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Lot 125
A PATINATED BRONZE MODEL OF A RECUMBENT HOUND1989Entitled Tom, signed with initials CW (untraced) and dated 89On a shaped wooden base14cm high, 32cm wide, 19cm deepProvenance:Property from a Private English Collector Condition Report: Overall the patina is even and dark brown, some signs of touching and handling leaving lighter areas. Solid and stable on its base, the base has a few marks and scuffsPlease see additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 126
A BRONZE MODEL OF A FOX LATE 20TH CENTURY The fox raised on its back legs with a cockerel's wing caught in its jaws Signed C W 91 4/9 to underside of tail On a red and black granite base 32cm high overall, the base 13 x 10cm Provenance:Property from a Private English Collector Condition Report: Overall the model is entirely presentable condition, the patina is good giving the impression of 'red' and a black tail tip, entirely solid and stable on the base, the base free of major chips and knocksPlease see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 128
ROBERT GLEN (KENYAN b. 1940) A BRONZE MODEL OF AN ELEPHANT1992Signed dated and numbered 3/6 to the base, on a rectangular black marble base33cm high, the base 48 x 20cmProvenance:Property from a Private English Collector Condition Report: Overall in a condition reflecting this models lack of significant age and only display use in a domestic setting, there are minor chips to the edges and extremities of the baseThe elephant with even patina overallThe base with old gallery label Please see a multitude of additional images for visual reference to condition and appearance from all angles Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 130
ROBERT GLEN (KENYAN b. 1940) A BRONZE GROUP OF CAPE BUFFALO1996Signed dated and numbered 1/6 to the base, on a rectangular black marble base42cm high, the base 100 x 45cmProvenance:Property from a Private English Collector Please note this has variously been incorrectly been noted as being CITES and as ARR - it is neither. These symbols has now been removedCondition Report: Overall in a condition reflecting this models lack of significant age and only display use in a domestic setting, there are minor chips to the edges and extremities of the baseThe group with even patina overallPlease see a multitude of additional images for visual reference to condition and appearance from all angles The approximate weight is approximately 50kg, this can be lifted by two porters. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 133
AFTER EMMANUEL FREMIET (FRENCH 1824-1910), A BRONZE MODEL OF A RACEHORSE AND JOCKEYLATE 20TH CENTURYThe horse portrayed twistingSigned to the base44cm high, the base 39 x 10cmPlease note: that the cataloguing has been updated since the sale was published, this is after Fremiet, and is likely a later 20th century cast and not in the artist's lifetimeCondition Report: Overall patina is dark brownThis would have sat on a further plinth base - this has never been present at Dreweatts, there are bolt holes to the underside to attach this. Please see additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 134
λ SIMON ERLAND (b.1961) NASHWAN AND CACOETHES 1993 Signed, inscribed and dated Nashwan and Cacoethes, 1993, 1/1 Erland to the underside of the stone plinth 29cm high overall, the plinth 53 x 28cm This unique bronze macquette depicts the denouement of the 1989 running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. Nashwan, ridden by Willie Carson, beat his old rival Cacoethes, ridden by Greville Starkey, by a neck. Nashwan is famed as the only horse to have won the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby, Eclipse and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in the same season (1989). Dick Hern, called Nashwan "the best horse I've ever trained".
