9th-11th century AD. A brooch and necklace assemblage comprising: a matched pair of bronze tortoise brooches each with a shallow dome bearing low-relief zoomorphic ornament, narrow flange, transverse bar and catch to the reverse; attached double-link chain suspended between two trefoil pendants with attached chains supporting an axehead amulet, an ear-scoop, a pendant with addorsed horse-heads and dangles to the lower edge, an equal-arm brooch, a latch-lifter, a fire steel, a male mask amulet; separate restrung necklace of glass and other spacer beads with rock-crystal cylindrical beads and gold-in-glass drum-shaped beads, three rock crystal cabochons in silver frames.Cf. Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007, p.25; Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.62; MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4.1.435 grams total, 8-84.5cm (3 - 33 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10712-175093.Female costume in the early middle ages in northern Europe usually included a pair of brooches worn high on the chest with a swag of beads slung between them and attachment chains or cords from which were suspended various tools (needle-case, ear-scoop, nail-cleaner, shears) and amulets. The purpose of the pins was to fasten the shoulder-straps of the hangeroc, a pinafore dress, to the kirtle beneath. [4] Fine condition.
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9th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant with the body formed as a pair of horse-heads in profile, with low-relief detailing, loop between the shoulders, six rings to the lower edge each with a short chain and lozengiform dangle; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.Literature Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for similar.310 grams total, 21cm including stand (8 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bifacial bronze pendant with body formed as a pair of horse-heads in profile, with low-relief detailing, loop between the shoulders, six rings to the lower edge each with a chain and webbed-foot dangle; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for type.275 grams total, 21cm including stand (8 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze pendant with openwork rectangular body comprising horizontal rows of geometric motifs and low-relief ropework detailing, six rings to the lower edge, each with a short coiled figure-of-eight loop and webbed-foot dangle; two suspension loops to the reverse; accompanied by a custom-made stand.Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for similar.233 grams total, 20cm including stand (8"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze horse-shaped pendant with eight legs, possibly representing the mythical horse Sleipnir, body of low-relief chevrons between borders, tripartite ropework suspension loop with domed discoid terminal above, two suspension loops to the body and four clusters of coiled columns with loops, each with a spherical dangle with opening; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for type.212 grams total, 20cm including stand (8"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze discoid brooch with openwork bands of geometric motifs, ribbed rectangular plaque at the apex with four applied coils, suspension loop to the central rim, with articulate tongue, eight loops to the lower edge, each with double figure-of-eight coiled loop and duck's foot dangle; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.Cf. Golubeva, L.A., Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4, for type.213 grams total, 19.5cm including stand (7 3/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze mount formed as a facing figure with ropework border to the face, arms held across the chest; pierced at the ears for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand.Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXXII, item 3.260 grams total, 18cm including stand (7"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
10th-13th century AD. A bronze appliqué or pendant comprising two leaf-shaped facing figures each with fishtail hands and feet, scaphoid head with lentoid eyes and overlapping scales to the brow; hollow-formed.Cf. Finno-Ugrian male-female pendant in Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXXII, item 4, for type.16.1 grams, 53mm (2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Very fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising a rectangular headplate with integral flanges and border of Style I animal ornament, central pierced-lozenge motif; the bow shallow with three vertical bands and central roundel; the footplate square with similar motif, zoomorphic lappets and transverse ribbed band; the finial a triangular panel with raised boss eyes, addorsed birds to the edges and pelta-shaped finial; to the reverse, two pin lugs and catchplate.Cf. similar brooch from Darlington in MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), item 12.35; lozengiform motifs also appear on the square-headed brooch from Linton Heath (Suffolk) in Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, item 113.66 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Found Suffolk, UK. Extremely fine condition. Excessively rare type, probably unique.
10th-12th century AD. A bronze kolt temple pendant with hinged hoop, D-shaped body with champ-levé enamelled ornament to both faces, one an advancing bird with raised tail, the other a floral crescent.See Pekarska, L., Jewellery from Princely Kiev and Byzantine Influence, item 2, in Entwistle, C. & Adams, N., Intelligible Beauty, Recent Research into Byzantine Jewellery, London, 2010.12.6 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. Fine condition.
