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Lot 1238
1920s English School oval portrait on ivory - Mrs Audrey May Steward wearing an evening dress and paste jewellery, in oval gilt metal and blue enamel frame, in original fitted velvet and silk-lined leather case, 7.5cm x 6cm. Included in this lot are the paste set earrings, necklace and bracelet worn in the miniature, together with a hand-coloured photographic portrait by Van Dyk of London, in glazed frame and matching black and white photograph in silver frame.N.B. See lot 690 for the diamond engagement ring owned by Audrey Steward CONDITION REPORT Enamel frame very good condition, 3 or 4 tiny foxing marks but not very noticeable. Other piece generally in good condition
Lot 612
Art Deco 1940s / 1950s diamond dress ring of Odeonesque design, with a central old cut diamond in square setting, flanked by four single cut diamonds, with angular polished gold shoulders and pierced design to the sides, on plain shank CONDITION REPORT Centre stone approx. 0.30cts, estmated colour I/J, estimated clarity SI1, 10.4 grams. The ring size is difficult to measure as it has an unusual sizing bar in the shank. Probably 14 or 18ct
Lot 634
Gold (15ct) signet ring, two antique gem set dress rings, gold (18ct) wedding ring and one other yellow metal ring (5) CONDITION REPORT 18ct wedding ring - damaged, approximately 5.8 grams. Yellow metal ring - not marked, tests as approximately 18ct, 6.1 grams. Edwardian three stone ring - probably aquamarine and rubies / garnets, not marked, probably 15ct or 18ct, good condition, approximately 2.7 grams. Signet ring - 15ct, hallmarked (Birmingham either 1872 or 1922), approximately 4.5 grams - intaglio carnelian / agate is cracked. Victorian garnet cluster ring, probably 9ct, repaired, 1.8 grams
Lot 8
3rd century BC. A sheet-gold rosette comprising a lower disc of eight trapezoidal leaves and smaller central octofoil, beaded-wire collar to the centre surrounding a white ceramic boss; attachment loop to the reverse and old collector's label. 2.62 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From an important Mayfair, London, collection; acquired in 1986, with collection number 86.53.2 on the reverse. Flowers were one of the most popular motifs used by the Egyptians, both in this life and the next, and they had associations with the sun, and thus rebirth. Both real flowers and those made from a variety of materials such as precious metal and a composite material known as faience, were used for decorative purposes in jewellery. A number of examples are known of rosettes decorating headbands, such as that from tomb 56 in the Valley of the Kings, as well as individual gold hair ornaments in the form of rosettes from the tomb of Senebtisy, and the head-dress belonging to one of the wives of Tuthmosis III. Extremely fine condition. Rare.
Lot 99
4th century BC. A pair of gold earrings with central shield decorated with bead wire to the edges; within each shield a series of loops bordered by bead wire; to the centre a rosette consisting of four layers of petals with concave centres and with bead wire edges, with central bead; to the edge of each shield a series of heart-shaped leaves and two layer rosettes with acanthus leaf ornament to the centre; from each smaller rosette a miniature figure of a goddess with hands to breasts and wearing a sheath dress; from the central acanthus leaf is an inverted pyramid pendant with miniature rosettes to each corner and bead wire edge with loops below; to each face of the pyramid a palmette motif in bead wire; granule beads to the base of each pyramid; from each of the heart-shaped leaves on the shield a loop in loop chain joined at the bottom by a rosette from which hangs a ribbed seed-like pendant; wire loop to the back. Cf. Williams, D. and Ogden, J. Greek Gold: Jewelry of the Classical World, London, 1994, p. 181, item 116 for a similar pair from Great Bliznitza, Northern Pontic region. 29.93 grams total, 65mm (2 1/2"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate 00921-2017GJ. Disc and pyramid earrings are widely found throughout the Greek world: in addition to the East Greek examples, they have been discovered in the North Pontic region, on Cyprus, in Greece and in South Italy. The East Greek jewellers seem to have been particularly fond of pendants in the form of Nikai, Erotes and female figures. The small pendant images on this earring bear similarities to motifs associated with the so called 'bee goddess' that was popular in Asia Minor and referred to as The Pure Mother Bee in ancient Greece. Honey was regarded as an elixir in Mediterranean societies; a magic potion that ensured a long and healthy life. In addition to being an elixir, honey was a healing substance with a variety of medicinal uses due to its antiseptic qualities.This lot is published at the front of section in the printed catalogue. [2] Extremely fine condition.
Lot 3092
37-41 AD. Rome. Struck under Caligula. Obv: GERMANICVS CAESAR, Germanicus in quadriga stepping right. Rev: SIGNIS RECEP DEVICTIS GERM, Germanicus in military dress, standing left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre. S-C across fields. RIC 57 (Caligula); Cohen 7; Sear 1820. 15.03 grams. ("). With old collector ticket (acquired Seaby October 1966"). [No Reserve] Very fine.
