3rd century AD. A bronze military eagle (Aquila) figurine with its wings tucked in, large stylised head in frontal position, feather detailing to the body and wings; grooved to the underside, pierced through the feet. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 272; see D'Amato, R., Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers, (1-2), Oxford, 2018-2019, for discussion on Roman standards. 62 grams, 52mm (2"). Ex an important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. Miniature eagles were usually copies of the main legionary standard, the Eagle (Aquila"). Each legion received his own eagle, symbol of the whole Legion, in silver (Cic.Catil.I, 24: aquila argentea; App. Civil War IV, 101"). Speaking of the eagles of Brutus and Cassius: Two eagles alighted upon the two silver eagles which surmounted the standards - ?? ??? ??????? ??? ??????? ??? ??????? ???????????? - pecking at them, or, as others say, protecting them"). The description of the late consular eagle (?????, army of Crassus crossing the Euphrates) is in Cassius Dio, XL,18: “the so called eagle of the army. It is a small shrine and in it perches a golden eagle. It is found in all the enrolled legions, and it is never moved from the winter-quarters unless the whole army takes the field; one man carries it on a long shaft, which ends in a sharp spike so that it can be set firmly in the ground”. Fine condition.
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6th century BC. A bronze figure of a kouros, depicted as a slim nude male with narrow shoulders and hair swept back, standing with knees flexed, left arm extended with open hand, right arm bent, holding a thunderbolt, with the attribute of god Tinia. See Scott D.A., Ancient Metals: Microstructure and Metallurgy, volume I, Los Angeles, 2001, especially p.143ff, for discussion of the realisation of the Etruscan kouroi.52 grams, 75mm (3"). Property of a Durham lady; formerly in the collection of her mother, Mrs Allan; acquired from Sotheby & Co, 34-35 New Bond Street, London, UK, in the 1960s; thence by descent to the current owner; accompanied by a collector’s tag, and the original Sotheby’s tag with item number 025885. This kind of statuette as cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique, and represents a wonderful homage to male youth, the highest ideal of beauty in the Classical world. Such works were most likely dedicated in a sanctuary as a votive offering to the gods. Very unusually, he has the attributes of the powerful Tinia (corresponding to the Greek Zeus and the Roman Jupiter"). Fine condition.
1st century AD. A purple glass piriform bottle with rounded rim and underside, applied white glass trail in spiral to the base. Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 377. 99 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From a UK private collection, 1974. Fine condition, rim restored.
1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze patera handle comprising a ribbed column and leaf-shaped base, the finial a ram's head with curled horns. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 313 for type. 169 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
1st century AD. A silver ring comprising a round-section hoop, inset garnet cabochon with high-relief mask and billeted rim. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191, for type. 4.35 grams, 24mm overall, 15.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.16, Japan 8) (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A silver statuette of Priapus standing naked, wearing only a short cloak arranged on his shoulders, holding the robe from the corners, exposing his exaggerated genitalia under an offering of flowers, finely-detailed head with the hairstyle and beard of a Greek philosopher; in lifting his cloak, he reveals his enormous phallus, creating a vivid connection between fertility and abundance. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 136; and Dunleavy C.A., The Image of Priapus: Ambiguity and Masculinity in Roman Visual Culture, Bristol, 2018. 12 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired on the European art market in the 2000s. Priapus was an ancient Greek and Roman deity, usually represented as a small bearded man with a huge phallus. According to the Romans, he was born from the illegitimate love between Aphrodite and Zeus (for the Greeks the father was Dionysus) and was transformed into an obscene character by Hera, jealous wife of the king of Olympus. Priapus was a symbol of sexual instinct and male fertility and was protector of nature and guardian of gardens and flowers. Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of a stepping horse, advancing with one foreleg raised and bent, incised stylised bridle details to the head, notched mane. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 246. 38 grams, 43mm high (1 3/4"). Ex important Dutch collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1970s. In the Classical period, large and small statuettes were primarily religious in nature. Bronze horse or horse-and-rider statuettes were typically placed on the tops of columns set up at sanctuaries by the animal's owner in commemoration of one or more victories in the horse races held at the Panhellenic sanctuaries of Olympia, Delphi, Isthmia, and Nemea. This practice continued in Hellenistic and Roman times, when other uses were also possible for such small sculptures of a horse, such as votive offerings at shrines. A similar statuette has been recently found by the Bulgarian Archaeologists in the fortress of Rusokastro, in Southeast Bulgaria, and various specimens have been found in the Balkan regions, which may be the place of production of such statuettes. Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A very large key with iron shank and bronze handle; right-angled shank with toothing to the forward edge; square-section handle with large loop above. Cf. Read, B., Metal Artefacts of Antiquity, vol.1, Langport, 2001, item 521. 205 grams, 89.50mm (3 1/2"). