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Click here to subscribeBritish Iron Age, Late First Millennium BC, Sword Money, a large spit-shaped iron currency bar, hilt with short pinched sides, slightly tapering elongated blade with flattened edges and point, 58cm x 3.8cm, 462g. Fine, with some blistering; in fitted display case £150-£200 --- Provenance: Geoff Cottam Collection Spit-shaped currency bars are primarily found in the West Midlands and the Thames valley.
British Iron Age, ICENI, Antedios (c. AD 10-30), gold Stater, three opposed crescents, within border of torcs, pellets and annulets around, rev. horse right, spiral above, [an]tedi monogram below, 5.45g (ABC 1639; BMC 3790; VA 705-1; S 440). Struck on a slightly irregular flan, otherwise very fine, extremely rare and one of the finest of only nine known examples £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: Ex James & Martha Robertson Collection [Wolfshead Gallery, January 2006]; CNG Triton IX, 10 January 2006, lot 664; CNG Auction 114, 13 May 2020, lot 1177
British Iron Age, ICENI, Uninscribed issues, gold Stater, British Ja [Norfolk Wolf type], degraded head of Apollo right, incorporating ‘hooked fibula’ device containing triad, rev. wolf right with bristles along back, crescent and pellets above, pellet and crescent below, 6.29g (ABC 1393; COI 1d; BMC 212-6; VA 610-1; S 30). Reverse a little off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine, attractive yellowish gold and very rare £1,500-£1,800
British Iron Age, Late First Millennium BC, Sword Money, a large sword-shaped iron currency bar, short hilt, narrow elongated blade with flattened edges and point, 73.3cm x 2.3cm, 331g. Fine, lacquered, hairline crack midway down the blade; in fitted display case £100-£150 --- Provenance: Geoff Cottam Collection
British Iron Age, CORIELTAUVI, Early Uninscribed series, gold Stater, South Ferriby type, wreath pattern, incorporating hooked device, rev. stylised horse left, ‘anchor’ shape above, eight-pointed star below, 5.88g (ABC 1743; BMC 3163-6; VA 811-5; S 390). Good very fine with coppery tones, well struck and centred £600-£800 --- Provenance: Bt CNG
British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Cunobelin (8-41 AD), gold Stater, Wild B [Ring type], ear of barley dividing ca-mv, rev. horse prancing right, branch and star above, ringed pellet and cvno below, 5.37g/1h (Sills class 5; ABC 2783, same dies; BMC 1804ff; VA 1933-3; S 283). Very fine, the horse well centred and struck up £900-£1,200 --- Provenance: Found near Hornchurch
British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Epaticcus (AD 20-40), gold Stater, ear of corn dividing tasci f, rev. mounted warrior right, holding lance and shield, epaticcv around, 5.27g/9h (Sills class 1, 381 [O3/R9]; ABC 1343; BMC 2021-3; VA 575-1; S 355). Very fine or better, extremely rare £3,400-£4,000 --- Provenance: Found in May-July 2019 (PAS HAMP-192454, 2019T712) after the initial discovery of the dispersed Chawton Vine Leaf Hoard (Hampshire) in 2012 (PAS HAMP-6DFB33, 2012T43), this coin is no. 20; DNW Auction 249, 1 February 2022, lot 18 The tie or ornament at the base of the corn ear bears more than a passing resemblance to a similar motif on Cunobelin’s excessively rare crescent-type stater
British Iron Age, CANTII, Uninscribed series, gold Quarter-Stater, Late Weald type, blank, rev. horse left, corded triangle above, lattice-work box below, pellets and annulets around, 1.33g (ABC 198; BMC 2469-70; VA 151-1; S 172). Extremely fine with ornaments clearly visible, horse well centred on a round full flan of pleasing light coppery gold £400-£500
