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Click here to subscribeA 19th century gilt spelter mantle clock with a portrait bust to the top quiver and flaming torch, swags of flowers, cherubs, etc, the circular enamel dial with Roman numerals, striking on a bell, bears a plaque inscribed "Presented to Mr G W Parry, as a mark of esteem by the cabinet makers of Messrs Jackson and Graham on his resigning his appointment as foreman, August 1877" under a glass dome, clock height 40cm
G.B. mixed coinage - to include Richard I, circa 1189 - 1199 - Class 4a silver Penny of the Canterbury Mint; Moneyer Vlard (Ref: Spink 1348A), Scotland - Charles II Sixteenth - Dollar 1680 (N.B. scratch behind Obv. Bust), otherwise GF and William IV Three-Halfpence -1834 (N.B. light scratch on Obv. Bust), otherwise VF (3 coins)
3rd-7th century AD. A silver bust of a female, possibly part of a rhyton, with hair arranged in curls across the top of the head, circular hole to the top, hair bound by a gilded diadem decorated with studs, large rosette to the back; hair arranged in sections to the side of the head and falling to the shoulders in pig tails with decorative element to end; eyes, eyebrows and lips gilded; necklace around neck with gilded beads and large tear drop-shaped gilded pendant; large breasts with gilded nipples; small hole to the underside for attachment of spout. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] For a similar silver rhyton with female bust and buffalo head, see The Cleveland Museum of Art, accession number 1964.96. 802 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Fine condition, some loss to head.Property of a London gentleman; previously in an important Mayfair collection, circa early 1980s.The piece is probably part of a rhyton with the hole to the base being for the attachment of a spout. The rhyton was a popular drinking vessel in the east, in the Persian empire as well as the later Parthian and Sassanian empires. They reached Greece in the fifth century BC where Greek craftsmen adapted the eastern models according to their own specific preferences. They are frequently depicted on Greek funerary reliefs, as well as being some of the luxury items offered to the Great King on the reliefs from the stairways at the palace of Persepolis. They could be made from a range of material such as ceramic, silver, gold and even ivory. They often incorporate imagery relating to Dionysus, such as vine leaves and panthers, but other creatures such as lions, griffins, bulls, goats and stags also appear. In the Sassanian Empire Greek and Roman styles influence the native art to produce a hybrid style. The depiction of the female on this piece could be that of the goddess Anahita, an important deity of the Sassanian pantheon who divinity of water, healing, fertility and wisdom. The use of the bust of the goddess as the main body of the vessel could indicate that it was used in rituals associated with the goddess. [No Reserve]
Shunga Period, 2nd century BC.A pink sandstone rail section from a Buddhist monument, with central medallion in the form of a large open lotus flower with bust of a male with large elaborate hairstyle held in place by a sash with ends falling over the shoulders; to the back central medallion in the form of a large open lotus flower; mounted on a custom-made stand. For similar see 'Ashoka's Rail' surrounding the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya, northern India. 5.37 kg total, 39.5 x 24cm (15 1/2 x 9 1/2"). Very fine condition.UK art market, acquired prior to 2000.The Mahabodhi Temple complex in Bodhgaya is one of the holiest sites related to the life of the Buddha as it is the place where he attained enlightenment. The present temple dates from the 7th Century AD with later additions, and was built on the site of a previous temple erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The temple consists of a central sanctuary with a tall pyramidal tower and houses a large gilded image of the Buddha. The temple is built in front of the Bodhi Tree, the tree under which the Buddha obtained enlightenment, which is surrounded by a quadrangular stone railing that dates to the 2nd century BC. The railing was extended in later periods and the posts are either made of sandstone or coarse granite and are decorated with carved medallions with naturalistic and mythical animals, lotus designs and scenes from the life of Buddha. This enclosed area marked the sacred space for pilgrims to undertake circumambulation of the tree.