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A substantial gold finger ring with hollow-formed crescent shank, coiled wire sleeves to the shoulders, swivelling rectangular bezel with intaglio image to each face: advancing lion with hieroglyphs above, scorpion, crocodile, cartouche with hieroglyphs for the royal name 'Horemheb'. For similar cf. Musée du Louvre, Paris, Les Pharaons, catalogue d'exposition, 2002, p.61, 442, notice 137; ETIENNE M., Heika, catalogue d'exposition, 2000, p.65; DELANGE E., Petits guides des grands musées, Les bijoux de l'Antiquité egyptienne, 1990, p.15; also see Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 4, for type. 21.31 grams, 32mm overall, 18.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0013/02/06/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.157483-10016. The royal name Horemheb appears in a cartouche on the tenth pylon at Karnak, Egypt, where it forms part of a scene showing the king making an offering to Amun. His career began under the patronage of Tutankhamun with a rise from humble origins. He died without issue and was succeeded by his vizier, Paramesse, who adopted the royal title Ramesses I. The size of the ring indicates it probably served as a seal for applying official stamps. Signet rings of this type, which first appeared in the Middle Kingdom, were common during the New Kingdom. Very fine condition. A large wearable size. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.
4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granules to the shoulders, disc plaque with applied filigree collar, cell with inset green jasper cloison, intaglio eagle gripping a serpent, military standard to the rear. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 221 for type.5.72 grams, 23.10mm overall, 19.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.62, Japan 18) (1"). From a home counties collection, formed 1970-1980.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd century AD. A group of two silver-gilt knee brooches, one with rectangular headplate and right-angled bow, the other with a scrolled bow and transverse bars. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1659; Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1238, for type. 27.5 grams total, 34mm each (1 1/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st century AD. A gold finger ring with scooped shoulders, disc bezel with inset keeled cabochon garnet. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 162, for type.5.16 grams, 22.90mm overall, 18.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1/2"). Property of a South London collector; acquired before 1980.Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with keeled hoop, ellipsoid pads to the outer face, granulated collar to the bezel with inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 204 for type.7.57 grams, 24.04mm overall, 17.96mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a professional ancient art and jewellery expert; formerly with a London gallery; previously from a private British collection formed between 1970-1990.Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with cell to the plaque, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 244. 1.59 grams, 19.73mm overall, 16.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio figure of Mercury(?) advancing with caduceus. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 200.5.25 grams, 24.93mm overall, 17.16mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection.Fine condition, nick to hoop.
2nd century AD. A gold ring comprising a flat-section hoop and flared shoulders, flat bezel with cell, inset cameo profile female bust. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 236, for type. 3.52 grams, 20.38mm overall, 16.64x12.37mm internal diameter (approximate size British B, USA 0, Europe -, Japan -) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A gold finger ring formed as a snake with coiled tail and neck. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117.3.51 grams, 17.00mm overall, 16.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A substantial gold finger ring with stepped bezel, cell with inset silver plaque, intaglio bust of Mars with crested helmet and sagum cloak. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 201, for type.24.45 grams, 26.21mm overall, 19.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From a London private collection of ancient jewellery formed since the 1980s; acquired on the UK and European art markets; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert, Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 0140/02/06/2020. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd-3rd century AD. An ellipsoid jasper gemstone, intaglio profile female bust with hair dressed in a chignon, set into a later gold finger ring. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 305.10.46 grams, 23.60mm overall, 17.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market, 2000s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd-3rd century AD. A small gold finger ring with disc bezel, intaglio stylised figure of Fortuna (Greek Tyche) with cornucopia in one hand and rudder (gubernaculum) in the other. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187, for type. 1.64 grams, 14.69mm overall, 13.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (1/2"). From the private collection of a Leeds professional; acquired by gift from his grandfather in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granule to each shoulder, beaded wire collar to the disc bezel with facing bust of Sol wearing a radiate crown. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 219, for type.4.50 grams, 19.67mm overall, 15.11mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with granule cluster to each shoulder, beaded wire collar enclosing a facing bust of Sol with radiate crown. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 221, for type.3.38 grams, 16.87mm overall, 14.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A gold finger ring with flat-section gold hoop, ellipsoid cell to the bezel with inset sardonyx(?) gemstone. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 206, for type. 1.59 grams, 15.44mm overall, 14.88mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (1/2"). From the private collection of a Leeds professional; acquired by gift from his grandfather in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition, hoop cracked.