British Iron Age, TRINOVANTES, Addedomaros (45-25 BC), gold Stater, two opposed crescents in plain field, pellets and lines within, rev. horse bounding right, spiral sun above, branch below, pellet-in-ring motif in front and behind horse, [addedomaros] around, 5.45g (CCI 06.0281, this coin; ABC 2511; BMC 2405ff; VA 1635-1; S 202). Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise very fine and rare £600-£800 --- Provenance: Found in Essex; Baldwin Auction 100, 27 September 2016, lot 59
British Iron Age, CATUVELLAUNI, Tasciovanus (25 BC - AD 10), gold Quarter-Stater, two crescents back-to-back at centre of cruciform pattern of corn ears, teardrops in angles, rev. horse bounding right, three horse-muzzles(?) above, two ring-in-pellet motifs near horse’s head and ring below tail, 1.32g (Kretz, Quarter First Coinage, type A; cf. ABC 2583; cf. BMC 1638-9; VA 1687-1, this coin; cf. S 220). Extremely fine, well centred on a flan of pale gold, rare thus; light die rust on the reverse £700-£900 --- Provenance: CNG e-Auction 460, 29 January 2020, lot 1009
British Iron Age, GALLO-BELGIC, gold Stater, series Ab [Ambiani, VA], celticised head of Apollo left, rev. horse left, pellets and ornamentation around, rosette below, charioteer above, 7.50g/11h (Sills class 5, fig 33j, 295; ABC 4; BMC –; VA 12-1; S 2). Obverse very fine with an exceptional portrait, reverse good fine, very well centred and a bright yellowish gold £1,500-£2,000 --- Provenance: Found in Essex; Noonans Auction 256, 15 June 2022, lot 105
British Iron Age, ATREBATES and REGNI, Tincomarus (25 BC - AD 10), gold Quarter-Stater, Spiral type, circular wreath in the form of a spiral, pellet at centre, rev. horse right, sloping t above, pellet below, 1.02g (ABC 1094; BMC 781-97; VA 366-1; S 73). A little weakly struck, otherwise about extremely fine for this very rare issue, with attractive deep coppery tones £800-£1,000 --- Provenance: Ex Edward J. Waddell; Zabel Collection, Davissons Ltd. e-Auction 45, 9 November 2022, lot 2
This is a charming ceramic figurine of an Airedale Terrier named CH Cast Iron Monarch, produced by Beswick, England. The figurine showcases the detailed craftsmanship typical of Beswick, with finely sculpted features and realistic hand-painted coloring that captures the essence of this beloved breed. The underside is clearly marked with Beswick England, affirming its authenticity.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Circa late 2nd millennium-6th century B.C. Comprising heater-shaped, leaf-shaped, barbed-and-tanged, and other types. Cf. Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, pp.289ff, for similar; see also Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, nos.467, 471, for some of the represented types. 280 grams total, 4.1-10.8 mm (1 5/8 - 4 1/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.A number of arrowheads of this type have been excavated in Luristan and in the South-Caspian region. Many parallels are from a burial context, but a large hoard of them was found in a non-funerary context. This type of arrowhead was in use from the late 2nd millennium B.C.
9th-7th century B.C. Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with midrib and a long tapering socket. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, pp.242-243, and p.632, no.284, for similar; Overlaet, B., ‘Luristan metalwork in the Iron Age’ in Stöllner, T., Slotta, R. & Vatandoust, A. (eds.), Persiens Antike Pracht. Bergbau - Handwerk – Archäologie, Bochum, 2004, pp. 328-338, fig.7, p.335. 211 grams, 37 cm (14 1/2 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.The massive spear, belonging to the type 3 of the Khorasani classification, was used by chariot fighters to strike each other, or the enemy infantry from above. Similar specimens with longer sockets were excavated by Negahban in Amlash area. According to Moorey, sockets as long, if not longer than the blade, are a characteristic of Iranian spearheads in the late 2nd and early 1st millennium B.C. A similar spearhead from the Tappeh Sialk has been dated to 9th-7th century B.C.
