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Lot 16
A stylised peal and gemstone necklace featuring a heart shaped amethyst, set onto a carved quartz centre panel, which is in turn set onto and 18ct gold, which also features sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (0.32ct estimated diamond weight). This decorative centrepiece is surrounded by a graduated strand of 68 ivory cultured pearls with a pinkish orient. The strand is connected by a 9ct gold clasp. Gross approx weight 23.58 grammes.With a SafeGuard Valuation dated May 2012 for the item for £2,165.
Lot 1351
A mid 19th century French marquetry inlaid walnut country house post box-57 cms high. of architectural form, with barley twist corners and floral inlaid panels, applied with an ivory plaque inscribed POST ARRIVES 6.A.M. GOES OUT 5.30.P.M.,UK APHA Registration of an ivory item Submission reference: NEWRZLZW width 26cm depth 24cm height 56cm
Lot 1361
An Art Deco Maple & Co walnut and ivory beaded necessaire poudreuse table, c.1934, part fitted with five silver and enamel toilet jars by George Betjeman & Sons Ltd, London, 1933/4, with tambour front and rising mirrored back, UK APHA registration of an ivory item submission reference: MZY65LLU
Lot 373
Bose sound dock digital music system with thirty pin apple connector, remote power lead and Bose bag. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133. All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Lot 374
Garrard automatic transcription 3 speed turntable; model no: AP76, restored; with Goldring cartridge. Working at time of lotting. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133. All electrical items in this lot have been PAT tested for safety and have passed. This does not confirm that the item is in full working order.
Lot 100A
Ca. 300-100 BCHellenistic Period A finely rendered Greek Hellenistic gold disc-shaped brooch/pendant, hammered from thin gold, with an agate eye to the centre, along the brooch the front six rows of filigrees move in a wave-like motion. The reverse remains smooth and unworked The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:54mm / W:54mm; 12.25gProvenance: Private London collection of Ancient Art; previously with a London art dealer; acquired from a Japanese collection (1970-2010).
Lot 135
Ca. 200-300 ADA gold ring with a plain band expanding towards an oval bezel inset with carved carnelian intaglio depicting a walking lion on a baseline. For similar lion intaglios see G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Plate LXI. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elementsSize: D: 15.27mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; 1.54gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 155
Ca. 100-300 ADA stunning gold finger ring of a grooved hoop flaring to decorated, angled shoulders supporting an oval bezel set with carnelian intaglio depicting a mouse and a rooster standing on a baseline. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 14.86mm / US: 4 / UK: H 1/2; 7.08gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 479
Han Dynasty, Ca. 202 BC - 220 ADA hollow-formed terracotta rabbit figurine with a white pelt and coral-pink pigmentation on the nose and in the inner ears. The rabbit is depicted sitting on all fours. In the Chinese tradition, the rabbit is the luckiest of animals and symbolises elegance, beauty and mercy. The Han Dynasty, which ruled between 202 BC-220 AD, brought great prosperity and stability to China, reigning over a golden age of classical Chinese civilisation during which China saw major advances including the widespread development of a monetary economy and the invention of paper, as well as much progress in the decorative arts. Good condition. This piece has been precisely dated having undergone Thermo Luminescence analysis by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. Its TL certificate with full report. Report no. 12AG08042022. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:160.0mmmm / W:270.0mmmm ; 3.1kgProvenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Lot 13
New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, Ca. 1292-1085 BC The mummiform body wearing a blue tripartite wig with ochre and black horizontal bands across the bottom of the lappets and on the reverse, and a red broad collar, holding a red hoe in each hand with a seed bag across the back, the face and hands painted in ochre, with a central vertical column of hieroglyphs at the front reading: {Illuminate} the Osiris, the Mistress of the House Piu, True of Voice. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:135mm / W:45mm ; 132.24gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; acquired on the US market; formerly with Harlan J. Berk, Chicago, 124th Bid or Buy Sale, 3 January 2000, Lot 744.