Lot 254
A GARNITURE OF THREE PATINATED BRONZE VASESLATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUEComprising a central vase with flaming finial and triple ram's-mask monopodia upon a shaped triangular base, the garniture comprising a pair of lidded vase each with flambeau finial and twin ram's-masks31 and 24cm high respectively Provenance: The Rowse Collection
Lot 273
A CHINESE BRONZE TWIN-HANDLED CENSERQING DYNASTYOf flattened shape, the body flanked with two taotie handles, the base cast with a six-character xuande mark, 6cm high, 18.5cm wide (weight 926.7 grams)清 铜"大明宣德年制"款双兽耳炉（克重926.7g）Condition Report: the exterior polishedCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 274
A CHINESE BRONZE TWIN-HANDLED TRIPOD CENSERQING DYNASTYOf compressed globular form, with a pair of upright loop handles, supported on three short feet, the base cast with a six-character xuande mark,6cm high, 9.5cm wide (weight 486.8 grams)清 铜"大明宣德年制款"小冲耳炉（克重486.8g）Condition Report: the exterior polishedCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 288
A GROUP OF CHINESE STONE CARVINGS AND OTHERS19TH/20TH CENTURYIncluding: one jade standing figure of shoulao, 9.5cm high; one agate carving of a recumbent dog, 5.1cm long; one resin carving of two monkeys, 5cm high; a bronze plated seated figure; and one hardstone carving of a recumbent cat, 5.2cm long, with wood stand, etc. (7)Condition Report: resin monkey with one hand broken wear to the surfaceCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 523
TIFFANY STUDIOS, A GILT BRONZE INK STANDEARLY 20TH CENTURYDecorated as three Heroically nude men pulling a cabochon set lidded octagonal casket and hinged cover from the surf, opening to reveal a moulded glass inkwell, stamped to underside "Tiffany Studios New York 1038"7cm high, 26cm wideTogether with receipt, paperwork and accompanying exhibition catalogue by Max Koffler for Art Focus, St Moritz 1998, (this inkstand is illustrated on page 160)
Lot 61
A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE THREE LIGHT WALL APPLIQUES IN LOUIS XVI STYLE20TH CENTURYEach stamped ABERCROMBIE to the rears71cm high, 36cm wide, 23cm protuberanceProvenance:Private Collection, Tim Rootes and Obby Waller, Barton Hill House, GloucestershireCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThere is candle deposits to the sconce nozzles/drip pansDirt and discolouration to the gilt metalSome later screws to attach the separate elements, some screws missing but overall these are stable and secure, they will need screws to secure them to the wall on installation.These are sold as wall sconces/appliques and if wished to be 'electrified' this would need to be done by a qualified electrician on installation - there is no wiring presently. At some point these have been wired, up the stems and arms and out the side below the sconce/nozzle - this has since (unusually) been filled.Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 99
CLOVIS-EDMOND MASSON (FRENCH, 1838-1913) A BRONZE MODEL OF A BASSET HOUND AND HER PUPPIES 19TH CENTURY Inscribed in the maquette C. Masson, and with SUSSE FRERES foundry mark28cm high, 42cm wide, 24cm deepProvenance:Private Collection, Tim Rootes and Obby Waller, Barton Hill House, Gloucestershire
Lot 109
1st-2nd century A.D. A substantial ornamental silver armour phalera with gilt detailing, embossed face of the Gorgon, Medusa, to the centre with detailed eyes, eyebrows and mouth, strong nasal ridge extending towards the forehead, furrowed brow with a pair of wings emerging from the curly hair framing the face, a pair of snakes knotted beneath the chin; wide edge with beaded rim and wavy pointillé decoration; accompanied by a discoid bronze sheet to which the fastening pins were attached to. Cf. Jahn, O., Die Lauersforter Phalerae, Bonn, 1860, taf.1; Maxfield, V.A., The military decorations of the Roman Army, Los Angeles, 1981; D’Amato, R., Sumner, G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009, figs.157, 254-255; D’Amato, R., Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1), 112BC-AD192, Oxford, 2018, p.54; D’Amato, R. & Negin, A., Roman decorated armour, London, 2019, p.150, fig.137. 113 grams total, 8.8-12.5 cm (3 1/2 - 5 in.). Acquired in 1970.with Coins and Antiquities, formerly known as D.J. Crowther Ltd, Mayfair, London, UK.Private collection of a London antiquarian.English private collection.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.10623-174245. Discoid military decorations usually depicted the heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions, Medusa being the most popular subject. Sets of phalerae, similar to those shown on monuments dedicated to Marcus Caelius, Quintus Sertorius Festus and Celer Allius, were found in Neuss, Lauersfort and Newstead. Our phalera finds parallel in similar examples from the magnificent Lauersfort set, echoing the decoration visible on the gravestone of centurion Caelius from Bonn, depicted with a corona civica on his head, the best-known silver military decorations of the early Imperial Age. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing such rich suits of phalerae with the straps attached directly to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. One such example can be seen on the gravestone of the Aquilifer G. Musius (Jahn, 1860, taf.II; D’Amato, 2018, p.54), where the phalerae are worn over a leather structure like a doublet over the subarmalis. Wearing a double-padded armour under the doublet provided twice as much protection to the warrior and enhanced the phalerae worn over the doublet. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although the sources confirm that this was not an absolute rule. They were worn in a similar fashion to medals on the chest, attached to a leather harness of straps, which ran straight around and up and down the front of the chest, and continued over the shoulders and around the back where they were fastened with buckles (Maxfield, 1981, pp.92-93).