2nd-1st millennium B.C. With a short tang and long blade with swept shoulders, raised midrib. Cf. MacGregor, A., Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the collection of the Lord McAlpine of West Green, Ashmolean Museum, 1987, no.17.25 and 17.27, for typology. 454 grams, 52.2 cm (20 5/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.In the last ninety years, many such tanged blades have been considered coming from production centres of North-West Iran, like Amlash and Marlik, where similar specimens were found. Without context an accurate dating is impossible, but the shape recalls the rapiers of Bronze Age or Early Iron Age.
8th century B.C. Pointed blade with shallow midrib increasing in width near the ricasso, cast in one with the hilt, square shoulders, circular hilt with horizontal grooves, pommel with facing horses heads. See Maxwell-Hyslop, R., 'Daggers and swords in Western Asia: a Study from Prehistoric Times to 600BC,' in Iraq, Volume 8, 1946, pp.1-65, pl.V, type 45, for typology. 167 grams, 44 cm (17 1/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.The skill of the Iranian metalworkers of this period is reflected in the numerous ornate pommels in bronze and iron found on weapons from Luristan and Iron Age Talish graves, which show close connections with the Lelvar culture of Southern Caucasus.
La Tène B, 3rd century B.C. D-shaped in section, segmented on the outer face into a series of convex knobs, each separated by a groove. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 14.12, for type. 116 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) with H.A.C.A.G., Basel, prior 1999. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00103135.After the end of the Bronze Age, bronze was still extensively used for weapons and ornaments, which have usually survived far better than the rust-prone remains of early iron tools. From Celtic Europe, we have a great amount of small bracelets and bronze rings worn by people of modest means in the centuries leading up to the emergence of the classical period.
6th century A.D. With square headplate and three pelta-shaped radiating plaques with incised linear detailing, deep bow with chamfered ends, footplate with transverse ribbed collars, trapezoidal finial, pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.55. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number LIN-5411D2; accompanied by a print out of the PAS report. 34 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found Lincolnshire, UK, prior to a Time Team dig on an important Iron Age and Roman site. Ex Kelway collection; formed between 1975 and 2015. Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
Fell 6000-5000 years B.P. A nickel-iron meteorite (IAB). 76.6 grams, 49 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.A crater field of roughly 26 craters was found in the vicinity of this crater, which is estimated to date to 4-5 thousand years BP. The age of the meteorite itself is thought to be c.4.5 billion years, formed as part of the development of this solar system. The largest two fragments, the 30.8 ton Gancedo and 28.8 ton El Chaco, are among the heaviest meteorite masses ever recovered on Earth. In 1576, the governor of a province in Northern Argentina commissioned the military to search for a large mass of iron, which it was believed the local people claimed had fallen from the sky and which they used for their weapon production. The expedition discovered a large mass of metal which was assumed to be an iron mine and brought back a few samples, which were described as being of unusual purity. Following the legends, in 1774 Don Bartolomé Francisco de Maguna rediscovered the iron mass. He himself did not believe that the stone had fallen from the sky and assumed that it had formed by a volcanic eruption. However, he sent the samples to the Royal Society of London. In 1990 it became protected by law.
Fell 6000-5000 years B.P. A nickel-iron meteorite (IAB). 40.7 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] From Chacoa, Argentina. Acquired from Friars Square market, Aylesbury, UK, December 2012. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.A crater field of roughly 26 craters was found in the vicinity of this crater, which is estimated to date to 4-5 thousand years BP. The age of the meteorite itself is thought to be c.4.5 billion years, formed as part of the development of this solar system. The largest two fragments, the 30.8 ton Gancedo and 28.8 ton El Chaco, are among the heaviest meteorite masses ever recovered on Earth. In 1576, the governor of a province in Northern Argentina commissioned the military to search for a large mass of iron, which it was believed the local people claimed had fallen from the sky and which they used for their weapon production. The expedition discovered a large mass of metal which was assumed to be an iron mine and brought back a few samples, which were described as being of unusual purity. Following the legends, in 1774 Don Bartolomé Francisco de Maguna rediscovered the iron mass. He himself did not believe that the stone had fallen from the sky and assumed that it had formed by a volcanic eruption. However, he sent the samples to the Royal Society of London. In 1990 it became protected by law.
