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Lot 335

Georg Jensen - a heart-shaped necklace, pendant depicting a flying dove with olive branches, to a 53 cm cable chain and a toggle clasp, designed by Arno Malinowski, No.97, with 1933-44 makers marks, stamped as 925, pendant dimension 4.0 x 3.9 cm, total weight of item 15.3 grams.

Lot 336

A 2014 Canadian 75th Anniversary of the First Royal Visit $200 24ct gold coin, the 278 of 500 struck in Proof features an ultra-high relief effigies of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, which accurately presents the attire he wore during the royal tour in 1939, and relief of Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse, encapsulated in a fitted presentation case, diametres measuring at 30 mm, with a certificate of authenticity, total weight of item 33.17 grams.

Lot 337

A Newfoundland Two-dollar gold coin, with the head portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse and inscription on the reverse, dated 1888, total weight of item 3.3 grams.

Lot 34

A diamond tennis bracelet, set with thirty-three round brilliant diamonds, each weighing an average 0.40ct, with an approximate total diamond weight of 13.20ct, each four claw set in individual, articulated basket settings, mounted in 18ct white gold fastened with a discrete box clasp and two figure of eight safety catches, London hallmarked with maker's mark 'M Ltd', along with Italian marks, dated 2022, bracelet measuring 18 cm long, total weight of item 23.8 grams.Together with insurance replacement valuation for the bracelet, stating replacement value as £45,250, dated April 2022.According to the insurance valuation, the diamonds are assessed to have colour and clarity range of F-G, VS2-SI1, with no fluorescence and a very good cut grade.

Lot 340

A 2014 Bailiwick of Jersey '100 Poppies' £5 22ct gold coin, the 4 of 100 struck in Proof features Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and the reverse features a large poppy in the centre with rhodium plating surrounded by another 99 gold poppies, marking 100 years since the beginning of WWI, encapsulated in a fitted presentation case, diametres measuring at 38.61mm, with a certificate of authenticity, total weight of item 39.94 grams.

Lot 342

A 2018 Tristan da Cunha 'Defence Of Our Skies' three 22ct gold coin set, comprising a sovereign with Supermarine Spitfire on the reverse; a half-sovereign with Sopwith Camel on the reverse; a quarter-sovereign with Hawker Hurricane on the reverse, each coin has the portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth on the obverse and a coloured Union Jack background on the reverse, encapsulated in a fitted Hattons of London presentation case, boxed with a certificate, total weight of item 14 grams.

Lot 344

A French Twenty Franc Paris Mint gold bullion coin, Laureate head portrait of Napoleon III on the obverse and imperial coat of arms on the reverse, dated 1866, total weight of item 6.4 grams.

Lot 345

A 2012 Bailiwick of Guernsey HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee £5 22ct gold piedfort coin, one of 60 struck in Proof features the double portrait of the Queen plated in rhodium on the obverse, four nations on the reverse, encapsulated in a fitted Westminster's presentation case, diameters measuring at 38.6 mm, total weight of item 80.0 grams.

Lot 35

A yellow metal bangle, decorated with pierced, engraved and burred patterns, as well as sandblast finished sections, with inner diametres approximately measuring 5.7 cm and 2.0 cm wide, hallmarked as 'AS22ct', total weight of item 23.4 grams.

Lot 354

A Montblanc Meisterstuck Pix Classique ballpoint pen, measuring 167mm in length with a pull draw cap and blue ink, topped with the Montblanc mountain cap, pen lid is laser engraved 'Microsoft' total weight of item 23.2 gramsIR1381130Two fractures to the body of the pen.

Lot 363

A Cartier cigarette box, comprising a reeded finish yellow precious metal, edged with geometrical blue enamel borders, with a side button to trigger open the lid, signed Cartier London, with French eagle head hexagon hallmark (indicates 18ct), approximately measuring 8.4 x 5.0 x 1.0 cm, total weight of item 103.3 grams.

