3rd century AD. An iron pugio military dagger with waisted leaf-shaped blade, rounded midrib, rectangular rivetted baluster, short grip with crescent pommel. See Bishop, M.C. & Coulston, J.C.N., Roman military equipment, from the Punic wars to the fall of Rome, London, 1993; Kennedy, D., The twin towns of Zeugma on the Euphrates, Portsmouth, 1998; Ba?gelen N. & Ergeç, R., Belkis/Zeugma, Halfeti, Rumkale, a last look at history, Istanbul, 2000; Bishop M. C. & Coulston J.C.N., Roman military equipment from the Punic Wars to the fall of Rome, London, 2006; Feugère, M., ‘Roman militaria from Zeugma’, in Ergeç, R. (Ed.), International Symposium on Zeugma: from Past to Future, Gaziantep: 2006, 91-96; Ibañez, F.C., ‘Post Vestigium Exercitus. Militaria romana en la región septentrional de la Península Ibérica durante la época Altoimperial’, in Morillo A. (ed.), Actas del II Congreso de Arqueología Miltar Romana en Hispania. Universidad de León-Ayuntamiento de León, León 2006, 257-308; Casprini, F., Saliola, M., Pugio gladius brevis est, storia e tecnologia del pugnale da guerra romano, Roma, 2012. 400 grams, 36.3cm long (14 1/4"). From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed early 1960s-1990s. This dagger finds a good parallel with a similar item found in London (Bishop & Coulston, 2006, p.165, fig.104,1), in Copthall Court. The pugio appeared as a side weapon of the Roman legionary in the 2nd century BC. However, its full diffusion within the Roman army begun with Caesar and Augustus, where it appeared as the reserve weapon for the heavy infantryman. Usually worn on the left side of the body by the Milites Legionarii and on the right side for the non-commissioned officers and centurions, it was used as a lethal weapon in body-to-body combat, being considered a short sword (pugio gladius brevis est"). Its continued use during the 3rd century is demonstrated by the many finds of similar type in Britannia (England), Syria, Germania (Germany), Pannonia (Hungary, part of modern Austria and Croatia) and in the imperial provinces. In Kunzing no fewer than 51 blades and 29 sheaths of such weapons were found. Double-edged daggers of old pugio fashion are in particular archaeologically attested for the 3rd century AD, from Zeugma (Ba?gelen-Ergeç, 2000, p.22; Feugère, 2006, p.92; these iron specimens belonged to the soldiers of the IIII Legio Scytica here stationed; they were found in the 1992 excavation of the Dyonisos and Ariadne houses in chantier 12; s. Feugère, 2006, p.92 and Kennedy, 1998, p.135, fig.5.9, p.89;), Dura (Bishop-Coulston, 2006, p.164;), Sotopalacios and Iuliobriga (Ibá?ez, 2006, pp.294 ff), London and other localities of Rhine and Germany (Kunzing, Eining, Speyer, s. Bishop-Coulston, 1993, fig.95.1 - London- ; Coulston-Bishop, 2006, fig.104, 4-5: Eining, 6: Speyer, Balkans and Danubian Limes. Our specimen comes from a military outpost, probably from Britannia. These daggers usually had a length of 28cm, reaching a maximum size (scabbard included) of 40cm. Third century AD blades are usually longer and proportionally wider in comparison with the blades of the 1st-2nd century. Casprini and Saliola (2012, pp.22-23) have evidenced the main differences between these pugiones and the earlier ones: with bigger dimension of the blade, expansion of the leaf-shaped shape, stronger central rib (when present), straight shoulder, flat tang, bigger guard of C typology, and bilobate pommel. Fair condition.
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10th-11th century AD. An iron broad axehead of asymmetrical profile with broad flaring triangular-section blade extending to a curved edge, socket with lateral flanges and hammer extension to the rear. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14, nos.2,5.; see also the River Thames find in Williams, G., Pentz, P. & Wemhoff, M. Vikings Life and Legend, London, 2014, item 58; Hjardar K. and Vike, V., Vikings at war, Oxford-Philadelphia, 2016, p.162, for a similar specimen from Troms, dated 1000-1050 AD. 261 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. The broad axe of type M is a weapon specifically designed as battle-axe with the edge, being Þunssleginn, i.e. thinly forged, down towards a thickness of 2.5mm. These broad axes were the prerogative of the housecarls of the Anglo-Danish King Canute, of the guardsmen fighting around Harold at Stamford Bridge and Hastings in 1066 AD and of the famous Varangian Guard of the Roman emperors of Constantinople. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, professionally cleaned, conserved and restored.