Fell 6000-5000 years B.P. A nickel-iron meteorite (IAB). 39.3 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.A crater field of roughly 26 craters was found in the vicinity of this crater, which is estimated to date to 4-5 thousand years BP. The age of the meteorite itself is thought to be c.4.5 billion years, formed as part of the development of this solar system. The largest two fragments, the 30.8 ton Gancedo and 28.8 ton El Chaco, are among the heaviest meteorite masses ever recovered on Earth. In 1576, the governor of a province in Northern Argentina commissioned the military to search for a large mass of iron, which it was believed the local people claimed had fallen from the sky and which they used for their weapon production. The expedition discovered a large mass of metal which was assumed to be an iron mine and brought back a few samples, which were described as being of unusual purity. Following the legends, in 1774 Don Bartolomé Francisco de Maguna rediscovered the iron mass. He himself did not believe that the stone had fallen from the sky and assumed that it had formed by a volcanic eruption. However, he sent the samples to the Royal Society of London. In 1990 it became protected by law.
Fell 6000-5000 years B.P. Comprising a section of nickel-iron meteorite (IAB) set with a suspension loop and suspended from a cord necklace; supplied in a gift box. 6.33 grams, stone: 26 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve] From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.A crater field of roughly 26 craters was found in the vicinity of this crater, which is estimated to date to 4-5 thousand years BP. The age of the meteorite itself is thought to be c.4.5 billion years, formed as part of the development of this solar system. The largest two fragments, the 30.8 ton Gancedo and 28.8 ton El Chaco, are among the heaviest meteorite masses ever recovered on Earth. In 1576, the governor of a province in Northern Argentina commissioned the military to search for a large mass of iron, which it was believed the local people claimed had fallen from the sky and which they used for their weapon production. The expedition discovered a large mass of metal which was assumed to be an iron mine and brought back a few samples, which were described as being of unusual purity. Following the legends, in 1774 Don Bartolomé Francisco de Maguna rediscovered the iron mass. He himself did not believe that the stone had fallen from the sky and assumed that it had formed by a volcanic eruption. However, he sent the samples to the Royal Society of London. In 1990 it became protected by law.
Fell 6000-5000 years B.P. Comprising a section of nickel-iron meteorite (IAB) set with a suspension loop and suspended from a cord necklace; supplied in a gift box. 7.36 grams, stone: 23 mm (1 in.). [No Reserve] From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.A crater field of roughly 26 craters was found in the vicinity of this crater, which is estimated to date to 4-5 thousand years BP. The age of the meteorite itself is thought to be c.4.5 billion years, formed as part of the development of this solar system. The largest two fragments, the 30.8 ton Gancedo and 28.8 ton El Chaco, are among the heaviest meteorite masses ever recovered on Earth. In 1576, the governor of a province in Northern Argentina commissioned the military to search for a large mass of iron, which it was believed the local people claimed had fallen from the sky and which they used for their weapon production. The expedition discovered a large mass of metal which was assumed to be an iron mine and brought back a few samples, which were described as being of unusual purity. Following the legends, in 1774 Don Bartolomé Francisco de Maguna rediscovered the iron mass. He himself did not believe that the stone had fallen from the sky and assumed that it had formed by a volcanic eruption. However, he sent the samples to the Royal Society of London. In 1990 it became protected by law.
Circa 10th-12th century A.D. Openwork trichinopoly chain with D-section beast-head terminals each with granule and filigree detailing, pierced at the lower end to accept a round-section hoop. Cf. Magnus, B. et al., Bird, Beast and Man in Nordic Iron Age Art, Vol.2, Koln, 2005, item 239 (chain). 165 grams, 88.5 cm (34 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12499-231368.