Lot 121
1st-2nd century A.D. or later. A bronze drapery fragment modelling the folds of the fabric in relief, presumably once forming part of a larger statue; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.1 kg total, 42.2 cm high including stand (16 5/8 in.). Acquired 1980s-early 1990s.Ex private German collection.English private collection.
Lot 132
2nd-3rd century A.D. A free-standing bronze imperial or military eagle terminal from a staff or a sceptre, modelled in the round in a dynamic pose standing on a globe, wings spread, head turned to the right, semi-naturalistic anatomical and feather detailing; the globe bearing an incised eight-armed stylised Macedonian star; sub-triangular lug to back of the neck; collar to globe with hollow underside. See Kirk, J.R., ‘Bronzes from Woodeaton, Oxon’ in Oxoniensia, 1949, pp.1-45; Mitten, D.G., Master Bronzes from the Classical World, Mainz, 1967, p.278, fig.271, for a similar eagle formed as part of a bust; Henig, M. & Munby, J., ‘Three Bronze Figurines’ in Oxoniensia 38, 1973, pp.386-387; Bird, J., ‘Catalogue of Iron Age and Roman artefacts discovered before 1995,’ in Poulton, R., Farley Heath Roman temple, Surrey Archaeological Collection, 93, 2007, pp.34-69; Toepfer, K.M., Signa Militaria. Die römischen Feldzeichen in der Republik und im Prinzipat, Mainz, 2011, pls.146-147; Durham, E., ‘The Silchester Bronze Eagle and Eagles in Roman Britain’ in Archaeological Journal 170, 2013, pp.78-105; Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 44. 166 grams, 88 mm high (3 1/2 in.). with Bonham's, London, Knightsbridge, UK, 16 May 2002, lot 301.Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11582-198947 In the Roman world, the eagle was associated with the god Jupiter or Zeus, king of the Olympian gods, and was seen as ‘the symbol and agent of apotheosis after death’. An eagle was released from the top of an emperor’s funeral pyre to signal the journey of the soul towards heaven. A sacred attribute of Jupiter, this eagle terminal may have been attached to a sceptre of the statue of the god. Eagles were also the principal standard of the legions, and became the military symbol for excellence. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price] A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 137
1st-4th century A.D. An octagonal bronze 'Stabwuerfel' rolling dice with rounded terminals, drilled dot numbering rotating the rod clockwise: 1; 4-4; 3; 5; 2; 7; 4; 6; an additional single dimple to the end face of one terminal; all numbers are drilled at the centre of the rod with the exception of the number 8, which is split into two groups of 4, located at either end. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1871,0910.2, for a similar hexagonal bone example. 58 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector rear North Uttoxeter, East Staffordshire, UK, on Saturday 11th March 2017, by Martin Colclough.Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no. LANCUM-E6101C where it states: 'Stabwuerfel (germ. rod dice) are very rare in this country and this is the first one recorded on this database..This die will be marked a Find of Note for the area..and has been designated: Potential for inclusion in Britannia.' The PAS report describes this find of note as being 'in extremely good condition'. The dots may once have had an enamel fill.
Lot 219
13th-14th century A.D. A pair of bronze openwork discoid door 'bosses' or handle mounting plates, each with a central dome inscribed around the neck, procession of birds with spread wings below, geometric band, openwork interlace motif, egg-and-dart style shaped circumference. 1.4 kg total, 24 cm wide each (9 1/2 in.). From a UK private collection.An old Christie's label to verso: '656/8673'. [2]
Lot 224
14th-10th century B.C. A bronze sword with flanged hilt, penannular guard and strong midrib running to the pointed tip, hilt and pommel open to accept inlays, bronze fastening nail still visible in the pommel. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.400, cat.41, for identical type. 477 grams, 39 cm (15 3/8 in.). Ex S. Motamed collection.with Bellman's Auctions, 20th-26th June 2015, lot 2482.Property of a London gentleman. According to Khorasani and Negahban, blade and grip of this kind of swords were cast in one-piece mould. The penannular guard was later added to the blade.
Lot 225
10th century B.C. A bronze short sword or dirk with tapering blade and square shoulders, flanged hilt with crenellated grip, widening slightly to a fan-shaped pommel, strong midrib and penannular guard. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.380, cat.12. for identical type. 464 grams, 44 cm (17 1/4 in.). Ex S. Motamed collection.with Bellman's Auctions, 20th-26th June 2015, lot 2482.Property of a London gentleman. According to Khorasani and Moorey, this type of dirk probably originated from the north and appeared in Western Iran towards the end of the Late Bronze Age, remaining in use alongside with the early examples of iron dirks. Medveskaya stated that usually this type of daggers and dirks were cast in one piece, meaning the penannular grip was cast on later to the dagger or dirk.
