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6th-7th century A.D.. Comprising: buckle loop with dentilled outer edge, impressed triangular cells; D-section tongue curved

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Lot 181

6th-7th century A.D.. Comprising: buckle loop with dentilled outer edge, impressed triangular cells; D-section tongue curved over the forward edge of the loop, with rectangular shield to the rear with slot; plate formed as a vesica-shaped rear panel with rosette motif and billetted border, forward edge with cells flanking; knop finial to rear edge; obverse with three pierced lugs for attachment to the belt; ferrous hinge-pin. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, items 439, 442, for type. 56 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.). Private UK collection. Acquired in the 1980s. Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman.

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3rd-4th century A.D. or later. Comprising a tubular vertical fitting with perpendicular tube and flared socket, acorn finial.

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Lot 719

3rd-4th century A.D. or later. Comprising a tubular vertical fitting with perpendicular tube and flared socket, acorn finial. 155 grams, 86 mm (3 3/8 in.). From the private collection of M. Cummings, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s. [No Reserve]

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19th-20th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular plaque with scrolled ornament and stud to the reverse, slender shank with la

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Lot 2358

19th-20th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular plaque with scrolled ornament and stud to the reverse, slender shank with lateral loop, hooked finial with beast-head detailing. 32.4 grams, 74 mm (3 in.). with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. [No Reserve]

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12th-13th century A.D.. With an openwork rectangular plaque and trefoil finial, raised lion stattant regardant to the plaque.

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Lot 1902

12th-13th century A.D.. With an openwork rectangular plaque and trefoil finial, raised lion stattant regardant to the plaque. 3.9 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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1st millennium B.C.. Comprising a barrel-shaped collar with raised corrugated rim to each end; flat-section curved neck with

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Lot 1188

1st millennium B.C.. Comprising a barrel-shaped collar with raised corrugated rim to each end; flat-section curved neck with beast-head finial, incised circular eyes, long curved horns. Cf. similar item forming the finial to a whetstone in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.32.161.13. 115 grams total, 84 mm including stand (3 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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14th century A.D.. Chessman-type with pierced finial; die with capital 'R' beneath a crown surrounded by a wreath. Bailey, G.

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Lot 1863

14th century A.D.. Chessman-type with pierced finial; die with capital 'R' beneath a crown surrounded by a wreath. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 4 - Finds Identified, Witham, 2000, p.28, fig17; Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, Witham, 2008, p.32, fig.C8.31a-c. 8.8 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]

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1st millennium B.C.. Broad convex plaque with central button finial, ring to the underside. Cf. similar items in the British

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Lot 327

1st millennium B.C.. Broad convex plaque with central button finial, ring to the underside. Cf. similar items in the British Museum under accession no. 1859,1226.637. 107 grams, 13.1 cm (5 1/8 in.). Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 1980s.

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Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. With bulb and disc finial, integral shank and gusseted suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets o

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Lot 500

Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. With bulb and disc finial, integral shank and gusseted suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n), for type. 1 grams, 17 mm (3/4 in.). Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal and alleviate pain and to ward off death. These types of amulets were also linked to Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife.From an early 20th century collection. [No Reserve]

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2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Comprising a D-shaped loop with three radiating knops to the outer edge, octagonal-section

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Lot 1649

2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Comprising a D-shaped loop with three radiating knops to the outer edge, octagonal-section shank with bulb finial. 78 grams, 10.2 cm (4 in.). From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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Late Bronze Age, 1200-750 B.C.. Broad bowl with rounded rim, central column with bird in flight finial with black painted det

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Lot 570

Late Bronze Age, 1200-750 B.C.. Broad bowl with rounded rim, central column with bird in flight finial with black painted detailing; one wing partly absent. 753 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.. With suspension loop, rectangular-section shank, recurved lower body with ribbed cross-section, a

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Lot 1096

Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.. With suspension loop, rectangular-section shank, recurved lower body with ribbed cross-section, acorn finial. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 74.51.5468, for similar. 61 grams, 10.9 cm (4 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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12th-15th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular loop with remains of a stud, stylised lion's head finial with a long curved