Judaea, Tortoise AE Weight of 1 Shekel.. Iron Age II (1200-586 BC). Land tortoise with segmented shell. Cf. Hendin, Ancient Scale Weight 185 (Shekel of 14.12gr). 16.56gr, 25mm x 20mm x 8mm. Condition as seen.Ex German art market, 2000s.Acquired from an EU collector living in London.From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Celtic Coin Book Group [10]. 1963-2009 A.D. Comprising: Cunobelin, The Yearbook of the British Association of Numismatic Societies, Birmingham, 1963; Chris Rudd Lists 10 and 16; Allen, D.F., British Potin Coins: A Review; three copies of Glendining's, London, auction catalogues for The H.R. Mossop Collection - Celtic Coins of Britain and other English Hammered Coins, Wednesday 6 November 1991; Alen,D.F., The Coins of The Iceni, reprinted from Britannia, Vol. I, 1970; Allen, D.F. & Haselgrove, C., The Gold Coinage of Verica, reprinted from Britannia, Vol. X, 1979; Van Arsdell, R.D., The Forgery of the 'Haslemere Hoard', 1986; van Heesch, J. & Heeren, I. (eds.), Coinage in the Iron Age. Essays in honour of Simone Scheers, London, 2009. 3.01 kg total, 21 x 15 - 28.2 x 22.2 cm (8 1/4 x 5 7/8 - 11 x 8 3/4 in.). [10, No Reserve] Property of a UK gallery.
6th-3rd century B.C. or later. Including drum-shaped types with marvered eye-motifs. Cf. Costa, M., Barrulas, P., Arruda, A.M., Dias, L., Barbosa, R., Vandenabeele, P., Mirao, J., ‘An insight into the provenance of the Phoenician-Punic glass beads of the necropolis of Vinha das Calicas (Beja, Portugal)’ in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, (2021) 13, 149, pp.1-17, fig.2, nos.44, 75, for nearly identical beads. 65 grams total, 10-25 mm (3/8 - 1 in.). [21, No Reserve] UK gallery, early 2000s.The category belongs to the cylindrical turquoise eye beads with dark blue and white decorations. Pre-Roman glass beads of this type, generally dated to the Iron Age (end of the ninth century B.C. to 218 B.C.), have been found in significant amounts in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Islands, especially in Phoenician and Punic burial contexts.
Early Iron Age, 8th century B.C. Single-piece fibula comprising a curved bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a flared catchplate on a single-coil spring; ledge of catch absent. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type. 15.4 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.IA29; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
Early Iron Age, 8th century B.C. Single-piece fibula comprising a thick twisted bow with integral coiled spring to one end developing to a sturdy pin; to the other end, a U-section lobed catchplate on a single-coil spring. Cf. Beck, H. et al., Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, abb.86, for type. 2.69 grams, 34 mm (1 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
Iron Age, circa 8th-6th century B.C. A globular flask with tubular neck and flared rim, loop handle to the shoulder and rib to the neck; concentric rings of red and black to the broad faces, radiating lines below the neck. 787 grams, 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in.). Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection.
Iron Age, 1200-600 B.C. Including sections of rod with biconvex bulb, rod with flared base, repoussé sheet-bronze pectoral band and other items. 1.11 kg total, 0.7-29 cm (1/4 - 11 3/8 in.). [No Reserve, 21] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.
Iron Age, Cypro-Geometric, circa 950-850 B.C. Drum-shaped in profile with carination above the foot, rolled rim to the mouth; chipped. 2.3 kg, 20.5 cm high (8 in.). [No Reserve] 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.
5th-4th century B.C. Comprising a thick round-section bow tapering to each end; the forward end developing to a two-coiled spring and pin, the rear to a rectangular catchplate with flanges to the upper and lower edges, a long spike finial; the catch with incised geometric ornament. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 715, for type. 10.7 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. Comprising one round-section in deep blue, one similar in deep red, and a D-section in pale blue/turquoise. Cf. Ivleva, T., 'The origin of Romano-British Glass Bangles: Forgotten Artefacts from the Late Pre-Roman Iron Age' in Britannia, 2020, pp.1-46, fig.3, for similar. 14.3 grams total, 42-55 mm (1 5/8 - 2 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Formerly with a Bournemouth gentleman. Ex Essex collection. Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013.Bangles did not occur in a vacuum after the Roman invasion but were an integral part of globalising networks of cross-Channel trade and connections with the European mainland in the early first century A.D. According to J. Price bangles were first developed in southern Britain in the late Claudio-Neronian period (A.D. 43–65/70) and that in subsequent periods the craft of bangle-making quickly spread further north with the advance of the Roman army.