7th century AD. A gilt-silver disc-shaped brooch with quadrilobe design formed from interlaced lines with four 'eyes' and four pellet-in-annulet features, within a beaded border; the reverse with pin, catchplate and two further loops, through one of which a silver wire with twisted joint ring runs.Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 2.2; Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, accession number: 53.48.6.29.3 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989.This Scandinavian Vendel period brooch precedes the Viking Era both in history and art style, as we can observe the use of box and disc brooches in both eras. There were lively contacts with continental Europe, and the Scandinavians continued to export iron, fur and slaves; in return they acquired art and innovations, such as the stirrup. Some of the riches were probably acquired through the control of mining districts and the production of iron. The rulers had troops of mounted elite warriors with costly armour, since their graves were found with stirrups and saddle ornaments of birds of prey in gilded bronze with encrusted garnets. The geometric and interlaced pattern was popular especially in Scandinavia, although we can find ornaments with similar motifs among continental Germanic people. Abstractly designed brooches like this were fashionable until larger and more massive Viking oval and drum brooches replaced them. [No Reserve] A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
7th century AD. A gilt-silver disc-shaped pendant with a stylised beast formed from interlaced lines within a dashed ropework border, which continues to the sides of the integral suspension loop.Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 2.2; Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, accession number: 53.48.6.14.5 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
9th century AD. A gold ring with narrow hoop, triangular shoulders with niello-filled detailing, disc bezel with beaded border, regardant beast with leaf-shaped tail and random spotting to the flank, pellet eye, notched mane reserved on a niello field.Cf. Wilson, D.M., Anglo-Saxon Ornamental Metalwork 700-1100 in the British Museum, London, 1964, item 1, for type and 92-95, for decoration.3.82 grams, 21.62mm overall, 18.83mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1"). From the private jewellery collection of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London coin fair in the early 1990s; previously in a South German collection; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10731-175422. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A twisted gold finger ring with tapering shank formed as two twisted rods.Cf. Johnson, C.E., A Typological Assessment of Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Finger-Rings from Britain Dating from AD 600-1100, MA dissertation, UCL, 2014, item 25 (Boynton, PAS reference MCL-40E866); Williams, G., Pentz, P. & Wemhoff, M., Vikings Life and Legend, London, 2014, item 18.4.38 grams, 26.13mm overall, 19.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From a private UK collector; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s.In the Viking world, the status that an individual might achieve through personal qualities, war ability, social position and wealth, whether inherited or acquired through his own efforts, was enhanced by valuable clothing and finely worked jewellery produced predominantly of gold or silver. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
14th-15th century AD. A group of components from a lead-alloy pilgrim's badge from the shrine of Thomas Beckett at Canterbury; the archbishop shown with a conical mitre and cross fourchée above, bands of beaded detailing to the body; mounted on a collector's card with label.Cf. Spencer, B., Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges, Woodbridge, 2010, item 118c, for type.8.1 grams total, 17-37mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). From the private collection of J. Layne, 1990s. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
Dated 1702 AD. A gold memento mori ring with reserved skeleton on a black enamelled field; the inner face inscribed with a skull representing 'death' and incised italic text 'is no partyng A.F 1702'.Cf. Scarisbrick, D., Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, London, 2007, item 229, for type.3.93 grams, 20.11mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4"). From the private jewellery collection of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London coin fair in the early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10729-175315. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.
