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PETER HAYES (BRITISH B. 1946) LARGE BOW WITH COPPER DISC signed to base, raku on slate base 67.5cm high, 23cm wide (26 ½in high, 9in wide) Peter Hayes’ principle aim is for his work not to compete with nature, but to develop and evolve in the environment, and this is shown through the way he layers up textured clay surfaces by polishing and burnishing, alongside the introduction of further minerals, such as copper and iron, into the raku surface of his objects. An unusual aspect of his work, is that after firing he might submerge pieces in the flowing river by his studio in Bath, or send them to Cornwall to be washed over by the sea, which makes every work unique and helps to create an ancient feel to the finished surfaces.Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Hayes attended the Moseley School of Art from the age of 12, before studying at the Birmingham College of Art. After leaving college, Hayes’ interest in clay developed from his extensive travels in Africa, working with different village potters, and fundamental skills he discovered in countries such as India, Nepal and Japan. As an artist he has always been open to learning next techniques and adopting ideas, and he now spends the winter months of the year in Udaipur in Rajasthan searching for inspiration, whilst maintaining his main studio in a disused toll house in Bath.

PETER HAYES (BRITISH B.1946) BOW WITH COPPER DISC, 1995 signed and dated, raku 35cm high (13 ¾in high) Woolley & Wallis, 14th December 2017, lot 529. Peter Hayes’ principle aim is for his work not to compete with nature, but to develop and evolve in the environment, and this is shown through the way he layers up textured clay surfaces by polishing and burnishing, alongside the introduction of further minerals, such as copper and iron, into the raku surface of his objects. An unusual aspect of his work, is that after firing he might submerge pieces in the flowing river by his studio in Bath, or send them to Cornwall to be washed over by the sea, which makes every work unique and helps to create an ancient feel to the finished surfaces.Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Hayes attended the Moseley School of Art from the age of 12, before studying at the Birmingham College of Art. After leaving college, Hayes’ interest in clay developed from his extensive travels in Africa, working with different village potters, and fundamental skills he discovered in countries such as India, Nepal and Japan. As an artist he has always been open to learning next techniques and adopting ideas, and he now spends the winter months of the year in Udaipur in Rajasthan searching for inspiration, whilst maintaining his main studio in a disused toll house in Bath.

PETER HAYES (BRITISH B. 1946) TOTEM WITH COPPER DISC signed to the base, raku on black painted base 60.5cm high (23 ¾in high) Peter Hayes’ principle aim is for his work not to compete with nature, but to develop and evolve in the environment, and this is shown through the way he layers up textured clay surfaces by polishing and burnishing, alongside the introduction of further minerals, such as copper and iron, into the raku surface of his objects. An unusual aspect of his work, is that after firing he might submerge pieces in the flowing river by his studio in Bath, or send them to Cornwall to be washed over by the sea, which makes every work unique and helps to create an ancient feel to the finished surfaces.Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Hayes attended the Moseley School of Art from the age of 12, before studying at the Birmingham College of Art. After leaving college, Hayes’ interest in clay developed from his extensive travels in Africa, working with different village potters, and fundamental skills he discovered in countries such as India, Nepal and Japan. As an artist he has always been open to learning next techniques and adopting ideas, and he now spends the winter months of the year in Udaipur in Rajasthan searching for inspiration, whilst maintaining his main studio in a disused toll house in Bath.

PETER HAYES (BRITISH B. 1946) MOUNTED BLADE, 2007 signed and dated to the slate base, raku on slate base 28cm high, 43cm wide (11in high, 17in wide) Woolley & Wallis, Salisbury, 14th December 2017, lot 532. Peter Hayes’ principle aim is for his work not to compete with nature, but to develop and evolve in the environment, and this is shown through the way he layers up textured clay surfaces by polishing and burnishing, alongside the introduction of further minerals, such as copper and iron, into the raku surface of his objects. An unusual aspect of his work, is that after firing he might submerge pieces in the flowing river by his studio in Bath, or send them to Cornwall to be washed over by the sea, which makes every work unique and helps to create an ancient feel to the finished surfaces.Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Hayes attended the Moseley School of Art from the age of 12, before studying at the Birmingham College of Art. After leaving college, Hayes’ interest in clay developed from his extensive travels in Africa, working with different village potters, and fundamental skills he discovered in countries such as India, Nepal and Japan. As an artist he has always been open to learning next techniques and adopting ideas, and he now spends the winter months of the year in Udaipur in Rajasthan searching for inspiration, whilst maintaining his main studio in a disused toll house in Bath.

PETER HAYES (BRITISH B. 1946) BOW WITH COPPER DISC signed, raku, 13cm high, 12cm wide (5 1/8in high, 4 ¾in wide); together with PETER HAYES, TWO TOTEM FORMS, the larger example signed and dated 93 on the base, each raku on slate bases, the larger example 26cm high (10 ¼in high) and the smaller example 10.5cm high (8 1/8in high) (3) Peter Hayes’ principle aim is for his work not to compete with nature, but to develop and evolve in the environment, and this is shown through the way he layers up textured clay surfaces by polishing and burnishing, alongside the introduction of further minerals, such as copper and iron, into the raku surface of his objects. An unusual aspect of his work, is that after firing he might submerge pieces in the flowing river by his studio in Bath, or send them to Cornwall to be washed over by the sea, which makes every work unique and helps to create an ancient feel to the finished surfaces.Born in Birmingham, England in 1946, Hayes attended the Moseley School of Art from the age of 12, before studying at the Birmingham College of Art. After leaving college, Hayes’ interest in clay developed from his extensive travels in Africa, working with different village potters, and fundamental skills he discovered in countries such as India, Nepal and Japan. As an artist he has always been open to learning next techniques and adopting ideas, and he now spends the winter months of the year in Udaipur in Rajasthan searching for inspiration, whilst maintaining his main studio in a disused toll house in Bath.

A NORTH EUROPEAN BOARDED CHEST, probably German 18th century, the hinged lid with moulded edged panels opening to a linen lined interior with till box, strap iron hinges and elaborate leaf chased lock, the arcaded triple panelled fascia with pilasters, on bracket feet, 55" w x 23 3/4" d x 31 1/4" h (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT) Condition Report: Generally good for type and age. Original hinges to lid, and small replacement to front right corner, also small wood infill to central division towards the front, lock possibly a replacement (?).

