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Lot 3067
20th century A.D. Labelled to reverse with ten shallow double-pierced trays with brass pull handles and near full set of blue felts to accommodate 25 coins at 24mm, 84 coins at 32mm and 12 coins at 45mm, with slots for a vertical front locking bar and original lock (no key). 1.4 kg, 20 cm high (7 7/8 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. Swann coin cabinets are renowned for their quality. [No Reserve]
Lot 3069
20th century A.D. Aluminium carry case with hinged front doors and folding handle to top, fitted with latch/lock (no key); with ten removable Lindner coin trays with smoked cases each with 48 square 30mm holes. 6.9 kg, 32.5 x 26.5 x 23.5 cm (12 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 9 1/4 in.). Ex David Harthill collection, UK.[No Reserve]
Lot 3070
20th century A.D. Five Prinz luxury coin albums with slipcases; three in black, one in burgundy and one brown; each with Prinz four-hole coin album pages to accept standard twenty 50mm square card coin holders; with white card separators. 8.3 kg total, 32 x 30 x 25 cm (A stack) (12 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 10 in.). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.[5, No Reserve]
Lot 354
9th century A.D. Comprising: two oval brooches, each domed with raised ornament, wide flange, ferrous remains of the pin to the reverse; suspended from the lower edge of each brooch a triangular openwork spacer plate with three tiers of red and green glass tubular beads, the lower tier with a discoid pendant plaque with bands of raised pellets; three double-link chains running between the plates; three more chains from each plate with an amuletic or decorative pendant comprising a bronze model knife in its sheath, a silver(?) Dirhem coin, an iron model dog with punched decoration, a latch-lifter key, a pair of bronze crotal bells, a stone disc or spindle whorl; displayed on a large high-quality custom-made display stand by Colin Bowles Limited. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4, for oval brooches; see also Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007.7.7 kg total, 56 x 54 cm including display frame (22 x 22 1/4 in.). Family collection formed after World War II; thence by descent. Ex London collection since 2016. Women's display jewellery in the Viking age comprised both utilitarian and symbolic items. The brooches were worn high on the chest, supporting an apron-type overdress (hangerok) with the beads and chains strung between them and various small items attached. The pendants probably symbolised the authority of the female in the domestic sphere (key, coin, spindle whorl), and in husbandry (model animal, crotal bells, model knife).
Lot 1213
Circa 6th millennium B.C. or later. Illustrating a range of forms: a coin-shaped example with bifacial floral motif; a domed example; a 'melon' style biconvex whorl with raised ribs; a carinated squared-shaped whorl; each with central vertical hole. 81 grams total, 26-44 mm (1 - 1 3/4 in.). From an old family property, acquired before 1980. Ex the Bavarian private collection of K.F.[4, No Reserve]
Lot 1279
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. The upper face slightly domed, attachment peg to the reverse; the face with grid of champlevé enamel in red and yellow.Treasure Hunting, July 2014, p.34 (this mount); also Hammond, B., Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Third Edition, Witham, 2014, p.103, No.I09-0215 (this mount). 17.2 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found near Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK, recorded with York Museum. Formerly in an old Hampshire collection. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE24.Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 1290
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Of type CE16, with two opposed crescent moons between two bars and a ball at each point (similar to motif on numerous silver coins of the Iceni, cf. ABC 1657-81). 14.2 grams, 28 mm (1 in.). Found Litcham, Norfolk, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE16. Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 1293
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Composed of a boss-and-loop with straight edge to loop. 8.96 grams, 25 mm (1 in.). Found Higham Ferrers, Northants, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CE35. Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 1294