Lot 349
Ca. 500-700 ADA Byzantine gold ring featuring a discoid bezel joined to a solid round-section hoop, and decorated with a Greek inscription 'OMONOIA', a term that can be translated to 'harmony', 'joined as one' or most charmingly, 'thinking the same thoughts'. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.For similar see:The Metropolitan Museum of Art 18.145.42.Size: D: 13.83mm / US: 2 3/4 / UK: E 1/2; 13.7gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 144
Ca. 100-300 ADA gold ring comprising a slender hoop with scooped shoulders, supporting raised bezel inset with carnelian intaglio engraved with a Cupid. For similar intaglio see G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Plate XLII. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elementsSize: D: 18.61mm / US: 8 5/8 / UK: R; 7.79gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 321
Ca. 600-700 ADA gold disk-shaped pendant with a suspension loop and a flounce border framing a cell set with a garnet stone engraved with a depiction of a cross with flared arms with pellets to each finial. Undecorated reverse. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:16mm / W:14mm ; 2.04gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Lot 179
Ca. 100-300 ADAn elongated shape agate bead pendant banded with suspension setting and capped with gold fittings on both terminals. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:23.5mm / W:23.2mm ; 6.72gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 156
Ca. 100-300 ADA gold discoid pendant with a twisted wire edge, decorated at even intervals with fine granules. The central section is domed and topped with emerald stone surrounded by gold wire scrolls. Below, a cylindrical dangle with a granule cluster finial is suspended. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:41.4mm / W:18.1mm ; 4.24gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 106
Ca. 100 BC - 100 ADAn Ancient necklace composed of tubular-shaped agate beads with applied gold fittings to each end and short, linking chains. Arranged in a symmetrical manner with a large, central bead serving as a pendant. Wired, hook-and-eye closure (modern). Gold possibly of a later period. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:245mm / W:30mm ; 23.3gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed pre 1981s.
Lot 15
New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, Ca. 1292-1085 BCA terracotta shabti figure modelled in stylised mummiform pose with hands crossed over the chest, wearing an illustrious tripartite wig and seed sack on the back, all details in black pigment with a single vertical line of text at the front that reads: "The Osiris Djed-khiu, true of voice. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:158mm / W:53mm ; 230gProvenance: Private London collection; ex. B. Kickx and J. Peeters collections, pre 1978, Belgium.
Lot 97
Ca. 400 BCA finely rendered gold disc-shaped pendant, hammered from thin gold, with an agate eye to the center, along the brooch twenty-one pyramid-shaped clusters of filigree decoration. On the opposite sides sets of six hoops for suspension. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:3mm / W:2.5mm ; 7.54gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old British collection formed pre 1980s.
Lot 180
Ca. 100-300 ADAn ancient Roman gilded silver discoid phalera military decoration with raised rim surrounding a gilded appliqué female facing bust possibly of Tyche modelled in the tondo. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For similar see: The British Museum: 124099.Size: L:37.5mm / W:33.7mm ; 17.2gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 437
Ca. 2500-1800 BCAn Indus Valley square seal in white steatite; Indus valley signs in a formal script slightly slanting left, unicorn standing left facing an altar, with double loop handle. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum 49.40.1. Cf. Pittman, Holly. 1984. Art of the Bronze Age: Southeastern Iran, Western Central Asia, and the Indus Valley. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, pp. 83-84, fig. 38aSize: L:28.4mm / W:29.1mm ; 15.89gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 137
Ca. 100-300 ADA flat, disc-shaped pendant with a braided frame and a central floral motif. Each petal is formed of a repoussé with a ropework border. A garnet gem is set in the center. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elementsSize: L:33.9mm / W:27.3mm ; 3.48gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 1
Ca. 2050-1786 BC A large limestone carved in raised relief with two columns of hieroglyphs containing titles of an official, the column on the left translated " The Seal Bearer (Treasurer) of the King of Upper Egypt. The sole companian..." and the second "{The one who is upon} His two River Bankks (meaning, one who is faitful to the Pharaoh), the Overseer of (The granary?) of Amun....". The titles are common to the Middle Kingdom of Dynasty XII to which period this piece can be assigned. Some normal light weathering to surface. Professionally repaired from three pieces. Custom mounted. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: L:733mm / W:330mm ; 22.KgProvenance: Private London, UK collection; formerly in NYC collection, ex. Secret Eye Gallery, N. Y. C., acquired in the 1970s.