1st century A.D. Comprising a D-shaped flared head developing to a D-section bow with applied ledge collars, narrow foot with knop finial, openwork catch to the reverse; chord and pin to reverse of headplate. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 333, for type. 14.8 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). Ex important German collection, 1990s.
1st century A.D. Of Hod Hill type with hinged pin, vertical flat bow with fluting and median textured band, waisted shank and round cell with inset coral cabochon; pin and catch to reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 312, for type. 7.42 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). Ex important German collection, 1990s.
1st-2nd century A.D. Comprising: rosette with central cell, pin to reverse; P-shaped plate with spring and pin; rectangular plate with triangular cells. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985. item 555; Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1570; Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 780, for type. 15.5 grams total, 24-29 mm (1 - 1 1/8 in.). [3, No Reserve] Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
Circa 2nd century A.D. Substantial D-section bow with flared upper section and fan-shaped head, ribbed ledge below the equator and scooped foot with lateral wings and ball finial; hooked catch to rear, hinged pin intact. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 443. 29.3 grams, 58 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.The brooch lacks the loop at the apex of the head which is characteristic of true trumpet brooches; its hinged pin did not require this feature which originates in the coiled spring mechanism.
4th century A.D. With onion knop finials, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, vol.2, pl.140, item 12576. 17.4 grams, 59 mm (2 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.
2nd-3rd century A.D. P-shaped bow brooch comprising a deep bow with rouletted ornament, chord and integral spring, incised saltire, tapering foot with catch to reverse and wire extension coiled around the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 489, for type. 10.08 grams, 54 mm (2 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.
1st-2nd century A.D. Matched pair of drop-handles for a situla or other large vessel, each an arched rod with curved and returned ends attached to a looped bar and leaf-shaped panel with an applied mask or gorgoneion below (one absent). 180 grams total, 9.5-10.3 cm wide (3 3/4 - 4 in.). [2, No Reserve] Found North Hampshire near the Roman town of Calleva (Silchester), the Iron Age Celtic capital of the Attrabates tribe. Recorded with Reading Museum, in the 1970s. From an old Hampshire, UK, collection. Ex Ancient & Gothic, UK. Accompanied by copies of two typed and hand illustrated previous information sheets including provenance.
4th century A.D. Onion knop finials, the left finial with incised X-motif, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, trapezoidal foot with ring-and-dot motifs and integral catch; hinged pin to reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, vol.2, pl.140, item 12576. 58.6 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
AN OAK ARTIST'S STUDIO EASEL FRENCH, BY BREVETE, 20TH CENTURY Fully adjustable with iron cranks, stamped twice BREVETE / SGDG / PT 150cm high, 58cm wide, 67cm deep adjustable Condition Report: Generally good, structurally secure with wear and tear consistent with age and use. Some joints are loose and opening, the metalwork is corroded.Condition Report Disclaimer
A SMALL ENGRAVED IRON CASKET POSSIBLY NUREMBERG, 17TH CENTURY The whole with floral engraving, key and with lock to inside of lid 8cm high,12cm wide, 8cm deep Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Repairs and restorations to the lock with later elements including key- which only works partially. Some distortion to the frame and small elements missing. Feet mostly replaced Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators, and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF WROUGHT AND CAST IRON FIRE DOGS LATE 19TH CENTURY In the 16th century manner 70cm high Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. Corrosion to grate ends and some mild rust, surface dirt and heat marks, tops slightly loose- not fixed Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators, and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
A GILT IRON MOUNTED CRIMSON VELVET COVERED DOMED CHEST ITALIAN, 17TH CENTURY The worn velvet secured with decorative brass nails and with loop handles to each end, the hinged lid revealing a red-painted canvas-lined interior, on gilt paw feet 58cm high, 123cm wide, 39cm deep Condition Report: Fair condition, structurally secure with extensive general wear and tear consistent with great age and use. The crimson velvet is heavily worn, there is evidence of old (inactive) worm in the carcase and feet, part of the iron hasp is missing. Originally with metal thread braid, now largely lost. The feet apparently old (nearly, if not original). Condition Report Disclaimer