2nd-3rd century AD. A hollow-formed gold oval plate brooch with braided filigree border, concentric bands of bosses and applied filigree guilloche, beaded wire collar with applied granules; central dome with cell, inset truncated oval sardonyx cabochon, intaglio profile bust of Apollo, applied catch and two hoops to the reverse. See Tait, H. ed., 7000 Years Of Jewelry, The British Museum Press, London, 2009, item. 246, for an example bearing some stylistic comparison; see Hattatt, R., A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches, Oxbow Books, Oxford, 2000, esp. pp.342-347, for a series of discoid brooches and pp.364-365 for oval examples.21.68 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). From a late 1990s private collection; formerly acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s; accompanied by a copy of a report from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 191011; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.155129-10028. The soldered join of stepped form used to form the sheet gold side wall of the brooch is rare in jewellery created before the Migration Period (say, 5th-6th century AD) and this brooch may be among the earliest examples of the joint in existence. A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website. Very fine condition. A large museum-quality display piece.
10th-12th century AD. A large bronze enkolpion reliquary cross pendant comprising two narrow hinged plates and an articulated suspension loop with vertical rib; obverse with Corpus Christi and small flanking busts; reverse with Mary Theotokos in orans pose and four nimbate busts surrounding. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 258. 122 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze oil lamp with discoid base, small discoid well and large nozzle with recess to the vent, openwork ivy-leaf handle with scrolled tendril detailing and knop finial, hinged scallop-shell lid. Cf. Bailey, D.M., A Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum. IV. Lamps of Metal and Stone and Lampstands, London, 1988, item Q3743, for lid type, Q3797, for handle. 422 grams, 18cm (7 1/4"). Property of a European collector; previously in a South German collection; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1990. Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with sloping fluted shoulders, three lozenges to the underside of the hoop, octagonal bezel with inset gilt pseudo denarius of Caracalla with 'IMP CAE M AVR ANT AVG P TR P' legend dating to circa 198 AD. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 227, for type.14.60 grams, 27.12mm overall, 22.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.Fine condition. A large wearable size.