Lot 320
Ca. 600 ADA beautiful gold cruciform pendant with hollow arms tapering in towards the centre. At the junction a large raised setting with garnet cabochon framed with a filigree border. To each corner is a pair of fine globules. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:32mm / W:25mm ; 2.91gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 145
Ca. 300-400 ADA disc-shaped pendant with a double beaded border enclosing a wreath of overlapping heart-shaped forms made of fine gold wires. The medallion is set with a sardonyx cameo of a nobleman, portrayed in the left profile. The reverse is decorated with an eight-petaled rosette executed in a repoussé technique. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elementsSize: L:28.4mm / W:23.9mm ; 6.32gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 473
Tang Dynasty, Ca. 618-907 AD An earthenware mingqi of foreign rider on a horse modelled in a standing pose. The rider depicted with body facing outwards towards the horse's head, his head turned slightly as if facing a target, he has stylised aqueline nose, elongated earlobes, prominent cheekbones, and deep-set eyes surmounted by lashed eyebrows, with an impressive moustache and beard. His hair carefully dressed; his hands at his knees, holding harness. He wears a yellow ochre painted tunic tied at the waste. The horse is white in colour with patches of yellow ochre, with ears prickled forward attentively. The muscles are rendered in great detail on the neck and hind quarters. The tail is depicted docked and bound in tradition fashion. On the horses back is a dog in a recumbent pose, on top of a stylised cushion. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this object. Report no.26PR180521. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:577mm / W:530mm ; 7.05kg Provenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Lot 58
Ca. 400 BCA beautiful example of a Chalcidian helmet. The bowl is forged in one piece, featuring high-arched eyebrows below a peaked raised band; a short teardrop-shaped nose guard extends down from the raised eyes. The articulated crescentic cheek-pieces with contoured edges are attached with metal wires; a hole for the attachment of a chin-strap is visible. Chalcidian helmets are named after similar helmets depicted on pottery vases from the Euboean city of Chalcis. This type of ancient Greek helmet was a lighter and less restrictive form of the Corinthian helmet. The hinged cheek pieces were anatomically formed to fit closely to the face and tended to curve upward towards the eye, where large circular openings provided a wider field of view than the Corinthian helmets. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For a similar helmet complete with hinged cheek-pieces see: The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, acc. no. 54.2468.Size: L:420mm / W:160mm ; 2850 (with stand)gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly with K.A, acquired on the German art Market pre-2000.
Lot 57
NORTHERN BLACK SEA COAST, Ca. 400 - 300 BC A rare and attractive Greek Chalcidian helmet with original armoured plate cheek guards conjoined to the ridge by conical shaped shields. The bowl was forged from a single piece with a strong carinated ridge and peaked crown, raised neck cover, long nose-guard with raised edges extending to form the eyebrows. This helmet type probably belongs to a regional variant of later Chalcidian helmets from the area north of the Black Sea. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. See: Ohly, D., Die Ägineten, Die Ostgiebelgruppe, Munich, 1976; Pflug, H., 'Chalkidische Helme' in: Antike Helme, RGZM Monographien 14, Mainz, 1988, pp.137-150.Size: L:410mm / W:150mm ; 2550 (with stand)gProvenance: Property of a European private collector; acquired on Dutch antiques market; formerly in an Amsterdam collection bought in 1989; previously acquired in Germany in 1983.
Lot 333
Ca. 600-700 ADA stunning gold finger ring composed of a flat-section hoop with herringbone borders and beaded median band; an applied discoid bezel with filigree collar and inset garnet cabochon. A pair of granules to each side of the bezel. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 13.83mm / US: 2 3/4 / UK: E 1/2; 3.66gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 336
Ca. 1100-1200 ADA lovely gold pendant composed of four wired arms radiating from a central cell to form a cross. Each arm threaded with amethyst and finished with a small pearl bead. The central collet set with a garnet cabochon. Condition: Repaired, wearable. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:43mm / W:30mm ; 3.46gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 311
Ca. 14th-15th Century ADMedieval dagger with broad, sub triangular blade, simple short flat plate for a cross guard and a square pommel. The blade has wavy edges which suggests that it has been sharpened over a number of years. The pommel has a round boss raised in its middle, and in the centre of that is a makers mark, an inlaid letter ‘H’. The surface is pitted and the item worn, but overall the condition is good.Size: L:497mm / W:102mm ; 525gProvenance: Ex. European collection formed between 2000 to 2020.
Lot 200
Ca. 1-200 ADA bronze applique in a form of a female theatrical mask. The face with large glass inlaid eyes, parted lips, and arching brows. Her hair in locks aside and a high propoloma crowning her head. Hollow to the underside. For similar applique see Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 354.Size: L:41.1mm / W:38.6mm ; 29gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 175
Ca. 100-300 ADA gold finger ring of a broad hoop with faceted edges featuring a carnelian stone intaglio finely carved with the left-facing bust of a laureate female. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L; 5.32gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in a Swiss family collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s.