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Lot 1908

12th-15th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular loop with remains of a stud, stylised lion's head finial with a long curved neck. 82 grams, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trapezoidal headplate and lateral wings, domed stud above, deep bow and equine finial; ferro

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Lot 1695

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trapezoidal headplate and lateral wings, domed stud above, deep bow and equine finial; ferrous remains to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.3. 28.5 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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1st-3rd century A.D.. Cup-shaped body with flared and curved rim, flat-section handle with swan-head finial; the body with pi

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Lot 144

1st-3rd century A.D.. Cup-shaped body with flared and curved rim, flat-section handle with swan-head finial; the body with pierced rosette pattern. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1878,1012.24. 159 grams, 27.4 cm (10 3/4 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12233-222331. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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2nd-3rd century A.D.. With a deep bowl, everted rim with a rounded lip, flat-section handle with lateral spurs and oval finia

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Lot 841

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With a deep bowl, everted rim with a rounded lip, flat-section handle with lateral spurs and oval finial. See The Walters Art Museum, accession number 57.2103, for similar. 352 grams, 35.8 cm (14 1/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Later 5th-6th century A.D.. Of Type West Stow Heath comprising: square headplate with punched horseshoe motifs, lateral trape

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Lot 1687

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. Of Type West Stow Heath comprising: square headplate with punched horseshoe motifs, lateral trapezoidal wings and three radiating knops modelled in the half-round, deep bow with chamfered ends, collars above the footplate, horse-head finial with pellet eyes and bulb nostrils, loop finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse with old collector's label '92.225'; mounted on a custom-made stand. See West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, for discussion, especially fig.146, item 22. 54 grams, 11.7 cm (95.4 grams total, 13 cm including stand) (4 5/8 in. (5 1/8 in.)). Property of an English gentleman; formerly in a UK collection formed 1970s-1990s. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

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1st-4th century A.D.. Including a ligula with bulb finial probe and other items. 50 grams total, 15.2-22.2 cm (6 - 8 3/4 in.

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Lot 880

1st-4th century A.D.. Including a ligula with bulb finial probe and other items. 50 grams total, 15.2-22.2 cm (6 - 8 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [3, No Reserve]

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16th-18th century A.D.. With knop finial, pierced disc and floral detailing. 4.03 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). From the collection

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Lot 2184

16th-18th century A.D.. With knop finial, pierced disc and floral detailing. 4.03 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]

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Circa 6th century A.D.. With hatched shank and T-shaped finial. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of th

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Lot 1771

Circa 6th century A.D.. With hatched shank and T-shaped finial. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 42.1, for type. 6.18 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Circa 14th century A.D.. Comprising a U-shaped shank with carinated outer face, locket to each finial, ball and curved arms s

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Lot 1370

Circa 14th century A.D.. Comprising a U-shaped shank with carinated outer face, locket to each finial, ball and curved arms supporting a seven-pointed rowel. Cf. similar specimen in the British Museum, inventory no.1915,1208.187, dated 1340-1400 A.D. 70 grams, 13.5 cm (5 1/4 in.). Private collection, UK, formed 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve]

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2nd-3rd century A.D. or later. Comprising a hippocampus with raised head, arched neck and forelegs extended, curved body coil

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Lot 691

2nd-3rd century A.D. or later. Comprising a hippocampus with raised head, arched neck and forelegs extended, curved body coiling sideways and with trefoil finial; beneath its chest, a dolphin with lateral raised panels for eyes, the nose forming a point of attachment; possibly a bowl mount with the dolphin's nose attached and the hippocamp's hooves resting on the rim; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, items 82, 83, 303. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 19th June-9th September 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 480 grams total, 13 cm wide including stand (5 1/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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6th century A.D.. Triangular in plan with median rib extending from a triangular panel to the beast-head finial; lateral pane

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Lot 349

6th century A.D.. Triangular in plan with median rib extending from a triangular panel to the beast-head finial; lateral panels of dense Style I ornament; later piercing below straight edge; Hines's Class B. Cf. Hines, J., Clasps-Hektespenner-Agraffen, Stockholm, 1993, p.74. 7.7 grams, 51 mm (2 in.). Gusset plates were attached to the lower sleeve of female dresses to ensure that the fabric did not tear when the cuff was opened.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 850

3rd century A.D.. Piriform in profile with a flared foot and raised collar at the shoulder, everted rim to the mouth with crescent plate to the rear ending in profile avian heads; curved acanthus-leaf with bulb finial forming the thumb-pad, with a swept curve to the strap handle ending in a deer's head at the junction with the body; heavily restored. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 291, for type. 1.69 kg, 35.5 cm (14 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.

