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Lot 341
Ca. 800-1000 ADA late Roman, early Byzantine glazed ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow ceramic vessel is globular in shape, a piriform body, with a short neck and a domed rim. The body is highly decorated in the form of an owl, the eyes ever watching cylindrical wrappe lines and a long nose. Inbetween that decoration feathers. "Greek Fire” was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot. For similar grenades see: Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16Size: L:343mm / W:37mm; 130gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 91
Ca. 340-325 BCA ceramic lekanis of the red-figure lid with two female profile heads between palmettes and stylised volutes. The "Ladies of Fashion" with ornate saccoi leaving a chignon projecting at the rear, a spiked stephane, earrings, and necklaces. The lid's knob handle with radiating strokes on top. The black-glazed dish with an inset flange to receive the lid, set on a high hollow foot. For reference see Green, J. R., Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, USA 22, Philadelphia 1 (1986), Plate 29 (many examples). Kranz, P. and R. Lullies, Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Deutschland 38, Kassel 2 (1975), Tafel 81, 2-3 (small lekanis with female heads). Romanelli, P., Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum, Italia 6, Lecce 2 (1979), IV Dr, Tavola 53, 1 (larger, but similar shape and decorative scheme), Tavola 56, 11-14 (small examples with female heads and palmettes). Trendall, A. D., Red Figure Vases of South Italy and Sicily: A Handbook, London, Thames and Hudson, 1989, 227, 2 and 4 (female heads on vases of the Darius-Underworld workshop).Size: L:110mm / W:100mm ; 0.42gProvenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.
Lot 360
Ca. 800-1000 ADA ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow ceramic vessel is globular in shape, a piriform body, with a short neck, and a domed rim. The body is decorated with cylindrical-shaped circles. "Greek Fire” was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. For similar grenades see Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16.Size: L:125mm / W:89mm ; 470gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 77
Ca. 360-320 BCA ceramic black-glazed guttos with a discoid body, pedestal foot, loop handle, and trumpet-shaped spout; circumferential fluting and central gorgoneion with flowing hair in relief, perhaps representative of Medusa. For similar see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: 1971.11.10.Size: L:197mm / W:120mm ; 205gProvenance: Property of a London Gallery; acquired from US Art dealer; formerly in German collection, 1983.
Lot 414
Ca. 800-1000 ADA ceramic grenade, also referred to as "Greek Fire". This hollow ceramic vessel features a piriform body with a short neck and a domed rim. "Greek Fire” was intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick and used as a hand grenade. Typically, it was used in naval battles as it could continue burning while floating on the water. For similar grenades see Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8); Cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956.Size: L:144mm / W:93mm ; 730gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 382
Ca. 900-1200 ADA "fire grenade" comprising a grey ceramic vessel with a spheroconical body, short, squat neck, and domed rim. Globular vessels such as this example are frequently interpreted as an early type of hand grenades. It is believed that these jars could have contained an incendiary agent such as the infamous "Greek fire" which was impervious to water, making them invaluable weapons in naval battles. Unfortunately, the recipe for "Greek fire was lost with the fall of the Byzantine empire, but it was likely a petroleum-based mixture.Size: L:151mm / W:82mm ; 635gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 60
Ca. 400 BCA large ceramic funnel krater with a large funnel-shaped neck, twin loop handles on the shoulder, and between each handle a vertical hand-shaped protome. The body is decorated with red double bands running vertically around the shoulder. For similar see The British Museum, Registration number 1912,1220.9.Size: L:225mm / W:240mm ; 2170gProvenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed before 2000 on the UK /European art markets.
Lot 255
A Victorian figured walnut work table, the circular boxwood-strung top lifting to reveal satinwood-lined interior fitted with divisions, floral fret-cut lids and green silk and velvet panels, raised on ring-turned and fluted cluster columns and inverted triple splay supports terminating in ceramic castors. H72cm, D42.5cm
Lot 073012
RADO Diastar Herrenarmbanduhr mit Multifunktionsanzeige, Schweiz um 2008, quarz, Keramikgeh. mit aufges. Saphirgl., 4-fach verschr. Edelstahlboden, integr. Keramik-Gliederband m. dopp. Faltschl. in Titan, schwarzes Zifferbl. mit Std., Min. & digit. Multifunktionsanzeige, D. ca. 24 mm, L. ca. 19,5 cm, EZ 2-3RADO Diastar gents wristwatch with multifunctional display, Switzerland around 2008, quartz, ceramic case with applied sapphire crystal, stainless steel case back 4 -times screwed, integrated ceramic-bracelet with butterfly buckle in titanium, black dial with hours, minutes & digital multifunctional display, diameter approx. 24 mm, length approx. 19,5 cm, condition 2-3
Lot 073071
BULOVA Accutron Damenarmbanduhr in Keramik, Schweiz um 2010, quarz, Keramikgeh. inkl. Keramikband, eins. drehb. Lünette & Zifferbl. m. Diamanten bes., Edelstahlboden & Krone verschr., Kronen-Cabochon fehl., Datum, D. ca. 36 mm, L. ca. 20 cm, EZ 1-2BULOVA Accutron ladies wristwatch in ceramic, Switzerland around 2010, quartz, ceramic-case including ceramic-bracelet, unidirectional revolving bezel & dial diamonds set, screwed down stainless steel case back & winding crown, gem on winding crown missing, date, diameter approx. 36 mm, length approx. 20 cm, condition 1-2
Lot 106
Two 20th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic eggs, decorated with flowers, figures and gilt, together with two Satsuma lamps in the form of ginger jars, cylindrical jar and cover of octagonal form, H25cm, and other Chinese and Japanese ceramics to include lidded boxes, plates and bowls etc with various character marks beneath
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