Lot 25
Ptolemaic Period, Ca. 332-30 BCA rectangular cartonnage panel section with painted border above and below, procession of five seated figures comprising: Isis wearing throne headress, behind her Horus the Elder wearing combined crown denoting him as king of Egypt; followed by Shu, Anubis and Wepwawet, all holding symbolic ankhs. The ankh symbol sometimes referred to as the key of life or the key of the nile is representative of eternal life in Ancient Egypt. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:125mm / W:313mm ; 52.7gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; from a Cambridgeshire collection; previously in the MSC collection, Norwich, Norfolk, 1930s-1950s.
Lot 335
Ca. 600-700 ADA stunning matched pair of gold earrings. Each a round hoop with hook-and-eye closure and crescent-shaped plaque of lacelike filigree coils with a central circle. Suspended below are four dangles with stone bead finials. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:Set of 2: 40-41mm / W:22-23mm ; 6.97gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 164
Ca. 100-300 ADA carnelian stone pendant topped with a gold cap with suspension loop, raised edges, and decorated with clusters of three fine granules. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:26.7mm / W:7.8mm ; 1.18gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 23
Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, Ca. 1069-332 BCAn ancient Egyptian anthropomorphic sarcophagus mask carved from an expensive cedar wood. Heavy drawn black outline for the eyes, and the clear, circular pupils against painted white eyeballs, are drawn in black paint. Decorated with red painted polychrome; The eyes and mouth have been painted with care. The eyes are radiant and projecting a gentle smile which was symbolic believing it would assist in a peaceful and solemn afterlife. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:160mm / W:115mm ; With Stand 665gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in London; previously in 1970s European collection.
Lot 138
Ca. 100-200 ADA matched pair of gold earrings, each with a shield centered by a large granule and framed by twisted wire, joined to the long earwire through a hook and clasp closure. Below each hoop is a cluster made of gold spheres. For similar earrings see Christie's, Live Auction 2770, lot 424, 5th December 2012. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elementsSize: L:28.5mm / W:17.5mm ; 1.94gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 20
New Kingdom, Ca. 1479-1425 BCAn exciting cast bronze leaf-shaped spearhead, featuring a short socket and a raised mid-rib inscribed on both side with "Nes-ba-neb-djeded (= Smendes in the Greek form of this name), son of Men-kheper-re". Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For comparisons of similar spear heads see: W. F. Petries 1917: “Tools and weapons illustrated by the Egyptian collection in University college, London, and 2,000 outlines from other sources”. British School of Archaeology 30. London. Size: L:200mm / W:19mm ; 75.37gProvenance: Property of a private collector; formerly in Zurqieh collection, acquired in Cairo in 1950s.
Lot 165
Ca. 100-300 ADAn elongated shape agate bead pendant banded with suspension setting and capped with gold fittings on both terminals. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:15.3mm / W:18.5mm ; 1.7gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 177
Ca. 100-300 ADA gold finger ring of carinated profile and expanded shoulders, high elliptical bezel set with a stone intaglio finely carved with a seated depiction of a god Mercury (Greek Hermes). He seats upon, what appears to be an altar, wearing a petasos and holding a caduceus staff. For similar intaglio see Michael C. Carlos Museum, Object Number: 2012.032.183. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 15.8mm / US: 5 1/8 / UK: K; 12gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in a Swiss family collection, acquired in the 1980s and 1990s.
Lot 5
Late Period, Ca. 664-332 BCA large carved semi-translucent alabaster shallow dish, having low upturned edge, a flat rim, a grooved inrweioe edge, and a wide lower ring foot. Strong encusted deposits on the underside of the foot, the remain surface has been cleaned. Repaired. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists.Size: L:57mm / W:311mm ; 1.5KgProvenance: Property of a London Art Gallery; formerly in a NYC collection, acquired in a NYC gallery.
Lot 488
Tang Dynasty, Ca. 618-907 ADA large and beautiful hollow-moulded terracotta horse, modelled in a standing pose on a square base. The horse's head is facing gazing forward, with its ears pricked forward attentively. The muscles are rendered in amazing detail on the neck and hind quarters. The tail is depicted docked and bound in the traditional fashion. Decorated in a red pigment, the terracotta-coloured saddle and white saddle cloth are still vibrant. The horse's trappings, include an elaborate harness with dangling tassels and a bridle with matching tassels in green pigment. Horses were an important status symbol during the Tang golden age. They were the rewards of victorious military campaigns which lead to imperial stability and wealth. Indeed, the Tang emperors often described their favourite horses in detail commenting on their colouration, conformation, and temperament. The Tang emperors often described their favourite horses in detail commenting on their colouration, conformation, and temperament. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this object. Report no. 12PR06052022. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:700mm / W:730mm ; 16.70kgProvenance: East Anglian private collection; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in Hong Kong.