11th-13th century AD. An Eastern Baltic iron axehead with triangular-section blade widening to a broad bevelled edge, socket with flange to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XC, item 27. 723 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. During this age, the axes were the favourite weapons of many Baltic people, including the Curonian army which included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield, and a wide-bladed axe. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, professionally cleaned, conserved and restored.
1st-2nd century AD. An S-shaped brooch with scaphoid terminals formed as head and tail of the beast, decorated body on one side comprising a panel of polychrome enamel ornament and other geometric enamelled cells, mounted on a custom-made display base. See Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1655, for similar. 10.6 grams, 54mm high (2"). From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; from her collection formed 1960s-1990s. The 'dragonesque' brooch, embodying Celtic tastes, is typically Romano-British, first appearing once the Roman conquest of southern England had commenced in 43 AD. Fine condition.
Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A bronze figurine of seated Isis wearing a tripartite wig, crown and uraeus, with the infant Horus on her lap; Horus with sidelock of youth; Isis's right hand on her breast preparing to suckle Horus; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 18a. 215 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Acquired in the late 1990s-early 2000s. Private collection of Dr H.B., a Sussex lady. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11123-184256. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] Fine condition.
11th century AD. A bronze Anglo-Scandinavian stirrup mount of Williams's Class A Type 16, a rectangular plaque with high-relief tendril and scroll ornament, facing beast-head above with everted ears, pierced lug above; ledge to the reverse. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 360, for type. 28.2 grams, 54mm high (2"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. This form of stirrup mount is among the rarer types, and the present piece is in exceptional condition showing no substantial loss and little accretion.[A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] Very fine condition.
11th century AD. A bronze stirrup mount of Williams's Class A Type 10b, a heater-shaped plaque with pierced lug at the apex, two piercings below, low-relief openwork Urnes style design with standing beast and entwined tendrils, narrow ledge to the reverse. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 55, for type. 19.2 grams, 42mm high (1 1/2"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. Fine condition.
10th-14th century AD. A bronze disc brooch with the plaque formed from concentric rings of coiled rods with interstitial domes, outer flange of ropework with radiating segments and clusters of domes; securing pin to the inner ring. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XL, item 8, for type. 192 grams, 13.2cm (5 1/4"). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. Fine condition.
9th-10th century AD. A bronze Gotland-type fish pendant, composed of a tapering, round-section body with flat base and inverted triangular mouth holding a moveable bar, suspended on a ring with twisted wire coils and stamped with small circles repeated on the bar below; the fish body decorated with four panels of low-relief Mammen Style interlacing with remains of gilding; two circular piercings to each side of the body. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 13.1, for similar. 23.2 grams, 72mm high (2 3/4"). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. Pendants of this type were worn strung together in groups, the tapering profile allowing them to sit comfortably as a collar below the neck. They were often worn suspended between two zoomorphic brooches. This example has been taken from a necklace and mounted on a suspension ring for use as an amuletic pendant. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A gold stirrup ring with D-section hoop and conical bezel set with a cut and polished amethyst cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565. 2.37 grams, 24.45mm overall, 17.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Acquired from the vendor's grandfather in the 1990s. Property of an Essex collector.
17th-18th century AD. An embroidered fabric chalice cover comprising five squares arranged in cruciform manner; the four panels representing the arms of the cross showing angels within column arches, depicting the four archangels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel, each dressed in similar fashion but with different facial features; the centre section showing the Crucifixion with Mary on the left and St John on the right; the nimbate figure of Mary dressed in long robes, her right hand raised, Greek inscription 'MR (TH)U' above for Maria Theotokou, Maria the Mother of God; the nimbate St John to the right, dressed in similar fashion, Greek inscription 'S IOU' above for Sanctos Joannou, Saint John, above; Greek inscription 'IS XS' for Jesous Christos, the placard above the head of Jesus inscribed in Slavonic text 'IN(TS)I' for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews; red silk lining to the inside (now detached) with an ownership inscription in Russian 'Transkaya Svati Neka** Monastiira N.11' loosely meaning 'Item 11 from the treasure of the monastery of Saint Nekaya'. 175 grams, 44.5cm high (17 1/2"). UK trade, 2000. Ex central London gallery. Accompanied by a copy of an academic report. The third character on the inscription on the placard above Jesus's head appears to be Slavonic TS for Tsar rather than Greek B for Basileos. The inscription attached to the cross is part of the biblical text, and so derived from Slavonic text, while the description of Mary as the Mother of God is a caption and so with the other captions is derived from traditional Greek works of art. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A gold amuletic pendant of a sitting cat, associated with the goddess Bastet, on a tongue-shaped base with loop behind the shoulders. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 29(c); from the same original necklace as the gold amulets in the Baron Empain collection sold through Christie's. 0.54 grams, 8.62mm (3/8"). Early 20th century French collection. Fine condition.