Lot 228
4th-2nd century B.C. A short iron dagger with triangular blade, short straight guard surmounted by a bronze pommel characterised by twinned beast heads projecting from each side; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See Gamkrelidze, G., Shatberashvili, V., Pirtskhalava, M., Charkviani, M., Weapons and Armor in Georgia (5th century BC – 4th century AD), Batumi, 2018, pls.X no.6, XI, no.11, for similar examples. 170 grams, 28 cm (753 grams total, 39 cm high including stand) (11 in. (15 3/8 in.)). Acquired 1971-1972.From the collection of the vendor's father.Property of a London, UK, collector. The tribe of the Heniochs, according to Artemidorus of Ephesus, existed during the 5th-1st century B.C., on the Black Sea littoral that is part of present-day Abkhazia. Aristotle describes the Heniochi as a group of people ready enough to kill and eat men. The dagger shows similarities with the pommel of a sword from Akhul Abaa grave 4 with twinned beast heads. These weapons of subtype I, according to the classification of Gamkrelidze-Shatberashvili-Pirtskhalava-Charkviani, were popular not only in Abkhazia, but throughout the territory of west Georgia during the 4th-1st century B.C. [No Reserve]
Lot 229
8th century B.C. A Levantine or Assyrian domed bronze helmet of ovoid shape with slightly pointed top and integral cheek-pieces; chased low-relief decoration to both front and back depicting insignia of a pair of opposing ibexes flanking a small palm tree; the edge with regularly disposed holes for fastening of the leather lining; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Barron, A.E., Late Assyrian Arms and Armour, Art versus Artefact, Toronto, 2010; Borchardt, J., Homerische Helme: Helmenformen der Ág?is in ihren Beziehungen zu orientalischen und europäischen Helmen in der Bronze-und frühen Eisenzeit, Mainz, 1972, p.99 and pls.31, 32, 3; Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003) in Russian; Dezs?, T., The Assyrian Army, I. The structure of the Neo-Assyrian army as reconstructed from the Assyrian Palace Reliefs and Cuneiform Sources, 2. Cavalry and Chariotry, Budapest, 2012; similar helmets in Gorelik, 2003, pl.LXI, nos.45, 48, 78. 458 grams, 23 cm high (2.36 kg total, 31.5 cm high including stand) (9 in. (12 3/8 in.)). Acquired 1960s-1990s.Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11386-190447. This rare helmet is an unusual example of a conical strap-helmet, linked with similar Greek strap helmets, but until now in the Near East, known only from the Assyrian reliefs. It is shown together with the crested helmets, on the reliefs of Tiglapilaser III and Sennacherib.
Lot 231
Circa 4th-5th century A.D. A military assemblage comprising: a double-edged spatha with a lentoid parallel-sided iron blade and pointed tip, battle nicks to both cutting edges; long tang with a bronze fastening rivet in situ; oblate chalcedony pommel; gilt copper-alloy chape scabbard fitting with fastening holes and a pair of round scabbard or baldric fittings. Cf. Lebedinski, I., Armes et guerriers Barbares au temps des grandes invasions IVème au Vième siècle après J.C., Paris, 2001, pp.117ff.; Kazanski, M.M., “????????” ???? ????? ???????? ??????????? ??????? ?? ??????? ????????????’ (Ceremonial swords of the era of the Great Migration of People in the Cimmerian Bosporus, in Russian), in Bosporos Studies / ?????????? ????????????, 2022, 44, pp.177-201, figs.3, 7, no.1, for similar scabbard and fitting parts. 937 grams total, 5-81.3 cm (2 - 32 in.). Acquired 1971-1972.From the collection of the vendor's father.Property of a London, UK, collector.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.11587-198852. Prestigious swords with richly trimmed sheaths, guards and hilts of the Great Migration Period on the Cimmerian Bosphorus are very few, although some specimens have been excavated from Kerch, Phanagoria, Hermonassa and Dzhurga-Oba. They were either custom-made or received as war booty. This sword belongs to a group of spathae of late Roman typology spread among the Germanic and Nomad foederati, and garrison troops of the Northern Black Sea and Bosphorus. [4, No Reserve]
Lot 237
Late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D. A tinned sheet-bronze legionary helmet of Imperial Gallic Type A with deep rounded bowl, simple C-shaped cut-outs for the ears, integral flared neck-guard extending some way along the sides, corrugated ribs to the occipital area at the rear and corrugated 'wings' or eyebrows (Russel-Robinson's Type E) above the brow; small stud the rear of the neck-guard attaching suspension loops to the underside; hinged bracket at each temple for a deeply curved cheek-guard with gently flared rim, bearing a loop to the inner face to accept an vinculum fastening strap; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Junkelmann, M., Römische Helme, Mainz, 2000, pp.138-141; Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 1, London, 2002, pp.120-121, no.95; D'Amato, R., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier, London, 2009, fig.134, p.115; the helmet finds good parallels with helmets of the same typology in the Axel Guttmann collection, nos. AG501 and AG600 (Junkelmann, 2000, figs.65-70, pls.XII,XIII); D’Amato, R., Roman Centurions 31 B.C.