops, deep trapezoidal-section bow and rectangular

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Lot 321

4th century AD. A hollow-formed bronze bow brooch with three onion-shaped knops, deep trapezoidal-section bow and rectangular footplate; the upper face of the arm with stepped profile, panel with pierced sides to the footplate, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 58 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1269. Fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch with central void, ring of eight enamel-filled roundels, enamel-filled lat

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Lot 322

2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch with central void, ring of eight enamel-filled roundels, enamel-filled lateral lobes and similar above and below on waisted plaques; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 5.17 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1594 for type. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze hinge-headed enamelled brooch with waisted headplate, square plaque with enamelled grid, each pa

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Lot 323

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze hinge-headed enamelled brooch with waisted headplate, square plaque with enamelled grid, each panel with contrasting enamel fill; trapezoidal footplate with enamel and two contrasting pellets; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 7.42 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 994. Fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch formed as a ring with enamelled segments in white, blue and yellow with an

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Lot 324

2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch formed as a ring with enamelled segments in white, blue and yellow with an enamelled lobe to each quadrant, four spokes and an onion-shaped knop to the centre; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 7.12 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 135. Fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch with lateral notches, scrolled openwork to the upper edge, pierced lug to

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Lot 325

2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze plate brooch with lateral notches, scrolled openwork to the upper edge, pierced lug to the lower edge; panel of geometric cellwork to accept enamel fill; pin, pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 21 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1009 for type. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising: a round-section crossbar, coiled spring, chord and pin; deep rectangular-

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Lot 327

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising: a round-section crossbar, coiled spring, chord and pin; deep rectangular-section bow with notch detailing to the outer edges, biconical knop above; small footplate with lateral notch for the catchplate. 46 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 489. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century AD. A bronze Aesica-type brooch with ribbed crossbar, D-section bow with loop above, transverse flange, flat-sect

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Lot 328

1st century AD. A bronze Aesica-type brooch with ribbed crossbar, D-section bow with loop above, transverse flange, flat-section triangular foot with linear and ring-and-dot motifs, hinged pin, catchplate to the reverse. 18 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 794. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A restrung necklace of a variety of mainly spherical plain and decorated mosaic glass beads with small ir

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Lot 350

1st-3rd century AD. A restrung necklace of a variety of mainly spherical plain and decorated mosaic glass beads with small iridescent glass spacer beads, facetted biconical and tubular beads; translucent glass hoop above a flat-section bronze crescent pendant with enamel detailing. 109 grams, 56cm (22"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze discoid plaque with two mounting holes, silver repoussé mount with domed centre, bu

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Lot 386

1st-2nd century AD. A flat-section bronze discoid plaque with two mounting holes, silver repoussé mount with domed centre, bust of a youthful satyr with horns and pointed ears. 8.22 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A thick flat-section bronze bracelet with slightly flared terminals, raised panels to the outer face with

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Lot 394

1st-3rd century AD. A thick flat-section bronze bracelet with slightly flared terminals, raised panels to the outer face with point detailing, pointillé lines on the three outer faces. 37 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze phallus with elliptical loop to the rear. 21 grams, 47mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired

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Lot 398

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze phallus with elliptical loop to the rear. 21 grams, 47mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-3rd century AD. A D-section bronze hoop supporting a discoid plaque with intaglio design of a temple portico. 9.18 grams,

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Lot 399

1st-3rd century AD. A D-section bronze hoop supporting a discoid plaque with intaglio design of a temple portico. 9.18 grams, 24mm overall, 19.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A fragment of cast bronze, curved in plan, depicting a couple embracing with legs entwined. 28 grams, 39m

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Lot 400

1st-2nd century AD. A fragment of cast bronze, curved in plan, depicting a couple embracing with legs entwined. 28 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Found Essex, UK, 2011. For a similar example see Johns, C. Sex or Symbol: Erotic Images of Greece and Rome. London, 1982. p137, plate 35, which shows a bronze mirror, now in the Capitoline Museum, Rome. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze statuette of the goddess Minerva dressed in peplos and crested helmet, right hand ext

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Lot 401

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze statuette of the goddess Minerva dressed in peplos and crested helmet, right hand extended and left hand raised. 82 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). Ex V.C. Vecchi and Sons Ltd., Great Smith Street, London, 1971-1985. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 68. Fair condition, spear(?) and upper part of left hand missing.

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1st-3rd century AD. A bronze figurine of a thraex gladiator with rounded helmet, short belted tunic or lion cloth, small roun

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Lot 402

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze figurine of a thraex gladiator with rounded helmet, short belted tunic or lion cloth, small round shield raised to the left shoulder, palm branch held in the right hand. 8.57 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s. The thraex, meaning Thracian, wore distinctive equipment such as quilted leg wrappings, two high greaves and a brimmed helmet with a tall crescent shaped crest. They carried a small, square shield and a small, curved, almost dagger like sword. Their standard opponent in the games was the Murmillo gladiators. The large flat object held in the right hand of this example would appear to be a victor's palm branch. [No Reserve] Fair condition, cleaned and conserved.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze gladiator figurine on a pedestal base, standing with hatched cuirass, manicato the le

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Lot 403

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze gladiator figurine on a pedestal base, standing with hatched cuirass, manicato the left arm, Republican-era helmet with twin plumes above. 16 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze appliqué of the face of Silenus, bearded and with pointed ears; curved in section. 62 grams, 57m

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Lot 405

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze appliqué of the face of Silenus, bearded and with pointed ears; curved in section. 62 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property of a retired English University Professor; acquired Artemis Gallery, Colorado, USA, 2012. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A D-shaped bronze mask of Cupid with fleshy features and curly hair, hollow to the reverse. 15 grams, 30m

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Lot 406

1st-2nd century AD. A D-shaped bronze mask of Cupid with fleshy features and curly hair, hollow to the reverse. 15 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze foot from a statuette with incised sandal thong detailing. 70 grams, 69mm (2 3/4").

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Lot 411

1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze foot from a statuette with incised sandal thong detailing. 70 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From the Rizzi family collection; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A cast bronze figurine of a standing eagle on a discoid base, head turned and wings slightly extended; in

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Lot 412

1st-2nd century AD. A cast bronze figurine of a standing eagle on a discoid base, head turned and wings slightly extended; incised feather detail to the wings, chest and neck; base pierced; provincial workmanship. 98 grams, 58mm (1 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Fine condition.

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