23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of three bronze seals, all with triangular cross-section and design to three sides, pierced transversely, including two accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: 'Trifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 16 x 16 x 23.5mm. This has triangular ends, through which it is pierced, and three oblong faces. The one shows a crouching winged quadruped, the next one shows -- tête bêche -- another crouching quadruped, but with big hump and tailing curling over body. The third face is not certainly identified, but it might be another quadruped or even some other kind of creature or plant. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is typical shape for this part of the world, and is in very good condition, the metal having been conserved.': 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30 x 17 x 18 x 19mm, This has triangular cross section with a hole down the middle. The three sides show: (i) a squatting composite creature with human body raising the hands, and lower parts merging into a snake; (ii) a standing quadruped with wings; and (iii) a composite creature squatting, with bird's neck and head, raised wings, and body that curls around as if ending in a tail. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. it is a rare item, and the metal is in good condition, having been conserved.' 69 grams total, 23-29mm (1-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-26, T-63, T-770 academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. An Arab-Sassanian nicolo intaglio gemstone with marriage scene, set into a later gold finger ring with hoop composed of conjoined bulbs, cup bezel with granules to the shoulders. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 464, for type. 10.87 grams, 25mm overall, 19.33mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.73, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a Suffolk collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze seal matrices, all accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (20) 'Stamp Seal of bronze, 7 x 7 x 7.5mm. This is a small plaque with a strip of metal bent to a loop attached to the back. The face shows a linear design. one might expect this to be a monogram, but if so its resolution is so far not clear. this is reported to have come from Arabia, and it fits as a pre-Islamic seal from the area, perhaps c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. it is in very good condition.'; (5014) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 12 x 13 x 18mm. This has an oval convex face, then has two levels of decreasing width separated by deep grooves, on the upper one of which is the pierced handle. The face, which is engraved a little out of true, shows a composite creature: body of a quadruped, but wings, neck and head of a bird. This is an Urartian seal, from the ancient Armenia, c. 900-700 B.C. It has an unusual shape, and for ancient bronze is in good condition.'; (46, 37-B) 'Bronze stamp-cylinder seal, 17 x 6 x 6mm, with flat base, straight sides, and handle on top, in very good condition. The base shows a standing bird with crescent above its back, On the sides there is a stylized tree, a pole surmounted by a symbol, a standing human figure and two unidentified depictions. This is an Urartian seal, c. 800-600 B.C, and a rare type with both base and sides engraved.'; (T-771) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 10.5 x 8mm. This is a thick oblong plaque, with suspension loop on the top and all four sides and bottom decorated with engraving. one broad side shows a standing winged figure raising the hands. The opposite side shows a bust in a winged solar disc at the top, and the rest too worn to interpret. The one narrow side shows a standing horned quadruped below a crescent underlined with dots. The opposite side and the base are too worn to understand. This comes from anywhere between Anatolia and north-western Iran and dates to c.800-400 B.C. it is a rare item, but rather worn.' ; including: one with loop and balustered shaft, bird design; one square in section, pointillé motif to three faces and underside; one with thick loop and small (5mm) square face, hexagon motif; one cylindrical with geometric motifs. 23 grams total, 7-26mm (1/4 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item references 20, 5014, T-771, 37-B, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [4] Fine condition.
14th-17th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a belt fastener formed as a regardant duck with two lugs to the underside; six discoid stamp seals each with geometric motif and pierced lug to the reverse including five accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (Q-1) 'Bronze Disk, 37 x 37 x 10mm. This is a round flat disc with loop attached to the back of bronze strip. The face has a beaded edge within which is a stylized human face with 13 leaf-like motifs around it and between each pair of 'eaves' is a smaller similar motif. This is reported to have come from west central Asia, which is entirely plausible, and it is most likely to be dated to c. 1400-1700 A.D. The object no doubt served as a button on some special garment, perhaps a uniform. It is a rare item.'; (Q-32) 'Bronze Disk, 32 x 33 x 9mm. This is a flat disc with a beaded edge on the back of which a loop of a short strip of metal is attached. The design on the face is based on four scrolling lines, two of which are placed symmetrically and have ends which join and then split into two portions. This came from west central Asia and mostly likely dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It most probably was a button for a formal garment. It is in good condition.'; (Q-33) 'Bronze Disk, 32.5 x 32 x 5.5mm. This is a round disk with a strengthened edge, and with a loop on the back made from a short strip of metal. The design on the face consists of a simple cross with each end forming a scrolling line. There is a dot in the middle of each scroll, and near the outer edges there is a group of four dots (once three) between each pair of scrolls. This came from west central Asia and most probably dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It is in good state of preservation save that the loop is broken. The object was most likely a button for a formal garment.'; (Q-34) 'Bronze Disk, 29 x 29 x 6mm. This is a round disc with a strengthened edge, on the back of which is a loop made from a small strip of metal. The design on the face consists of four whirligigs, a cross in the centre, and groups of two or four dots filling spaces at the edges. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It is a button for a formal garment of some sort, and is in very good condition.' 93 grams total, 26-47mm (1 - 1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers Q-30, Q-32, Q-33, Q-34, Q-35, R-461, Y-751; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [7] Fine condition.