-A.D. 500, The Classical and Late Empire, Oxford, 2012. 2.38 kg total, 29 cm high (41 cm including stand) (16 1/8 in.). From a West Coast, USA, arms and armour family collection; thence by descent.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11585-199847. This important and well-preserved helmet (Cassis) belongs to a small and rare group of helmets of the Weisenau type (modern term). The development of this helmet formed the main category of legionary helmets in 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. This early category was characterised by a very high hemispherical calotte and a slightly sloping, narrow neck guard. They were fitted with a pair of prominent curved eyebrows (symbolising the wings of Jupiter’s thunderbolts) flanking two rivetted bosses. [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price] A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 242
14th-15th century A.D. A substantial silver archer's ring comprising a hoop with reserved triangular ornament on the edges and triangular plaque with foliage motifs, raised central panel with frond motif. Cf. Bikic, V., ‘Beyond the Jewellery: Archer’s Rings in the Medieval Balkans (14th-15th centuries)’ in Bosselmann-Ruickbie, A. (ed.), New Research on Late Byzantine Goldsmiths’ Works (13th-15th Centuries), Mainz, 2019, figs. 5, 6, 7. 22.61 grams, 34.77 mm overall, 25.16 mm internal diameter (1 3/8 in.). Acquire in the 1990s.Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Archer rings in Late Byzantium and the medieval Balkans were connected with the employment of the powerful composite bow, but very often, in 14th century, they were rank symbol for aristocratic noblemen. Archaeological findings of archers’ rings originate mainly from fortified towns, including mining centres. Many were made in bone, simple in design and undecorated. In contrast, the ones made in bronze and silver were usually decorated in rather uniform style, consisting of floral motifs on the head, mostly tulip and foliage, and linear motifs around the edges. This decoration combined Turkish, Central European and Eastern Roman traditional patterns.
Lot 250
16th-11th century B.C. A bronze hilted dagger; blade with waisted profile and raised midrib to both faces, crescentic guard and ribbed grip, domed pommel. Cf. Farley, J., ‘The deposition of miniature weaponry in Iron Age Lincolnshire’ in Pallas 86 | 2011, 97-121, fig.2, for for Bronze Age votive weapons; for similar specimen not in reduced dimensions, Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, p.16 no.13; Kacs?, C., ‘Das Bronzeschwert von Sighetu Marmat?ei. Beitrage zur Kenntis der bronzezeitlichen Gewässerfunde in 'Rumänien (Bronze Sword of Sighetu Marmat?ei. The Contribution to the Bronze Age Water Finds in Romania)’, in Nitra, 2015, pp.59-72, p.62, fig.3. 235 grams, 40 cm (15 3/4 in.). Private collection G.R Coope, 1930s-2011.Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Lot 252
14th-mid 12th century B.C. A substantial bronze palstave axehead from the Manston hoard pit deposit, triangular flanges rise from the butt to the stop bar; a hollow to both faces below the septum; narrow body expanding to a wide triangular blade with slight flare at the tips. See Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, pp.76-84, and figs.56-68, for similar types; Rowlands, M.J., The Production and Distribution of Metalwork in the Middle Bronze Age in Southern Britain, Oxford, 1976. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PAS KENT-495597, for this find. 505 grams, 18.5 cm (7 1/4 in.). Found near Manston, Kent, UK, 2016.Accompanied by copies of the British Museum PAS report number KENT-495597.Accompanied by a copy of a Treasure Act documentation under Treasure Reference 2016 T618. At Manston was found a hoard of ten copper-alloy palstave axeheads, in one spot, described as 'one hole' and therefore possibly a pit deposit from the Middle-Late Bronze Age. A similar hoard of palstaves was also found in the immediate vicinity by the same finder at a later date, see PAS KENT-593613. These palstaves are comparable to those placed within Rowlands 'class 3 group 1', characterised by a U-shaped septum profile, low triangular or slightly convex flanges, a straight sided triangular or crinoline blade and a triangular depression or ribbed motif beneath the stop bar (Rowlands 1976, pp.32-33). Group 1 and 2 within class 3 are divided based on blade width, being 7-8cm and 5-6cm respectively, placing the above axes between the two, but probably within group 1.
