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2nd millennium BC. A bronze slightly domed discoid miniature shield with flange rim and U-shaped grip to the underside; old c

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Lot 774

2nd millennium BC. A bronze slightly domed discoid miniature shield with flange rim and U-shaped grip to the underside; old collector's acquisition number to the flange. 82 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Ex Lord MacAlpine collection, with remains of the collection number to the reverse. The offering of miniature weapons at shrines or in a body of water, such as lakes, springs, rivers and bogs, was a common practice amongst the Celtic peoples before and after the Roman conquest. They were possibly associated with success in war or the appeasement of a warrior deity for good harvest or health. Extremely fine condition.

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8th-7th century BC. A substantial bronze socketted axehead of Sompting Type with ribbed collar to the mouth, flared blade wit

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Lot 775

8th-7th century BC. A substantial bronze socketted axehead of Sompting Type with ribbed collar to the mouth, flared blade with convex cutting edge and thick lateral loop. 106 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Found Lancashire, UK. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1603. Very fine condition.

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8th-5th century BC. A bronze Wilburton type axehead with gently curved and flared cutting edge, collar to mouth with narrow l

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Lot 776

8th-5th century BC. A bronze Wilburton type axehead with gently curved and flared cutting edge, collar to mouth with narrow loop extension and raised V-shaped facet to each face. 382 grams, 11cm (4 1/2"). From a private German collection; acquired Munich in the early 1990s. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1008. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body and slightly convex edge, mouth with carinated collar, raised ribs to each

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Lot 777

13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body and slightly convex edge, mouth with carinated collar, raised ribs to each face, two lateral loops extending from the mouth. 167 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 179. Fine condition. Rare.

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13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body and slightly convex edge, mouth with thick collar, facet to each face, two

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Lot 778

13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body and slightly convex edge, mouth with thick collar, facet to each face, two narrow lateral loops extending from the mouth. 303 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Fine condition; edge chipped.

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14th-11th century BC. A European narrow blade with flared edge; the socket with thick collar to the mouth and loop to one sid

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Lot 779

14th-11th century BC. A European narrow blade with flared edge; the socket with thick collar to the mouth and loop to one side of the collar; panels of raised chevron ornament to both flat faces. 375 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, items 128, 136. Fine condition.

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2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze implements comprising: a sturdy chisel with flared blade and split socket; a gouge

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Lot 781

2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze implements comprising: a sturdy chisel with flared blade and split socket; a gouge with facetted tubular body, collared mouth, scooped blade; a narrow chisel with facetted tubular body, flared blade. 187 grams total, 68-78mm (2 3/4 - 3"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. The gouge has a small casting flaw to the upper face. The edge has never been sharpened, perhaps because the smith intended to recycle the bronze into a new tool. [3] Fine condition; the gouge with small casting flaw.

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9th-7th century BC. A penannular bronze bracelet with bands of incised linear ornament to the outer face. 57 grams, 82mm (3 1

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Lot 783

9th-7th century BC. A penannular bronze bracelet with bands of incised linear ornament to the outer face. 57 grams, 82mm (3 1/4"). From the Maurice Braham collection. Very fine condition, small chip to outer face.

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13th-9th century BC. A pair of bronze pins, each with slightly bulbous shafts, conical stepped heads and a band of rectilinea

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Lot 786

13th-9th century BC. A pair of bronze pins, each with slightly bulbous shafts, conical stepped heads and a band of rectilinear engraving. 125 grams in total, 29cm (11 1/2"). Property of a Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK collector. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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14th-9th century BC. A cast bronze ingot, square in section and slightly tapering to one end, with flat lozengiform panel to

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Lot 788

14th-9th century BC. A cast bronze ingot, square in section and slightly tapering to one end, with flat lozengiform panel to the centre. 91 grams, 30.5cm (12"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.