A stunning Royal Crown Derby porcelain turtle dove paperweight in the intricate Imari pattern, model number C4462. This beautiful piece is adorned with elaborate feather detailing in rich cobalt blue, iron red, and luxurious gold accents, exemplifying the brand's exceptional craftsmanship. The turtle dove features a graceful form with a serene expression, adding a touch of elegance to any collection. The base bears the Royal Crown Derby backstamp in red along with the gold stopper, confirming its authenticity, and it comes with its original box.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Artefacts, Viking (6): Iron axe head 10.5cm x 10cm (medieval?) with some crude striations and star decorations; an iron axe head talisman 5.8cm, somewhat disintegrating; a large bronze sword pommel fragment 48mm reportedly found in the River Derwent, site of the Battle of Stamford Bridge; a bronze strap end 27mm; an 8.3g nodule of debased silver (hack silver?); and a "votive axe" pendant 13mm of unknown age reportedly found in York. Sold as seen.

A vintage Jacob Cartwright, West Bromich cast iron safe with key. Approx. external dimensions 36cm x 33cm x 51cm. (key in office) Door closes with no issues. Some rusting. Scratches around escutcheon. Age related wear.

A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS METALWARES comprising a large copper ship's lantern marked 'Alderson Birmingham 194-5', height 40cm (appears to have been reworked for a modern fitting, signs of verdigris in areas), a small copper lamp, height 29cm, a Swedish 'Primus' No. 632 blowtorch (rusted), a West German 'Feur Hand Jenaer Glas' lamp, a set of four leather-mounted sleigh/livestock bells, a Lifford tie press, a cased Oetling set of scales, and a cast iron scales, etc (qty) (Condition Report: unidentified glass broken inside the set of scales, some age related wear to include dents, rust, etc)

A beautifully designed console table featuring a gracefully contoured marble composite top in a neutral cream hue with natural veining. The elegant wrought iron base is adorned with scrolling motifs and intricate floral accents, finished in an antique patina. The curvilinear legs are connected by a decorative stretcher, adding both stability and aesthetic appeal. This sophisticated piece is perfect for an entryway, living room, or hallway, blending classical European-inspired design with timeless materials. Top is detachable. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 54.50"L x 18.50"W x 29"HCondition: Age related wear.

AN ANTIQUE JAPANESE TANSU CHEST Softwood with iron mounds and drop handles, fitted with two banks of six drawers 119 x 89 x 42cm Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A cast iron figure of indeterminate age of seated figure possibly of the Leti Islands, Indonesia, 4" tall.

A WW1 tank and cannon toy cast iron money bank - circa 1920, probably Starkies Patent, the cannon with spring-action coin launch and coin platform, the tank with slit aperture to receive pre-decimal penny and smaller coins, in working order, modern replacement Philips-head screw to the side of tank (LWH 26 x 20 x 10cm).* In good condition overall and appears to be largely original. The paint finish appears to be original - there is obviously some wear and some craquelure throughout from age, but there is no evidence of repainting, except for the remnants of a very old red painted motif to the roof of the tank, which was possibly a Union Jack painted on many decades ago. The bolt inside the cannon is a later (although not modern) replacement. The screw attached the side of the tank in place is a modern Philips-screw head replacement. The bank's mechanism is functioning well.

An early 20th century rectangular shaped lantern, with mixed coloured glass panels, ornate brass mounts and four arms leading together to ceiling attachment, approx. 60cm high, together with a mid 20th century hanging lantern light with floral decorated mixed coloured glass panels and elaborate iron casing, later converted with light fitting and wires (needs re-wired and sorted), approx. 61cm long, and an early to mid 20th century amber glass panelled hexagonal iron mounted lantern, with chain and ceiling attachment, excluding chain approx. 38cm long (one panel of glass missing) (3) Further details: some cracks to glass panels; damaged parts to rectangular shaped example; all rusted and scratched; wear, marks and loss commensurate with age.

[THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK]: MATTIOLI ERCOLE ANTONIO (1640-1694) Italian politician, a minister in the service of Charles IV, Duke of Mantua. Mattioli was kidnapped and imprisoned by King Louis XIV of France, and during much of the 19th century a popular theory abounded that Mattioli was the Man in the Iron Mask. A.L.S., Ercole Mattioli, three pages, folio, Venice, 12th December 1676, to the Duchess of Savoy (´Madama Reale´), in Italian. Mattioli writes a largely social letter to his correspondent, regarding current visitors to Venice, including the Duke of Mantua, measures against the Turks on Zante and the provisioning of the army, the death of some hunters on the mainland from the cold, appointments to ambassadorial posts by the Venetian state, and the work starting on the two opera houses, in part, ´Sono alcuni giorni chi e qui il S. di Mantova; che ha prego ad affitto per Quattro mesi il Pallazzo a Santa Marias Formosa, che gli anni addietro godena il Signore Marchese. Colli continui disordini, che fa e per li infelice sanita che ha, fa molto temere che non sia per perderti......Li quattro Ambasciatori d´obbedienza puo essere che andarano a Roma, se restara stabilito il loro reticcimento nella sala Reggia di S. Pietro conformi qui si pretende.......…essendo in questo porto capitata la galera Morosini sallo che ha condotto... delli armi e di ingegnere sopra la fabrica di quelle fortificazioni... tutti li piu importanti e fortificando quelli che sono piu vicini alli ottomano. La pace di Collonia da molto da temere. Con tall´ocaasione si e inbefo che li indisposizione de Visir e riconoscuita non haver rimedio. Si perdera un gran soggesto di non ordinaria stimo tanto appresso il Sultano, quanto appresso li essercito......…per la prossima settimana si dara principio alla .. dell´opera del teatro di S. Luca e doppo a quella nel teatro Primani a S. Giovanni e Paolo´ (Translation: ´For some days now the Saint of Mantua has been here; he has kindly rented the Palace in Santa Maria Formosa for four months, which years ago was enjoyed by the Lord Marquis. With continuous unrest, and due to his poor health, there is great fear that he will not survive......The four ambassadors may have to go to Rome, if their refusal to enter the hall of St Peter's Palace as requested is upheld.......…as the Morosini galley that he led has arrived in this port... of the weapons and engineer in charge of the construction of those fortifications... all the most important ones and fortifying those that are closest to the Ottomans. The Peace of Cologne is to be feared. On that occasion it was understood that the indisposition of the Vizier was recognised as having no remedy. A great subject of no ordinary esteem, both with the Sultan and with the army, will be lost... ...next week work will begin on the ... of the work of the theatre of S. Luca and after that in the theatre Primani in S. Giovanni e Paolo´). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, and with a small, neat tear to the lower edge of the first page, only very slightly touching a few letters of text, otherwise VGMarie Jeanne Baptiste of Savoy-Nemours (1644-1724) Duchess consort of Savoy 1665-75 and Regent of Savoy 1675-84.

