Early 3rd century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with expanding keeled shoulders, discoid plaque with intaglio of Minerva (Athena) standing with spear to the right hand, helmet and canted shield. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 196. 14 grams, 29mm overall, 22.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.31, Japan 30) (1 1/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.
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2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section bronze hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with intaglio leaping lion. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229 for type. 11 grams, 26mm overall, 21.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.
4th century AD. A gilt-bronze crossbow brooch comprising an octagonal-section crossbar with three-onion-shaped knops, scrolled flanges to the upper facet and collar to each end; deep trapezoidal-section bow with rib to the lower end, rectangular D-section footplate with chamfered edges, hollow to accept the hinged pin; additional rivet through the footplate. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1265. 34 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze pendant of a phallus with substantial loop to the upper face. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 420-4. 23 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as a salmon(?) with broad, gently curved lozengiform body, small lateral fins, chevron tail, D-shaped head with large discoid eye; the body with five rows of crescent punchmarks denoting scales; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 616. 3.89 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze pendant with facing bust of a bacchante (female follower of Bacchus) with swags to the chest, piled hair and loop above. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 330 for type. 8.94 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A bronze ring with Latin inscription, possibly military. 1 gram, 20.10mm overall, 18.23mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in an important European collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-5th century AD. A bronze ring with angled shoulder, widening to a square bezel engraved with image of a standing bird with frond behind. 10 grams, 26.40mm overall, 21.11mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British W 3/4, USA 11 1/2, Europe 66 1/4, Japan 24) (3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in an important European collection. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-4th century AD. A group of bronze medical instruments consisting of two scalpels; a spoon with holes in the dish and balustered handle; a spade-shaped instrument with fine teeth to the end and suspension ring to the other; a bodkin-shaped instrument; a fish tailed instrument with openwork end to handle. 67 grams total, 10-13.5cm (4 - 5 1/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [6] Fine condition.
1st-4th century AD. A group of bronze plumb bob weights, each with a suspension loop and five with a conical shape, one drum-shaped, one bell-shaped, two lozenge-shaped and one tear drop-shaped. 201 grams, 20-50mm (3/4 - 2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously in an important European collection. [10] Very fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze appliqué bust of Minerva with Corinthian helmet; cuirass with beaded edge and band of incised roundels; helmet with feathered crest, incised scrolled tendrils and eyes; attachment peg to the reverse. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 68 for type. 23 grams, 48mm (2"). Found Lancashire, UK. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of Mercury (Hermes), naked and standing, chlamys over the left shoulder and holding a caduceus in the left hand; right hand holding a money bag, winged cap on head. 25 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fair condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze and enamelled wheel brooch with lobe extensions, openwork rosette body and raised boss to the centre with concentric bands of enamel; pin hinge and catch plate to the rear. 47 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of Mercury (Hermes) standing on a base, naked apart from a chlamys over the left shoulder and holding a caduceus in the left hand, money bag in the right hand; small winged cap to the head. 25 grams, 60mmes)m (2 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
A FRENCH GREEN-VEINED MARBLE AND BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK, SCULPTURE BY AUGUSTE MOREAU, CIRCA 1850 BUYERS ARE ADVISED THAT A SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED FOR CLOCKS PURCHASED the 8cm cream enamelled dial with Arabic numerals, the backplate inscribed with a Japy Frère stamp, Japy Frère movement striking on a bell, the stepped marble case surmounted by a maiden in flowing robes, signed 'A. Moreau' on the base, applied with a plaque inscribed 'L'Aurore Par Moreau', the sides applied with trailing foliage, on bracket feet, distress 60cm high
A BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED CROWNED AND BEJEWELED BUDDHA, SOUTHEAST ASIA seated in 'dhyanasana' posture on a lotus throne raised on a shaped and pierced base, his hands in 'bhumisparsa mudra', the exposed torso with pectoral adornments, the arms with bracelets and armlets, the face with downcast eyes and finely arched brows below an ornate diadem, minor wear, tarnishing 90cm high Crowned and elaborately adorned images of Buddhas featured prominently in Northern Thai art. The influence attributed to Burmese crowned Buddhas filtered from neighbouring Burma into the ancient Northern Thai Kingdom of Lanna. Crowned Buddhas usually have delicate articulated fingers wearing multiple rings. Figures of Buddha are generally clad in monastic robes, yet in the Crowned examples, the figures usually wear sheer robes, or the torso is rendered bare. In this example there is no indication of the 'uttarasanga' (outer-garment), but the 'antaravasak' (undergarment) is outlined on the lower abdomen and decorated around the ankles. Crowned Buddhas are shrouded in mystery, some argue the images represent the Buddha in his 'chakravartin' form, when according to legend he appeared as a universal emperor before the doubtful King Jambupati. Others maintain it refers to the status of the Buddha being the Royal Prince Siddhartha Gautama, before achieving enlightenment.
A GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED BUDDHA, THAILAND, RATTANAKOSIN PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY raised on a tiered base, seated cross-legged, the hands in 'mara vijaya mudra', the robe profusely cast with a multitude of flowers, the right shoulder exposed, the face with downcast eyes showing remnants of mother-of-pearl inlay, the hair in tight curls topped with a flaming 'ushnisha', wear to gilding, flaking 67cm high

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