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3rd-2nd millennium BC. A globular ceramic Bronze Age burial urn with the original fragments of bone; supplied with a number o

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Lot 791

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A globular ceramic Bronze Age burial urn with the original fragments of bone; supplied with a number of documents relating to the discovery and excavation: cutting from the Midland Telegraph dated 25th May 1933 announcing the discovery of a Romano-British burial urn; cutting from the Birmingham Post dated 13th December 1933 announcing 'important discoveries' at Baginton Castle, with photograph of the excavated stairwell; cutting dated 15th-16th September 1933 announcing the establishment of the Baginton Castle Excavation Committee; an undated 1933 cutting from the Midland Daily Telegraph recording the building of new houses in the castle grounds; cutting from Coventry Herald dated 2nd-3rd March 1934 detailing Romano-British and other discoveries, with photographs of the excavations; undated cutting recording a lecture given by H.J. Edwards, the excavator, concerning the finds; cutting dated 23rd January 1934 detailing progress and recording the legend of a local ghost; cutting from the Midland Daily Telegraph 12th October 1934 recording recent discoveries, including the Baginton hanging bowl, Anglo-Saxon weapons and jewellery; letter dated 11th April 1934 from the Baginton Castle Excavation Committee to E. Bowden advising him that the Committee was being wound up; undated cutting reporting on progress in the excavations; cutting from Birmingham Daily Post dated 13th March 1935 recording the discovery of medieval ceramic tiles; a cutting from the Midland Telegraph dated 6th April 1936 showing excavations in the moat; cutting from the Birmingham Post dated 27th October 1936 announcing that Baginton Castle was to be scheduled as an ancient monument; cutting dated 27th-28th November 1936 reproducing an artist's impression of Baginton Castle; letter dated 18th July 1963 from E. Bowden to Mr. Hemsley enclosing captioned display photographs (in this lot); letter dated 29th August 1963 from E.E. Bowden to Mr Hemsley detailing the documents being transferred; handwritten undated note from 'Pete Woodward' concerning the 'flagon found at Baginton approx 6 ft from north side of churchyard wall (Tip side) while troweling down after sand extraction, only a few inches deep from surface' (part of this lot); three display boards from the museum exhibition showing 'The Old Doorway', 'General View of the Site' and 'View showing the general construction of the walls'. Urn: 1.1 kg, boards: 38 x 30.5cm (15 x 12"). Ex Buddle collection; formerly in the Hemsley collection in 1963; previously in the Yardley collection; found by E. E. Bowden, north side of the church wall at Baginton Castle, Warwickshire, UK, in 1933. Displayed at Leamington Spa Museum prior to 1963. Baginton Castle is a 12th century motte and bailey castle with a wide ditch defending the landward approach, a flat-topped motte on an escarpment of the River Sowe. In the 14th century, Sir William Bagot added a large fortified tower. In 1417 the estate was presented to the Dean and Chapter of St Mary's Collegiate Church in Warwick. The castle was a ruin by the 17th century and laid out as a formal garden in the 18th century with a gazebo. The castle is now part of a nature conservation site. [No Reserve] Fine condition; repaired and incomplete.

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16th-10th century BC. A cast bronze thin-butted flat axe of the Migdale-Marnoch tradition, with slightly concave flat sides.

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Lot 801

16th-10th century BC. A cast bronze thin-butted flat axe of the Migdale-Marnoch tradition, with slightly concave flat sides. 200 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK collector; acquired TimeLine Auctions, sale 7, lot 706; found Thetford, Norfolk, UK. See Moore, C.N and Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, 1972. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 802

2nd millennium BC. A group of two small flat axes of flared profile with slight lateral flanges, the longer with a curved butt and the shorter with a flat butt. 270 grams total, 10-10.5cm (4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 1. [2] Fair condition.

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2nd millennium BC. A bronze flat axehead with flared blade, eccentric rounded butt, convex edge. 147 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Prop

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Lot 804

2nd millennium BC. A bronze flat axehead with flared blade, eccentric rounded butt, convex edge. 147 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 1. Fine condition; scuffed to one face.

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Lot 805

2nd millennium BC. A group of two small flat axes of flared profile with square butt, the longer one thicker in section. 268 grams total, 70-87mm (2 3/4 - 3 1/2"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 1. [2] Fine condition.

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12th-8th century BC. A bronze spearhead with conical socket developing into the median rib of the lanceolate blade; the socke

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Lot 806

12th-8th century BC. A bronze spearhead with conical socket developing into the median rib of the lanceolate blade; the socket pierced for attachment. 118 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Professionally cleaned and conserved.

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13th-9th century BC. A cast bronze spearhead with conical socket developing into the median rib of the lanceolate blade; the

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Lot 807

13th-9th century BC. A cast bronze spearhead with conical socket developing into the median rib of the lanceolate blade; the socket pierced and the rim with incised bands, saltire and notching; the midrib with three notched facets. 87 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 391. Fine condition; blade edges chipped.