DAVOUT LOUIS NICOLAS: (1770-1823) Marshal of France, Duc d´Auerstaedt and Prince of Eckmuhl. Known as the Iron Marshal, Davout was the only Napoleonic Marshal not to have been defeated in battle by 1815. Unusual A.L.S., `Davout´ to the address leaf, two pages, 4to, Skierniewice (between Lodz and Warsaw), in Poland, 2rd February 1808, to his wife Aimée Leclerc, in French. Davout explains only what he can at this stage to his wife regarding the decision of postponing her trip, stating in part `Je suis obligé d'ajourner ma promesse de te donner dans le plus grand détail connaissance des motifs qui m'ont déterminés à ne plus écouter mes désirs de t'engager à faire le voyage... ces explications seront longues et je te les donnerai au 1er moment que j'aurai à moi; mais en attendant, si mon séjour ici devait se prolonger et que tu ne puisses obtenir pour moi la permission d'aller à Paris, il n'y aurait plus de motifs...´ (Translation: "I am obliged to postpone my promise to give you in the greatest detail knowledge of the reasons which determined me to no longer listen to my desires to encourage you to make the trip... these explanations will be long and I will give them to you at the first moment that I will have for myself; but in the meantime, if my stay here were to be prolonged and you could not obtain permission for me to go to Paris, there would no longer be any reasons...") With blank address leaf, addressed to `La Maréchale Davout´, bearing a red ink stamp and large remnants of a red wax seal showing Davout´s monogram with his initials. Small overall minor age wear and creasing, otherwise G

CARTER HOWARD: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. An interesting Autograph Manuscript, unsigned, eighteen pages (mostly written to the rectos of the feint ruled sheets of paper, neatly removed from a notebook), small 8vo, n.p., n.d., in pencil. Carter´s working manuscript, with many deletions and alterations, largely reads in chronological order (the first pages are paginated 1-10) although the later pages contain sentences and paragraphs (some repeated from earlier pages in the manuscript) which are disjointed and were evidently extracted from a larger work, Carter re-writing passages in order to polish his narrative. The manuscript reads, in part,´Perhaps the reader may not be displeased if I here attempt to acquaint him with something of the life during summer residence in Upper Egypt. During the very hot spells [when the thermometer runs between a minimum of 95 F and a maximum of 115 F] and it is sufficiently oppresive (sic) to occasion considerable lassitude, the tedium of each day may be described in a few words. At half-past four in the morning one is awakened by the first glimmer of light perceptible.....Then at 5 pm (sic; am) suddenly the sun´s rise appears above the horizon decking everything with its golden light. The first hour or so of morning possess a charm; but long before midday has arrived this apparent freshness is succeeded by intense sunshine. Everything is turned into heat, and at noon you are obliged to creep under cover.....In the evening you sally forth, but by seven o´clock darkness is complete. The moon, if there be one, then becomes a great luxury.....Generally speaking the heat of the summer months at Western Thebes....is not so oppresive (sic) as one might expect. There is, however, one great drawback, and a source of much discomfort, this arises from sunset winds......Thus, after sundown, when the atmosphere within the house becomes oppressive, at times almost unberable, these winds detract from the comfort of enjoying the evening air.....When young and fit the body easily withstands these physical trials, in fact, the process of perspiring resulting from the heat dissipates most bodily ailments and generally speaking one is fitter in the warmer weather than during the winter. A far greater trial lies in the monotonous life during those summer months in Upper Egypt. The passing of months on end without companionship. The loneliness can at times become intolerable and without some mental interest or occupation it would, I believe, be suicidal. Fortunately for me....I had plenty of interests.....more than enough to keep me occupied......The rising of the Nile, which begins about the period of the summer solstice in June, and attains its greatest height about the autumnal equinox in September. This annual flood breeds thousands - one may say millions without exaggerating - of gnats amd midges, which are attracted at dark by your lamp and make any recreation like reading impossible. Added to these pests at night are the mosquitoes and the terrible sand-fly (of the dipterous family, Psychodidae......During the moonlight nights, which are so glorious in Egypt, I used to sail.....in a small sailing boat......a somewhat crazy craft from which I watched the flocks of pelican fishing......By lying on the bottom of the boat, under the cover of some straw, one could at times bump into these enormous gregarious fish-eating birds......Prior to my post as Inspector-General of the Department of Antiquities for Upper Egypt I was free to spend the hot summer months in Europe or England. But the prosecution of my new duties would not allow of such a luxury......I devoted much of my attention to studying the methods and customs of illicit diggers.....who were inveterate tomb-robbing- In.....this particular section of my work, I soon began to recognise the importance and urgency of a far greater source of trouble than illicit diggers that had to be dealt with, and that was a means of preventing the ever increasing conservation against the destruction of ancient monuments, especially the cutting out of sculptured reliefs and fresco paintings from the walls of tomb-chapels.....to sell to the unsuspecting collector whose primary object was the acquisition of antiquities.....A perfect chapel would be hacked and disfigured in one night.....But though hundreds - nay, thousands - of tombs have been opened, what remains of them today is a few hundred. The rest have been destroyed.....by the modern marauders......The natural inclination was to put steel gates upon all the more important and interesting chapels, which I commenced by doing wherever my funds made it possible. But in most cases this form of protection was of very little avail for the rock in which the chapels were excavated were of a much softer nature than the steel gate, thus to force an entrance was quite easy. As an instance when the actual chapel was built of mud brick our iron or steel gate was as useless as a wooden door. The trouble was the national feeling, or lack of feeling, towards antiquities......Until one could get an adequate law created imposing a heavy punishment in the case of such outrages, these monuments were at the mercy of these inveterate tomb destroyers - there was no adequate means of fighting them........I believe, I acquired to a certain extent their good opinion, and some of their confidence; though not to such an extent as to prevent my having to contend with many official difficulties......except with subjects they thought you were acquainted with.....Clearing that shaft took the greater part of another two months. My description can give you no idea of the tediousness of the work: the fact, for instance, there was no means of arriving at any conclusion as to how deep we should have to go, nor the amount of extra material that would be required, made it all the more wearisome. However, at the end of November, the good news at last came. At the depth of rather more than 100 feet, the workmen reached the bottom and revealed a doorway carefully sealed up with slabs of limestone. I examined it & found that the masonry by which it was closed had been built with due care. I said to the foreman "this, without doubt, is the entrance to the tomb-chamber". He nodded his assent and muttered a prayer. My desire to remove a stone and peep through was almost irresistible. The foreman gave me a look of keen curiosity with which......By that time I was able to converse with the people among whom I was residing with tolerable ease......the diversions of the village.....where at times one can listen to reciters of romances, commit the subjects to memory, they afford attractive entertainment and are often lightly amusing.....I devoted much of my attention to the customs of the illicit digger among the inhabitants, and in an intercourse of two years with these people, I soon found that all the information I received amounted to very little.....´ A manuscript of fascinating content, parts of which are almost certainly unpublished, relating to Carter´s time in Egypt, the challenges he faced, and the discoveries he made. Some light age wear and a few minor faults, generally VGCarter published a number of books during his lifetime, including The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen (1923)

