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A mixed lot brooches and similar items comprising a continental silver brooch of a stag, 5.5cm, a Celtic style silver brooch, an agate brooch, seven other brooches and badges, a silver and enamel oval buckle, 5cm, a silver ARP badge boxed, another silver and enamel badge, boxed and five other pieces (18)
A Scottish Gilt-Mounted Dirk Early 19th CenturyWith tapering blade (areas of scattered pitting) notched and fullered for most of its length along the back to the double-edged point, the forte on one side incised with initials 'AC', shouldered figured wooden grip of swelling circular section carved with Celtic interlace set with gilt studs on the grip, reeded basal mount and chevron engraved side-straps, and circular pommel-cap with small button, in original black leather-covered wooden scabbard with gilt locket and chape each with cusped borders, the former with two suspension rings carrying a later leather belt loop, the latter with small button terminal, and retaining much original gilding 31.5 cm. blade
A Highland DirkEarly 19th CenturyWith broad sharply tapering blade stamped with three crowned broad arrow marks of Ordnance type on one side at the forte, shouldered wooden hilt chequered on both sides at the base, grip of circular section (slender old split) carved with Celtic interlace, brass basal mount, and circular pommel-cap with button, in original leather scabbard tooled with line decoration and with brass locket and chape, the latter with button terminal 36 cm. blade
A Scottish Dirk With Spanish Blade from A Left-Hand DaggerThe Hilt 18th CenturyWith earlier tapering blade cusped along the back and double-edged towards the point, broad ricasso hollowed for the thumb and pierced with a hole on either side for sword-breaking, shouldered rootwood hilt with plain pinned brass mounts including a central heart on both sides, grip of circular section carved with Celtic interlace, and rounded pommel with later brass cap; together with a dirk in Scottish late 17th century style, with tapering single-edged blade incised 'FEARE GOD' on one side and 'AND DOE NOT KIL' on the other, shouldered wooden hilt carved with two bands of Celtic interlace on the swelling grip, and brass disc-shaped pommel-cap with star-shaped iron washer, in its leather sheath (2)26 cm. and 24.7 cm. blades
A Rare Scottish Dirk Late 17th/Early 18th CenturyWith tapering double-edged blade adapted from a broadsword (pitted, Andrea Ferara marks obscured), shouldered rootwood hilt with swelling grip and carved overall with Celtic interlace, circular pommel carved with a border of petals beneath, and brass disc-shaped pommel-cap with separate brass tang button, in later tooled leather scabbard with plain brass mounts (chape, by-knife and fork missing) (2)36 cm. blade
A Highland Silver-Mounted Dirk19th CenturyWith bright tapering blade (minor areas of rust patination) double-edged over half its length to the point and cut with a narrow fuller along the back on each side of the forte, shouldered darkly figured wooden swelling grip carved with Celtic knotwork, border engraved basal mount with side-straps, and pommel-cap with flattened tang button, in original black leather scabbard tooled with gothic quatrefoils, mounts including locket engraved with owner's crest and motto within a border of ropework, and with two silver suspension chains on the inside each with a steel clip, the by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk 31 cm. blade
A Scottish Gilt-Mounted Dress DirkEarly 19th CenturyWith tapering blade fullered and pierced with circular holes along the back and on each side over half its length to the double-edged point, shouldered darkly figured wooden hilt with swelling grip, carved with Celtic interlace and set with gilt brilliants, basal mount engraved with foliage against a hatched ground below a row of small florets (some missing) along both sides, side-straps engraved en suite, one involving a boar's head, and border engraved disc-shaped pommel with silver button set with imitation diamonds (four missing), in original leather scabbard (some wear, locket missing) with mounts en suite with the hilt, and retaining its original by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk 37 cm. blade
A Highland Silver-Mounted Dirk 19th CenturyWith highly polished fullered blade, notched and with a narrow fuller along the back over most of its length on each side to the double-edged point, shouldered figured wooden hilt carved with Celtic knotwork on each side and with swelling grip of circular section set with silver pins, border engraved basal mount and side-straps decorated with foliage, the former with owner's crest and motto on one side, and slightly domed pommel-cap engraved with a border of thistles, the top with a crown surmounted by a thistle centred on a belt engraved 'CLANN NAN GADIIAEL ANN GUALIB... (obscured) GIIEILLE', in original scabbard covered in black leather with mounts engraved with thistles and foliage, the locket with owner's crest and motto on the outside, and two silver suspension loops on the inside, the by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk, the former stamped 'Moyes' on the blade 35 cm. blade