Lot 295
Ca. 1300 AD The great helm is composed of five riveted sheets of iron, four of which stand upright and are covered with an overlapping oval-shaped, flat top. The round top rivets are hand-forged, following the usual forgery techniques from the 12th 14th centuries. The cross-connection on the front side, the appearance of the two cut-out crosses, on either side, as well as large, small visor holes referring to an origin in the 13th century. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. The full authentication report will accompany the purchase.Size: L: 340 mm W: 220 mm; 4,8 kg. Provenance: Property of a European collector; formerly in Ing. P. Till collection till 1999; previously bought in Vienna in 1971; formerly sold in Paris in 1926. The item will be accompanied by the copies of three previous original invoices.
Lot 470
Ca. 900-700 BCAn extremely fine and ancient Elamite bronze sword featuring a thin sharp blade with pair of prominent midribs decoratively conjoining to the cylindrical hilt. The hilt is decorated with triangular motifs which continue up to the guard; a pronounced disc sits midway. The grip swells into a large spherical pommel which balances the weight of the weapon. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: L:544mm / W:71.5mm ; 780gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 140
Ca. 100 ADAn ancient Roman terracotta skyphos, decorated with ivy leaves protruding from the base with incised decoration, rendered in liquid clay relief (barbotine technique). The twin handled cup with a shallow carinated body; a double-ring base. Two small vertical loop-handles attached under rim and above carination rise above the rim. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum: 74.51.373. Size: L:52mm / W:14mm ; 45gProvenance: Property of a London gallery; formely in High Wycombe Estate collection; formerly acquired on the UK Art market.
Lot 334
Ca. 900 ADAn amazing finger ring formed of rods of gold wire twisted into an expanding median section. The band tapers to the back with overlapping terminals. This ring was intended to evoke the form of a snake. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; 9.15gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 233
Ca. 100-200 ADA bronze ring with a circular incised hoop and an applied irregular-shaped bezel decorated with an engraved lituus motif. The lituus was a curved wand or staff used by Roman augurs (seers) and priests during religious rites, suggesting this gorgeous item originally belonged to a priest.Size: D: 14.36mm / US: 3 3/8 / UK: G; 16.94gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old London collection formed in the 1980s.
Lot 147
Ca. 200 ADA gold ovoid pendant setting with a suspension loop enclosing a cameo depicting a bust of Julia Domna, the Roman empress from 193 to 211 as the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus. She is portrayed in her right profile with delicate face details, and her hair is pulled back to a chignon. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:29.5mm / W:17.8mm ; 5.08gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Lot 183
Ca. 100-200 ADAn oval-shaped carnelian intaglio, skilfully engraved with a cornucopia to the centre with a satyr to the left hand side and eagle of Jupiter to the right. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For comparable gemstones see: Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: L:15.3mm / W:9.2mm ; 0.59gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Lot 100
Ca. 300-100 BCA pair of beautiful gold earrings, each comprising a wire hoop with hooked attachment and a crescentic plaque with raised edge, ropework double border, and three cells with the central one inset with a garnet stone. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: L:22mm / W:21mm ; 3.46 (set of 2)gProvenance: Property of a Mayfair London Gallery; formerly from an old British collection formed since 1980s.
Lot 94
Ca. 400-300 BCA carnelian flat scaraboid set in a gold swivel ring. The scaraboid decorated on the flat side with a deer with head down to graze with striking antlers extending above his head and short natural tail on the reverse. The head is carved to a high standard with oval-shaped eyes, long snout with nostrils. A gentle smile protruding from the deer's mouth The detail to the gem is carved to a high level. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.J. Boardman and C. Wagner, Masterpieces in Miniature: Engraved Gems from Prehistory to the Present, London, 2018. For a comparable swivel ring see: The Walters Art Museum: 42.494. Size: D: 16.10mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L 1/2; 3.77gProvenance: Formerly in a collection of W. Victor Hruby, 1984.
Lot 186
Ca. 100-200 ADAn engraved intaglio of oval-shape depicting the carved image of the Ancient Roman goddess Minerva, shown in profile, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet and holding a spear. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. For comparable gemstones see: National Museum of Wales 81.79H/4.41.Size: L:13.7mm / W:11.5mm ; 0.96gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
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