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2nd millennium BC. A small triangular blade with thickened centre, rounded butt with four notched rivet holes. 25 grams, 10.5

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Lot 808

2nd millennium BC. A small triangular blade with thickened centre, rounded butt with four notched rivet holes. 25 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2006. Cf. Gerloff, S. Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Abteilung VI, 2. Band. The Early Bronze Age Daggers in Great Britain, C.H. Beck'sche Verlagbuchhandlung, Munich, 1975, plate 44 item F(1"). Sir Richard Ground notes that there is possibly a 'thumb rest' at the top of the blade 'although that may be fanciful on such a small piece.' Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgeable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we have been able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-6th century BC. A bronze axehead with straight cutting edge, collar to mouth with remains of loop extension and flat D-sh

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Lot 810

9th-6th century BC. A bronze axehead with straight cutting edge, collar to mouth with remains of loop extension and flat D-shaped facet to each face, with ovoid hole. 265 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Fine condition; loop absent.

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14th-11th century BC. A European axehead with narrow bronze blade and straight edge; the socket with thick collar to the mout

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Lot 815

14th-11th century BC. A European axehead with narrow bronze blade and straight edge; the socket with thick collar to the mouth and small loop to one side of the collar. 165 grams, 92mm (3 1/2"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 148. Fine condition.

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13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body with lateral flanges and slightly convex edge, mouth with ribbed collar, tw

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Lot 819

13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body with lateral flanges and slightly convex edge, mouth with ribbed collar, two narrow lateral loops extending from the mouth. 201 grams, 98mm (4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 179. Fine condition.

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11th-8th century BC. A bronze gouge with ribbed collar to the socket mouth, scoop extending as a shallow chevron to the colla

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Lot 820

11th-8th century BC. A bronze gouge with ribbed collar to the socket mouth, scoop extending as a shallow chevron to the collar and convex cutting edge. 44 grams, 74mm (3"). Found Lancashire, UK. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 204. Very fine condition.

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10th-9th century BC. A bronze early Hallstatt brooch in the shape of a horse shoe shaped loop with spiral ends; simple pin lo

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Lot 823

10th-9th century BC. A bronze early Hallstatt brooch in the shape of a horse shoe shaped loop with spiral ends; simple pin looped over body. 6.03 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Devizes, Wiltshire, UK; in 1989. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-6th century BC. A D-section penannular bronze bracelet with butted ends, traces of hatched decoration to the outer faces.

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Lot 825

9th-6th century BC. A D-section penannular bronze bracelet with butted ends, traces of hatched decoration to the outer faces. 83 grams, 74mm (3"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Cf. MacGregor, A. Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 13.16. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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8th-6th century BC. A bronze Hallstatt finial comprising a bulb socket and three ribbed arms forming a cage with pellet clust

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Lot 828

8th-6th century BC. A bronze Hallstatt finial comprising a bulb socket and three ribbed arms forming a cage with pellet clusters at the outer edge, ribbed column above and spike finial. 14 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver bow brooch with tightly coiled spring and chord, deep D-section bow with transverse p

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Lot 832

1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver bow brooch with tightly coiled spring and chord, deep D-section bow with transverse projections, discoid knop to the foot, broad catchplate to the rear; to the lower bow, a duck modelled in the round with flat-section head, bulbous body, transverse fillets and trapezoidal tail. 18 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 751 for type. The tradition of using a duck as a religious symbol goes back to the Middle Bronze Age where it is associated with solar symbols on pottery and metalwork. Solar cults in Europe were closely connected to water, though the reason why is not fully understood, and the duck may have been seen as a connection between sky and water, it being associated with both. In the Iron Age and Roman period it was sacred to the goddess Sequana, a healing goddess whose shrine lay at the source of the river Seine in France. Very fine condition.

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2nd-1st century BC. A round-section bronze ring with four equidistant bulbs, each flanked by annular collars; old collector's

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Lot 836

2nd-1st century BC. A round-section bronze ring with four equidistant bulbs, each flanked by annular collars; old collector's label with partial handwritten text '[..] / Bra[ce]le[t] / Bronze'. 188 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From the Rizzi family collection; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Stead, I. & Rigby, V. The Morel Collection. Iron Age Antiquities from Champagne in the British Museum, London, 1999, item 2090 for type. Very fine condition, superficial casting flaws.