GAINSBOROUGH THOMAS: (1727-1788) English painter. A rare A.L.S., Mr Gainsborough, in the third person, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. (´Sat. morn[in]g´, c-1784?), to [Richard] Cosway. The artist writes a somewhat intriguing letter, in full, ´Mr Gainsborough presents his compliments to Mr Cosway; and he finds there has been a loss of Iron betwixt us, he begs in case it must be repair´d with gold or silver, that he may be permitted to share the expence with Mr. Cosway´. Neatly laid down and with some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGRichard Cosway (1742-1821) English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency eras, noted for his miniatures. Cosway was married to Maria Cosway, the Italian-born painter who was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson.In 1784 the Cosways, who led a conspicuous and scandalous social life, moved into Schomberg House on Pall Mall, which became a fashionable salon for London society. Gainsborough was one of their immediate neighbours at the time, and his reference to iron in the present letter may have been in connection with alterations to Schomberg House, perhaps to the iron railings of the street facade.

A Regency style green painted wrought iron garden bench, 77" longCondition:There's a loose bit of welding on the most right side piece of scrollwork.There's also some paint lifting and rust spots commensurate with age.

[C]V-NO, vertical ear of grain. Rev. CAR-A-T, warrior on horseback right, holding spear and shield. (ABC -; VA -; BMC -). Extremely Fine. Unique. Auctioneer’s notes: We advise prospective bidders that due to the historical and cultural importance of this piece, we believe it would be highly unlikely to receive an export license from DCMS.When it was discovered by a metal detectorist in November of 2019, the Caratacus Gold Stater caused much excitement and discussion in the world of Iron Age numismatics. Lauded by experts such as Dr Philip de Jersey, David Sear, Dr John Sils and Professor Martin Henig, the unique gold piece of perhaps Britain’s most famous Celtic Chieftain, Caratacus, was sold at a Chris Rudd Auction in 2020, where it hammered for an impressive £80,000. It remains the most valuable Iron Age British coin ever sold. While silver coins of Caratacus have been known of for centuries, this stater is the first, and remains the only, gold coin ever discovered of the Atrebatic ruler. Famous for fighting a guerilla war against Roman forces in the aftermath of the Invasion of Britain in AD 43 for nearly a decade, his forces were defeated at the Battle of Caer Caradoc in AD 50, and he was later captured. Paraded through Rome in a triumph, his courageous speech before the Senate and Emperor Claudius so impressed the Romans that he was spared. Given a house in Rome, he lived in peace for the rest of his life.This unique gold stater borrows imagery from earlier Celtic gold coins, including, most remarkably, the obverse. This design, inspired by the gold coinage of Cunobelin, confirms that Caratacus was indeed a son of the British King, with the inscription CV-NO flanking an ear of barley. Similar to the images appearing on earlier coins of Verica, the reverse depicts a warrior on horseback, crucially surrounded by the Latin ‘CARAT’, leaving no doubt as to the issuer’s identity.

Muonionalusta meteorite , Polished Slice, 332ga polished slice of Muonionalusta meteorite, showing the internal structure, 11.2cm x 9.5cm 332gFootnote: The Muonionalusta meteorite, a rare fine octahedrite (type IVA), offers a glimpse into the mysteries of space. Originating from the early solar system, it impacted northern Scandinavia, near the Muonio River on the border between Sweden and Finland, around one million years BCE. However, it lay hidden beneath the Earth's surface until its discovery in 1906.First described in 1910 by Professor A. G. Högbom, the meteorite was named after the nearby village of Muonionalusta. Analysis reveals it fell approximately 110,000 years ago, during the last Ice Age. Composed primarily of nickel-iron alloy with exquisite Widmanstätten patterns.As one of the oldest meteorites ever discovered, Muonionalusta is a testament to the vast history of our universe, bridging the gap between the cosmos and our planet's geological past.

A PRADA RUFUS FUR KEYCHAIN Black shearling fur with metal parts. including crocodile clip hands on wires and iron cord arms, red RCA connector legs, 'Prada 'engraved silver-tone clasp closure, accompanied by dustbag 14cm Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

INDIE/ PUNK - 7" PACK. A quality pack of 35 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Liam Gallagher inc Wall Of Glass, I've All I Need. The Damned - Neat Neat Neat, The Rolling Stones - Poison Ivy, Nirvana - Pennyroyal Tea, Sex Pistols inc Holidays In The Sun, Pretty Vacant (x2), God Save The Paul, Pop Corn. REM - Strange Currencies, Iron Maiden - Running Free, Joe Strummer - The Harder They Come. Lily Allen - Back To The Start, Bat FOr Lashes - Howl, Paul Weller inc Brand New Toy, On Days Like These, Pick It Up, All I Wanna Do, Find The Torch, No Tears To Cry, That Dangerous Age, Going My Way. The Prodigy - Ibiza, Sleaford Mods - Talk Bollocks, David Gilmour - Arnold Layne. Condition is generally Ex to Ex+/ Like New.

A GROUP OF FIVE GRADUATING FRENCH COPPER COATED SAUCEPANS all with cast-iron handles, unmarked, largest diameter 21.5cm, smallest diameter 13cm (5) (Condition Report: varying degrees of scratches, knocks, wear commensurate with age and usage)

An early 20th century Chinese blue and white vase of baluster form, decorated having pomegranates, lotus flowers and foliage with birds in leafy branches on a iron wire crackle glaze ground, H41cm Condition report: Missing cover.. No chips or cracks. In good condition commemorate with age.