Harry Clarke StudiosRichard King (1907 - 1974)& Harry Clarke (1889 - 1931)"The Wooing of Emer by Cuchulainn," stained glass panel depicting an elegant Lady with colourful purple ground and highlighted dress and similarly decorated headpiece, with male figure kneeling in Celtic Warrior Attire, in an arched formal setting with trees in distance and two male figures lurking nearby, approx. 114cms h x 38cms w (45" x 15") Custom made box frame. (1)
Early 3rd century AD. A sheet bronze mask from a cavalry sports helmet of Heddernheim or Worthing Type with repoussé detailing; the lower edge a flange with ropework detailing, disc to each cheek with whorl pattern, central trefoil void with perforations (breathing holes) to the chin, band of slanting bars above the brow imitating hair; the rim with five groups of attachment holes and lateral tabs to allow the mask to be secured to the outer elements of the helmet, and raised or lowered without removing it. Cf. Garbsch, J. Römische Paraderüstungen, München, 1978 item 53 (Frankfurt-Heddernheim helmet); Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Born, H.,Junkelmann M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1997; D'Amato R., A.Negin, Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017. 221 grams, 20cm (8"). From an important East Anglian collection of arms and armour; formerly in a Dutch private collection since the 1990s; previously in a Swiss family collection since before 1980; accompanied by a metallurgic analytical report, written by metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford, report number 144724/HM1361; and an academic report by Roman military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 144724-10012. The three-part helmets, which form a very important part of the Roman third century helmets, especially of the cavalry ones, have been variously classified by the scholars of the Roman military. Besides the type F of Pfrondorf typology Robinson (1975, pp.126-131) individuated the types G (Hedderneim type) and H (Worthing type"). All three present the characteristic of having a skull and a face mask with a removable central area of the mask covering eyes, nose and mouth. The type G, however, differently from the previous type F, presents a high curved crest on the skull and a front face, imitating that of the Apulian-Corinthian helmets, the type H being of pseudo-Attic shape (Garbsch, 1979, pls.28-29; Born-Junkelmann, 1997, pp.59-63, 106-108; D'Amato-Negin, 2017, pp.106ff., fig.175-181"). The surviving examples of H typology (Worthing helmet, s. D'Amato-Negin, 2017, fig.177 lett.d) suggest the idea that a mask was not always used to protect the face. This could be sometimes achieved by the framed face part of the helmet. In our specimen the missing of the skull does not allow to understand if the face-guard belongs to the Hedderneim or Worthing types: but the missing of fastening elements of the inner mask on the face-guard points towards the second category. According to the classification of M. Kolert, these helmets belong to the III type of mask helmets. The German scholar supported the theory that the main feature of all these helmets was their three-part design and cheek-pieces, or the replacing face part with a cut-out and a mask that was sometimes inserted into it. Most probably this specimen is from a battlefield. The piece is in fine condition. The face-guard is largely complete and comparatively plain. It has an opening in the centre to expose the mouth, nose, and eyes while protecting the brow, cheeks, and chin. The two parts of the helmet were in fact held together either by a hook-and-eye arrangement or a small hinge. Once the two halves of the helmet were in place, they would have been secured to the wearer’s head by lacing at the neck, which was attached to the loops on either side of the neck of the skull. The helmet is relatively scarce in the decoration, but the spiral deserves attention for its connection with the solar cult. The spiral represents the rotary movement of the sun, the spiral is probably the oldest known symbol of human spirituality connected with the sun, together with the swastika or tetragamma. The sun traces a spiral shape every three months in its travels. The connection was also visible in the Celtic art, where the representation of the spiral also follows the path of the sun, describing the movements of the heavenly body over the course of a solar year. The third century was characterised by the great diffusion, among the Roman soldiers, of the solar cult, the Sol Invictus, its symbols often represented on arms and weapons as an apotropaic element of protection. Such cult was diffused especially with the Severan Dynasty, who had connection with the Syria due to the women of the Dynasty, especially Julia Domna, wife of the Emperor Septimius Severus, Julia Mesa, mother of the Emperor Alexander Severus and Julia Soemia, mother of the Emperor Elagabalus. This imperial Syrian family favoured the cult of the Sun, especially in the eastern part of the empire, by building even greater temples in honour of the God Helios, like in the ancient Heliopolis (actual Balbeek) and in Rome. Fine condition, some restoration. Extremely rare.