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14th-15th century A.D.. With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die

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Lot 1825

14th-15th century A.D.. With facetted stem and pierced pentagonal finial, incised orientation cross to top face; circular die with outer rim bearing enigmatic legend; standing robed figure with one hand extended towards a kneeling hooded figure. 15.5 grams, 25.3 mm (1 in.). Acquired 1970s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Hampshire, UK gentleman.

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17th century A.D.. With balustered stem, pierced loop finial with ornamental knops, an oval die with double-headed eagle flan

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Lot 2102

17th century A.D.. With balustered stem, pierced loop finial with ornamental knops, an oval die with double-headed eagle flanked by 'TM' seriffed capital initials. 4.3 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]

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6th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular headplate flanked by lateral trapezoidal wings and with a stepped knop above, cari

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Lot 1669

6th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular headplate flanked by lateral trapezoidal wings and with a stepped knop above, carinated bow, rectangular footplate with lateral L-shaped lappets, gusseted collar above a stylised horse-head finial with vertical posts for the pellet eyes and scrolled panels for the nostrils; lines of punched point detailing to the edges; catch to the reverse and ferrous mass at the pin-lug; repaired. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.14, for type. 86 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). Found UK. From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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6th century B.C.. Hollow-formed finial in the form of a ram's head with punched annulet texture detailing. Cf. The Metropolit

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Lot 588

6th century B.C.. Hollow-formed finial in the form of a ram's head with punched annulet texture detailing. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 51.178, for a comparable head. 82 grams, 40 mm (). with Herbert A. Cahn, Zurich, Switzerland, 1997. From a private European collection.

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1st millennium B.C.. With barrel-shaped upper and tapering body, modelled with coil detailing around the upper body, tiered r

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Lot 1334

1st millennium B.C.. With barrel-shaped upper and tapering body, modelled with coil detailing around the upper body, tiered rings above and finial of an ibex's head with horns returned to form a collar; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar, less elaborate item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.22.1.977. 347 grams total, 25.5 cm including stand (10 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. A spoon with broad bowl and barley twist handle and face to the finial, mounted on a fabric-cov

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Lot 1840

Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. A spoon with broad bowl and barley twist handle and face to the finial, mounted on a fabric-covered display board with titling panel. 228 grams total, spoon: 15.7 cm (6 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]

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9th-8th century B.C.. With a tapering round-section shank, finial topped with a ram's head. See Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and

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Lot 1153

9th-8th century B.C.. With a tapering round-section shank, finial topped with a ram's head. See Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, p.45, no.51, for similar. 110 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). The corpus of pins from Hasanlu includes simple plain pins, pins with lion's head and other zoomorphic pins. The zoomorphic pins were either cast onto a bronze shank or the pin was inserted into a hollow of the head. A third category was that of the pins cast in one piece, like our specimen, representing a goat or mouflon, an animal often depicted in the North-West Persian material culture.From the collection of late George Withers, UK. Acquired from Dore and Rees, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. D-section bull-head finial with hollow to the underside, segmented ring to the muzzle and

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Lot 1653

1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. D-section bull-head finial with hollow to the underside, segmented ring to the muzzle and another between the horns, mouth and nostril detailing, suspension loop to the rear. Cf. a Romano-British mount from Telford and Wrekin recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference HESH-C96C96. 33 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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6th-10th century A.D.. Comprising: a small-long brooch with deep bow and square headplate with incised saltire; a strap-junct