12th-13th century AD. A gold finger ring with slender tapering D-section hoop, expanded shoulders and oval-shaped bezel featuring an equal-armed cross with pellet in each angle.Cf. the Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, object numbers: BM-16EF92, for a broadly comparable example dated to the 13th century AD; PUBLIC-317903, for a similar bezel with a cross, dated to the 13th century; SWYOR-81D4C2, for a medieval ring bearing a cross with pellet in each angle, also found in Yorkshire and dated 1300-1600; HAMP-B6F1E9, for a 13th-15th century AD ring decorated with crosses with pellets in angles; cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 576, for a 12th-13th century ring with similar shoulders and bezel shape.1.49 grams, 17.38mm overall, 15.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5) (3/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector on 8 March 2020 in the Little Weighton area, East Riding, Yorkshire, UK; recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with database number YORYM-981B8, and disclaimed under the Treasure Act with reference 2020 T330; accompanied by a copy of the Treasure Report to H M Coroner for East Yorkshire.The cross and pellets design on the bezel of the ring offered here finds direct parallels in other medieval rings, as well as on tokens and coins of the period. Fine condition, part of hoop restored.
14th-15th century AD. A gold finger ring with slender hoop and pie-dish bezel, inset irregular amethyst; possibly Eastern workmanship.Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 566, for type.3.27 grams, 22.16mm overall, 14.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2) (1"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring with hollow-formed bezel, inset garnet cabochon.Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565.1.80 grams, 20.97mm overall, 17.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (1"). Ex Abeilita family collection, 1980-2010. Fine condition.
18th century AD or earlier. A rectangular wooden board with painted icon on a prepared surface, egg tempera on gesso(?); polychrome borders framing a scene of nimbate and armoured Saint George, mounted on a white horse, spearing the dragon, text either side of his head; set in a mountainous landscape; the hand of God emerging from a cloud in the upper right hand corner, with text; modern mounts and aged handwriting to the reverse.See Buckton, D., Byzantium, Treasures of Byzantine Art and Culture, London, 1994, item 236, for a similar 16th century icon from Crete; see Weizmann, K. et al., The Icon, New York, 1982, for general discussion.1.4 kg, 35 x 30cm (13 3/4 x 11 3/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
16th century AD. A portable wooden diptych icon depicting the Crucifixion with the Virgin and Saint John; the Nativity with Virgin and Child escorted by the angels carrying swords; and the Resurrection, with Christ rising up and bringing Adam and Eve to heaven.See Chojnacki, S., 'Notes on Art in Ethiopia in the 16th Century: an Enquiry into the Unknown Author(s)' in Journal of Ethiopian Studies, Vol. 9, July 1971, no. 2 pp. 21-97, figs.14,20.360 grams, 31cm (12 1/4"). Ex central London gallery; previously in a UK private collection, 2000; formerly with Bill Wright Gallery, New York, USA, in the 1990s.Ethiopian artists of the 16th century conceived the theme of the Crucifixion in the reduced form of containing only the three principal subjects- Christ on the cross, Mary (on the right) and John (on the left), the latter two both expressing their sorrow. It is not rare for the Crucifixion to be represented in this simplest form, as for example in the icon n.3888 of I.E.S. collection, which doubtless served as a model for our icon. To this framework, the artists sometimes added supplementary themes, linked with those in other Christian churches, both Eastern and Western. The most common additional item is the sun, which 'was darkened' (Luke 23/45) and the moon which 'became blood'. The sun and moon are depicted in various ways, in this instance as a plain blue and red circle, although more frequently they were depicted as a circle with human features. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