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3rd-1st century BC. A round-section bronze ring with beading to the outer face. 180 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the Rizzi fa

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Lot 837

3rd-1st century BC. A round-section bronze ring with beading to the outer face. 180 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the Rizzi family collection; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. similar type from Clynnog, Caernarfon, Wales in Savory, H.N. Guide catalogue of the Early Iron Age Collections,Cardiff, 1976, fig.36(1"). Very fine condition.

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2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine of a muscular nude male standing with the hands bound behind the back, legs

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Lot 838

2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine of a muscular nude male standing with the hands bound behind the back, legs bound at the ankles(?"). 133 grams, 87mm (3 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Winchester, Hampshire, UK, 1987 (displayed at Winchester Museum at time of finding"). Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 151, 161. Only a small number of figures depicting bound captives are known from Roman Britain. Their exact function is not known with suggestions being that they are either amulets or they decorated items that were used by slave traders. Another theory is that they were dedicated at shrines to Celtic deities and may relate to the binding of an enemy or a symbolic form of human sacrifice. Fine condition.

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2nd-1st century BC. A bronze figure of a standing boar with ribbed flange to the back and rump. 33 grams, 48mm (2"). Property

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Lot 839

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze figure of a standing boar with ribbed flange to the back and rump. 33 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 252, 253 for type. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze votive figure of a standing boar with prominent dorsal bristles and conical snout. 21

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Lot 840

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze votive figure of a standing boar with prominent dorsal bristles and conical snout. 21 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). Found near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, UK; in 1995. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 253. Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze rider figurine comprising: a nude(?) horseman with legs spread and right arm raised;

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Lot 841

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze rider figurine comprising: a nude(?) horseman with legs spread and right arm raised; a horse in advancing pose, one foreleg raised, triangular plaque with notched edge for the mane. 32 grams total, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [2] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of a horse with one foreleg raised, halter to the neck. 32 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"

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Lot 842

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze figure of a horse with one foreleg raised, halter to the neck. 32 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 107 for type. Fine condition, one hindleg partly absent.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bridle cheek-piece comprising a thick loop, round-section shank with collar, broad ba

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Lot 843

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bridle cheek-piece comprising a thick loop, round-section shank with collar, broad base formed as an openwork triskele with returned looped arms, six domed pads to each face. 26 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. Fine condition.

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2nd-1st century BC. A La Tène II type bronze brooch with thick tapering bow, integral spring and catchplate, two bulbs to the

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Lot 846

2nd-1st century BC. A La Tène II type bronze brooch with thick tapering bow, integral spring and catchplate, two bulbs to the returned foot. 11 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 730. Extremely fine condition.

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2nd-1st century BC. A bronze fibula based on a standard La Tène I type with facetted bow, coiled spring, pin and catchplate t

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Lot 847

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze fibula based on a standard La Tène I type with facetted bow, coiled spring, pin and catchplate to the foot; the foot returned forming a second spring and chord. 9.63 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 723 for the standard form. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A large bronze openwork plaque with D-section rim and mesh of trumpet and comma-leaf motifs in

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Lot 851

1st century BC-1st century AD. A large bronze openwork plaque with D-section rim and mesh of trumpet and comma-leaf motifs in a regular layout; pierced in three places for attachment. 274 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bowl mount or bracket formed as a bird with trapezoidal tail and triangular wings, ke

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Lot 852

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bowl mount or bracket formed as a bird with trapezoidal tail and triangular wings, keeled neck, bulb eyes and conical beak; plaque to the chest, pierced for attachment. 15 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze cosmetic grinder beds comprising: one small with collared knop finial;

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Lot 853

1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of bronze cosmetic grinder beds comprising: one small with collared knop finial; one similar, larger with loop and spur to the underside; one scaphoid with deep slot, no loop. 46 grams total, 44-62mm (1 3/4 - 2 1/2"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. [3] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bull-head casting with loop to the brow, hollow neck. 34 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Found

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Lot 858

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze bull-head casting with loop to the brow, hollow neck. 34 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 242. During the Celtic period in Europe there is evidence for the veneration of bulls which is possibly based on the admiration of their strength, ferocity and virility. The earliest depiction of a bull in the Celtic period is a figurine from a grave in Hallstatt, Austria, dating to the seventh century BC. Bulls are also depicted on the famous Gundestrup cauldron from Denmark whose huge size in relation to the figures of warriors would indicate a supernatural origin. Bulls are often associated with many sky-gods in Classical and Oriental religions and the same would appear to be true in the Celtic world; a sceptre from Willingham Fen, Cambridgeshire, depicts a bull's head and accompanying image of a sky-god. On the continent bulls are often associated with Gaulish healing shrines. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

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1st century BC. A bronze mount comprising a square plaque and two of four D-shaped domed panels with C-scrolls to the upper e

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Lot 859

1st century BC. A bronze mount comprising a square plaque and two of four D-shaped domed panels with C-scrolls to the upper edges. 7.75 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK, before 2008. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition; half absent.