Late 3rd millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze dress pins, each with tapering shank and rosette finial, including two accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (U-603) 'Bronze Pin with Decorative Pin-head Overall length: 158 mm. Head: 21-0 mm. The spike lacks the tip, but is otherwise complete. The head has the form of a rosette with eight petals around a central circle, so that the outer edge is scalloped. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B. C. It is covered with incrustation which could be removed. The head served as a personal seal. The pin probably served to fasten garments.'; (U-607) 'Bronze Pin with Pin-head Seal, Overall length: 124mm, Head: 23 x 22mm. This has a thick straight spike which comes to a point. The head is in the form of a rosette with central circle and seven petals around, creating a star-like shape, with rays. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed, but is generally in good condition. It would have served to fasten garments.' 233 grams total, 13.5-18.5cm (5 1/4 - 7 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item numbers U-603, U-606, U607, and three others, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [6] Fair condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze protome of a leaping horse with flying mane and forelegs extended; circumferential collar behind the shoulders with fixing rivet. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 245, for type.140 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.Fine condition, repaired.
2nd millennium BC-17th century AD. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, mainly discoid with loop handle to the reverse, including seven accompanied by a typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 which state: (T-766) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15 x 15.5 x 12.5 mm. This is a roughly square plaque, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The design on the face consists of a quadruped and another item above it. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. It is a rare type and in fair condition. The face has been cleaned, and the incrustation on the back could be removed.' (T-453) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 17 x 16 x 11 mm. This has a flat, round face and a slightly convex back, on which is mounted a handle of sheet metal, pierced. The design on the face shows a standing ibex or similar animal, with a kind of wing projecting from its shoulder. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 1200-600 B.C. It is in very good condition.' (T-273) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 16 x 22 x 10.5 mm. This is a scaraboid in shape, with flat oval face, tall back for a scaraboid, pierced lengthways with flanges around the holes, and also pierced from the top of the back to the other hole. The design on the face is surrounded by a notched band. It shows a figure seated on a chair holding up one hand, and in front is a table with crossed legs. This comes from Anatolia, or west Iran and dates to c. 600-400 B.C. It follows a Late Babylonian stamp seal type in its design. It is in very good condition.' (D-14) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15.5 x 17 x 13 mm. The face is almost round, slightly oval, and convex. The back is flat and on it is mounted a large ring for a handle. The design shows a standing zebu, a bird on the sing above it, and an unidentified item in front of it. This is from west central Asia and may date to c. 100-500 A.D. It is in very good condition.'; (R-131) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 14 x 14 x 15mm. This has a round, slightly convex face, and the back first flares sharply inwards, then becomes the neck of a demon's head, with two faces and prominent ears. Originally a loop handle stood on top of the head. The design on the face shows a standing worshipper in long robe raising one hand before the spade symbol (of the god Marduk), seven dots (the Pleiades), and below the lunar crescent and a star. This comes from North Mesopotamia or Syria and dates to c. 1000-700 B.C. It is a rare item, and in very good condition, save for the broken loop.'; (Q-45) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze,15 x 15.5 x 12mm. This has a flat round face, and the back is convex, rising with one groove around the sides to the base of a pierced loop. The design on the face shows a bear(?) jumping on the back of a standing quadruped with head turned backwards. This comes from west central Asia, and is a rare type and so difficult to date, but perhaps c. 200-500 A.D. is the most likely. The seal is in very good condition.'; (Q-31) 'Bronze Disk, 33 x 33 x 9mm. This is a round disc with a loop attached to the back, made of short metal strip with flattened ends. the face has an elegant design composed of a central tree-like structure with two scrolling lines near the top as its 'branches', and then from each side two further scrolling lines fill in the space, creating a pattern of four scrolling lines. This came from west central Asia, and most probably dated to c. 1400-1700 A.D., and is a button for most probably a uniform or expensive garment. It is in very good condition.' 62 grams total, 12-33mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item numbers D-14, Q-31, Q-45, R-131, T-112, T-273, T-453, T-766; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [8] Fine condition.