330-300 BC. A red-figured ware epichysis with pedestal foot, bulbous body, flared neck, pinched rim with lugs and pouring lip, ribbed strap handle to the reverse; radiating white strokes to the neck, wave to the shoulder, palmette to the reverse and profile bust of a lady of fashion with stephane and necklace. 400 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Fine condition. Property of a Swiss gentleman; acquired from a London auction house; formerly in a private English collection since 1996; previously in an old UK private collection.
44-51 AD. Lugdunum mint. Obv: TI CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P IIII legend with laureate bust right. Rev: IMPER RECEPT across battlemented front wall of the praetorian camp, with two arches, sentry on battlements and distyle pedimented building with flanking walls within. RIC 25; BMC 23; Sear 1832. 7.34 grams. The praetorian camp was built by Tiberius in 22-23 AD, to the north-east of the city of Rome. Good fine; obverse better. Rare.
50-54 AD. Unknown mint in Thrace. Obv: NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERMANICO COS DESIG legend with bare-headed, draped bust right. Rev: EQVESTER OR-DO PRINCIPI IVVENT legend across fields, shield, spear in the background. RIC 108; Cohen 99; Paris 288; BMC pl.37 4b. 20.33 grams. [No Reserve] Fair. Very rare.
64 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P legend with laureate bust left. Rev: emperor on prancing horse right holding couched spear, with second horseman behind holding vexillum over shoulder with S-C to upper fields; DECVRSIO in exergue. Cf. RIC 170; cf. BMC 143; Sear 1957 variant (bust"). 23.48 grams. Extremely fine; fields smoothed.
65 AD. Lyons mint. Obv: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMA legend with bare head right, with globe at point of bust. Rev: CER QVINC ROM CON legend with table, seen at an angle, surmounted by an urn on the left and wreath on the right; SC in exergue. RIC 488; cf Sear 1982; WCN 613. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 4.56 grams. Very fine. Scarce.
75 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG legend with laureate bust right. Rev: PON MAX TR P COS VI legend with bar above VI and Victory holding wreath standing upon cista mystica with snake to each side. RIC 775; BMC 168; Cohen 370; Sear 2254 variant (palm branch"). 7.57 grams. Very fine.
80-81 AD. Ephesus mint. Obv: IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M legend with laureate bust right. Rev: tetrastyle temple of of Jupiter Optimus Maximus Capitolanus containing statues of the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter enthroned between standing Juno and Minverva) with CAPIT above and RESTIT in exergue. RIC -; BMC -; RSC -; CBN 111; Sear 2501. This type was struck after the fire which destroyed the third temple (dedicated by Vespasian) in 80 AD; the replacement fourth temple was completed and dedicated by Domitian in 82 AD, the year following his accession. [No Reserve] Very fine. Very rare.
103-111 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P COS V PP legend with laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI legend with Dacia seated left on a pile of arms, trophy to left, oval and rectangular shields around. Woytek 326cD; RIC 564 var (bust type); Cohen 534. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 24.36 grams. Very fine; reverse pitted. Scarce.
116 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: REX PARTHIS DATVS legend with emperor seated left on platform accompanied by officer, placing diadem on head of king Parthamaspates and Parthia kneeling right; SC in exergue. RIC 667; BMC 1046; Sear 3191. 19.73 grams. Extremely fine.
112-119 AD. Rome mint. Obv: MATIDIA AVG DIVA F MARCIANAE F legend with draped bust right. Rev: PIETAS AVGVST legend with Matidia as Pietas standing front, her hands over Sabina and Matidia junior at her sides. RIC 759; BMCRE 660; RSC 10; Sear 3378. 3.19 grams. Found near Thirsk, West Yorkshire, UK, October 2016. Matidia was the niece of Trajan and mother-in-law to Hadrian; she died 119 AD. Good very fine. Rare.
118 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG legend with laureate bust right. Rev: PONT MAX TR POT COS II legend with S-C in fields and Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopia; FORT RED in exergue. RIC 551a; BMC 1130; Sear 3598. 21.25 grams. With dealer ticket (priced at 390"). Good very fine.