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Or clothes fastener, boss-and-loop type. 10.44 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). Found Higham Ferrers, Northants, UK. Ex Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s. Collection number CE34.Accompanied by a Chris Rudd information card. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 1440
8th-12th century A.D. A Samanid period dirham coin with inscriptions each side, with Viking loop added for use as a pendant. 3.71 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 574
3rd century A.D. and later. The coin mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 65/1150. 1.3 kg, 36.5 x 49 cm (14 3/8 in x 19 1/4 in.). Essex gallery, early 2000s. David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. [No Reserve]
Lot 58
Circa 3rd century B.C. Comprising a tetradrachm coin of Alexander III of Macedonia depicting his profile bust right wearing a lion-skin and, to the reverse, Zeus, seated left holding an eagle; set in a surround with hinge and catch affixed to the reverse. 22.03 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
Lot 693
3rd century A.D. and later. The coin mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 152/1150. 1.24 kg, 37.5 x 49.5 cm (14 3/4 x 19 1/2 in.). Essex gallery, early 2000s. David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. [No Reserve]
Lot 75
2nd century A.D. Imitating Hadrian's sestertius adlocutio, the emperor with a companion (or Castor and Pollux) on horseback, one of the horsemen holding a round shield; arrayed legions in front of them wearing crested helmets, raised spears and quadrangular shields; legionary eagle in the foreground; the scene enclosed within a rope border; pin lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, p.147, no.140; for the Hadrian’s coin see Mattingly, Roman Coins from the earliest times to the fall of the Western Empire, London, 1977, pl.XXXIX, 25 (BM inventory no.1672).12.9 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. This brooch is an extreme rarity and is believed to be the finest known example.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.11747-202502. These brooches were a mystery until one was excavated at Wiggonholt, Sussex, together with three other damaged specimens now in the Devizes Museum, all from Wiltshire (more precisely Cold Kitchen Hill). The image of the original coin was slightly modified. The local craftsman improved the coin type making his brooch more interesting, transforming the Emperor Hadrian on horseback into two cavalrymen, probably the sacred Dioscuri, while the Roman Aquila, symbol of the legions, was taken from the top of the signa and placed in the foreground. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Lot 784
Coin dated 565-578 A.D. Composed of assorted small round banded agate and carnelian beads with small cylinders between, featuring a gold solidus coin pendant of Emperor Justin II; modern screw clasp. 17.6 grams, 41 cm long (16 1/8 in.). From an important North London collection formed before 1980.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 807
Coin dated 527-565 A.D. Composed of carnelian and perhaps glass rounded oval beads, featuring a gold Solidus coin pendant of Emperor Justinian I; modern screw clasp. 14.3 grams, 37 cm long (14 1/2 in.). Acquired in the 1970s. Ex property of a North London collector.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Lot 97
A silver hot water jug, TH, Birmingham 1895, the hinged cover with scroll finial, fitted an ebonised handle, 18.5cm high approximately 293g, a Sheffield plated coffee pot of vase-shape, a white metal ashtray set with an Ethiopian coin and an unmarked napkin ring CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 220
A 9ct rose gold cased penknife, a circular shell cameo brooch framed in 9ct gold, 44mm diameter, an oval shell cameo brooch and a coin pendant CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 235
A Scottish gilt metal badge for Clan Boyd, with crest and motto 'Confido' within an oval strap and buckle, 7cm x 5.5cm, a garnet set cross, a ring, a Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, a Belgian 5 Francs coin, 1833, a mother-of-pearl handled penknife and a silver badge for Mayday Hospital Croydon CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 246