7th century BC. A substantial restrung necklace of amber beads, mainly biconvex and spherical types, with eight gold filigree collars wrapped around amber discs, two lentoid section rectangular beads with herringbone detailing, one repaired, and a biconvex iridescent green glass bead centrepiece; modern clasp.Cf. Troili, E. et al., Treasures From Tuscany - The Etruscan Legacy, Edinburgh, 2004, item BM11, for type; see a similar Picenian necklace in the Museo Nazionale di Villa Giulia, Rome, with small rings and big amber pendant, in Weber Soros, S., Walker, S., Castellani Italian Archaeological Jewelry, New Haven and London, 2004; for other examples cf. Torelli, M., Gli Etruschi, Cinisello Balsamo, 2000, pp.112,576, necklace from Vetulonia, in the Archaeological Museum of Firenze, inv.94225; Orsini, B., Le lacrime delle Ninfe, Tesori d’ambra nei musei dell’Emilia Romagna, Bologna, 2010, no.1, p.90 (necklace), from the grave 335.5 at Vitale; no.1, p.117 (elements of necklace), from Terramara di Montale-Castelnuovo Rangone; no.17, p.119 (elements of necklace), from the grave of the Nosadella, Castelvetro, 5th century BC; necklaces in amber pearls, figs.7b and 9b, pp.131-132; the necklace in the Ravenna National Museum, p.147, fig.1.60 grams, 57cm (22 1/2"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; previously in an old New York, USA collection; by repute formerly with Sotheby's; accompanied by an archaeological report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 174380/24/03/2021; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10641-174380.Amber jewellery was often an alternative to gold for Etruscan women. For example, the women of Spina, near Ferrara, wore gold earrings but did not like to flaunt other gold jewellery, preferring to wear necklaces with amber and glass paste inspired by Greek models instead. The Etruscans mainly controlled the trade of amber from the Baltic regions, through the Celts. A high-ranking woman buried in one of the tombs at the necropolis in the Golasecca area (near Genova), was found with a rich array of jewellery, including an elaborate amber necklace with carved pendants in the shape of a boot or vase. The presence of a rich and probably foreign woman buried in this area is further confirmation of the commercial alliances established through marriages. The jewellery found in the tomb also indicates close connections with the Etruscan centres in the Po Valley, where goldsmiths' workshops were operating, producing fibulae in precious metals, and refined necklaces and pendants carved in amber imported from the Baltic Sea through the Celts. Fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A carved wooden spoon, featuring a sculptured hand holding a cup, upon which stands a figure of a hero or king wearing a sleeveless tunic, holding two offering vessels, the head surmounted by a princely crown, inserts of necur (mother of pearl) on the crown, vessels and decoration of the tunic; mounted on a custom-made stand.See a similar style Chimú statuette in the Metropolitan Museum accession no.1979.206.774; for the statuette of a royal character over a mirror, see Lapiner, A., Columbian Art of South America, New York, 1976, item 625.168 grams total, 30.5cm including stand (12"). Property of a French gentleman living in Paris; previously in a private Swiss collection, Basel; formerly from Ohly Antiquities, London, UK, in 1962.In pre-Columbian societies, dead ancestors continued to live in sacred places, and in many cases diverse materials were used through their representations. Some images were carved in wood which fossilised over time. This wooden Chimú sculpture represents an ancient hero or ancestor who, finely attired with royal headdress, earrings and necklace, holds a ceremonial glass with both hands, as if making an offering. Sometimes the representation concerned the kings: the Chimú kings were revered as gods or demi-gods, and upon death the funerary rituals lasted five days, from the preparation of the deceased and the offerings until the act of burial. Fine condition.
5th-4th century BC. A bronze handled mirror comprising a discoid plaque with raised rim, a bifacial fluted columnar handle surmounted by a standing animal, possibly a panther with round, dished ears, large muzzle and curled tail; mounted on a custom-made stand.Cf. Trofimova, A., Greeks on the Black Sea: Ancient Art from the Hermitage, J. Paul Getty Museum, 2007, item 29j; Leypunskaya, N. A., Olbian-Scythian Trade: Exchange Issues in the Sixth to Fourth Centuries BC, Oxford, 2007.2.28 kg total, 43cm including stand (18 1/2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10701-175088.The 'Olbian type' mirror takes its name from the Greek colony of Olbia, a port on the Black Sea, which enjoyed close commercial links with the neighbouring Scythian territories. Olbian mirrors form an important element in this trade network, although whether the craftsmen who made them were Scythians or Greeks working in Scythian style for the Black Sea market is still undecided. The animal ornament of the mirrors reproduces the zoomorphic art used elsewhere by the Scythian élite. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze statuette in a pose typically adopted by the goddess Venus, modelled in the round, standing nude, in the act of winding an item of female sporting attire around her chest, with one hand holding the roll of fabric, the other clasped to her breast, her hair dressed, with two ringlets cascading to her shoulders.See Brea, L.B., Museums And Monuments in Sicily, Novara, 1960, pp.148-149, for a famous mosaic from Piazza Armerina, depicting a similar figure in mosaic form.68.9 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition.