A NEAR PAIR OF STEEL AND IRON DESK LAMPS WITH METAL SHADES FRENCH, CIRCA 1900 Slight variances to base and finial designs , later fitted, bases variously stamped with numbers 48cm high, 20cm wide Together with a twin arm brass desk light, circa 1900, 56cm high, 49cm wide Saleroom Notice: Please note the description has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue. Condition Report: Saleroom Notice: Please note the description has been updated and differs from the printed catalogue. A NEAR PAIR OF STEEL AND IRON DESK LAMPS WITH METAL SHADES Slight variances to base and finial designs With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. As per cataloguing with later fitting and some alterations to original form- some knocks and wear to shades and arms from use. ELECTRICAL GOODS. Sold with a 2025 portable appliance test (PAT) certificate Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
This antique Chinese wooden marriage chest, traditionally used to store dowries or ceremonial gifts, features a robust rectangular design adorned with ornate iron hardware. The chest showcases a rich, aged patina with traces of red lacquer, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Asian culture. Hand-forged iron reinforcements frame its structure, with riveted detailing along the edges and corners. A distinctive top handle and base-mounted wheels emphasize its portability, possibly reflecting its role in transporting valuables during wedding ceremonies. This piece embodies the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Asian carpentry, blending functionality with cultural significance. The wear and patina on the wood enhance its authenticity, making it a valuable collector's piece. Marriage chests were an integral part of traditional Asian weddings, symbolizing the union of families and the safeguarding of a bride's dowry. Typically crafted from hardwoods and reinforced with intricate ironwork, these chests were designed to endure generations. Red lacquer finishes were often chosen for their auspicious symbolism, believed to bring luck and prosperity to the marriage. Today, such chests are cherished as both decorative and functional artifacts, offering a tangible connection to a rich cultural heritage.Issued: c. 19th centuryDimensions: 34.50"L x 22"W x 39"HCountry of Origin: China Condition: Age related wear.
This antique balance scale by Central Scientific Co. stands 8.5” high and features a robust cast iron base with a sleek black enamel finish. The scale is equipped with dual white porcelain platforms, a stainless steel ruler, and an adjustable counterweight for precise measurements. The Central Scientific Co. hallmark is clearly marked on the brass adjustment block, highlighting its origin in Chicago, USA. This scale reflects early 20th-century craftsmanship and was widely used in educational and scientific laboratories. A timeless collectible and a functional conversation piece.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 8.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
A finely crafted pair of vintage cast iron bookends featuring an intricate openwork design of falcons perched on branches. These striking bookends showcase a detailed silhouette of the majestic birds, emphasizing their powerful beaks and layered feather patterns. Made of solid cast iron, they have a rich patina indicative of age and craftsmanship. Each bookend is designed with a sturdy hinged base, allowing for slight flexibility in positioning. The bases feature ornate scrollwork, adding an extra decorative touch. These bookends not only serve as functional supports for books but also stand as an artistic display of vintage metalwork. A fantastic addition to any library, office, or collector of avian-themed decor and vintage bookends.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 7.75"HCondition: Age related wear.
A set of two Royal Crown Derby Old Imari 1128 lidded boxes, crafted from fine English bone china. Each piece is adorned with intricate hand-painted cobalt blue, iron red, and gold detailing, featuring the iconic Old Imari 1128 pattern. The bases bear the Royal Crown Derby backstamp, confirming authenticity and quality.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 1.25"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Exquisitely crafted cast iron vanity mirror featuring an ornate openwork frame with scrolling foliate details, heraldic shield, and crossed swords. The mirror is oval with a beveled edge, set in a detailed stand with a decorative easel back. A striking piece with a rich patina, evoking Old World charm and classical elegance.Issued: Early 20th centuryDimensions: 17"HCondition: Age related wear.