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A bronze strap-distributor formed as a wheel with three spokes, enamel-filled cell to the hub. See Green, M. The Wheel as a Cult-Symbol in the Romano-Celtic World, Brussels, 1984. 16.3 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Found near Chelmsford, Essex, UK, in the 1980s; collection number 054-A0001. Fine condition.
Anglo Saxon, an anonymous silver sceatta of the Secondary Phase series H, type 39, dating c. AD 720-760. Probably struck in Hamwic (Southampton). Obverse: no inscription, bird facing right with wing raised and splayed feet. Reverse: 'celtic' style cross with rosette centre, encompassing four larger rosettes. Diameter: 12mm. Weight: 0.82g. About Very Fine, some slight encrustations. Abramson (2006), fig. CC1. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist. Found Hampshire.Reference: Abramson, T. 2006. Sceattas: an Illustrated Guide. King’s Lynn: Heritage Publications.
Anglo-Saxon, silver penny struck for Offa of Mercia (AD 757-796) probably dating c. AD 792-796. Moneyer EALHMUND at the mint of London. Obverse: inscription 'OFFA REX' divided by two pelleted lines, cross before the 'O', 'M' above. Reverse: +MVNDEALH, moneyers name surrounding short 'celtic cross' with pellet at centre, the 'AL' inverted. About Fine, the reverse better. Three areas of minor flan loss and distortion. Diameter: 19mm. Weight: 1.11g. N328 (var) group III (large module types). Chick (2010) type 205-this piece representing new dies for the moneyer. A very rare piece, with few known outside museum collections.Provenance: found St Osyth, Essex, 2019. Recorded on the Early Medieval Corpus (EMC) as 2019.0115.Reference: Chick, D. 2010. The Coinage of Offa and His Contemporaries. Eds. Blackburn, M. and Naismith, R. London: Spink and Son Ltd.
Ca.800 BC. A nice heavy Celtic bronze bracelet; the crescent-shaped body is formed by a single thick rod of bronze; Rare type, smooth green patina; superb condition, wearable; W:66mm; 2.6in; 42gr; Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in the 1970s then passed by descent.
Ca.100 BC- 100 AD. An Interesting Celtic bronze ring with round shaped hoop forming a circular bezel; decorated shoulders; depicting a triskelion motif; the Triskele or Triple Spiral is a complex ancient Celtic symbol, possibly owned by a Celtic druid. Good Condition, wearable; D:19mm/L:29mm;UK S US 9; 25gr; Provenance: From an old British collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in Germany.
Ca. 300-100 BC Rare Central Europe Celtic large iron circular umbo; with a raised central section; original nails still attached; Superb Condition; on a custom made stand. D:320mm/H:100mm; 12.6/3.94in; 560gr; Provenance: From an old British collection, acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s.
Ca.800 BC. An exceptional Celtic bronze necklace formed by coiled conical beads; wolf teeth; and umbo shape amulets; Very rare artifact, possibly owned by a druid. Good Condition; L:680mm; 26.77in 70gr; wearable; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewellery expert; initially from a private British collection formed in 1970-1990.