Lot 369

An 18ct yellow gold Longines lady's wristwatch with a Swiss-made quartz movement in a rectangle tank style case measuring 20 x 24mm, a white dial with a seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock with an oval link 18ct yellow gold Longines bracelet with clasp.L5155 6Serial: 292110481Total weight of item 35.9 grams

Lot 1028

A silver handled corkscrew, a silver whisky decanter label, a Georgian silver spoon, a silver collar and another item

Lot 62

Concorde. A Concorde Reverse Bucket Actuator, with Airesearch Mfg Company data plate stamped 'Part Series 126464-1, Serial Mod Record P-137, approximately 26cm high x 38cm wide, presented in a fine green painted transport case, stencilled in white 'Concorde MPCC6013', 'Ser No 48', British Airways markings to the side and integral carrying handles, 40cm high x 43cm wide x 42cm deepQTY: (1)NOTE:If mechanical engineering was considered to be art, then this actuator would be a masterpiece.Stunning in its own right, this piece is further enhanced by a wonderful metal box housing dating back to the late seventies/early eighties. There was indeed a decision to be made in terms of separating these two items, but ultimately they remain as one. The container would have been used to ferry the unit over to Nevada on one of its last trips to be serviced. This British Airways item was acquired from the collection of Factory Design, who along with Sir Terence Conran, were awarded the contract to design the final refit of Concorde .

Lot 87

Luftwaffe. A WWII German Schwimmweste brass gas inflation cartridge, stamped 'No 1551, Jnh: 0,06, gepr: 250, Fl. 30153, A. Werner & Co, Opladen', additionally stamped 'BA 1810', 20cm long and scarce QTY: (1)NOTE:Used on the German Schwimmweste, the carbon dioxide cartridge was located on the lower left front flap and were operated by a twist open valve, a large tube on the same side could be used, if necessary, for topping up the level of air by blowing the mouthpiece.The Schwimmweste was a popular item of war booty amongst RAF pilots during the Battle of Britain because its carbon dioxide auto-inflation feature was regarded as superior to the RAF oral inflation method.

Lot 14

EOD Bomb Disposal Equipment - This very rare item is something that was used mainly to film an EOD Operator whilst he was defusing an unexploded Bomb so that others could see what he was doing without risk of a second person being put in danger whilst the work was being carried out. Explosive Ordnance Disposal was always undertaken by highly trained specialists most notably when defusing WW2 bombs but also Terrorist devices especially in Northern Ireland and on the UK mainland in more recent years. Due to the nature of this collection being former military service items, and as such the materials used in the manufacturing of them, the owner accepts no liability following the transfer of ownership. It is the buyer’s responsibility to satisfy themselves of the implications of owning former military vehicles and equipment

Lot 297

Brooke Bond Tea, Loose cards, 1000+, good condition, varied subjects, heavy item buyer collects

Lot 299

Brooke Bond Tea, 68 Full Sets, varied subjects, 4 stuck in albums, VGC, heavy item buyer collects

Lot 30

British WWII Mine Marker, 1944 and has maker mark H.&S. CAT. No.W.A.10764  . H&S stands for Hampton & Sons, a major supplier of canvas and webbing to the British Army in the Second World War. The numbers are the store’s code to identify the item. When a mine was found the mine was covered with these small folding markers.

Lot 300

A VINTAGE PLASTER MODEL OF AN ITEM FROM THE ROYAL THEATRE IN CHESTER

Lot 751

TWO CHINESE JADE ITEMS AND A ROCK CRYSTAL INCENSE BURNER AND COVER QING DYNASTY One jade item a bi worked in relief with a chilong holding lingzhi, the mythical beast picked out in a calcified section of the stone, together with a wood stand, the other jade item carved as a twin-handled cup, with chilong masks to the handles, the rock crystal incense burner decorated with a band of archaistic motifs, with four stylised phoenix medallions to the cover, carved in relief to two sides with handles formed as lingzhi, 11.3cm max. (5) Provenance: from the collection of Sir Raymond and Lady Smith.