1st century AD. A gold finger ring with recessed bezel, inset cameo of a sleeping dog or fox with brush curled round beside the body.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191, for type; for a near identical specimen in agate see Spier, J., Ancient Gemstones, Catalogue of the collections of the Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p.159, no.439.6.20 grams, 24.32mm overall, 19.23 x 15.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1"). From the property of a London, UK, gentleman; formerly in a Swiss collection in the 1990s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 174514/24/03/2021; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10638-14514.Cameos of this type were especially popular, and two examples from Pompeii demonstrate their 1st century AD date. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with dished cell to the bezel, four granules flanking the attachment points, inset aqua glass cabochon.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 219, for type.6.55 grams, 27.17mm overall, 18.34mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Ex Japanese gentleman's collection, deceased, 1970-2015. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st-2nd century AD. A gold hollow-formed finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio figure of Salus standing, holding a patera in one hand over an egg, the snake wrapped around her left arm; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 192; for iconography of the goddess Salus, see Vermeule, C., Neuerberg, N., Catalogue of the Ancient Art in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1973, p.21, no.42.5.43 grams, 28.65mm overall, 18.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1"). From the private collection of Mr A C, London, UK; part of his family's collection since the 1970s.Salus was the Roman personification of health and well being, also responsible for the prosperity of the Roman Res Publica and its rulers. In this regard, she personified the security and welfare of the Roman people, and was therefore an especially important deity for the city of Rome. Being usually associated with the goddess Hygeia, daughter of Asklepios-Aesculapius, she is often represented with a snake wrapped around one arm and an egg in the other hand, which she may be feeding to the snake. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with facetted hoop, ellipsoid cell to the bezel with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio image of a kantharos; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 183, for type; see for the iconography Furtwängler, A., Die antiken Gemmen: Geschichte der Steinschneidekunst im Klassischen Altertum, Leipzig and Berlin, 1900, pl.XXXI,14.5.88 grams, 24.07mm overall, 19.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.From the middle of the 3rd century AD, gem production in the Roman Empire declined rapidly. At the same time the first Christian motifs began to be visible on the rings. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
An Edwardian telescope brass standard lamp, originally an oil lamp (now converted to electricity), with Corinthian column and square base with lion's paw feet, with shade, 161cm high to top of reservoir fittingCondition report: Brass partially tarnished, some elements seem to have a copper finish.197cm to top of reservoir fully extended.Scratches, knocks, tarnishing, the reservoir does not sit squarely on the stem. The item has not been tested.
