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Click here to subscribe2nd-3rd century AD. A silver-gilt S-shaped plate brooch with trumpet ends each with an ivy-leaf extension, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1626.8.94 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A Roman or Parthian bronze statuette of Fortuna (Tyche) seated on a cairn wearing a long robe and tall headdress, patera in her extended right hand, left hand resting on a wheel. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 143 for type.81 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with solid crossbar, three onion-shaped knops, deep trapezoidal-section bow with niello-inlaid inscription 'VTERE FELIX' (use [this] happily), D-section footplate with notched edges and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 104.46 grams, 78mm (3"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with ribbed collar and flared shank to each shoulder, discoid cell with inset red jasper cloison, intaglio scene of a putto(?) in the coils of a snake holding a frond over a facing nude figure. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 416 for type.8.24 grams, 24mm overall, 19.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. Extremely fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A silver finger rig with square-section hoop, flat scaphoid bezel with cell, inset carnelian cloison with profile bearded bust. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 364.7.57 grams, 27mm overall, 22.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.0, Japan 29) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A hollow-formed silver boar figurine with legs splayed and tail erect, hollows to the eyes to accept inserts; incised tremolier loop to the right flank and shoulder and graffito 'IR'(?"). Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 253 for type.32 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a flat openwork hoop with beaded wire meander between plain bands, hollow-formed rectangular plaque with flange rim, inset chalcedony cameo of a profile female bust. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 164 for type.3.17 grams, 24.11mm overall, 18.78mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 7/8, Europe 19, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century BC. A bronze tintinnabulum formed as a phallus with feline legs, tail and second phallus, the tail formed as a phallus, loop above. Cf. Roberts, P. Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, London, 2013, item 187.51 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with coiled texture to the round-section hoop, flat plaque with cluster of three small granules and a larger ovoid pellet. Cf. Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1907, item 863 for type.4.29 grams, 26mm overall, 19.28mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on London market, before 2010. Fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze military pendant with male genitals between a phallus to the left and a fist in the fica gesture to the right, loop above. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 428.10 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a south London collector; acquired before 1980.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section facetted hoop, chamfered shoulders with split bar finials, octagonal raised plaque with 'PATRI' ('[belonging to my] father) inscription. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 227.16 grams, 29mm overall, 19.64mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.67, Japan 20) (1 1/4"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century AD. A terracotta oil lamp with circular discus and concentric rims, short nozzle with volute scrolls to the sides, high-relief image of a cockerel in profile; makers mark to the underside '?N'. Cf. Bémont, C. Lampes en Terre Cuites, Paris, 2007, item D272 for type.54 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition, usage wear.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring comprising D-section hoop, angled shoulders, discoid plaque with inset carnelian cloison, incised inscription ' OV???? / MH????? / NO??E / [.] / ???????'. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 203 for type.17 grams, 32mm overall, 22.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z 1/2, USA 12 3/4, Europe 29.49, Japan 28) (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A gold finger ring formed as a D-section serpent with loop to the tail, scale detailing, lozengiform head with lateral pellet eyes. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117.8.37 grams, 27mm overall, 16.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.16, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a south London collector; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section hoop, transverse ledges to the facetted shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with raised panel, 'IVL' insciption (for Julius? Julia?"). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 251 for type.4.51 grams, 23mm overall, 18.52mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze mount formed as an erect phallus with loop above, wings extended to each side. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 433 for type.22 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering D-section hoop, plaque with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio ewer. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 246 for type.2.74 grams, 20mm overall, 17.59mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.
3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section angled hoop, scrolled detailing to shoulders and ellipsoid bezel, stepped plaque with inset carnelian cloison. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 210.11 grams, 30mm overall, 24.01x17.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.45, Japan 15) (1 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman living East of London; acquired before 2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incised text 'VTE/REFELIC/ITER' (use [this] happily"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 297.8.43 grams, 22mm overall, 17.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 15.76, Japan 14) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A glass intaglio of a winged putto; set into a later gold finger ring comprising a rectangular band with raised median ridge, hollow-formed drum-shaped bezel with gusset to the sidewall, granules to the shoulders and beaded wire border. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 276 for type.4.43 grams, 24.61mm overall, 19.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/4, USA 9 1/4, Europe 19 1/4, Japan 18 1/2) (1"). Property of a South West London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; by descent 1986. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century AD. A tinned bronze bow brooch of Hod Hill type with ribbed body, central square panel with lateral arms to the bow, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1505.6.79 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a slender hoop with flared shoulders, stepped bezel with cell, inset carnelian cloison, intaglio running hound with legs extended. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 190.5.14 grams, 23mm overall, 19.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
5th-6th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a cusped D-section hoop with geometric detailing, scaphoid bezel with S-shaped detailing to the sides, inscribed to the upper face 'EYTY XIC?'. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 479 for type.17 grams, 25mm overall, 19.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.73, Japan 20) (1"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
7th century AD. A silver ring comprising a D-section hoop with discoid pad to the underside, trumpet-shaped bezel; the pad with a starburst motif, the shank with opposed notches, the plaque with advancing winged dragon. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 897 for type.12.5 grams, 32mm overall, 20.12 x 18.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 19, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A cloison intaglio with profile bust of an emperor with diadem, set into a later gold finger ring comprising a hoop of plano-convex bulbs, octagonal bezel with scooped sides. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 433 for type.13 grams, 28mm overall, 22.26x16.88mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 12.56, Japan 12) (1"). Property of a South West London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; by descent 1986. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a slender hoop formed as two annulets of bead wire, ellipsoid bezel with granules to the rim and beaded wire border, plaque with cell and inset carnelian cloison, intaglio cornucopia. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 166 for type.2.64 grams, 24mm overall, 19.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.0, Japan 20) (1"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
2nd millennium BC. A slender bronze dagger with lentoid-section tapering blade, short ricasso, lower guard with lateral flanges and bone inserts to each face, waisted grip with flanged edges. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 42.157 grams, 33cm (13"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A slender bronze dagger with lentoid-section tapering blade, columnar lower guard and grip with flanges, lobed pommel. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 42.308 grams, 35cm (13 3/4"). Private collection, South West London; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.
ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CAMEO BUST. 1st century AD. A round-section gold hoop with drum bezel and beaded wire fillet, inset chalcedony cameo of a female face. 3.73 grams, 26mm overall, 15.76mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1"). From a private UK collection; formerly in a Munich collection formed in the 1970s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 234. Very fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A round-section gold hoop supporting an elliptical plaque, inset green glass cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 222.1.52 grams, 20mm overall, 15.75mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.
3rd-4th century AD. A gold finger ring with round-section hoop, discoid bezel with inset banded agate cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 234 for type.3.13 grams, 24.73mm overall, 17.91mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 17 3/4, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with slender tapering lozenge-section blade, long closed socket with hole to accept an attachment rivet, punched-point decoration to the edges of the shoulders. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 8, item 6.187 grams, 35.5cm (13"). Property of a gentleman; formerly in a private collection since before 1980.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
246-222 BC. A Hellenistic silver finger ring comprising a tapering D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with intaglio profile bust of king Ptolemy III Eurgetes with diadem and decorated tunic. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 185 for type.9.03 grams, 21mm overall, 18.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British R ½, USA 8 ¾, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (3/4"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; collected from 1966-2017. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead comprising a lentoid-section leaf-shaped blade, short neck, tapering socket with attachment hole. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 7 item 1.259 grams, 36.5cm (14 1/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Very fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A large bronze dagger with lozenge-section tapering blade, flat-section ricasso, lower guard with lateral flanges and modern bone inserts to each face, waisted grip with flanged edges. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 42.259 grams, 38.5cm (15 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Fine condition, surface accretion.
6th century AD. A fragment of a gilt-bronze saucer brooch with chamfered rim, band of pellets enclosing a dense pattern of Style I ornament; gilding to the obverse, reverse plain. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.42 for type.5.19 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1970s; formerly found near Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK. Fine condition.
8th-12th century AD. A Mordvinian bronze omega-shaped brooch with scroll pattern to the panels; pin coiled around loop. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIV, item 11.14 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze finger ring comprising a slender round-section hoop, upper section with modelled twist detailing. CF. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CXVIII, items 11; Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.45, item 6.2.0 grams, 24mm overall, 19.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.
3rd century AD. A substantial silver finger ring with D-section tapering hoop, ribbed shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with scroll detailing, gold foil to the central cell, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio winged Victory holding a frond. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 211.42 grams, 35mm overall, 23.41mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+3 1/2, USA 14 1/4, Europe 33.42, Japan 32) (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition. A very large wearable size.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid pendant with stylised low-relief image of two opposed birds forming a human mask (Odin?"). Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.95, item 5.2.1 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze pendant of a bird in profile with low-relief eye and beak detailing, pierced wings, loop to the shoulders, four rings to the lower edge each with a short chain and webbed-foot dangle. Cf. Golubeva, L.A. Zoomorfniye Ukrasheniia Finno-Ugrov, Moscow, 1979, pl.6, item 4 .19 grams, 80mm (3 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition. Professionally cleaned and conserved.
8th-12th century AD. A Mordvinian bronze omega-shaped brooch with panels decorated with recessed wave pattern; pin coiled around loop. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIV, item 11.16 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze crescentic pendant with integral pierced lug, raven-head finials, hatched panels and triangle with three pellets. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.98, item 13.2.17 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of an professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition. Professionally cleaned and conserved.
9th-12th century AD. A discoid bronze mirror with one polished face, loop to the reverse and concentric bands of beaded zig zag detailing. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLV, item 13.40 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of an professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century BC - 1st century AD. A hollow-formed silver statuette of Athena standing robed with mantle and left arm raised to support a spear, right hand extended; the hair in a chignon, wearing an owl crest and elaborate feather headdress. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 67 for type.30 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition, lower right arm absent.
8th-12th century AD. A silver Mordvinian omega-shaped brooch with granule decoration in the form of triangles; pin coiled to loop. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIV, item 11.11 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A bronze miniature comb with fine-cut teeth to one long edge and coarse-cut to the other; bands of zig zag detailing to each face. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I: Abbildungen der Graubfunde, Stockholm, 1992, Fig.117, item 1.8.38 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.
11th century AD. A D-section bronze harness cheek-piece comprising a domed loop, short shank, Ringerike Style profile beast on a baseline with tail curled round across the rump. Cf. Williams, D. Anglo-Scandinavian Horse Harness Fittings, Finds Research Group Datasheet 39, 2007, item 3(c) for type.19 grams, 52mm (2"). Found near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Very fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt plate brooch of a stylised bird with coiled beak, three-strand wing, tail and shoulder, curled claw; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.27.2; Brown, K.R. From Attila to Charlemagne. Arts of the early Medieval Period in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2000, p.239 for type.5.13 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop, discoid bezel with incuse parcel-gilt triskele motif. Cf. Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.49, item 17.3.5 grams, 20mm overall, 19.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (3/4"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition. A large wearable size.
9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver penannular bracelet with bands of stamped decoration, facing masks to the finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXI, item 24.54 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A small silver statuette of Eros advancing nude with torch(?) in his left hand, wings to the shoulders, left foot trailing. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 115.8.29 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.
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