Lot 628

Of Kitchenalia interest - A collection of vintage late 20th century Portmeirion The Botanic Garden by Susan Williams-Ellis kitchenalia. The lot to include a Helleborus Niger table lamp with white shade, a pitcher jug, a Hyacinthus Orientalis biscuits jar, A Fuchsia Megellanica measuring jug, a decorative flower pot, a deep Paeonia Moutan serving round dish, a round Helleborus Niger serving platter, and a small Cyclamen Repandum plate. The lamp, as tallest item, measures approx. 47cm high. The lot appears in overall good conditions with minor wear commensurate with age, there are no apparent chips, cracks, repairs, crazing or any visible damage.

Lot 639

A collection of vintage late 20th century Thomas Webb, Stourbridge, Bristol Blue Glass items. The lot to include two glass tankards, one decanter, one water jug, two tall goblets, one lidded jar, and one candlestick. All items marked to the base "Thos Webb England" and "Bristol `95". Tallest item measuring approx. 23cm high. The whole lot appears in good conditions with minor wear commensurate with age, with no apparent chips, crack, nor missing pieces. 

Lot 830

A set of retro vintage late 20th century Commodore Plus/4 computer keyboard and Datassette 1531 storage medium. The lot to include the Plus/4 keyboard (circa 1984), serial n. EA5 141043, with instructions catalogue/manual. The Datassette 1531 in black, built to store Plus/4 computers data, serial n. XF 1 080099. The lot appears in overall good condition, with no apparent damage, and minor wear commensurate with age. The largest item measuring approx. 34 x 21cm.

Lot 873A

Two Victorian late 19th century Baker London brass and metal scientific instruments. The lot to include a Baker brass inclinometer / clinometer with maker`s address etched to the side and custom initials inscription. Moreover, a 1890 Baker metal and brass maritime nautical compass sundial with lifting top and fitting screws. Signed to the face with custom initial inscription. The largest item measuring approx. 18 x 17 x 6 cm. The lot appears in overall very good conditions with no apparent damage. 

Lot 152

A RUDDSPEED ROLLS-ROYCE RADIATOR DECANTER. A later version of this popular decor item, with its threaded radiator cap, black entwined RR badge. 7¾-inch high. See also lot 314.

Lot 18

ACTION M.G. 1935. 16-page part-colour item, showing the company's K3 and other achievements in a variety of different motoring events, Mille Miglia, La Turbie. Donington, Shelsley Walsh, County Down Trophy and others. 27cm x 18cm. In very good condition, Malcolm Campbell imaged on the front cover, staples rusty, but binding still good and tight. Light scratching and soiling on the cover.

Lot 314

A RUDDSPEED BENTLEY RADIATOR DECANTER. A rare red label version of this popular decor item, with its threaded radiator cap, Bentley badge. 7¾-inch high.

Lot 238

Jacquard Puppets 'The Match', 'The Moth' and 'The Candle',moth, candlestick, flame figure, match,match 37cm highflame figure 44cm high (4)A ballet featuring the moth who flew too close to the candle, singed her wings and died. It was performed for the BBC on 12 March 1939. An American journalist who described a show during the blitz wrote: 'the very artistic item of the match, the candle flame, and the moth was very well received, and the dying spasmodic movement of the moth's wings called forth memories of the inimitable Pavlova's dying swan'. The Jacquard puppets - general condition reportThe puppets have been stored for many years, the strings have mainly gone, and those that are left are fragile and snap easily and most will need to be restrung. Some were made just before the second world war, others in the following two decades. They were made from whatever was available, pieces of wood, leather, dress and upholstery fabrics, felt, etc. The clothing and fabrics are generally in reasonable condition. Some have detached limbs, where the articulated joint fixings have perished or strings come loose

Lot 260

A Small Collection of Costume Jewellery, Peacock Mirror with Folding Handles and Beadwork Item

Lot 297

A Collection of Various Ceramics to Comprise Pair of Reproduction Crackle Glazed Staffordshire Style Cats, Pair of Royal Doulton Spaniels, Earlier Example in Liver Colourway (AF), Rye Pottery Sheep Ornament, Pair of Zebras (Legs Glued), Lurpak Lidded Butter Dish and Toast Rack, Three Piece Cruet, Advertising Jug, Wade Whimsies, Crested Item etc