136 AD. Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: HISPANIA legend with Hispania reclining left holding olive branch and resting on rock with rabbit at feet; SC in exergue. RIC 851; BMC 1749; Sear 3603. 25.95 grams. With collector tickets. Very fine. Scarce.
136 AD. Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate bust right. Rev: MAVRETANIA legend with Mauretania wearing short tunic standing right holding reins of horse advancing left and holding a single javelin in left hand; SC in exergue. RIC 856 variant (javelins); BMC 1763 variant (ditto); Sear 3610 variant (ditto"). 25.73 grams. With collector tickets. RIC lists five variants for this sestertius reverse type, all with Mauretania carrying two javelins in his left hand (854-856 858-859); similarly, BMCRE lists eight examples (1758-1764); no reverse seems to be recorded having only a single javelin. [No Reserve] Near very fine. Very rare; apparently unpublished variant.
164-169 AD. Magistrate K Basilios. Obv: LOYKILLA CEBACTH legend with draped bust right. Rev: EPI IERI K BACILOYC CYNNADEWN legend with cult image of Artemis Ephesia standing front between two stags. BMC 51; SNG von Aulock 8450; SNG Munich 477; Weber 3613; SNG Righetti 1227; Imhoof KM 22. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 16.26 grams. Very fine.
183-184 AD. Obv: MAR AYRH KOMODOC CEB legend with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the back. Rev: KAIC TWN PROC ANAZARBW ET BC legend with draped bust of Zeus right, hair bound in a taenia. Ziegler Kaiser 252-254; SNG Righetti 1499; SNG Pfalz 146. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 8.06 grams. Very fine.
204 AD. Rome mint. Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: COS LVDOS SAECVL FEC legend with Bacchus standing right holding cup and thyrsus, panther at feet facing Hercules standing left, resting on club, lion's skin on left arm. RIC 74a; BMC 207; RSC 50; Sear 6796. 2.29 grams. Commemorating the Secular Games. Good very fine. Scarce.
210 AD. Rome mint. Obv: M AVREL ANTONINVS PIVS AVG legend with laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: PONTIF TR P XIII COS III legend with Mars hurrying left, holding branch and trophy; S-C across fields. RIC 450b; BMCRE 202; Cohen 474; Sear 6943 variant (bust type"). See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 23.82 grams. Good very fine, reverse softer. Rare.
198-217 AD. Obv: MARKOC AYRHIOC (ANTWNINOC) legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: CELEYKEWN TWN PROC KALY legend with diademed and draped bust of Artemis right, quiver behind shoulder, facing laureate and draped bust of Apollo left. SNG Levante 743; Ziegler Kilikien 437; Duesseldorf 12071. 8.97 grams. Good very fine.
194 AD. Heliopolis mint. Obv: IMP L SEPT SEV PERT AVG legend clockwise from top right with laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: IOMH COL HEL legend above and beneath the decastyle temple of Jupiter, seen in perspective, on a podium with steps before. Sawaya 62-69; Rohde C217; Paris FG143; de Saulcy 11. 14.01 grams. Very fine.
193-217 AD. Obv: IVLIA AVGVSTA legend with draped bust right. Rev: MVNICIPI STOBEN legend with Nike walking left, holding wreath and palm branch; crescent in left field. Varbanov 3931; Moushmov 6546; Mionnet Supp. III, 695; Chaix 175. See Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 7.87 grams. Good very fine.
249-251 AD. Rome. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FELICITAS SAECVLI legend around, S-C across fields, Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia. RIC 115c, Cohen 40; Sear 9395 var (bust type"). 42.17 grams. Extremely fine; fields smoothed. Scarce.
248 AD. Rome mint. Obv: MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG legend with diademed and draped bust right. Rev: SAECVLARES AVGG legend with hippopotamus standing right; SC in exergue. RIC 200a; Sear 9170. 15.72 grams. With collector tickets. Commemorating the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Rome. Very fine.
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