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Lot 1746

6th-10th century A.D.. Comprising: a small-long brooch with deep bow and square headplate with incised saltire; a strap-junction of two rings joined by a D-section arm, with radiating lugs; a cruciform brooch with bow-tie head plate and three radiating D-shaped plaques, short bow, footplate with lateral lappets and horse-head finial with scrolled nostrils, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.26 (cruciform brooch) 15.8 (small-long brooch). 103 grams total, 3.7-15.5 cm (1 1/2 - 6 1/8 in.). Found UK. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. [3, No Reserve]

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13th-12th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral

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Lot 1424

13th-12th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone or wood to each face forming the grip. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.377, cat.6. 174 grams, 34 cm (13 3/8 in.). The dirk belongs to the type III in the Medvedskaya classification, used in Near East from the 13th to the 6th century B.C. The type is the 32a of the Maxwell-Hyslop study. The Asiatic daggers of this type are confined to Syria and Persia, but Transcaucasia also provides an interesting analogy from Kalekent on the Baku peninsula, where a pointed straight-sided dagger blade has a flanged hilt with the whole of the side flanges bent over the centre.Ex Joseph J. Gancie (1923-2010), Washington, Silver Spring, Maryland. with Alex Cooper Auctioneers Inc., sale 1035, 27 January 2013, lot 162a. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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20th century A.D.. Comprising: double lentoid hoop and cameo pendant with pin to reverse, stamped 'OPT 375 ? 22'; three bars

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Lot 2140

20th century A.D.. Comprising: double lentoid hoop and cameo pendant with pin to reverse, stamped 'OPT 375 ? 22'; three bars with two transverse scrolls and central glass stud, inset pearl seed-beads; bar with Chinese character, stamped 'MH' to reverse; two bars with heater shield between rosettes, central glass stud, securing chain, stamped marks to reverse; pin with looped finial and central blue glass stud; pin with domed boss finial, granulation, filigree and central facetted stud. 15.09 grams total, 40-67 mm (1 5/8 - 2 5/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [6, No Reserve]

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Lot 1652

2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Including a bronze finial with lobed disc panel, ring with biconvex profile and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 63 grams total, 10-37 mm (3/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [10, No Reserve]

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1st-3rd century A.D.. Round-section handle with bulb finial and ribbed baluster, narrow swept blade. Cf. similar in the Metro

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Lot 834

1st-3rd century A.D.. Round-section handle with bulb finial and ribbed baluster, narrow swept blade. Cf. similar in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.74.51.5511. 38.4 grams, 20.9 cm (8 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Early 18th century A.D.. Both with rounded finial curved at the end. Exhibited at the museum 'Museo de los Naufragios y Tesor

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Lot 2280

Early 18th century A.D.. Both with rounded finial curved at the end. Exhibited at the museum 'Museo de los Naufragios y Tesoros' in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from 2003-2004 and then in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay until 2005. 69 grams total, 17-18.5 cm (6 3/4 - 7 1/4 in.). Salvaged by Ruben Collado Amatriain in 1992. Accompanied by original signed declarations in both English and Spanish from Ms Mariana Faine Collado, daughter of Mr Ruben Collado Amatriain. [2, No Reserve]

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17th-early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: one with rectangular bowl flat handle with tulip finial; one with oval bowl and sta

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Lot 1948

17th-early 18th century A.D.. Comprising: one with rectangular bowl flat handle with tulip finial; one with oval bowl and stamped motif to bowl and upper handle; one with shallow disc bowl, hexagonal-section handle, maker's mark inside the bowl. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 2, Witham, 1995, p.86, for one example. 173 grams total, 17-18.6 cm (6 3/4 - 7 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [3, No Reserve]

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12th-14th century A.D.. Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to

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Lot 1926

12th-14th century A.D.. Mount fragment formed as a facing mask with lateral flanges; the face formed with undulating lines to the brow, triangular nose with almond-shaped eyes, broad moustache and long flowing beard; D-shaped lateral flanges pierced for attachment, bulbous transverse finial also pierced; remains of loop above. 16.3 grams, 50 mm (2 in.). From an old UK collection, 1980s.