Ladies Accoutrements, various items contained in a linen basket with lid, including a floral beadwork purse, leather case of scissors by Thornhill & Sons London, white leather gloves, tortoishell hair combs (3), hall marked silver including a Rococo style silver back hair brush, two silver backed clothes brushes and silver gripped necessaire item, together with faux ivory hand mirror and floral painted silk fan (with some damage) P-G, (13)
1990 Honda VFR750F-LRegistration no. G96 KNTFrame no. RC36-2003200Engine no. RC36E2003066Odometer reading: 16,389 milesMoT expiry date: 6 August 2018* Two owners from new* Good cosmetic condition* Requiring recommissioning Introduced in 1986, Honda's VFR750F had a lot to live up to. A capable sports bike, introduced to compete with the likes of Suzuki's GSX-R750 and Yamaha's FZ750, it performed incredibly well as an all-round 'sports tourer'. Purchased new by the vendor's late employer, the machine is presented in very good cosmetic condition, an honest and genuine example. The only obvious deviation from factory specification being an older Honda-type vented rectifier to combat the age-old problems with the later item. The machine is offered with two keys, an owner's manual, toolkit and V5C. The machine has been turned over regularly with a slave battery but has seen little use in recent years. Accordingly, the machine will require a replacement battery together with recommissioning to a greater or lesser extent and is therefore sold strictly as viewed. A fantastic opportunity to purchase a rapidly appreciating classic.Footnotes:Sellers' Assessments Score Total: 62/100Bidders 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' motorcycle assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Presents well | Good history file | May or may not run4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20Frame Paint: 3Tinware Paint: 3 Chrome/Brightwork: 4Plastic/Panels: 3TRIM/PARTS TOTAL: 13/20Saddle: 3Wheels: 4Cycleparts: 3Cables: 3ENGINE TOTAL: 12/20Turns Over: 3Starting: 3Running: 3Mechanical Components: 3RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 12/20Gearbox/Clutch: 3Front Forks: 3Rear Suspension: 3Brakes: 3ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 12/20Electrics: 3Magneto/Generator: 3Lighting: 3Ancillary Components: 3Motorcycle History File: Receipts & Invoices: NoV5C Registration Document: YesService History: NoThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: PP This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Corgi No. 469 Routemaster Bus "James Bond" Special. Model is red with "See Octopussy at a Cinema Near You" decal. Known that only a handful were actually made of this promotional bus in conjunction with the film premier in Leicester Square, London. Label is to one side, on theory of quick application due to time constraints for launch. Outstanding example is excellent to near mint in excellent box. - Note the item has similar provenance to one item sold as part of Marcel van Cleemput. Ref previous recorded sale of said item, see https://www.qualitydiecasttoys.com/products/23316-CORGI-469
T.G. Jackson for James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars Limited - a pair of straw opal wine glasses, the ovoid bowl with cylindrical spreading rim on inverted teardrop stem and circular foot, 13cm high ** The shape illustrated Jackson, Whitefriars Glass, Richard Dennis publications - Pl 6, p.g. 98, item iv.
A Gandhara grey schist Buddha, 4th century, the seated figure with legs crossed and his hands resting in his lap in Dhyana mudra, wearing a pleated sanghati , with loose scoop neck collar, his serene face with bow-shaped lips, downcast eyes, finely arched eyebrows, with pierced elongated ear lobes, wavy hair and ushnisha , with the remains of a halo, the front base carved with smaller figures of a bodhisattva with a turban and halo, flanked by kneeling disciples in a position of reverence, 40cm high For a similar lot, see Bonhams, Hong Kong, 3 Oct 2017, lot 42 and Christie's, New York, 15 March 2017, lot 243. Provenance: From a private collection since before 1920 and part of the property of Sir James Roll, who was a city financier who died in 1927, the present lot by descent to his wife Dame Emma Roll, who gave the item to her niece, Mrs Emma Allden, and thence by descent. 犍陀罗 四世纪 片岩佛造像
A .,25” rimfire Stevens Favorite take down falling block underlever rifle, number 18525, 36½” overall, round barrel 22” marked “J Stevens A&T Co, Chicopee Falls, Mass USA Pat. Apr.17 94”, colour hardened frame, the top frame strap drilled for folding rearsight; with walnut fore end and butt. GWO & C, retaining some original finish (rearsight missing) This item does not require a certificate. Plate 29 .
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