Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A very large and spectacular pair of glazed ceramic dragon (long) ridge-tiles from a roof, each in two sections with green glaze finish and mustard-yellow detailing, with flowers, fungi, waves and other motifs to each side, the flanks with wave-pattern scrolls; hollow to the underside. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 83.9 kg total, 100-103cm long overall (39 1/4 - 40 1/2"). Property of an American gentleman; acquired 1970s-1990s; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report number C119d5 issued by Oxford Authentication Ltd. The Chinese dragon or long may have many zoomorphic forms such as a turtle or fish, but is usually depicted as serpentine with four legs. It generally symbolizes potent and beneficial powers, particularly those with control over water, including storms and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck. In Imperial China, the Emperor used the dragon as a symbol of his strength and power. Notably, the founder of the Han dynasty (206 BC-220 AD), Liu Bang, claimed that he was conceived when his mother dreamt of a dragon. The first legendary ruler of China, the so-called Yellow Emperor, was said to have been transformed into a dragon and then ascended to Heaven. Females in the imperial family, however, were associated with the fenghuang or phoenix. [4] Fine condition.
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6th-7th century AD. A spectacular gilt-bronze appliqué in the form of a facing male head with horned headgear; piriform face, discoid eyes with garnet (?) cloison inserts, the nose covered by the nasal of the headgear, the beard triangular and the ends of the moustache extending beyond the cheeks; hair covered by a helmet or mask with hatched texture extending around the upper face and developing to two crescent extensions from the temples which meet above the crown of the head; the terminals formed as birds' heads; possible remains of attachment stud to the reverse. Kevin Leahy, National Adviser, Early Medieval Metalwork of the PAS commented: This striking mount is Early Anglo-Saxon and dates from the 6th to 7th century. Faces like this, wearing a horned headdress (or sporting horns of their own) are well known, appearing on some of the foils decorating the Sutton Hoo helmet, where the warriors carry swords and spears and appear to be dancing. A similar foil was found in a burial at Caenby, Lincolnshire and the horned warrior carrying two spears appears on a gold buckle from Finglesham, Kent. Horned warriors are not restricted to England and appear on a die for making foils found at Torslunda, Sweden, and on a die from Ayton in the Scottish Borders region. The question is: who do these mounts represent? It has been suggested that they depict the god Woden, one of whose attributes was a spear and that the birds' heads on the ends of the horns represent the the god's two ravens. However, these birds often have hooked eagles' beaks not the pointed beaks of ravens. We also see multiple depictions of the horned warrior on the same foil suggesting that it was not the god, although it is possible that the god's image was duplicated to emphasise his power. Woden is sometimes shown with only one eye as he gave up his other eye in exchange for wisdom. The two garnet-inlaid eyes seen here do not preclude the face being that of Woden but it would have been helpful if it had only one eye. Finally, what was this mount used for? Other examples like the one from Rempstone, Notts., has mounting pins on its back as does a mount from Finglesham, Kent. Many of the other mounts, however, lack any signs of a fixing. It is clear that the mount described here was attached to an iron object but we are left guessing what it was: a helmet or a buckle? Unless you find one still attached we are going to be left to wonder. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts - volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2010, item 1.4.5-r; Raynor, K. The Rempstone Mount: Anglo Saxon and Viking Horned Man Images & Artefacts, Nottingham, 2010 ; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Pestell, T. Paganism in Early Anglo-Saxon East Anglia in Heslop, T.A., Mellings, E.A. and Thofner, M. Icon? Art and Belief in Norfolk from Prehistory to the Present, Woodbridge, 2012, figs. 6(a,b"). Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference BERK-DB4E15. 10 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Found Kingsworthy, Winchester, Hampshire, UK, in 2017; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number BERK-DB4E15, and a copy of The Searcher magazine, number 389, January 2019, where it features as the only item on the front cover and a two-page exclusive article by the finder, Caroline Fathers, on pp.14 & 15. The headgear with bird-head terminals is restricted to the 6th-7th centuries in England, although there are parallels from the material culture of both Anglian England and southern Scandinavia at this time. A pair of comparable bird-helmeted human faces can be found on the reconstructed frontal plates on the helmet found in Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo (Suffolk) depicting dancing warriors, and the male face shown on a foil fragment recovered from the barrow at Caenby (Lincolnshire"). Similar also is the figure on one of the dies found at Torslunda (Öland, Sweden) showing a male wearing a helmet with a pair of bird-headed horns. A long, triangular male face is shown on the vandyke designs on the foil horn mounts from the barrow at Taplow (Berkshire"). A male figure wearing a helmet with horns and bird-head terminals is the central design on a long triangular buckle found in grave 95 at Finglesham (Kent), and also from Finglesham (grave 138) is a mount in the form of a long, triangular human head with vertical radiating bands from the top of the head, and two crescentic horns emerging from the crown, terminating in opposed birds’ heads which meet above. A similar mount was found at Rempstone (Nottinghamshire) and privately published in Raynor (2010) while others were found more recently at Attleborough (Norfolk) and Soberton (Hampshire, PAS ref. HAMP2432"). A mount depicting a similar figure, showing the upper body with hands gripping spears, was published in Hammond (2010"). The significance of the headgear has not been fully explored but the coincidence of the birds and the head recall the later myths of Oðinn and his bird messengers, and suggest that these mythic characters were familiar in early Anglo-Saxon England. Very fine condition. An extremely rare museum-quality display piece.