Lot 253
2nd millennium B.C. A penannular neck-ring with clubbed finials, the shank twisted about its own axis. Cf. twisted gold neck-rings in Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, items 466-469. 10.24 grams, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). Acquired continental Europe.Ex Clements collection, by descent 2004.Ex TimeLine Auctions, 9 September 2015, lot 769.Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
Lot 260
Circa 9th-10th century A.D. A bronze female garniture comprising: two tortoise brooches each with pin-bar and catch to the reverse, one with remains of fabric; two D-shaped openwork chatelaines with scroll detailing and loops to the lower edge; chains of varying length supporting utensils including a small hone or whetstone, a crotal bell, a firesteel formed as a steel arc in a bronze frame with horse-head finials, a cosmetic scoop, an equal-arm brooch, a second chatelain with chains and bell-shaped pendants, a model knife-sheath, a latch-lifter with pierced-disc finial, another crotal bell; the two groups linked by a longer chain of larger links. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 58, for tortoise-brooch types. 571 grams total, 8.2-33.5 cm (3 1/4 - 13 1/4 in.). Acquired 1971-1972.From the collection of the vendor's father.Property of a London, UK, collector. [3, No Reserve]
Lot 261
Circa 9th-11th century A.D. A suite of bronze and iron fittings for a display belt including a buckle with openwork plate, tongue-shaped end, rectangular repoussé mounts, some with slots to the lower edge to accept a strap to mount a purse, knife or other item, strap-distributor with circular central element and three attachment mounts. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.39, 86, 88-91. 130 grams total, 17-97 mm (5/8 - 3 3/4 in.). Acquired 1971-1972.From the collection of the vendor's father.Property of a London, UK, collector. [24, No Reserve]
Lot 265
6th-7th century A.D. A bronze bowl mount or escutcheon comprising a discoid panel with gently curved profile and zoomorphic hook; the panel with reserved La Tène comma-leaf decoration on a pounced field (intended to receive enamel fill); the hook with median gusset to the outer face, horse-head finial, bulbous La Tène ornament at the base. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.19, for type. 23.7 grams, 48 mm (1 7/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Pershore, Worcestershire, West Midlands, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Report no.WAW-BC2657.
Lot 267
Circa 8th century A.D. A bronze lozenge-shaped mount with slightly convex profile displaying a quartered geometric motif of crosses composed of knotwork circles, all within a square frame and with a notched outer border; surviving traces of red enamelling within the cells; pierced rectangular mounting lug to reverse. Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.6-w, for similar design. 7.23 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). Found UK.Acquired in the 1990s.From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. The pierced attachment lug is typical of plates attached to horse-harness and similar leather items. [No Reserve]
Lot 273
Circa 6th century A.D. A rectangular gilt copper-alloy mount displaying a chip-carved beast mask to the recessed centre formed from two Style I beasts in profile each with triple-strand body; remains of iron matrix to verso. Cf. Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B., Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010, plate 13(b), for similar gilt-bronze panel in an iron matrix. 12 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). Found UK.Acquired in the 1990s.From a North Yorkshire private collection, UK. The gilt-bronze panel features some detailed Style I ornament with a facing mask at the centre formed from the bent legs of the two beasts. The iron matrix suggests that the piece was mounted on an item of military equipment, either a helmet, shield or horse-harness.
Lot 286
Circa 14th century A.D. A bronze chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil finial; hatched field with reserved heater shield bearing a Lombardic capital 'G', band to the rim with incuse legend * S' : CVSTVME : PANNORVM:. 28.1 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Found Romney Marsh, Kent, UK, on Monday 1st December 2008 by Graham Collard.Matrix Collection catalogue no.4604.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.Accompanied by a copy of the UK Detector Finds Database record entry no.16201. The seal relates to the payment of duty (custume) on imported cloth, and was presumably used by a customs official.