Chinese 19th/20th Century copper coins, seven Japanese coins, Meiji period, French and Indian copper coin, each in various sizes and denominations CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 31
Four silver toddy ladles of various sizes and designs, Georgian and later, one set with a coin CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
Lot 2845
Münzen.: Große Sammlung Münzen Israel: Kursmünzensätze, Silber-Gedenkmünzen usw., 1970er/80er Jahre 22 Silber-Gedenkmünzen, u.a. Silber 2 x Qumran 1982; Zeev Jabotinsky Centenary 1980; mehrere Shekel Silber Hanukkiya Corfu/Poland/Prag/ Yemen 1980/ 81/ 82/ 83; Brotherhood coin 1984; 2 x Herodion coin 1983; Valour coin 1983; Mother an Child 1979; 2 x The People of the Book 1981; ca. 21 Kursmünzsätze "Israel official uncirculated sets" 1980-87; Souvenirs from the Lira Period; Piefort Mint Sets 1983; weitere ca. 260 Münzen in Album D
Lot 26
Béat Fidèl Antoine de Zurlauben Tableaux topographiques, pittoresques, physiques, historiques, moraux, politiques, littéraires, de la Suisse. 2 Text-, 2 Tafelbände und Register, in zusammen 4 Bänden. Paris, Clousier (Bd. I) und Lamy (Bd. II-IV u. Register) 1780-1788. - Bedeutendes enzyklopädisches Werk über die Schweiz - Mit mehr als 240 kolorierten Kupfertafeln äußerst prachtvoll illustriert - Die reiche Bebilderung stellt die landschaftliche Schönheit der Schweiz auf vielfältige Weise heraus. - Nahezu vollständiges und koloriertes Exemplar der ersten Ausgabe dieser prachtvollen Monographie über die Schweiz, in dem lediglich eine Tafel fehlt. Reich bebildert mit Ansichten und Karten, die die Vielfalt der Schweizer Landschaft mit ihren Schlössern, Seen, Brücken, Tälern, Wasserfällen, Berggipfeln und Gletschern adäquat widerspiegeln. - Die schönen, feingearbeiteten Kupferstiche von Née, Masquelier u. a. nach Vorlagen von Perignon, Le Barbier u. a. zeigen Ansichten von Aarberg, Basel, Bern, Bienne, Fribourg, Genf und Genfer See, Grindelwaldgletscher, Interlaken, Konstanz und Bodensee, Lauffen mit Rheinfall, Lugano, Sankt Gotthardt, Schaffhausen, Teufelsbrücke, Vierwaldstätter See, Zürich u. v. m., darunter auch eine Panoramaansicht vom Kanton Luzern sowie Gesamt- und Teilkarten des Landes; ferner historische Szenen, Landestrachten, Münzen und Medaillen. Die Porträttafeln mit insgesamt 71 Darstellungen bedeutender Ärzte, Botaniker, Musiker, Schriftsteller u. a. illustrieren das Kapitel über die Schweizer Wissenschaftsgeschichte. - Der Schweizer Historiker Baron de Zurlauben (1720-90) wurde von dem Geographen und Historiker Jean-Benjamin de Laborde (1734-94) dazu angeregt, den Text zu dem monumentalen Werk zu verfassen, dessen Herausgabe mehrere Jahre in Anspruch nahm. Als Quelle zog Zurlauben vor allem seine selbstverfasste Histoire militaire des Suisses (1751) heran. - Die Herausgabe des oft fehlenden Registerbandes Table analythique et raisonnée inkl. Errata und Addenda besorgte F. A. Quétant. EINBAND: Marmorierte Lederbände der Zeit mit reicher floraler Rückenvergoldung und 2 farbigen Rückenschildern (Textbände) sowie Halblederbände der Zeit (Tafelbände und Register). 51 : 34,5 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 2 gestochenen Titeln, gestochenem Frontispiz, 7 doppelblattgroßen Kupferkarten und 226 Kupfertafeln (st. 227) tlw. mit 2 Ansichten u. a., ferner 11 gestochene Porträttafeln sowie 5 gestochene Münztafeln, alle koloriert. LITERATUR: Cohen-Ricci Sp. 1075f. - Lonchamp 3362. - Barth 17338. - Brunet V, 1546. - Lewine S. 581. - One of the most acclaimed encyclopedical works on Switzerland, with very splendid illustrations. Nearly complete, colored copy of the first edition. 2 text vols. and 2 atlas vols. plus index in 4 vols. Contemp. marbled calf with rich floral gilt decoration and 2 labels on spine (2 text vols.), and contemp. half calf. With 2 engr. titles and engr. frontispiece, 7 double-page copper maps and 226 (of 227) plates partly with 2 views et al., as well as 11 engr. plates with portraits and 5 engraved coin plates, all colored. - Lacking plate no. 26. Mostly in the margins tanned in various degrees and partly somewhat foxing, 2 plates with repaired tear to margin. Bindings somewhat rubbed, spines of the atlas vols. with defects and 1 missing piece of cover at the bottom. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
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