**Comprehensive Blu-ray and DVD Film and TV Collection**A well-maintained assortment of over 70 Blu-ray and DVD titles featuring popular films, series, and box sets from diverse genres. This collection spans blockbuster movies, critically acclaimed dramas, action franchises, and notable TV series, showcasing titles primarily released between the late 2000s and early 2010s. Each item is encased in standard blue-edged Blu-ray packaging or black DVD cases, with age certifications prominently displayed, adhering to BBFC ratings.### Key Features and Titles:- **Notable Blu-ray Films**: - *Skyfall (007)*, *Spectre (007)*, *The Equalizer*, *Inception*, *I, Robot*, *The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies*, *Apollo 18*, *Inception*, *Pacific Rim 3D*, *Passengers*, and *Les Misérables*. - Marvel films including *Iron Man 2* and *Ant-Man*. - Sci-fi and action classics like *Terminator 2* and *Cowboys and Aliens*. - **DVD Box Sets and TV Collections**: - *Prison Break* multiple season box sets (*Seasons 1-4*). - BBC’s *Peaky Blinders: Series Two*. - *Murphy’s Law* featuring complete Series One to Five. - *Homeland: The Complete First Season*.- **Comedy and Drama Box Sets**: - *Norman Wisdom 3 DVD Box Set* with a distinctive yellow design. - *Baywatch* and *Lethal Weapon Collection*.- **Special Editions**: - *Awaydays* Blu-ray featuring a tagline: "Football, Fighting, Fashion." - *Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters 3D*. - Steelbook editions such as *Where the Wild Things Are*.### Packaging Details:- **Standard Dimensions**: Blu-ray cases roughly 17 cm x 13.5 cm, with DVDs slightly taller.- **Age Ratings**: Primarily "12", "15", and "18" certified for UK distribution.- **Region Codes**: Region B or Region Free, suitable for UK/European players.### Condition:Appears to be in good, well-preserved used condition, with notable collector-oriented items such as *Murphy’s Law* and *Prison Break* box sets.### Context:This collection reflects popular culture trends of the 2010s with themes spanning action, drama, sci-fi, and television classics. It serves as an excellent compilation for collectors, cinema enthusiasts, or those seeking a well-rounded home entertainment library.

**Framed Artwork: "The Lace Gate," Imperial Palace, Vienna by Robert Kassini**This framed artwork, attributed to Robert Kassini, depicts "The Lace Gate" at the Imperial Palace, Vienna. The scene features an ornate wrought iron gate set within a prominent stone archway, leading to a cobblestone street framed by historic European buildings. A horse-drawn carriage and pedestrians populate the background, suggesting a late 19th or early 20th-century timeframe. Muted tones of black, grey, beige, and subtle hints of blue and green dominate the colour palette. The piece is likely a coloured print, hand-tinted etching, or lithograph. Below the image, faint text is visible, potentially identifying the title or artist. The artwork is bordered by an off-white mat, displaying minor age-related discolouration. The reverse features handwritten notes and a label. These provide provenance details, including the title, artist, and purchase history, stating the artwork was acquired from "Herr Pöhler in the Archway of the Palace - Sept 1897". The piece is set in a decorative wooden frame, approximately 45–60 cm in height and 30–40 cm in width. The frame shows signs of wear, with minor chipping and missing fragments, reflecting its age. Dating to circa 1880–1930, this artwork carries associations with Vienna's Imperial history and is further enriched by its documented provenance and historical setting.

**Early 20th-Century Cigarette Card Collection Featuring Military, Naval, and Cultural Themes**This extensive collection encompasses a variety of early-to-mid 20th-century cigarette cards, showcasing military, naval, cinematic, artistic, and cultural themes from brands such as Morris's, Ogden's, Wills's, Summit, and Murray's. These collectible cards, designed as promotional material for the respective cigarette brands, offer vibrant illustrations, historical imagery, and educational insights into their topics. Key highlights include:1. **Military and Naval Themes (1910s–1940s):** - **German Orders and Decorations:** A selection of cards depicting German awards, including Iron Crosses and Nazi-era insignia, accompanied by detailed artistic renderings and thematic notes. - **Scissors "Britain's Defenders" (1915):** Portraits of distinguished WWI British military and naval figures, featuring uniforms, medals, and artillery scenes, reflecting wartime patriotism. - **Ogden's "Famous Dirt-Track Riders" (1929):** Portrait and action illustrations of speedway motorcyclists, capturing the popularity of dirt-track racing in the late 1920s.2. **Cinematic Themes and Behind-the-Scenes Insights (1930s):** - **Morris’s “How Films Are Made” (1934):** Cards feature studio techniques, including background perspective and cobweb effects, with accompanying text providing a glimpse into early filmmaking processes. - **Summit "Screen Lovers" (1930s):** Romantic pairings of Golden Age Hollywood stars such as Myrna Loy, William Powell, Bette Davis, and Robert Taylor. Reverse sides detail filmographies and cinematic achievements.3. **Artistic and Horticultural Themes:** - **Wills’s "Gardening Hints" (1910s–1930s):** Educational cards illustrating plant cultivation techniques such as "Budding Roses" and "Dahlia Propagation," with explanatory text. - **"Art Photogravures" (1913):** Monochromatic reproductions of masterpieces by artists like Van Dyck and Leonardo da Vinci, with contextual details about the artworks.4. **Cultural and Glamour Collections:** - **Murray's "Bathing Belles" (1939):** Monochrome photographs of women in swimwear, highlighting early 20th-century glamour and fashion trends. Stars include Cecilia Parker and Rosalind Keith. - **Handwritten Notes & Labels:** Several collections feature carefully affixed notes attributing origination dates (e.g., "40 Bathing Belles 1939" or "German Orders 50 1963"), adding to their provenance.### Physical and Historical Significance:Each card measures approximately 6–9 cm in height and 3–5 cm in width, standard for cigarette cards of the time. They showcase detailed chromolithographic or photographic printing representative of their era, accompanied by reverse-side descriptions. The cards remain vibrant and visually impactful, with condition varying from good to excellent across the collection.This curated selection provides a richly diverse glimpse into 20th-century cigarette card culture, valuable for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of military history, cinematic ephemera, horticultural advice, and early artistic reproductions.

**Collection of Japanese Imari Porcelain Tableware**A fine assemblage of 16 distinct pieces of Imari-style Japanese porcelain, characteristic of vibrant hand-painted decoration in cobalt blue, iron-red, and white, with green and gold accents. The collection includes the following:1. **Bowls (5)**: Scalloped edges with floral and geometric motifs adorning the interiors and exteriors. Varying sizes, with intricate radial patterns.2. **Plates (4)**: Scalloped rims, featuring segmented panels of florals and a central medallion. Differing diameters with notable vibrant radial symmetry.3. **Vases (6)**: Assorted heights and shapes, including bulbous and elongated forms. Hand-painted with intricate floral, bird, and landscape designs, reflecting traditional Japanese artistry.4. **Salt Shaker (1)**: A cylindrical piece with a metal perforated top, matching the Imari design aesthetics with floral and geometric motifs.This collection, likely from the late Edo to early Meiji period (circa 19th century), demonstrates exquisite craftsmanship and is a representative example of Japanese Imari ware, particularly valued for its export appeal to Western markets. The pieces are in good condition with light wear typical of their age and use.