Mid 20th century AD or earlier. A lentoid-section stone totem comprising two faces engraved with different geometric designs, both composed of concentric circles joined by simple lines. See Durkheim, E., The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, Karen Fields translation, The Free Press, 1995 (1912); Kempe, H., Vocabulary of the Tribes Inhabiting the Macdonnell Ranges, RSSA, v.XIV, 1898, pp.1-54, for discussion; Spencer, B. ed., The Arunta-A study of a Stone Age People, Vol. II, Macmillan, London, 1927, p.571, for comparable; Strehlow, T.G.H., Aranda Traditions, Melbourne University Press, 1947, pp.85-6, for discussion of comparable. 1.3 kg, 32.5cm (12 3/4"). Acquired in the late 1980s. Property of a UK collector. A churinga or tjurunga is an object considered to be of great religious significance by Central Australian Aboriginal people and were most commonly circular, oval or oblong in shape and made from polished stone or wood. In the early 20th century and before, only initiated males were able to see or touch them. Each churinga has its own 'name', which was sung or chanted whenever it was inspected or handled. In mythology, the ancestors believed the churingas were an integral part of their own being, sometimes stolen away by those who stole the stones. The stones were of great interest to European anthropologists and sociologists of totemic religion and the Sacred; the renowned Emile Durkheim considered the churinga to be an archetype of the sacred item. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Mid 20th century AD or earlier. A lentoid-section, discoid sandstone totem comprising two engraved faces: one face with a tightly-wound central spiral surrounded by arrows; one face with a central roundel enclosing a cross composed of concentric circles at the centre of four groups of engraved lines. See Durkheim, E., The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, Karen Fields translation, The Free Press, 1995 (1912); Kempe, H., Vocabulary of the Tribes Inhabiting the Macdonnell Ranges, RSSA, v.XIV, 1898, pp.1-54, for discussion; Spencer, B. ed., The Arunta-A study of a Stone Age People, Vol. II, Macmillan, London, 1927, p.571, for comparable; Strehlow, T.G.H., Aranda Traditions, Melbourne University Press, 1947, pp.85-6, for discussion of comparable. 7.85 kg, 37.5cm wide (14 3/4"). Acquired in the late 1980s. Property of a UK collector. A churinga or tjurunga is an object considered to be of great religious significance by Central Australian Aboriginal people and were most commonly circular, oval or oblong in shape and made from polished stone or wood. In the early 20th century and before, only initiated males were able to see or touch them. Each churinga has its own 'name', which was sung or chanted whenever it was inspected or handled. In mythology, the ancestors believed the churingas were an integral part of their own being, sometimes stolen away by those who stole the stones. The stones were of great interest to European anthropologists and sociologists of totemic religion and the Sacred; the renowned Emile Durkheim considered the churinga to be an archetype of the sacred item. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Mid 20th century AD or earlier. A lentoid-section oval schist-like stone totem or churinga engraved using the incisor tooth of a possum with hawk tracks moving around two circular spiral motifs, the latter possibly representing water holes or campsites, enclosed in an oval border and a series of concentric arches or horse-shoe motifs; the reverse with a cross motif composed of a single horizontal line bisected by three vertical lines; rubbed with grease and red ochre during ceremonial use; accompanied by a handwritten note which reads: 'Pete Jabaltjari-Chicken Hawk totem from his place at Alice Springs 1968'. See Durkheim, E., The Elementary Forms of Religious Life, Karen Fields translation, The Free Press, 1995 (1912); Kempe, H., Vocabulary of the Tribes Inhabiting the Macdonnell Ranges, RSSA, v.XIV, 1898, pp.1-54, for discussion; Spencer, B. ed., The Arunta-A study of a Stone Age People, Vol. II, Macmillan, London, 1927, p.571, for comparable; Strehlow, T.G.H., Aranda Traditions, Melbourne University Press, 1947, pp.85-6, for discussion of comparable. 1 kg, 41cm (16 1/4"). Acquired in the late 1980s. Property of a UK collector. Accompanied by an inked slip: 'Pete Jabaltjari - Chicken Hawk totem / from his place Alice Springs 1963' and by an information sheet detailing the burial place of a Peter Jabaltjari and other information relating to provenance and background of the item. A churinga or tjurunga is an object considered to be of great religious significance by Central Australian Aboriginal people and were most commonly circular, oval or oblong in shape and made from polished stone or wood. In the early 20th century and before, only initiated males were able to see or touch them. Each churinga has its own 'name', which was sung or chanted whenever it was inspected or handled. In mythology, the ancestors believed the churingas were an integral part of their own being, sometimes stolen away by those who stole the stones. The stones were of great interest to European anthropologists and sociologists of totemic religion and the Sacred; the renowned Emile Durkheim considered the churinga to be an archetype of the sacred item. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A gold finger ring with plain hoop, ellipsoid bezel with beaded wire collar, cell with inset carnelian cloison bearing intaglio motif of two hands clasped within a sunburst. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 234, for type. 3.34 grams, 21.49mm overall, 18.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.12, Japan 17 1/2) (7/8"). German collection before 2000. Collection of Mr D.H., formed in UK, from the EU art market. Property of a Surrey gentleman. The clasped-hands motif (mane in fede) signifies the completion of an agreement, most often a contract of marriage. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-3rd century AD. A heavy gold necklace and pendant comprising: choker-length trichinopoly chain with ring terminals, hook-and-eye closure; bifacial openwork pendant with ribbed loop, dished openwork body, beaded wire rim and granule cluster to the foot. Cf. Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Jewellery, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1911, item 2720, for type. 35.18 grams, 42cm (16 1/2"). John Moor, York, UK, late 1990s. Property of an English collector. Accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation ref. no.168698/07/12/2020. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10438-168698. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] Very fine condition.