Lot 3128
126 AD. Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, laureate head right with slight drapery on left shoulder. Rev: COS III around, EXPED AVG below, Hadrian, in military dress, on horseback prancing left, raising right hand. RIC 645d; BMCRE 1314; Sear 3594. 21.26 grams. ("). With old collector ticket (bought Baldwin January 1964"). [No Reserve] Near very fine.
Lot 153
1st century AD. An emerald or rare chromium green chalcedony cloison, intaglio frieze depicting three figures on a baseline: a central bearded figure in armour with wreath to the brow holding a sceptre in the crook of his left arm, right arm bent around a spear held by an advancing figure in profile wearing a sagum (military cloak) and helmet with a spear resting on his shoulder, third figure in military dress, bareheaded with a spear and other object(s) in the crook of his left arm; set in a substantial later gold ring. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202 for type. 24.11 grams, 27.66mm overall, 20.56 x 15.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 3/4, USA 18 1/2, Europe 18 1/2, Japan 17) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent, supplied with geologic report No. TL003122, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Dr. Bonewitz opines that emeralds of this size and colour were very rare in the Roman world but are not unknown. The other possibility – chromium chalcedony (also called chrome chalcedony) – is itself a rarity in ancient jewelry. Its source was in modern Turkey (then Anatolia), and the stone disappeared from Roman jewelry in the second century AD. The source was small and was not rediscovered until late in the 20th century. In either instance the stone is rare and unusual. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 1532
2nd-3rd century AD. A mixed silver group comprising: a dress pin with ribbed plaque to the neck, discoid head; a hook with polyhedral head; two miniature spoons for cosmetics or medicaments. 17 grams total, 6.5-15.5cm (2 1/2 - 6 1/4"). Acquired on the UK art market; previously the property of a German collector; acquired 1980-1990. [4] Fine condition.
Lot 1643
1st century AD. A bronze bowl- or vessel-mount formed as a female bust with peplos dress gathered at the shoulders, hairstyle of tresses piled above the head with loop to the reverse. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 204. 18 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
Lot 1822
5th-6th century AD. A matched pair of silver mounts, each a bird-head in profile with coiled beak, gilt eye, gilt triskele to the curved neck, rectangular base; pierced in three places for attachment. Cf. Brown, K.R. From Attila to Charlemagne. Arts of the early Medieval Period in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2000, item 21.54. 15 grams total, 53mm (2"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Mounts of this type were variously used to decorate belts, purses and other dress items, as well as to reinforced the shoulder-joints of wooden harps. [2] Fine condition.
Lot 1839
8th century AD. A gilt-bronze disc mount with central hole, raised pelletted border and cross enclosing quadrants with Insular Style interlace. Cf. Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991 for a similar item used as the head of a dress-pin. 2.65 grams, 27mm (1"). From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000; found near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 1840
7th-9th century AD. A bronze dress pin with round-section shank and volute scroll finial. Cf. Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, p.98 (j,k) for type. 6.39 grams, 75mm (3"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s; found Derbyshire, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 1947
14th-16th century AD. A mixed group of bronze dress fasteners and accessories comprising: three small ring brooches; a hooked tag; a triangular tag with captive ring; a rectangular bracket; a belt stiffener; a square-section fitting. See Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002. 19 grams total, 13-37mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). From the collection of a Mayfair, London, UK, gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999; inventory no.644. [8, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1951
13th-19th century AD. A mixed group of mainly bronze objects comprising: an ornate ram's head fitting; a rectangular plaque with beaded border, low-relief flower motif; a gilt-bronze floral plaque; a lead pendant; a bronze bifacial rosette pendant; a pendant with central knop and radiating pellets; a curved silver dress pin; a conical weight; two Russian 2-kopek coins. 135 grams, 13-126mm (1/2 - 5"). Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. [10, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 822
An interesting collection of 20th century portraits of female characters including half length example of a woman with plait, signed bottom left RD Laxon, 68x49cm together with a shoulder length example of a woman in 1930s style pink dress, 46x30cm, example showing a shoulder length portrait of a woman with red lipstick and white tie neck blouse, signed Harper, dated 58, 36x25cm, etc
Lot 858
A good quality 19th century miniature portrait, half length study of a lady in a brown dress, inscribed verso, Born 1765 - Died 1853, 9x7cm approx together with a 19th century bust length portrait of a young gentleman, of oval form 7cm max approx size, both in black and gilt frames, also together with a Victorian Daguerrotype photograph of a young woman in frame with relief decoration of a bee skep, garden tools, etc
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