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine of a panther with hind legs spread and forelegs bent, paws with claws spread, mouth open; underside hollowed, silver studs to the flanks; old collector's accession number 'A1339' to the underside; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 401 for type. 95 grams, 49mm including stand (2"). From a private Austrian collection; previously property of an English gentleman, acquired in 2017; formerly in the private collection of Seward Kennedy, London, UK. Very fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A finely modelled hollow ceramic figurine of a courtly lady with dressed hair and draped robe, arms raised within the sleeves, cloud slipper emerging from beneath the hem, irregular base. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 4 kg, 50cm (19 1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a UK collection, acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by an original Oxford Authentication Thermoluminescence report, number C119j17.Finely modelled.
2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, bezel of two ellipsoid cells with amethyst cabochons and a rectangular emerald to the centre. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 4.49 grams, 22.26mm overall, 19.45mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (1"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously with Faustus Gallery; formerly from the Henry Mossop collection, found by him at Water Newton, in the 1970s. Very fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-906 AD. A ceramic figure of a court official in headdress and robes in the prostrate 'kow tow' posture of respect; pigment remains to the surface. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 8.3 kg, 40cm (15 3/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1970s; accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report number C118c63 issued by Oxford Authentication, dated 7 March 2018. Fine condition.
7th-8th century AD. A carved ivory pyxis tubular container with rims above and below, expanding-arm cross in a rectangular frame supported by winged angels, smaller cross above their feet; domed lid with eight square windows and reserved voided cross fill, cruciform lid with concentric rings. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] See Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 406 for type. 77 grams, 87mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, chipped, base absent. Important.
1st century AD. An elliptical carnelian cloison with intaglio portrait profile bust of a young female, set in a hollow-formed gold ring. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 142. 3.87 grams, 29.08mm overall, 19.53mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A silver round-section bracelet with sliding closure, amuletic charms comprising two rolled silver dirhem coins, a 'firesteel' pendant, a beaded ring with two miniature hammers. Cf. Korshun, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume I, Moscow, 2012, p. 29, Fig. 4, items 1-10; Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 104, items 2-6; Montelius, O. Sveriges Forntid: Atlas I, Stockholm, 1874, plate 174, items 624-627, plate 177, item 638. 24.3 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. Fine condition.
1st millennium BC or later. A carved rock crystal amphoriskos with two lateral loop handles, irregularly drilled interior. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 303 grams, 10cm (4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a long hook and domed shield with crimped rim and central garnet bead, the pendant a hollow-formed amphora with strap handles, garnet bead finial. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 13 for type. 6.43 grams total, 51mm each (2"). Property of a European businessman; formerly in a Belgian collection; previously from an American collection formed in the 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
8th-10th century AD. A silver pyxis with ribbed rim to the lid and chased bust of Christ nimbate with 'IC XC' legend, holding a book; body with ribbed upper ring above a band of annulets, plain band, band with cross-in-lozenge motif alternating with rosettes, legend '+ AELIANUS + ETFELICITAS', lower band of fronds, base with monogram. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 31 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s. The names Aelianus and Felicitas appear as (probable) donors on a plate in the Canoscio Treasure, unearthed at the village of that name in Umbria in 1935. The hoard comprised 25 pieces of a silver dinner service. Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A flat-section gold hoop with bifid expanding shoulders, applied bezel engraved with a complex monogram, applied pellet to each side of the bezel. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 7.28 grams, 21.78mm overall, 18.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (3/4"). From an old British private collection; formed between 1975 and 1985. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
10th-12th century AD. A 6th-4th century BC sheet silver fluted bowl, later embellished by with a band of stamped Viking decoration to the rim. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 48 grams, 10.5cm (4"). From a London W1, UK, collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
Early 15th century AD. A gold iconographic ring with twisted band detail to the underside, a pair of quatrefoil flowers on stems with leaves to each keeled shoulder developing to a rectangular keeled bezel with standing figure to each panel (Mary with Corpus Christi on the left, Christ bearing a cross and trampling a dragon on the right); to the underside of the bezel an inset panel with crystal(?) window and behind a wooden(?) sliver (probably believed to be a piece of the True Cross"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 587 for type. 8.05 grams, 19.93mm overall, 15.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4"). Ex Reverend Dyer collection; Leicestershire, UK; previously found Cambridgeshire, UK, and recorded with the British Museum in the 1980s. Extremely fine condition.