Two boxed Bachmann 'Big Hauler' G Scale American Locomotives and LGB Catalogues, a Baldwin industrial 2-6-0 ref 81696, in Midwest Quarry & Mining Co black as No. 1, G-VG, box G, together with item 81599 Baldwin 2-4-2 Tank loco in black with added No. 3, F-G, old repair to rear pony truck, box F, and approx. 7 LGB catalogues and other literature between 1993 - 2011, and a G Scale Society Technical Manual, all G (2 boxed locos + qty)
Antique Chinese porcelain vase of twin handled flattened double gourd form decorated with flowerhead panels on lattice ground with further foliate and floral decoration to neck and handles, unmarked, 27cm high.Condition:Small knife cut to footrim and chip to handle, firing impurities in top floral panel. We have no history or provenance of the item other than it came from the Estate of Mr Brian Ferguson.
FOUR NAO PORCELAIN FIGURES OF CHILDREN, comprising boy lying down playing with a dog, possibly missing an item from his hand, height 16cm, a boy wearing an oversized hooded coat with a dog at his feet, a girl wearing a white shawl and holding a cloth bundle and a child in a nightdress holding pillow and alarm clock (4) (Condition report: all in good condition)
NORWICH CITY AUTOGRAPHS 1920-21 - FIRST SEASON IN THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE First season in the football league 1920-21 signed by 22 Including 8 of the players who played away at Plymouth also including Vic Witham who scored Norwich City first League goal Travers,( also Manchester Utd 1914-19,) Dennison, Hope, Wilkinson, Gray, Frosdick, Pearce, Skermer, Gardson, Smith, Parker, Laxton, Lumley, Hopewell ,Booth, Duncan, Wright, Whitham,Taylor, Hahhah, Lathan trainer Rare item from Norwich City first season in the Football League
Starter, MPH Models, Tim Dyke - A boxed Starter / MPH Models #525 Mercedes 300SL Le Mans 1952. This 1:43 Starter resin and alloy kit was modified by Tim Dyke in December 1990, and is a Limited Edition model numbered 5 of only 25 produced, and comes with hand signed certificate / card. The model in silver with RN21 contains 46 detailed modifications which include "Steering Wheel - Kit item discarded , replaced by P/E wheel"; "Mirror - backing painted satin black"; "Boot Catch - Cut from S/S pin" plus many more incredible details with many only visible under close inspection. The model is marked to the underside 'Starter Made in France Maquette F.Perche' and also features the MPH Models logo. Housed in an Excellent 'Starter' branded cardboard box with MPH branding, the model also contains documentation which outlines the pedigree / history of the actual vehicle, as well a list of the elaborate modifications made by the much talented Tim Dyke. (This does not constitute a guarantee)Due to the fragile nature of the model please contact Client Services to discuss delivery options available.
Kenner Star Wars vinyl cape JAWA figure - a very clean figure with original cape, the cape has some marking as shown, no weapon - a very rare figure to find in this conditionCondition report: Please find additional photos as requested regarding the Jawa Figure, items has been consigned from a local house clerance we handled, it was also consigned with lot 853 that is also in the auction. The cape has the cross hatching on as per the photograph. We are 100% sure that this is genuine due to the provenance. All defects on the cape can be seen on the photos. Underarm fitting of the cape is nice and tight, we are reluctant to remove the cape because of this and we wouldn’t want to damage a rare item. Any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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