Lot 291
Early 14th century A.D. A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of an extended right hand holding a crozier on a field of fleurs-de-lys and stars, heraldic shield with lion rampant below; Lombardic script legend to the outer edge within borders + S: ABBATIS SCI PETRI AVTYS A[D] CAVSAS (seal of the abbot of St Peter's, Auxerre). 17.7 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Matrix Collection catalogue no.837.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. The Roman name for Auxerre was Autissiodorum, whence the 'Autys'/'Autis' abbreviation.
Lot 293
14th century A.D. A substantial bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with thick strap and two pierced lugs to the reverse; incuse motif of a standing robed ecclesiastic with processional cross in one hand, the other raised in sign of benediction, nimbus and mitre to the head, three stars in the field; pelletted border with legend in Lombardic script '+ S: ECCLIA : SANCTI : BASILIC : DESTAMPIS' (seal of the holy basilica church of Estampes). 27.9 grams, 44 mm (1 3/4 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Matrix Collection catalogue no.1087.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. Estampes is located in the Gers department of south-west France where the church is dedicated to Saint Barthélémy.
Lot 294
14th century A.D. A substantial bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with ribbed strap and pierced lug to the reverse; incuse motif of a gothic-style canopy and balustered column over two figures: St John the Baptist to the left in floor-length robe and textured dalmatic holding a figure of the Agnus Dei in his folded arms, Mary Magdalen to the right in floor-length robe and veil holding ointment-pot and a book; below, facing tonsured male kneeling with hands clasped in prayer; Lombardic script legend to the border within beaded lines 'S' BALD' PRIORIS · S · IONIS · DEVANDAO' (seal of Bald[win] prior of St. John of Vand[..]). 23.7 grams, 49 mm (2 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Matrix Collection catalogue no.835.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.Accompanied by an old hand written record card in French. The manor of Vendeuil in the département of l'Aisne, northern France, was known as Vendolium Castrum in 1088 A.D. and may be the place referred to in the legend here.
Lot 295
Circa 14th century A.D. A bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with vertical strap and loop to the reverse; incuse motif of a bush and two perching birds, probably representing doves; legend to the edge within pointillé borders '* AMOR VINCIT OMNIA :·' (love conquers all). See Collection Charvet: Medailles, Antiquites, Sceaux-Matrices, Paris, 1883, vol.II, p.109, no.1196, also p.216-17, no.434. 13.2 grams, 35 mm (1 3/9 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 269.Matrix Collection catalogue no.2540.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. Birds, especially doves, have long been associated with romance and love.
Lot 298
Early 15th century A.D. A bronze chessman-type seal matrix with pierced quatrefoil and pierced lug above with link from the fixing chain; asterisk on the outer edge of the base to align the design; central heraldic heater shield with three stars above a cinquefoil, Lombardic script legend to the border '*DESAVTIGNY * GVILLE' and frond to complete the circle (for Guille[lm] de Sautigny). 15 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Ex Hermann Historica, 14 October 2003, lot 319.Matrix Collection catalogue no.945.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.Accompanied a copy of a Hermann Historica auction page print out. In 1502 a nobleman named Jean Courtin IV, squire and lord of Sautigny, married Catherine Cottereau, daughter of Pierre Cottereau, lord of the viscounty of Vaupréau: see M. de Sait Allais Nobiliaire Universel de France, vol. 6, Paris 1874.
Lot 299
Circa 14th century A.D. A substantial bronze seal matrix with pierced tongue-shaped handle, incuse star close to the rim for alignment of the design; central heraldic heater shield with stylised wreath surrounding; design of a vertical bar with forked upper finial flanked by two cinquefoils; border with incuse edges and incuse 'lieu en sce peueu et gherzte' or similar slightly enigmatic inscription, possibly relating to a location in the Netherlands; with collector number '2563' on back of disc. 32.11 grams, 31 mm wide (1 1/4 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Acquired Libert, October 2008, lot 65.Matrix Collection catalogue no.2563.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes.