7th-8th century AD.. A gold penannular finger ring, each finial an expanding-arm cross with pellet detailing, each arm with triangular cell (originally inset with gems), pellet detailing to the shoulders and underside. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 7.75 grams, 23.19mm overall, 17.88mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a North London gentleman; from a important collection of Christian artifacts, Surrey, UK. Very fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A substantial gold finger ring comprising a broad tapering hoop with stamped decoration (pellet, pelletted triangle), ends coiled around the shank. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 13.30 grams, 30.95mm overall, 20.28mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1 1/4"). Property of a North London gentleman; formerly in a North American collection acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century AD. A silver casket foot with lion's claw supporting a nude female body with lateral spread wings. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 24 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
6th-4th century BC. A dark blue glass conical cup with applied trail foot and rim, dragged trails in coral pink and white to the sidewall. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 73.5 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). From a private Belgian collection; previously part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 1990s. Fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop and flared shoulders, facetted bezel and inset natural pyramidal diamond, monogram to the underside incorporating 'LAVBEFR'(?"). [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Cf. Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, plate 16(B"). 9.70 grams, 25.03mm overall, 17.49mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s, supplied with geologic report No. TL005218, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A green glass squat jar with tapering neck and chamfered rim, wavy applied collar and two similar strap handles to the shoulder, applied glass basal ring. Cf. Lightfoot, C.S. Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 408 for type. 691 grams, 18.6cm (7 1/4"). Ex South London collection; acquired in the late 1990s. Very fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each an ellipsoid plaque with openwork floral border and central cell with inset cameo bird(?), ribbed bar beneath with hatched pine-cone dangles, S-shaped hook to the reverse. See Carducci, C. Gold and Silver Treasures of Ancient Italy, London, 1969; Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 51a. 6.49 grams total, 41mm each (1 13/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. [2] Fine condition.
5th-7th century AD. A hollow-formed sheet gold cross pendant with expanding arms, central knop, disc lobe to each outer angle with incised radiating lines; remains of loop to the reverse. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 508 for type. 3 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London lady, part of her family's Swiss collection; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, chipped. Important.
Northern Wei Dynasty, 534-550 AD. A ceramic figure of a horse standing on a small square base, neck arched and head held down with bridle; saddle covered with a long cloth; the trappings around the chest adorned with elaborate tassels and straps embellished with florets and bosses; traces of pigment to many surfaces. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] 2.4 kg, 33cm (13"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in the Cheuk family collection, Hong Kong, 1990s. Finely modelled.
1st century BC. A gold finger ring with ellipsoid bezel, intaglio of a mounted huntsman with a spear preparing to kill a running boar. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 137 for type. 21.09 grams, 24.18mm overall, 18.6x24.45mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a South London collector; previously acquired on the European art market 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Military Interest - a folder of typed Intelligence Summaries relating to the Sino-Japanese War, 1937 and another item, 'China. No. 4 (1900)/Reports/from/Her Majesty's Minister in China/respecting/Events at Peking/ Presented to both Houses of Parliament by Command of her Majesty, December 1900', London, HMSO (ex-Liverpool Public Libraries)
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An A.Y.A. 20 bore ejector side-by-side shotgun with 27" barrels and very good bores, a very clean example, N.B. stock has had an extension, Serial No.525752, slip, cleaning kit and cartridges also included, this item can only be purchased by someone with a current valid shotgun certificate or an R.F.D.
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