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Click here to subscribe19th-early 20th century AD. A pair of bronze hinged betel-nut cutters comprising: one with hexafoil designs to the hinge and blade-guides, slender curved arms; one with sturdy arms, ropework collars. 483 grams total, 17-17.5cm (7"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired in UK, 1980s-2000. [2] Fine condition.
12th-15th century AD. A silvered bronze belt comprising six plaques joining three sections of chain-link rings in two rows; the plaques with pellet detailing, joined by a thick ring passing through an integral loop. 172 grams, 71cm (28"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
12th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze artefacts comprising: an openwork mount with trefoil knop; a barrel-lock fitting; an enamelled buckle plate; a discoid mount with repousse face, pin to rear; a crucifixion figure from the River Thames at Bankside; a discoid mount with rose motif, pin to rear; a discoid pendant with bearded face within a zigzag border; a finger ring with open lozenge bezel, two biting beasts on the shoulders, found near Cambridge; a discoid mount with geometric motif, pin to rear; a heraldic pendant, shield-shaped with inlaid enamel cross. 46 grams, crucifix: 44 mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Hampshire Gentleman; acquired before 1990; some with old dealer tickets, giving descriptions and findspots, etc. [10] Fair condition.
14th-15th century AD. A mixed group of bronze spur rowels comprising: two with five lentoid-section arms; one a fragment with ten rounded spikes in two groups of five. 41 grams total, 39-50mm (1 1/2 - 2"). Property of an Essex Collector. Cf. Wheeler, M. London Museum Medieval Catalogue, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, fig.30 (1, 4"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th century AD. A bronze figure of the Buddhist teacher Tsongkhapa seated on a lotus flower and wearing monastic robes and hat, hands held in front in the teaching pose. 1.81 kg, 30.5cm (12"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1996. Tsongkhapa (1357–1419 AD), was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. Fine condition.
19th century AD. A gilt bronze figure of the Taoist god Xuan Wu seated on a throne with a large pedestal base; clothed in long robes with meandering scroll pattern to border of sleeves and opening at front, he holds the three mountain hand seal in his right hand, the left points down to a snake wrapped around a turtle at his feet. 845 grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). From a central London collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.
20th century AD. A mixed group of items comprising: two bronze hooks, each formed as five cobras in parallel with double loop finial; an inlaid dagger scabbard; a spherical bronze weight with loop; a vessel cap formed as a ropework peacock; a carved stone seal matrix; a flat-section bronze ring with script to the rectangular bezel; an annular pendant of shell(?) with thong; a square-section carnelian seal matrix with zoomorphs; a skull appliqué; a penannular brass handle; a florid bronze handle fragment; a key with scrolled bow; a penannular bracelet with scrolled finials; a square brass plaque with grid and incised texts. 617 grams total, 1.5-20cm (1/2 - 8"). Property of a London collector; previously in an old collection, acquired between 1980-late 1990s. [15, No Reserve] Fair condition.
Bronze Age, 2000-900 BC. A group of three items comprising: one half of a circular Bronze Age stone metal casting mould for a circular mount or object, with casting channel in a coarse stone (with inked reference 'OXON'), dating to circa 1200 BC; a ground stone Bronze Age archer's wrist guard in a grey shale with two full and one partial perforations for tying thongs, chipped at two corners (with inked reference 'Feltwell'), dating to circa 600 BC; and a shard of Bronze Age ceramic Beaker vessel showing 'fingernail' impressed ornament (with inked reference 'Icklingham, Suffolk'), dating to circa 900 BC. 270 grams total, 50-70 mm (2-3"). Ex Michael Nellist collection; acquired from Keith Lloyd (with list extract), one from Bonhams 13/04/2011, lot 224 (ex Ancient Relics with certificate, ex R. S. Murray collection) and one Keith Lloyd; findspots as stated. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While studying at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography [3, No Reserve] Fine condition, the guard chipped at two corners.
19th-early 20th century AD. A group of bronze items comprising: an incense burner with inlaid guilloche to the sidewall, domed openwork cover with crescent finial; a situla with reserved panels of calligraphic text, discoid platter with pedestal base. 1 kg total, 17-23cm (6 3/4 - 9"). Property of a Gloucestershire gentleman; inherited from his grandfather. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
A large undated cast bronze vessel with conical base, globular nody and tall neck; to the base a slashed band, with gilt-bronze scrolled patterns to the body and shoulder; the lid a hemispherical cap with reserved opposead animal design and conical handle with trefoil inlay. Bronze, 1.3 kg, 22.5cm (8 3/4"). UK art and antiquities market, acquired prior to 1990. Fine condition.
8th-9th century AD. A gilt-bronze mixed group comprising: a heart-shaped plaque with chamfered edge. two pins to the reverse; a D-shaped plaque with scrolled detail forming a mask; a tongue-shaped plaque with raised plates forming an animal mask; a pelta-shaped plaque with suspension ring; a tongue-shaped mount with scrolled palmette detail. 16 grams, 20-34mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
20th century AD. A pair of cast bronze figures comprising: a slender male in a hatched skirt, rectangular base; a female supporting a waited vessel, on a wooden base. 980 grams total, 26-31cm (10 1/4 - 12 1/4"). Property of a Gloucestershire gentleman; inherited from his grandfather. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
19th-early 20th century AD. A bronze figure of an ancestor seated on a throne with arched opening to the front; the man wears long robes with decorative panel to the front, conical cap on head, right hand held to chest, left holding a flower; between the feet is a small dog. 1.03 kg, 23cm (9"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995. Fine condition.