A Meissen porcelain figural group of the drunken Silenus, 19th century, supported by Bacchus and slumped on a donkey being fed grapes by a maiden relaxing on the ground, and a putto playing with its tail, incised 2724 to base, and blue crossed swords mark, 21cm high, approx 20cm wideCondition report: donkey's tail entirely broken off and end missinglosses to flowers and petals in basket and garlands etcitem broken off and missing from Bacchus's handmaiden's fingers broken and missingdonkey's right ear missingSilenus hand poorly glued back onmaiden's toe missingputto's fingers missingchips and dinks
A pair of old hippopotamus teeth from the lower jaw, each approximately 39cm longBearing two drill holes from signs of previous mountingProvenance: collected by the vendors parents circa. 1930If purchasing this item within the United Kingdom no CITES licences necessary, if purchasing this item from abroad, then appropriate licences and documentation will be required to be applied forCondition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
1963 Citroën 2CV 'Fourgonnette' VanRegistration no. YAE 68AChassis no. 1424635Odometer reading: N/AMOT Expiry: 22 August 2021 (exempt)*2CV 'ripple' van*Lovely condition with modern features*Restored early 2000s The Citroen 2CV van is a usable French classic that has seen a popularity renaissance in recent years. Production of the 2CV 'ripple' van spanned three decades from 1951 to 1977 and was the first ever delivery van with front-wheel drive. In total over 1.2 million 2CV vans were produced however today very few of those remain. This 1963 model is an older restored example that is believed to originate from Belgium as a post office van. The date of restoration is unknown (believed to be in the early 2000s), but the vehicle is still in a very good and useable condition. The light green paintwork with grey cloth interior presents very well and suit the car. The vendor purchased the vehicle in July 2017, and has many receipts included on file. The van also features the addition of a reversing camera, adding an element of usability. The more powerful 602cc engine (which is a later unit) is running and driving as it should, and could be used as a commercial tool or collectors' item. The brakes were also renewed in 2015. The vehicle is ready to be used and enjoyed by a new owner.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 79/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 20/25Body Work: 4Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4Glass: 4Paint: 4Wheels/Tyres: 4INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4Headlining: 4Seats: 4Trim: 4ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20Mechanical components: 4Running: 4Starting: 4Under Bonnet: 4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20Axles: 4Brakes: 4Gearbox/Clutch: 4Suspension: 4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10Ancillary components: 4Main components: 4Car History File: 3For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
2005 Bentley Continental GT CoupéRegistration no. M66 EJWChassis no. SCBCE63W75C027951Odometer Reading: TBAMoT Expiry: 8 June 2021*Beautiful Dark Sapphire Continental GT*Full service history*A well-presented exampleThe Bentley Continental GT launched in 2003 as one of the most impressive Bentleys ever produced – and received widespread critical acclaim. Powered by a then all-new 6.0-litre Twin-Turbo W12 engine, the car produced a mighty 560bhp and 479lbft of torque that propelled the 2.5 ton car to 60mph in 4.8 seconds. The car was also the first car to be developed under the company's new Volkswagen Group ownership, and marked a new era for the marque. Not only that, but the car was also the first luxury car to be produced by Bentley for the mass market. Today, Continental GT's represent excellent value and still look just as good today as they did when they were first launched in 2003. This 2005 example had its pre-delivery inspection on 23 February 2005 at Michael Powles Bentley Limited, and is presented in a stunning colour combination of Dark Sapphire Pearl metallic with a beige leather interior. The interior is also finished with a matching Dark Sapphire leather trimmed dashboard (to match the exterior), and walnut wood veneers. The vendor purchased the car in July 2019 and has kept the car part of a private collection. The bodywork and paintwork are in excellent condition, and the car has received a protective layer of Gtechniq Platinum paint protector in July 2019. The interior also presents very well, and the W12 engine also runs very smoothly and performs as it should. There is a full service history folder with the car, including full stamps at Michael Powles and Bentley Leicester. The mileage is very low for a Continental, having completed just 12,000 miles – offering potential as a collector's item. A beautiful modern Bentley.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 90/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25Body Work: 5Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5Glass: 5Paint: 5Wheels/Tyres: 5 INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4Headlining: 4Seats: 4Trim: 4ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20Mechanical components: 5Running: 5Starting: 5Under Bonnet: 5RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20Axles: 4Brakes: 4Gearbox/Clutch: 4Suspension: 4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10Ancillary components: 4Main components: 4Car History File: 5For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1980's Ferrari Cavallino Houndstooth Check print shoulder bag/handbag.A lovely 1980s production Ferrari shoulder handbag, in very good condition with check houndstooth pattern and featuring the iconic Cavallino as well. A great gift or item to be worn at club events.SpecificationClick here for more details and images