Royal Copenhagen finch 1040, floral decorated jug and bowl wash set, pair matching Staffordshire dogs, three Victorian willow pattern meat plates, Spode Italian sectional plate, Celtic carved rectangular stand, Meissen blue onion sauce spoon, Sevres teacup and other decorative ceramics Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs
Jones (David [pseud. Dai Greatcoat], painter and poet, 1895-1974) 14 Autograph Letters signed (13 to Morag and 1 to Richard), annotated in several colours, together 37pp., folio & 4to, Harrow, 19th September 1952 - 6th January 1968, on a variety of subjects, including: the BBC broadcast of Jones' epic poem, The Anathemata, "Yes, all the music is settled for the B.B.C. version of Ana as they are doing it at 9 P.M. on Tuesday May 5th with a repeat on... May 7th * The cast... is in this weeks Radio Times [produced by Douglas Cleverdon and with Dylan Thomas in the cast as a Welsh speaker]... I've no idea what it will sound like... But they've taken a lot of trouble over it", academia, "Do you know that jolly nice joke about the text in one of Paul's epistles reading 'Know ye not that they which men in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize?' The suggested alternative is 'they which run in a race run, all but one receiveth the prize.' Typical childish don's jest, but it never ceases to amuse me", his artwork, "I'm trying to do a watercolour drawing of daffadills & other stuff in... inevitable glass goblet - very complicated drawing & it has not come to life yet", detailed expositions on Celtic and Anglo-Saxon history, "... touching Urien Rheged & his son Owein & Coel Hên... . So when some Saxon chap heard... that such a... wooded place was called by the Romano-Britons Ced, he took it for a place-name & called it Ced-wudu and this became Chetwood", and his knowledge of Welsh, "I don't really know any more Welsh than as you say of yourself. I wish I did, but I'm too old now to master it, however hard I try", with 2 painted inscriptions and a pencil drawing of a young woman in profile, folds, some small tears along folds at edges, slightly creased edges; and a small quantity of ephemera by or relating to David Jones, including: 2 Autograph notes signed to Morag from Jones on verso of photographs of Jones works, 4th January 1960 & 22nd December 1961, "The Latin bit of the main inscription is what the priest says when he's censing the altar at the Offertory at Mass: 'May the Lord kindle in us the fire of his love and the flame of eternal charity'"; 1 painted inscription and 1 pen and ink inscription; and 3 cards signed (2 photographs of painted inscriptions), v.s., v.d. (sm. qty).⁂ Provenance: By descent in the family.
Nonesuch Press.- Dante Alighieri. La Divina Commedia or the Divine Vision of Dante Alighieri in Italian & English, translated by H.F.Cary, number 886 of 1475 copies, printed in Monotype Blado, text in Italian and English, double-page plates from drawings by Sandro Botticelli, leather book-label of Haven O'More, handsomely-bound in russet morocco tooled in gilt and blind, by Frank Garrett, upper cover with title in gilt at head and author at foot within elaborate border of interlacing ropes of small gilt circles between double lines in blind forming Celtic-style knots, lower cover with same border, spine titled in gilt and tooled with similar decoration in compartments and five raised bands, vellum doublures and flyleaves, turn-ins with gilt circles and lines in blind, signed at foot of rear doublure, t.e..g, others uncut, lightly rubbed at edges, slight mark to lower cover, folio, Nonesuch Press, 1928.⁂ A splendid binding. A loosely-inserted note reads, "This book 'La Divina Commedia' was bound by Mr Frank Garrett teacher of book-binding at the B[irmingha]m School of Art. It was exhibited in the Arts & Crafts section of the Bm. Soc. of Artists' Autumn Exhibition 1928 & priced at £20 which I paid for it....".
A SILVER FOUR-PIECE TEA SET, POSTON PRODUCTS LTD., SHEFFIELD, 1970 the bulbous oblong bodies each applied with a Celtic pattern border and with similarly patterned tops to the pad feet, the milk jug and sugar bowl with stylised serpent cast handles hot water jug 21cm high, 1779gr (57oz) including composition handles and finials to pots
Plesiosaurs fossilized vertebra segments (3) very well preserved with letter of identification by the Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service , found on the East Coast of England. Lovely examples Prehistoric Fossils including: large teeth, snail shells, cockle and clam shells, squid etc. A good collection worth investigating. -Metal detector finds including many Corbel bells and Musket balls in a tub .Celtic and Pre-Roman era stone beads in a tub

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