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1st century AD. A slightly domed bronze discoid mounts with female face, triangular nose, lentoid eyes, sunken mouth, scrolle

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Lot 861

1st century AD. A slightly domed bronze discoid mounts with female face, triangular nose, lentoid eyes, sunken mouth, scrolled border; stud to the reverse. 4.54 grams, 22mm (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-6th century BC. A Hallstatt neck torc of twisted bronze, one end flattened and pierced, the other forming a vertical hook

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Lot 864

9th-6th century BC. A Hallstatt neck torc of twisted bronze, one end flattened and pierced, the other forming a vertical hook to close the loop; each of the flattened edges of the twists is decorated with a border of parallel lines and a running dot motif. 95 grams, 18.2cm (11"). Property of a Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK collector; acquired London market, 1990s. The Celtic torc was a prestigious piece of jewellery worn by both men and women. It had sacred connotations and is often seen around the necks of Celtic divinities, such as those on the Gundestrup cauldron. Torcs were often offered at shrines or thrown into springs as offerings. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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1682 AD. A bronze seal matrix with projecting triangular pierced handle to reverse; the oval face depicting the arms of the v

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Lot 929

1682 AD. A bronze seal matrix with projecting triangular pierced handle to reverse; the oval face depicting the arms of the von Schacht family showing crossed pick-hammers and demi horses quartered with mullet on shield at centre with foliate swags and a mullet and feathers crest; with collector information sheet and published reference extracts. 19.40 grams, face 23.04mm (1"). From a significant private English collection of seal matrices, formed over the past 35 years. See Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Bd. XII, Seiten 294-295; see SWB II/I (1856), Der Bayrische Adel, Freiherren, Text S.55, Tafel 57. Very fine condition.

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Late Period, 664-332 BC. A bronze fitting in the form of a falcon headed uraeus rising from a lotus flower and wearing sun di

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Lot 93

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A bronze fitting in the form of a falcon headed uraeus rising from a lotus flower and wearing sun disc on head and tripartite wig; mounted on custom made stand. 14.26 grams, 76 mm including stand. Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970. Fine condition.

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18th-early 19th century AD. A bronze chessman seal matrix with pierced trefoil handle, stepped base, intaglio design to the u

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Lot 930

18th-early 19th century AD. A bronze chessman seal matrix with pierced trefoil handle, stepped base, intaglio design to the underside of a facing helmet with horned crest, wreath framing two conjoined letters 'S'. 8.29 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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Dated 1842 AD. A large and heavy bronze vesica seal matrix made by Benjamin Wyon; the face depicting the intaglio heraldic ar

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Lot 931

Dated 1842 AD. A large and heavy bronze vesica seal matrix made by Benjamin Wyon; the face depicting the intaglio heraldic arms of the Bishop (halved, showing a seated nimbate figure holding sword in mouth with left arm raised in blessing and an armoured spurred leg between two spears) surmounted by a bishop's mitre; with incuse 'THE SEAL OF ASHHURST TURNER GILBERT D. D. BISHOP OF CHICHESTER 1842' legend; the reverse inscribed 'B WYON / CHIEF ENGRAVER / OF HER MAJESTY'S SEALS / 41 MARGARET STREET' in four lines. 578 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Supplied with a computer print-out of the obituary of Bishop Turner from The Times, 22nd February 1870; Dictionary of National Biography entry for Benjamin Wyon, and a print-out of the bishop's portrait. Bishop Gilbert (1786-1870) was appointed Bishop at Chichester in 1842 (see his obituary, copy included, for biographical details); Benjamin Wyon (1802-1858) was appointed Chief Engraver of the Seals in 1831 and was the son of Thomas Wyon (the elder); he made the Great Seal for William IV and also produced medals. 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. Very fine condition. Very rare.