Aston Martin One-77 Preview Brochure.Aston Martin One-77 Preview Brochure. The brochure consists of a hardback cover complete with metal Aston Martin Badge. Inside there are 29 A3 single pages beautifully printed on a range of creative materials which add to the premium feel. The pages fit into its own mailing wallet which was used to mail the brochures to prospective buyers across the globe. This is a rare item as it is believed that less than 100 were produced.SpecificationClick here for more details and images
A simply exquisite example of the elegant Azure. 14,800 miles from new and a comprehensive, Jack Barclay service record. Debuting at the 1995 Geneva Salon, the Azure was based on the platform of the highly successful Continental R. At around £220,000 in1996, the Bentley Azure was the "World's most expensive Convertible" Pininfarina constructed the bodyshells and designed and manufactured its convertible roof - an item of true artistry This stunning, one owner from new, example has covered a mere 14,719 miles. A 1996 Model Year car supplied by Jack Barclay Finished in Aurora Basecoat over Magnolia leather piped in Spruce Green. Olive Green soft top in good condition 27 service stamps, all by main dealer Jack Barclay There is no finer way for four people to arrive anywhere NB. The illustrated registration number does not form part of the sale. Full details to follow shortly. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: AZUREYear: 1996Chassis Number: SCBZK15C0TCH53630Registration Number: TBCOdometer Reading: 14719 MilesClick here for more details and images
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY (1876-1941). A 1903 silver two lion head handled presentation bowl on ebonised wooden turned base, inscribed 'H. N. Gresley Esq. A Token on Esteem From the Staff of the Carriage & Wagon Department L&YR Co. Feby 17th 1905'. Approx. weight of silver 768.5g. Provenance: from the Godfrey family estate. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £30 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered UK only address.
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY (1876-1941). A 1935 silver pie crust edge tray on four claw and ball feet made by Jones & Son Ltd London, inscribed with various signatures surrounding central text 'To Sir Nigel Gresley from the Crewe Dinner Committee, 24 November 1936'. Approx. weight 924.5g. Provenance: from the Godfrey family estate. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £15 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered UK only address.
SIR NIGEL GRESLEY (1876-1941). An 1875 silver goblet made by Thomas White, inscribed ‘Herbert Nigel Gresley Born 19th June 1876 from [possibly] TMG’, approx. height 15.5cm, approx. weight 180.4g. Provenance: from the Godfrey family estate. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £15 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered UK only address.
A Robert Mouseman Thompson of Kilburn stool, with burr oak saddle seat and oak four leg base, one leg featuring small carved mouse, approx. 38.5cm x 40cm x 28cm. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or authorised couriers ONLY. Restrictions apply to ensure social distancing.
A signed Argentina shirt by Diego Maradona and in black sharpie, rating 9.5/10. The signature is authenticated and databased by a third party, PSA.This item needs no introduction. It's currently the hottest and most sought-after piece of sporting memorabilia since his recent passing. Maradona was a player and person that spoke to football fans all over the world either on or off the pitch. Charisma, flair, and a great left foot winning multiple titles and accolades, and a world cup (while reaching three finals). We will most likely remember Diego for his two goals against England in 1986. Scoring one with his hand, 'The hand of God' and the other by dribbling 7 England players while starting from his own half. It was nicknamed: The goal of the century.A word from the seller:"Whenever a collector or sports reporter walked into my collection room, the item they always went to see first was that Maradona shirt. It just spoke to their imagination. It took them (and me) back to being a kid and watching that man play on tv. From the thousands of items that have been part of my collection, bought, sold, or traded this shirt was one of the hardest to get. Therefore it stayed with me so long, till now. A true late 80s shirt, great signature with high readability and good signature position on the shirt. I hope this will find a wonderful new home and I'm sure it will never cease to amaze anyone that lays eyes on it."Provenance:From the collection of a Belgian private collector. Authenticated by PSA with number AC58558. (90 x 80 cm)
257. WELKER & CROSBY HOSE REEL | A horse drawn rarity and advanced collectors item, this elusive example demonstrates a wonderful casting, strong japanning to wagon body highlighted with reds and gold. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 14" l. | Horse in (Very Good Condition) while the rest of the toy is in (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $1,500 - $2,500
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