An exceptional example of a Baroque religious putto, attributed to the Tyrol School, Austria, dating to the 17th or early 18th century. This masterfully carved wooden figure captures the exuberance and dynamism characteristic of the Baroque period, a time when religious sculpture was created to evoke emotion and spiritual devotion. The putto is depicted in mid-motion, its outstretched arm and expressive gaze adding a sense of movement and lifelike presence.A putto is a cherubic, winged or wingless child-like figure frequently found in Renaissance and Baroque art, sculpture, and architectural ornamentation. Putti, often depicted in playful or reverent poses, originated from classical antiquity, where they were associated with Eros (the Roman Cupid). During the Italian Renaissance (14th-16th century), artists such as Donatello and Raphael revived the motif, integrating putti into both secular and religious compositions. By the Baroque period (17th-18th century), putti became prominent elements in church decorations, symbolizing divine presence, joy, and the celestial realm. In the Catholic tradition, putti were often used to embellish altarpieces, pulpits, ceiling frescoes, and religious processional sculptures, reinforcing the grandeur and emotional intensity of Counter-Reformation art. This particular example, with its dynamic posture and gilded drapery, exemplifies the dramatic theatricality of Baroque religious sculpture, designed to engage the viewer and draw them into a transcendent experience.The Tyrol region, which today spans parts of Austria and northern Italy, became a major center for wood carving and religious sculpture from the late Middle Ages through the 19th century. By the 16th and 17th centuries, Tyrolean artisans were recognized for their highly skilled craftsmanship, producing altar figures, crucifixes, and devotional sculptures for churches and monasteries across Central Europe. The Tyrol School, active predominantly between the 17th and early 19th centuries, was particularly influenced by Italian Baroque sculpture, notably the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), whose dramatic compositions emphasized movement, realism, and emotional intensity.During the Counter-Reformation (16th-18th century), the Catholic Church commissioned elaborate sculptural programs to inspire devotion and reinforce Catholic doctrine in response to Protestant movements. Tyrolean sculptors, working within this religious fervor, created highly expressive, polychrome-painted wooden sculptures that mirrored the grandeur of Baroque altarpieces. Artisans in this school often used limewood or pine, materials abundant in the Alpine region, allowing for intricate detailing and realistic anatomical rendering.The Hallstatt, Innsbruck, and Bolzano workshops were particularly notable centers of Tyrolean Baroque sculpture, producing works that combined Germanic naturalism with the ornate drama of Italian Baroque art. Many of these figures, including putti like this one, would have adorned cathedral ceilings, altars, or processional platforms, creating a visual connection between the earthly and the divine.This piece, with its delicate polychrome facial features, elaborate curling locks, and rich gilded drapery, is a textbook example of 17th-18th century Tyrolean craftsmanship. The original mounting holes and iron hanging ring suggest it was once affixed to a larger ecclesiastical setting, possibly part of a pulpit canopy, choir loft, or altarpiece ensemble.Artist: Tyrol School Issued: Mid 17th-18th centuryDimensions: 18"L x 13.50"W x 27"HCountry of Origin: Austria and ItalyProvenance: Chapel near Lienz, Austria; John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1963. Condition: Age related wear. Gilding on the drapery has been professionally restored.
Large collection of PAS recorded coins and artefacts from the Iron age through to the post medieval periods. A box containing 100's of items, many with their PAS records. The lot includes, coins, brooches, mounts, pins, buckles and many more everyday items. An interesting lot, needs sorting.
Large collection of PAS recorded coins and artefacts from the Iron age through to the post medieval periods. A box full of items each with their PAS records. The lot includes many different pieces, coins, brooches, mounts, pins, buckles and many more everyday items. An interesting lot, needs sorting.
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