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16th century A.D.. Comprising a disc mount with domed centre and high-relief scrolled foliage, and a substantial pin with rin

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Lot 2060

16th century A.D.. Comprising a disc mount with domed centre and high-relief scrolled foliage, and a substantial pin with ring finial. 171 grams total, 54-80 mm (2 1/8 - 3 1/8 in.). Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector. [3, No Reserve]

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10th-11th century A.D.. Rectangular in plan, openwork Winchester Style design of acanthus leaves, knop finial. Cf. Thomas, G.

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Lot 1749

10th-11th century A.D.. Rectangular in plan, openwork Winchester Style design of acanthus leaves, knop finial. Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 24, for type. 13.2 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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1180-700 B.C.. With tapering shaft and openwork bifacial finial depicting two kneeling warriors facing each other, one holdin

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Lot 1064

1180-700 B.C.. With tapering shaft and openwork bifacial finial depicting two kneeling warriors facing each other, one holding the shoulder of the other. 29.2 grams, 15.2 cm (6 in.). Acquired 1960-1980s. From an important London, W1, collection. Private collection, England.

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1st-2nd century A.D.. Round-section rod with tapered ends, one reversed and with a loop finial. 23 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.).

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Lot 780

1st-2nd century A.D.. Round-section rod with tapered ends, one reversed and with a loop finial. 23 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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1st century A.D.. With shallow bow and hinged pin to the reverse, scooped foot with knop finial; Aucissa type. Cf. Bayley, J.

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Lot 799

1st century A.D.. With shallow bow and hinged pin to the reverse, scooped foot with knop finial; Aucissa type. Cf. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S., Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection, London, 2004, p.153. 15.8 grams, 66 mm (2 1/2 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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13th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, with integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral

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Lot 1480

13th century B.C.. With lentoid-section blade, tongue-shaped in plan, with integral tapering hilt with flared finial, lateral flanges to accept a panel of bone to each face forming the grip. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran - The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, p.381, cat.13. 195 grams, 33.5 cm (13 1/8 in.). The art of Luristan can be described as the art of nomadic herdsmen and horsemen with an emphasis on the crafting of small, easily portable objects, among these a great number of bronze weapons. The rich and noble aristocrats of the Luristan, Elamites, Hurrians, Lullubians, Kutians, and Kassites, went to battle splendidly equipped and wore magnificent bronze armour, using maces, spears and daggers as offensive weapons, alongside spears, bows and arrows.Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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6th century A.D.. A miniature bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five radiating lobes, shallow bow, rectangular footplate

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Lot 1728

6th century A.D.. A miniature bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five radiating lobes, shallow bow, rectangular footplate with transverse ribbing and mask finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynowski, R., Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, type 3.24.1.2. 37 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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2nd-3rd century A.D.. Hollow-formed with ribbed mouth to the socket. ram-head finial with swept horns, pierced to accept an a

TimeLine Auctions Limited

Lot 897

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Hollow-formed with ribbed mouth to the socket. ram-head finial with swept horns, pierced to accept an attachment stud. 43.1 grams, 44 mm (1 3/4 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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Italian silver comport (marked 800 with Milan makers stamp) 19.34ozt with associated lid with monkey finial marked 820, 5.94o

John Taylors Auction Rooms

Lot 229

Italian silver comport (marked 800 with Milan makers stamp) 19.34ozt with associated lid with monkey finial marked 820, 5.94ozt

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A Victorian novelty double spout teapot, with surface agateware decoration, the conical lid with acorn shaped finial, with in

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 662

A Victorian novelty double spout teapot, with surface agateware decoration, the conical lid with acorn shaped finial, with inscription 'JE. Walton November 16 189?', 23 x 27cm.Condition Report: Unmarked, there has been a repair to the knop, a chip to the underside of the lid, nibbles to the rim, wear to the glaze, one digit missing from the date, nibbles to the spouts.

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A late 19th/early 20th century brass skeleton clock, on oval marble base, height to top of finial 54cm.

Adam Partridge Auctioneers & Valuers

Lot 131

A late 19th/early 20th century brass skeleton clock, on oval marble base, height to top of finial 54cm.