Lot 98

A 19th Century Tea Caddy Box, Vintage Flat Iron and Carved Oriental Item

Lot 134

AN EXTENSIVE JAPANESE ART DECO LACQUERED WOOD SERVICE MEIJI OR TAISHO, 20TH CENTURY Each item with a gold lacquer ground, some bearing a monogram with the initials 'WHM', comprising: two large rectangular trays, two tall footed tazze, four middle size and six smaller ones; eighteen small dishes, eighteen teacups and saucers, four bulbous sugar bowls and covers, three hexagonal boxes and covers, two large spoons and eighteen small spoons, seventeen bowls and eleven small teabowls, four sake cups and twelve small footed cups. (146) Provenance: from the collection of General Sir William Henry Manning GCMG, KBE, CB (1863-1932), and Lady Olga Manning (1897-1993), and thence by descent. According to the family, the service was gifted to Lady Manning by Emperor Hirohito when General Sir William Henry Manning, then Governor of Ceylon, visited Japan circa 1919-22.

Lot 1238

Including Doornik, tallest item is 24 cm.

Lot 1667

A collection of vintage 20th century Stag Minstrel bedroom furniture comprising two dressing chests having a run of three drawers atop a bank of three drawers raised on bracket feet. Largest item measures approx. 72H x 53L x 47Wcm

Lot 490

Three Handmade Bracelets. All proceeds from this item will go to Change4Change Malawi.

Lot 494

Three Handmade bracelets. The entire proceeds of this item go to Change4Change Malawi.

Lot 197

A Stuart Models live steam boiler for a steam plant. A well constructed model in brass etc. Fitted with water sight glass, pressure gauge, safety valve, ceramic burner, etc. Mounted on a hardwood plinth with 2x water tanks, hand pump and steam outlet valves. Boiler length approx 260mm, height to top of chimney approx 360mm. VGC, some evidence of steaming. Sold as collector's item only. £150-200

Lot 199

A large and substantial live steam vertical boiler. Wood clad boiler fitted with water sight glass, pressure gauge, safety valve, 7 boiler tubes, etc. (missing burner). Approx 630mm overall, boiler and fire box approx 310mm. QGC, signs of extensive steaming. Sold as collector's item only. £40-60

Lot 200

A live steam stationary steam boiler built using some Stuart parts. Fitted with pressure gauge, water sight glass, hand pump, etc. Mounted on a wooden base and painted black. Boiler approx 230mm long, chimney approx 470mm high. Together with 4x additional water tanks. Sold as collector's item only. QGC-GC. £60-80

Lot 203

A Stuart Models live steam stationary steam plant. A well constructed model in brass, cast iron, etc. Boiler fitted with water sight glass, pressure gauge, safety valve, whistle, etc. With a separate home made gas burner (sitting under boiler instead of the standard spirit burner). 2x hardwood-clad water tanks, hand pump and 2x single cylinder steam engines; a substantial horizontal engine (flywheel approx 130mm). Smaller vertical engine (flywheel approx 80mm). All mounted on a tiled plinth with hardwood edging and fitted drawer containing drain, dimensions approx 520mm x 520mm. VGC, motions turn freely, however horizontal engine motion requires adjustment. Sold as collector's item only. £600-800