Silver-Toned WWII German Eagle Brooch with Swastika and 1939 InscriptionThis silver-toned brooch is intricately designed, showcasing an eagle clutching a swastika, with the date "1939" emblazoned beneath. Crafted as a pin intended for attachment to the ribbon of the German Iron Cross, it embodies the symbolic insignia used during World War II. The back of the brooch is equipped with a pin mechanism, allowing for secure attachment. The brooch shows signs of tarnish and corrosion, indicating its age and possible extensive use, capturing a piece of history in metalwork.

Collection of Pewter and Metal Candlesticks and Candelabra A varied collection of decorative candlesticks and candelabra, primarily made of pewter and metal alloys. The group includes: 1. **Single Pewter Candlestick** - With a scalloped, tiered base and a baluster-shaped, fluted stem, finished with a smooth metallic patina. 2. **Two Two-Armed Pewter Candelabra** - Featuring outward-curving scrollwork arms, each topped with candle holders, supported by round bases and chalice-style stems, with light tarnish visible. 3. **Two Individual Pewter Candlesticks** - Simplistic baluster-styled stems and flat candle-holding plates, matching the height of the single candlestick. 4. **Five-Armed Pewter Candelabra** - An elaborate design with scrolling arms symmetrically arranged to hold five candles, supported by a rounded base with polished detailing and patina. 5. **Triangular Pewter Candle Holder** - Unique in shape, with a decorated triangular base featuring engraved floral or scroll patterns, a matte finish, and visible oxidation. 6. **Figurative Metal Candle Holder** - Featuring two anthropomorphic frog figures in a whimsical pose, holding a small candleholder. The material appears darker, possibly cast iron or treated pewter. ### Notable Observations: - **Marks and Text:** One notable candlestick is marked "ALB MEYER," attributed to Albert Meyer, a known historical pewterware producer, suggesting late 19th to early 20th-century origins. - **Material:** Pewter dominates the material composition, consistent with items from the late Victorian to mid-20th century, with evidence of age-related tarnishing. - **Historical Context:** The designs range from traditional Victorian and Edwardian forms to whimsical Art Nouveau influences seen in the frogs' playful sculptural design. - **Condition:** The collection displays varying levels of tarnish and surface wear, typical of vintage or antique pewter. A versatile collection of candleware, potentially dating from the 19th to mid-20th century, showcasing a mix of utilitarian and decorative styles.

Pair of 18th-Century Imari Porcelain Plates with Floral MotifsThis offering comprises a pair of exquisite 18th-century Export Imari porcelain plates, each with a diameter of 22 centimeters. The plates feature the characteristic Imari colour palette, with rich cobalt blue, vibrant iron red, and gold accents. The elaborate decoration embodies traditional Imari design, showcasing floral motifs and intricate patterns. Both plates display a scalloped edge, enhancing their aesthetic appeal. The front of one plate reveals a white centre with delicate blue floral patterns around the rim, while the other is similarly adorned with blue flowers encircling a plain centre. The backside of the plates shows signs of age and wear, including slight staining and blue floral designs near the centre and edges. Despite minor imperfections, these plates are a notable example of Chinese Imari ware, prized for their historical and artistic significance.

Marvel Silver and Bronze-age comics: a group of 115 issues featuring key issues from The Invincible Iron Man, Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor, Doctor Strange, and other major titles (Marvel Comics, 1970 onwards).A collection of 130 American comic issues from Marvel Comics. Issues range with various ages, titles and runs included. Many Key and early issues included. Some sequential runs included. Great for shop stock, collection building or selling individually.Titles include: The Invincible Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, Astonishing Tales, Conan the Barbarian, Master of Kung-Fu, X-Men, Prince Namor the Sub-Mariner, The Mighty Thor, Doctor Strange, and others. All copies 1st print. US Cents editions and UK Pence editions included.Issues complete without cut coupons or missing pages.Issues bagged and boarded in brand new Silver-age polypropylene bags and boards.~(115 approx)Condition Report: Mid-Grade condition.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America: a run of 13 early Silver-Age issues featuring 1st appearance of M.O.D.O.K and classic Jack Kirby covers (Marvel Comics, 1966 onwards).This lot features:Tales to Astonish (1st series) Nos. 85 (x2 copies included), 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 99. Notable issues include:No. 93 1st cameo appearance of M.O.D.O.K.No. 94 1st full appearance of M.O.D.O.K.Creators: Cover art by Jack Kirby. Story by Stan Lee. Other creators also contribute.All issues 1stPrint, US Cents Editions.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues comes bagged and boarded in polypropylene bags and comic boards.~(14)Condition Report: Majority in Mid-Grade condition. Some in Low-Grade.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America: a group of 8 early Silver-Age issues featuring classic Jack Kirby covers (Marvel Comics, 1965 onwards).This lot features:Tales to Astonish (1st series) Nos. 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76.Notable issues include:No. 69 1st appearance of Titanium Man.No. 74 - Happy hogan becomes the Freak.Creators: Cover art by Jack Kirby. Story by Stan Lee. Other creators also contribute.All issues 1stPrint, US Cents Editions.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues comes bagged and boarded in polypropylene bags and comic boards.~(9)Condition Report: Comics in lot vary between Low to Mid-Grade condition.