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Nigel Griffiths of Derbyshire  - a set of eight 20th century golden oak dining chairs,  made by Nigel Griffiths of

Ellis Willis & Beckett

Lot 568

Nigel Griffiths of Derbyshire - a set of eight 20th century golden oak dining chairs, made by Nigel Griffiths of Matlock, Derbyshire, scrolling finial united by egg and dart carved cresting rail, turned spindles, leather seats, turned supports, scroll feet, refectory stretcher

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A silver plated claret jug, rampant lion and shield finial,  hinged cover, green man spout,   etched with grap

Ellis Willis & Beckett

Lot 173

A silver plated claret jug, rampant lion and shield finial, hinged cover, green man spout, etched with grapes on a vine, 32cm high

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FIRE SIDE METALWARE to include fire irons, tripod stand with eagle finial, 87cms (h), coal scuttles etc.Provenance: private c

Rogers Jones & Co

Lot 34

FIRE SIDE METALWARE to include fire irons, tripod stand with eagle finial, 87cms (h), coal scuttles etc.Provenance: private collection Conwy

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A late 19th century Vienna regulator style wall clock. Weight-driven movement, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, s

Mendip Auction Rooms

Lot 340

A late 19th century Vienna regulator style wall clock. Weight-driven movement, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, the mahogany case with a glazed, arched trunk door, carved mask, pediment top, brass finial and turned columns. H120cm. Key and pendulum present.

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An early Poole pottery '941' shape honey comb box, with bee on flower finial. Impressed 'Poole England' mark with incised '9

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Lot 456

An early Poole pottery '941' shape honey comb box, with bee on flower finial. Impressed 'Poole England' mark with incised '941' and undeglazed pattern and decorator's marks. 21 cm diameter by 10 cm high. Good condition.

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19th Century Meissen white glazed porcelain tureen and cover, with all-over floral encrusted decoration and a crown finial, 2

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 521

19th Century Meissen white glazed porcelain tureen and cover, with all-over floral encrusted decoration and a crown finial, 23cm high (with damages and restoration)

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Continental porcelain figure of a cherub gardener (restored), 12cm high, together with a Chinese enamel decorated tea pot wit

Lawrences of Bletchingley

Lot 599

Continental porcelain figure of a cherub gardener (restored), 12cm high, together with a Chinese enamel decorated tea pot with cover (finial loose and cover chipped)

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A late 18th century mahogany longcase clock, signed John W. Wainwright, Nottingham, eight day movement, arched silvered dial,

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 323

A late 18th century mahogany longcase clock, signed John W. Wainwright, Nottingham, eight day movement, arched silvered dial, boxstrung outlines, height 226cm.Condition report:With two weights, pendulum but not winding keys and no case key. The pendulum rid is somewhat bent. Not set up in the saleroom to test if in full working order. The dial has been married to the movement - you can faintly see on the face where the new rods have been adjoined (near numerals 1 and 11, and then within the scrolled design below the date aperture). No record of service history. Movements does appear complete. The hood has a loose eagle and ball finial, and the top of the hood is covered in an old layer of tape which has a puncture wound. The door to the hood has split through the top left corner of the glazed frame, and the glass is cracked across the width. The right hand moulding that the hood rests on is missing. Some inlay is lifting throughout. The base of the case has patches of missing veneer (some of which are present) with quite a large loss to the front left foot.

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Chinese bronze and enamelled vase, pear form with pair of mask handles, geometric banding with cloisonne borders, 25cm; toget

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 152

Chinese bronze and enamelled vase, pear form with pair of mask handles, geometric banding with cloisonne borders, 25cm; together with a similar large covered censer, dog finial to the pierced domed cover, large mask handles, cloisonne body with large Chinese characters, 30.5cm high.Qty: 2

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Small group of cloisonne vases, including a pair of bottle vases with cherry blossom decoration, 20cm, pair of smaller vases

Gildings Auctioneers

Lot 21

Small group of cloisonne vases, including a pair of bottle vases with cherry blossom decoration, 20cm, pair of smaller vases and a koro type vase.Qty: 5Condition report:All items have some damage, either to the rim, handles or base. One has a large rough patch to the body. The twin-handled lidded vase is also missing its finial. Please see additional uploaded images.

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