Lot 647

A Garrard turntable, sold as a collectors item

Lot 483

Seltenes silbernes Wassergefäß, Indien, 18. Jhdt. Silber. Runder, durchbrochen in Form von Blättern gearbeiteter Fuß mit breit ausgestelltem Rand. Bauchige Wandung, in der Mitte zu öffnen. Innen vier Schalen (mit dem Fuß fünf). Der Hals ist mit reliefierten, stilisierten Lotusblüten verziert. Geschwungener Henkel mit zwei Schwanenköpfen an den Enden. Unterseite und die Innenschalen mit ungedeuteter Punzierung. Ungemarkt. Höhe 25 cm (mit Henkel) bzw. 23 cm (Innengefäß mit Henkel), Gesamtgewicht 1856,6 g.Das Gefäß dient wahrscheinlich als Wasserbehältnis für das Puja-Ritual, ein täglich praktiziertes Ritual, das zu den wichtigsten Bestandteilen des religiösen Alltags im Hinduismus gehört. Ein außergewöhnliches Sammlerstück. Zustand: IIKeywords: Wasserkübel, Wasserkanne, EimerA rare Indian silver water container, 18th century Silver. The round, openwork base in the form of foliage with a broad, flaring rim. Bellied walls, the vessel opening up the middle. Four bowls on the inside (five including the base). The neck embellished with stylised lotus blossoms in relief. Curved handle, terminating in two swan's heads. The underside and the inner bowls stamped with an unknown mark. Unmarked. Height 25 cm (including handle) and 23 cm (inner receptacle with handle), total weight 1856.6 g.The vessel was probably used as a water container for the puja ritual, a daily devotional homage that is one of the most important parts of the religious routine in Hinduism. A superb collector's item. Condition: IIKeywords: Wasserkübel, Wasserkanne, Eimer

Lot 33

Wetzstein mit Bronzegriff in Gestalt eines Steinbocks, Luristan, ca. 1000 v. Chr. Länglicher, im Querschnitt runder Wetzstein, der in eine bronzene Handhabe in Form eines Steinbocks eingesetzt ist. Exzellente Patina. Der Wetzstein auf der Unterseite stellenweise leicht bestoßen. Länge 24 cm. Außergewöhnliches Sammlerstück! Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung.Zustand: IIA whetstone with a handle in the shape of an ibex, Luristan, circa 1000 B.C. Oblong whetstone, round in cross-section, set in a bronze handle in the shape of an ibex. Excellent patina. The whetstone slightly bumped in places on the underside. Length 24 cm. Exceptional collector's item! Provenance: South German private collection.Condition: II

Lot 1337

James Products ultra sonic cleaner. 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 143

Ca. 300-100 BCHellenistic PeriodA finely rendered Greek Hellenistic gold disc-shaped brooch/pendant, hammered from thin gold, with an agate eye to the centre, along the brooch thirteen pyramid shaped filigree separate, clusters of filigree decoration.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:44mm / W:44mm; 12.3gProvenance: Private London collection of Ancient Art; previously with a London art dealer; acquired from a Japanese collection (1970-2010).

Lot 146

Ca. 323-31 BCHellenistic PeriodA pair of beautiful gold earrings, each comprising an oval-shaped hoop with hooked attachment and a semi-circular filigree design, ornamented with spherical baubles, which hangs from the bottom of the hoop.The Hellenistic period, which runs from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the battle of Actium is 31 BC, was an era in which Greek-speaking peoples controlled much of the Eastern Mediterranean and Western Asia as far as present-day Afghanistan. This period saw many momentous scientific discoveries and artistic developments, including the creation of exceptionally intricate jewellery, as this gorgeous piece exemplifies.The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: Set of 2: L:38mm / W:43mm; 10.8gProvenance: 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 151

Ca. 100-300 ADA sophisticated gold necklace with a loop in loop strand, rope-like in appearance, the chain shows particularly fine workmanship. Due to its fine workmanship, it is believed to be made by an atelier in Rome.For similar see:Richter, Gisela M. A. 1923. “ Classical Department: Miscellaneous Accessions.” Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 24 (9): pp. 282-83, fig. 30. Oliver, Andrew Jr. 1966. “Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Jewellery.” Bulletine of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 24 (9): pp. 282-83, fig. 30. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number: 17.190.1649.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:215mm; 23.2gProvenance: 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 172

Ca. 1600 ADA gold thin band with ridged shoulders, a large conical shaped bezel with sapphire, held by four gold planks holding the sapphire in place. The band rounded and modelled with incised moulded decoration.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; 5.6gProvenance: 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 173

Ca. 600 ADA gold finger ring of a flat-section hoop with wide, supportive shoulders. The bezel set with an amethyst intaglio engraved with Chi-Rho, one of the earliest forms of Christogram, formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters — chi and rho (??) of the Greek word ??????? (Christos) in such a way that the vertical stroke of the rho intersects the center of the chi.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: 16.5mm / US: 6 / UK: M; 8gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.