DC and Marvel Comic books: A group of 40 Bronze age comics (DC / Marvel Comics, 1972 onwards).A collection of 40 American comic issues from popular American comic book publishers Marvel and DC Comics. Issues range with various issues selected from major Bronze-Age titles. Some sequential runs included. Titles include: Superman Family, Fantastic Four, Invincible Iron Man, Tarzan Presents Edgar Rice Burrough Weird Worlds, Walt Disney, The House of Mystery, Sgt. Rock, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Justice League of America, Teen Titans, and others.All copies 1st print. US Cents copies included.Issues complete without cut coupons or missing pages.Issues bagged and boarded in brand new Silver-Age size polypropylene bags and boards.~(40)Condition Report: Mid-Grade condition.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America: a group of 8 early Silver-age issues featuring classic Jack Kirby covers (Marvel Comics, 1964 onwards).This lot features:Tales to Astonish (1st series) Nos. 60, 61 (x2 copies included), 62, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69.Notable issues include:No. 62: Origin of The Madarin.No. 64: 3rdappearance of Hawkeye.No: 65: 1stSilver-Age appearance of the Red Skull - key captain America villain.No. 69: 1stappearance of Titanium Man.All issues 1stPrint, US Cent editions.Issue complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Creators: Cover art by Jack Kirby. Story by Stan Lee. Other creators also contribute.Issues comes bagged and boarded in polypropylene bags and comic boards.~(9)Condition Report: Comics in lot vary between Low to Mid-Grade condition.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America: a group of 8 early Silver-Age issues featuring 1st appearance of Peggy Carter and classic Jack Kirby covers (Marvel Comics, 1966 onwards).This lot features:Tales to Astonish (1st series) Nos. 77, 78, 79 (x2 copies included), 80, 81, 82, 83, 84. Notable issues include:No. 77 1st appearance of Peggy Carter.No. 79 Introduction of the Cosmic Cube.No. 80 First title crossover with Tales to Astonish No. 82.Creators: Cover art by Jack Kirby. Story by Stan Lee. Other creators also contribute.All issues 1stPrint, US Cents Editions.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues comes bagged and boarded in polypropylene bags and comic boards.~(9)Condition Report: Mid-Grade condition.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America: a group of 4 key Silver-age issues featuring 1st appearances of the Red Skull, and other notable issues (Marvel Comics, 1964 onwards).Featuring classic stories with stories by Stan Lee with interior art and classic covers by Jack Kirby. This lot features:Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man and Captain America (1st series) Nos. 64, 65, 66, 97.Notable issues include:No. 64: 3rd appearance of Hawkeye. Hawkeye cover appearance.No. 65: 1st appearance of the Red Skull in the Silver Age, George Maxon, the first Red Skull in retelling of a story from Captain America Comics No. 1No. 66: 1st appearance of the Red Skull, Johann Schmidt in the Silver Age.No. 97: 1st appearance of Whiplash. First meeting of Captain America and Black Panther.All issues 1st print. US Cents editions.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues comes bagged and boarded in new polypropylene bags and boards.~(4)Condition Report: Mid-Grade condition.

Tales of Suspense featuring Iron Man: a group of 3 early Silver-age issues featuring 1st appearance and origin of the Mandarin (Marvel Comics, 1964).Classic Silver-Age issues written by Stan Lee with interior art and covers by Jack Kirby and Don Heck.This lot features:Tales of Suspense (1st series) Nos. 50, 51, 55.Notable issues include:No. 50 1st appearance of the Mandarin.No. 55 - Classic Mandarin cover.All copies 1st Prints, UK Pence copies.Issues complete without cut coupons, missing value stamps or missing pages.Issues comes bagged and boarded in polypropylene bags and comic boards.~(3)Condition Report: Nos. 50, VG (Very good) condition (4.0)51, VG (Very good) condition (4.0)55, G/VG (Good/Very Good) condition (3.0)

A PHILLIPS' 12 INCH TERRESTRIAL GLOBE ON CAST IRON STAND PROBABLY 20TH CENTURY 51cm highTOGETHER WITH A Schotte's Schul-& Familien-Globus, 12", probably 20th century, 56.5cm high Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning The spherical underlayer of the Phillip's globe is broken and compressed at the base, with scuff marks where the globe has spun on the stand, see images The globe no longer spins on its axis, but there is movement to the stand's neck that allows the globe to spin Scuffing and lifting to the paper gores on both globes, as well as discolouration and foxing The Schotte's globe with tarnishing to the metal, some marks and scuffs to base ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.  Condition Report Disclaimer

A VICTORIAN BRASS AND CAST IRON STICK STAND SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY 62.5cm high, 43cm wide, 30cm deep Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning Discolouration and marks to the brass and iron, with more notable signs of scuffing and wear to the iron base, see imagesADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.   Condition Report Disclaimer

A CAST, WROUGHT IRON AND COPPER MOUNTED STANDARD LAMP CIRCA 1900 AND LATER FITTED FOR ELECTRICITY 138cm high, 45cm wide at base Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Surface patina throughout Slight wobble to the upper portion of lamp ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.    Condition Report Disclaimer

A LATE VICTORIAN IRON AND BRASS ADJUSTABLE STANDARD LAMP IN THE MANNER OF W.A.S. BENSON, CIRCA 1900 With a shade decorated in William Morris style fabric 187cm high, 51cm wide Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. Curling Hunter, 9, Westbourne Terrace, London, and thence by descent Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW. With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Wear and pitting to brass Iron tarnished in areas, would benefit from a clean, see images Tarnishing to decorative elements Shade in good condition, please see images ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer

British Iron Age, TRINOVANTES, Addedomaros (45-25 BC), gold Stater, class 3, spiral of six limbs, three crescents in centre, rev. horse right, three horse muzzles above, pellet-in-annulet below tail, cornucopia below, 5.50g (Sills 488; ABC 2517; BMC 2396-404; VA 1620-1; S 201). Well struck on a flan of rosy gold (albeit a little off-centre), better than very fine £600-£800 --- Provenance: Chris Rudd e-Auction 141, 19 July 2015, lot 32; CNG e-Auction 460, 29 January 2020, lot 1007

British Iron Age, GALLO-BELGIC, gold Stater, series E [Ambiani], Gallic War uniface type, shallow dome with pronounced die break, rough fronds around edge, rev. stylised horse standing right, charioteer’s arm above, ‘coffee bean’ and ‘thunderbolt’ behind, numerous pellets around 6.12g (Sills type 1/2 transitional; ABC 16; VA 56-1; S 11). Very fine, well centred £500-£700 --- Provenance: A. MacVicar Collection

British Iron Age, GALLO-BELGIC, Nervii, gold Stater, c. 100-57 BC, Class II/III, ‘Epsilon’ type, degraded stylised head right, facial features epsilon shaped, rev. horse right, ring before head, two curved lines ending in globules below, wheel above not visible, 5.93g/4h (LT 8746; Scheers series 29, 218; DT 179). Struck from very worn dies with little detail visible, however an attractive bright yellow flan and very fine £500-£600 --- Provenance: Reportedly found near Sussex by a detectorist, particularly rare thus