Lot 30
1st century B.C.- 2nd century A.D. A bronze staff or sceptre terminal formed as a priest of Anubis with jackal's head and human body, standing and wearing a tightly-draped toga with right hand extended in a fist; square base and socket to the underside. Cf. The British Museum, museum number EA36064 'Solid-cast copper alloy figure of Anubis wearing a short robe and holding a palm branch', for a comparable figure of this broad period; see Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.46-7, for discussion; see also, Tiradritti, F., The Cairo Museum Masterpieces of Egyptian Art, London, 1999, p. 401, for a slightly more elaborate bronze staff terminal of Anubis as a Roman legionnaire (Cairo Museum inv. no. CG27694). 223 grams, 12.7 cm high (5 in.). Private collection, since 1989. Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of the dead - represented in jackal form or in the form of a jackal-headed man - and one of ancient Egypt's most iconic deities. Originally god of the underworld, he was eventually associated more specifically with the embalming process and funerary rites. His fur was generally depicted as black owing to the association of that colour with fertility and beliefs regarding rebirth in the afterlife. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 300
Early 15th century A.D. A substantial bronze discoid seal matrix with strap and loop to the reverse; central incuse motif of a bull passant gardant with war hammer below, border with pointillé edges and enigmatic Lombardic script legend '·+· S' FERA bOVIS D'CVMIS' (seal of the wild bull of Cumis). 20.5 grams 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Matrix Collection catalogue no.1111.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.
Lot 32
Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, circa 664-343 B.C. A white limestone figure of the god Ptah with false beard, wearing an enveloping cloak and a broad wesekh-collar, holding the shaft of a was sceptre; serene, oval face with almond-shaped eyes and fleshy lips; remnants of dorsal pillar to reverse; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. The Walters Museum, accession number 54.1017, for a similar figure in bronze created within this time period. 1.39 kg total, 22.3 cm high including stand (8 3/4 in.). Ex private Belgium collection, 1960s. with Vanderkindere Auctions, Brussels, Belgium, 26 February 2013, lot 261. English private collection.Accompanied by a scholarly note by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. Ptah is attested from the beginning of ancient Egypt’s dynastic history and was a creator god, a god of craftsmen, and the patron deity of the Memphite region. The principal temple of the god was located in the city of Memphis. The fragmentary back pillar on this statuette indicates that it was most probably a temple offering, originally inscribed with an invocation to Ptah together with the donor’s name. Such votive figurines with back pillars naming the god and the dedicator occur in various materials, including faience and stone. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 349
Dated 1617 A.D. A bronze discoid seal matrix with hinged flap to the reverse pierced near the edge; incuse heraldic design comprising a heater shield, helmet with foliage mantle and oak-tree crest; the shield with three fields (i) an empty tomb with cross potent emerging from the centre (ii) three cinquefoils (iii) two fish addorsed; concentric multilinear borders with legend in block capitals '· SEEL · IEAN · DV · BVISSON · 1617' (seal of Jean du Buisson) and scroll detail to the ends. 26.2 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). The Matrix Collection, formed by David Morris since the late 1980s.Matrix Collection catalogue no.5918.Many of the seals within the collection were published in a book titled 'The Matrix Collection', by David Morris in 2012.Accompanied by a copy of the illustrated collection notes. Jean du Buisson, baron of Beauteville, married Jeanne de Lavenson de la Loubière in 1617 and died in 1634.
Lot 363
16th-17th century A.D. or earlier. A naturalistic bronze female figure modelled standing contrapposto, nude, looking down towards her feet, one arm reaching over her head towards her neck, the other resting by her side, her weight placed on her right leg, hair tied into an elaborate bun with a ribbon, short ringlets falling down her nape and the end of the ribbon cascading over her shoulder, along the side of her right breast and down to her thigh, where she is holding the end; mounted on a custom-made display base. 754 grams, 20.5 cm high (8 in.). English private collection. With stylistic similarities to work by Giovanni Bologna; possibly Italian or Northern European.
Lot 385
Neoclassical, 19th century A.D. A marble interpretation of the famous 'Bathing Venus' (Pudica Venus) statue, modelled naturalistically in the round, nude, hair piled behind her head, holding her garment to her breast, standing on a composite discoid base imitating a stone pavement, with a casket at her feet; after Giambologna's Renaissance original; restored. 21.2 kg, 78 cm high (30 3/4 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s.From an important Paris gallery, France. The original 'Bathing Venus' statue in bronze has been attributed to Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna) (1529-1608), and was probably created for King Henry IV of France as a diplomatic gift from Ferdinando I de’ Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany. This is a neoclassical interpretation of that Renaissance statue.
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