19th-early 20th century AD. A gilt-bronze figure of the goddess Kwan Yin seated in the royal ease posture on a lotus flower; long flowing robes and a necklace, hair pulled up into a bun at the top of the head; in her right hand she holds a vase on its side pouring contents into her left hand. 1.07 kg, 23cm (9"). Private collection, West London, UK; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.
14th-18th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a chessman seal matrix with intaglio cockerel and bungled 'PRIVESV' (I am private) legend; a chessman seal matrix with sript 'T' and crown above; a chessman seal matrix with pellets and cross motif; a chessman seal matrix with openwork trefoil handle, advancing horse motif; a silver Georgian seal matrix with intaglio mermaid with hand-mirror dressing her hair; a segmented matrix head with inset glass panel, intaglio double-headed eagle motif; an octagonal; gilt-bronze matrix head with flowers and foliage; an elliptical carnelian insert with profile bust of a youthful male, cudgel to his shoulder; a segmented seal head with black glass insert, 'Harriet' in copperplate script. 34 grams total, 12-25mm (1/2 - 1"). Found Canterbury area, Kent, UK, 1980s. [9, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
4th century AD to 1885, group comprising: radiate antoninianii (5; including Allectus/Providentia); folles (3; Constantine I/Sol/Trier); AE3s (3); John, short cross penny (Walter at London mint, large fragment); Edward I, sterling jeton (portrait/cross moline type); Edward III, halfgroat (pre Treaty, London); George III, halfpenny (1806) and Victoria, bronze penny (1885"). 54.69 grams total. [16, No Reserve] Generally fair to fine; a few better.
10th-11th century AD. A triangular-section bronze ring with triangular central plaque, rosette to the hub and foliage to the arms. 11 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 24.1. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
An undated gilt-bronze ruyi sceptre formed as a curved rod with jade and hardstone inserts to the upper face, recurved head with finial comprising two stylised fruit with leaves executed in jade and green hardstone inlay. 651 grams, 29 cm (11 1/4"). Property of a London Gentleman; acquired before 1975. A ruyi is a ceremonial sceptre associated with Buddhism and Daoism in China. The staff is S-shaped and represents either coral or a rhinoceros horn, whilst the head represents a cloud or lingzhi mushroom, symbol of long life. Fine condition.
20th century AD. Group comprising: Bronze 'Meritorius Achievement' Star (in card box of issue); Distinguished Flying Cross (stamped G27, in case of issue with ribbon and pin bars); Navy Cross (stamped G27, in case and capsule of issue, with ribbon and pin bars); Silver Star with Double Oak Leaf Cluster (stamped G27, in case of issue, with ribbon and pins bars) and Purple Heart with Double Oak Leaf Cluster (stamped G27); all with ribbons and pins. 910 grams total, cases 18 x 11cm. English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. See Dorling, pp.307-314. The Double Oak Leaf Cluster indicates that the award has been made three times to the same recipient (once for the original medal and again for each leaf"). [5, No Reserve] As issued.
20th century AD. Group comprising: World War I issues, Medaille Militaire (hinged trophy); Veterans Medal (2; one white with MEMBRE HONORAIRE enamelled bar and button to reverse; other bronze with PRESIDENT D'HONNEUR enamelled bar); World War II issues, Croix de Guerre (1939 issue, with star; before surrender and occupation of France); all with ribbons. 91 grams total. See Dorling, p.194. [4, No Reserve] Good very fine.
Dated 1937 AD. Coronation issue. Comprising: crown (arms), halfcrown (arms), florin (rose), shillings (2; lion, English and Scottish), sixpence (monogram), silver threepence (rose), Maundy set (1, 2, 3 and 4 pence), brass threepence (thrift plant), penny (Britannia), halfpenny (ship) and farthing (wren); in original red leatherette case of issue (slightly rubbed and one hinge defective"). 302 grams total. S. PS16. [No Reserve] Proof; crown with scratch to obverse, some minor hairlines to others, silver lightly toned, bronze toned with little lustre remaining.
10th-11th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid plaque with triangular central plaque and three lentoid slots, hub formed as three addorsed beast-heads. 16 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 24.1. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A mixed group of plate brooches comprising: one fish-shaped with enamelled scale detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; a horseman with inset cells to the horse's chest and flanks, rider's body to accept red enamel fill, sprung pin and catchplate to the reverse; one similar without enamel or pin; a gilt-bronze tutulus disc brooch with pellets to the border, central boss surrounded by five smaller bosses and surmounted by a clubbed knop. 21 grams total, 23 - 45mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, items 1070, 1177, 1198. [4] Fine condition.
11th-13th century AD. A flat-section bronze crescentic pendant with pellet detailing, arms comjoined. 2.4 grams, 22mm (3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2013, item B.4.04. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A pentagonal bronze mount, hollow to the reverse, with male face modelled in the half-round, curly hair, pellet eyes, moustache and parted lips. 7.35 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005, item 56. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
A pair of Japanese silvered bronze cranes attached to a rectangular onyx base, height 26cm, base 23 x 18cm, also with original base modelled as rocks at the sea shore, raised on hardwood stand (2). CONDITION REPORT: One of the cranes toes is broken and there are areas where the silvering has gone. Taller bird: height 24cm, length 15cm (from beak to tail). Smaller bird: height 16cm, length 14cm (from beak to tail).
A Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze censer modelled as a slender buffalo with a monkey finial and a further monkey climbing its back leg, length 18cm (one horn af). CONDITION REPORT: Antler broken but present with races of re-gluing. A few areas of tarnish/patina and pitting. It seems to have been initially painted black and the paint has been rubbed in most areas.
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