British Iron Age, DOBUNNI, Corio, gold Stater, tree symbol with five branches on pellet base, rev. triple-tailed horse right, wheel below, crescent and corio above, 5.57g/1h (ABC 2048; BMC 3064ff; VA 1035-1; S 386). Better than very fine, flan of yellowish gold £800-£1,000

British Iron Age, TRINOVANTES, Early Uninscribed issues, gold Stater, Late Whaddon Chase [Trinovantian F] type, trace of pattern, rev. horse right, pellets, crescent and winged object above, large pellet below, 5.85g (ABC 2338; BMC 344; VA 1498-1; S 33). Well centred on a flan of rich yellowish gold, near extremely fine and particularly pleasing thus £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: CNG Triton XXV, 11 January 2022, lot 1323

British Iron Age, ARMORICA, Abrincatui, silver Stater, c. 70-60 BC, head with crescent-moon shaped face right, ‘tattoo’ of three annulets on cheek, ‘horn’ by forehead, rev. ornate horse right, vestiges of charioteer above, lyre and cogwheels (comet and stars) below, 5.87g/2h (LT J12; DT 2275: S 17). Of good quality silver, about very fine and very rare £400-£600

British Iron Age, First Millennium BC, Ring Money, a large penannular smooth gold band of plain metal, with flared ends, 4.33g, 24 x 30mm (VA 1-3; cf. LaRiviere, lot 2). Very fine, bright yellow gold and very rare £1,000-£1,500 --- Provenance: Ex Lord Grantley Collection; Ex Howard D. Gibbs Collection; The Rev. Harris Collection, Hans M. F. Schulman, 22 February 1972, lot 40

British Iron Age, TRINOVANTES, Addedomaros (45-25 BC), gold Stater, class 3, spiral of six limbs, three crescents in centre, rev. horse right, three horse muzzles above, pellet-in-annulet below tail, cornucopia below, 5.54g (Sills 488; ABC 2517; BMC 2396-404; VA 1620-1; S 201). Good very fine, well-centred, attractive colour £1,000-£1,500 --- Provenance: DNW Auction 251, 8 March 2022, lot 34

An Extremely Rare Insular Stater British Iron Age, Uncertain tribe, gold Stater, c. 100-60 BC, Series Xb, Class 3, ‘Globular Cross’ type, plain, rev. cross with two pellets in one angle, of globular form with prominent rim, 6.94g (Sills 532, same dies; ABC 94; BMC –; VA –; S –). Good very fine and well centred, probably of insular British manufacture and excessively rare thus £900-£1,200 --- Provenance: Found as part of the Tarrant Crawford, Dorset, Hoard on the 2nd October 2022 (PAS DEV–1177C8) This exceptionally rare and important coin was found as part of the Tarrant Crawford Hoard, which comprised three Globular Staters and two Quarter-Staters. All are early uninscribed types, now thought to be produced in south-western Britain (Dorset, Hampshire and surrounding areas) in the first half of the first century BC.

British Iron Age, Late First Millennium BC, Sword Money, a large bay-leaf shaped iron currency bar, hilt with long pinched sides and splayed terminal, tapering elongated spear-head shaped blade with flattened edges and point, 59.4cm x 5.4cm, 606g (CCI 00.0607, this item). Very fine with a stable surface, in a fitted display case; very rarely seen this well preserved £800-£1,000 --- Provenance: Geoff Cottam Collection; C. Rudd FPL 50, 2000 (9); Dredged from Bourn Brook, near Grantchester in Cambrigeshire in 1992-3. Cleaned and conserved by Hollingdale & Goodwin and recorded by the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. Around 1,000-1,500 iron currency bars have been found at more than 20 sites in Britain with four distinct types noted. These are Sword-shaped, Spit-shaped, Plough-shaped, and the Bay-leaf-shaped. Usually buried in hoards they are believed to be deposited as part of a ritual offering. Julius Caesar mentioned them in his commentary on the Gallic Wars. They circulated widely in trade as a medium of exchange until they were gradually replaced by coins.

British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Early Uninscribed issues, gold Stater, British L [Whaddon Chase type], wreath and crescent pattern, rev. horse right, sun before head, wing and pellets above, wheel below, 5.56g (ABC 2442; BMC 331-5; VA 1487-1; S 32). Minute scrape, otherwise well centred on a thick flan of light yellowish gold, good very fine and attractive £800-£1,000 --- Provenance: CNG Auction 123, 23 May 2023, lot 913

British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Tasciovanus (25 BC - AD 10), silver Unit, griffin right within border of rings and pellets, rev. Pegasus left, tas below, 1.31g/8h (ABC 2649; BMC 1660; VA 1790-1; S 231). Good very fine, struck on sound metal with a dark find patina, very rare £600-£800 --- Provenance: Patrick and Jill Jamieson Collection, DNW Auction 190, 6 April 2021, lot 453; Bt CNG

British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Cunobelin (AD 8-41), gold Stater, Classic A [Arc Stem] type, ear of barley dividing camv, rev. horse prancing right, branch above, cvno below, 5.37g/12h (CCI 11.0218, this coin; Sills class 7c, 568 [O32/R139]; ABC 2798; BMC 1829, same dies; VA 2027-1; S 288). Good very fine and well struck up from dies of superb style, rare thus £2,000-£3,000 --- Provenance: Found in North Kent; Spink Auction 198, 19 March 2009, lot 151; Morton & Eden Auction 80, 13 June 2016, lot 183; Chris Rudd e-Auction 155, 19 November 2017, lot 34

British Iron Age, DUROTRIGES, Uninscribed issues, ‘white gold’ Quarter-Stater, Geometric type, crescent with three men in a boat, rosette to left rev. geometric pattern, 1.46g (CCI 94.0948, this coin; ABC 2208; BMC 2734-47; VA 1242-1; S 368). Very fine, well struck and with attractive cabinet tone £200-£260 --- Provenance: CNG Classical Numismatic Review, 19 no. 2, 1 June 1994 (407)

British Iron Age, ATREBATES and REGNI, Verica (AD 10-40), gold Stater, class 5c [Leaping Horse type], vine leaf dividing viri, rev. warrior on horseback prancing right, oval shield and spear on his back, c o f in field, 5.33g/11h (CCI 11.1386, this coin; Sills 367 [O18/R19]; ABC 1193; BMC 1170, same dies; VA 520-5; S 121). Surface scratch in the obverse field, otherwise well centred on a flan of attractive coppery gold, better than very fine £900-£1,200 --- Provenance: Found as part of the dispersed Chawton Vine Leaf Hoard (Hampshire) in 2012 (PAS HAMP-6DFB33, 2012T43), this coin is no. 65