Lot 177

Ca. 500-700 ADA finely modelled gold finger ring formed of a flat-section, round band with scrolled form around the bezel. The bezel is raised and set with cabochon garnet.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: 16.9mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 4.2gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.

Lot 184

Ca. 1300-1400 ADA gold ring with rounded hoop, flared and cusped shoulders, decorated by flower petal motifs, oval-shaped gold bezel setting, tapering down a curved wall, inlaid with spherical ruby and sapphire gemstones, separated by an incised panel. The thin, gold band decorated with an inscription. nd decorated with an inscription. 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: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 1.8gProvenance: 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 187

Ca. 200 ADA gold finger ring of a round hoop widening to the faceted shoulder bearing a raised oval bezel engraved with an inscription.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: 15.4mm / US: 4 5/8 / UK: J; 8.2gProvenance: 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 188

Ca. 900 ADA gold ring with a circular-shaped hoop and wrapped decoration with a central knot. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking warrior.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: 17.4mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 3.6gProvenance: From the private collection of an Oxford gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.

Lot 200

Ca. 300 BCA gold pendant plaque with granulated rim and applied opposing loops. The upper face intricately decorated with filigree coils and scrolls between central, round garnet and radiating piriform emerald stones and cabochons set in cells with serrated edges. 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:46mm / W:30mm ; 5.35gProvenance: 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 210

Ca. 700-900 ADA beautiful gold pendant with an integral loop shaped like a bearded Viking axe head.For more information on Viking Jewellery, see:Arbman, H. (1940). Birka I Die Gräber.Uppsala & Hubbard, B. (2016) The Viking Warrior. Amber Books Ltd, London, 61-65.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:26mm / W:11mm ; 5gProvenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK / International art markets.

Lot 212

Ca. 300-100 BCA finely rendered pair of gold earrings, each formed from a twisted circular wire hoop, which tapers towards one end and features an animal head terminal on the other. One earring displays head of the bull with mouth open and pair of horns, second one - head of the lion with large eyes and nicely defined mane.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: 23 - 28mm / W:19 - 25mm ; 9.36gProvenance: 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 213

Ca. 300-100 BCA matching pair of gold earrings, formed as loops of twisted shanks expanding to a collared bull head finials on one end and tapering on the other to meet securing loops below the chins. The bull's head is modelled from a thin sheet of gold and features naturalistically rendered facial and anatomical features including defined horns to the top of the head.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: 20 - 21mm / W:13 - 15mm ; 2.6gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.

Lot 230

Ca. 100-300 ADA solid silver ring composed of a wide, D-shaped, facetted hoop; raised oval-shaped frame with 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif and clusters of three fine granules to the sides of the banded frame.In the fine arts, this motif is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand and is symbol of union and marriage, perhaps indicating that this item was a Roman wedding ring.Size: D: 18.35mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q 1/2; 10.45gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.

Lot 324

Ca. 1350 ADThis late Medieval sword comprises of a long slender triangular blade with a fuller, three quarters of its length and an undamaged tang. The cross guard and pommel are replete and although there is a little surface pitting on the pommel and the blade, this only serves to enhance the majesty of this sword! A little surface corrosion on the blade enhances the pattern welding of this most perfect, tapered, and elegant artefact. The pommel is round, with a central protuberance on both sides. This has been categorised as a Type ‘K’ by Oakshott a renowned academic specialising in Medieval sword Typology. The cross guard is slim, level on the top, curved underneath with flattened drop edges to each end. This is a common type of cross guard and has been categorised as a type ‘6’. The blade is narrow and tapers to an almost needle point. It is double edged with a central fuller, medium width, traveling centrally down the blade. The grip is short making this an excellent thrusting weapon for close quarter combat. This type of blade is of the type ‘XIIa’, a perfect example in its class.The item comes with an academic report written by Russel Scott; famous lecturer, reenactor and expert of Viking and medieval artefacts. His report also includes an X-ray fluorescence analysis suggesting the ancient origin of the object. Size: L:870mm / W:180mm ; 980gProvenance: Property of a European collector. Formerly in the collection of Earl Mitchell, London 1990s.

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