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19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a silver-mounted swivel fob seal with carnelian seal insert, one side plain, the o

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Lot 957

19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a silver-mounted swivel fob seal with carnelian seal insert, one side plain, the other with intaglio nesting swan and reeds device; a Russian silver desk seal with tripod handle, with cabochon green onyx at top, the circular seal face uncut, with Russian silver marks including 's/84' fineness and 'G A S' maker's marks (for Gustav Alexander Sohlman, active in St Petersburg in the 19th century); a bronze-mounted swivel element for a fob seal, with oval moulded glass insert depicting intaglio female half figure holding flowers to one side and initial 'H' in ornate script to the reverse; a 'READINGS PATENT' gilt brass clip with oval moulded glass insert depicting a mason's square and dividers with initial 'G' between. 37 grams total, 18-55mm long (seal faces 15-23mm) (3/4 - 2 1/4 (1/2 - 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. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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18th-19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: an 18th century Continental cut-steel fob seal with oval face depicting intag

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Lot 961

18th-19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: an 18th century Continental cut-steel fob seal with oval face depicting intaglio heraldic garnished arms of engrailled cross with crossbow bolt on bezant in angles, surmounted by a horsehead crest and scrolled mantle; a 19th century cut steel fob seal (suspension loop defective) with rectangular face bearing incuse 'LN' initials in script; a 19th century bronze fob seal with oval face bearing incuse ornate initials 'GH' in monogram. 38 grams total, 20-33mm long (seal faces 17-23mm) (3/4 - 1 1/4 (3/4 - 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. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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18th century AD. A bronze hawking whistle with bell shaped body with incised parallel lines and short blowing end; spindle en

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Lot 962

18th century AD. A bronze hawking whistle with bell shaped body with incised parallel lines and short blowing end; spindle end handle to the other end pierced for suspension. 11.09 grams, 46.24mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Kent collector; found on the Thames foreshore at Billingsgate, London, UK, in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a small desk seal with tapered nacre handle and silver mount with circular green/r

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Lot 966

19th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a small desk seal with tapered nacre handle and silver mount with circular green/red bloodstone seal face depicting an intaglio squirrel (seal stone cracked); a small desk seal with carved nacre handle and bronze shield-shaped seal face with intaglio flying dove with letter in its beak and incuse 'POUR VOUS' (For You) motto; a desk seal with tapered repoussé silver mounted nacre handle with rectangular bronze seal face with incuse initials 'KCC' in script. 49 grams total, 42-99mm long (seal faces 6-18mm) (1 3/4 - 4 (1/4 - 3/4)"). 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. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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17th-18th century AD. A bronze belt section composed from rectangular plaques and pairs of corrugated links between, connecte

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Lot 997

17th-18th century AD. A bronze belt section composed from rectangular plaques and pairs of corrugated links between, connected by bronze rings; each plaque a facing female mask with flowers flanked by standing nude figures, alternating in orientation. 47 grams, 36.5cm (14 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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A European bronze pale, possibly German. H.21cm

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Lot 102

A European bronze pale, possibly German. H.21cm

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A Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated in yellow and white metal, bears signature.

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Lot 182

A Japanese bronze tsuba, decorated in yellow and white metal, bears signature.

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A Chinese cast bronze Guangdong style figural study of a warrior, bears four character mark to base. H.29cm

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Lot 202

A Chinese cast bronze Guangdong style figural study of a warrior, bears four character mark to base. H.29cm

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A Tibetan cast bronze phurba ritual dagger. L.62cm

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Lot 206

A Tibetan cast bronze phurba ritual dagger. L.62cm

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A pair of Chinese cast bronze incense burners, in the form of Dogs of Fo, bears four character mark to base.

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Lot 208

A pair of Chinese cast bronze incense burners, in the form of Dogs of Fo, bears four character mark to base.

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A bronze study of seated female on a marble stand. H.23cm

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Lot 229

A bronze study of seated female on a marble stand. H.23cm

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Pierre Laurel (French 20th century school) a bronze study of a dancing female, signed to base P.Laurel, set on a marble base

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Lot 265

Pierre Laurel (French 20th century school) a bronze study of a dancing female, signed to base P.Laurel, set on a marble base H.39cm

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A 20th century table lamp, the bronze base in the form of two children fighting over grapes, raised on an octagonal marble ba

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Lot 360

A 20th century table lamp, the bronze base in the form of two children fighting over grapes, raised on an octagonal marble base. H.13cm

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