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1st century AD. A bronze dragonesque brooch of Mackreth's Type 2 with openwork body and median elliptical panel. Cf. Mackreth

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Lot 2950

1st century AD. A bronze dragonesque brooch of Mackreth's Type 2 with openwork body and median elliptical panel. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, item 7754.6.84 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From a private collection, Suffolk, UK; previously acquired in continental Europe before WWII. Dragonesque brooches of Type 2 are found mainly on the east coast of Britain from Essex to Scotland, with a concentration in the Yorkshire area. Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze boar figure with raised bristles to the spine, curled tail. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes A

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Lot 2958

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze boar figure with raised bristles to the spine, curled tail. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 252.117 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a south London collector; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.

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2nd-1st century BC. A silver hemispherical skyphos cup with pedestal base, handles in the form of vine branches with the Hera

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Lot 109

2nd-1st century BC. A silver hemispherical skyphos cup with pedestal base, handles in the form of vine branches with the Herakles knot to the top, vineleaf to the bottom, each handle with patera-shaped flat ledge above. Cf. Blume, T. The Silver Treasure Trove of Hildesheim, Leipzig, n.d, item 9 for similar example.143 grams, 17.5cm (7"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Hercules (Herakles) standing nude with vessel in his right hand, left hand

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Lot 144

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Hercules (Herakles) standing nude with vessel in his right hand, left hand supporting his club, lionskin draped over his left forearm. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 101.120 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze figure of Mars standing on a square base with notched edges, wearing a cuirass over his tunic, g

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Lot 145

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze figure of Mars standing on a square base with notched edges, wearing a cuirass over his tunic, greaves lace at the rear, crested helmet and carrying a round shield with bust of Medusa(?) to the centre; right arm raised and hand hollow to accept a sword or spear. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 22.58 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.

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18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 BC. A carved obsidian amulet of a plume of feathers with dorsal plaque. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of An

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Lot 1500

18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 BC. A carved obsidian amulet of a plume of feathers with dorsal plaque. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 81(c).2.84 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of an Australian collector; formerly from AR Antiques LLC; ex Boston museum. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine of Priapus standing nude with hands clutching his thighs. Cf. Rolland, H. Br

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Lot 151

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figurine of Priapus standing nude with hands clutching his thighs. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 135 for type.75 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st century AD. A bronze statuette of a bull advancing with tail raised and one foreleg bent. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antique

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Lot 160

1st century AD. A bronze statuette of a bull advancing with tail raised and one foreleg bent. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 243.155 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Very fine condition.

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Late Period, 664-332 BC. A ceramic mould for the production of a rectangular amulet with two suspension loops, frieze of thre

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Lot 1611

Late Period, 664-332 BC. A ceramic mould for the production of a rectangular amulet with two suspension loops, frieze of three deities in profile; with a modern cast from the mould. 16 grams total, 37mm (1 1/2"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired from Charles Ede in 2006, Egyptian Antiquities catalogue, item no.33a; accompanied by a copy of the catalogue; previously in the Mustaki collection. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography. Fine condition.

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George Michael, Bushey Meads School End of Term Concert Programme from 24th July 1978 featuring the item: 'Drum Solo by Georg

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Lot 563

George Michael, Bushey Meads School End of Term Concert Programme from 24th July 1978 featuring the item: 'Drum Solo by Georgios Panayiotou - Own Composition'. This programme has been provided by the vendor, Lesley, who was George Michael's girlfriend at the time and who has described the event in the new George Michael biography by Sean Smith (page 39). The programme has been dedicated to Lesley on the rear by George with his name written in Greek. The written description by George Michael beside the item in the programme states 'nominated for an oscar for the marvellous contribution to the Bushey Meads School Musical Appreciation Society for the Old, Blind and deaf all over the world'. The programme has a split on the middle where it has been folded and a couple of creases, otherwise fine

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Paul McCartney / Beatles, Paul McCartney: The CD Collection - nine compartment box released as a promotional item to coincide

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Lot 613

Paul McCartney / Beatles, Paul McCartney: The CD Collection - nine compartment box released as a promotional item to coincide with the 1989 tour to which CDs could be added (and have been in this case). Originally came with a booklet (not present). Box has some wear at the corners - all CDs excellent

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The Beatles / Signatures, 1963 Dezo Hoffman 6.5"x 8.5" black and white promotional photograph, with signatures to the reve

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Lot 646

The Beatles / Signatures, 1963 Dezo Hoffman 6.5"x 8.5" black and white promotional photograph, with signatures to the reverse of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, with dedication (To Pauline Love From The Beatles)- This item was presented to Pauline on a Special Needs Outing when she met the band.

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Stan Laurel autograph, Vaudeville Golfing Society Ball menu & order of events containing eleven autographs including Stan Lau

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Lot 754

Stan Laurel autograph, Vaudeville Golfing Society Ball menu & order of events containing eleven autographs including Stan Laurel and Terry ThomasThis item also appears to have an Oliver Hardy Signature

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3rd century AD. A carnelian cloison, intaglio capricorn with extended forelegs, set into a later gold finger ring comprising

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Lot 304

3rd century AD. A carnelian cloison, intaglio capricorn with extended forelegs, set into a later gold finger ring comprising a ribbed hoop with cusped shoulders and ellipsoid bezel. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 182.5.22 grams, 22mm overall, 17.65mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

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Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A gold finger ring comprising two conjoined hoops, S-curved serpent body with granules and snake-

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Lot 306

Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A gold finger ring comprising two conjoined hoops, S-curved serpent body with granules and snake-head, cell with inset pearl bead. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 118.3.18 grams, 21mm overall, 18.87mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 3/4, USA 9, Europe 19, Japan 18) (3/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad curved bevelle

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Lot 315

9th-11th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section blade, narrow neck widening to a broad curved bevelled edge, socket with small lateral flanges; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIII, item 13.1.3 kg total weight, 23cm overall (9"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Extremely fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved.

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9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with slender lozenge-section triangular blade, sharp shoulders, octagonal-section sock

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Lot 318

9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with slender lozenge-section triangular blade, sharp shoulders, octagonal-section socket with short silver-inlaid parallel lines, attachment holes. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 7, item 4.424 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). 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. Scarce.

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9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with slender triangular blade and pronounced midrib, short octagonal-section socket, i

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Lot 319

9th-11th century AD. An iron spearhead with slender triangular blade and pronounced midrib, short octagonal-section socket, inlaid laten bands, attachment hole. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 7, item 4.328 grams, 33.5cm (13"). 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. Scarce.

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7th-8th century AD. A hollow gold tongue-shaped strap end with gussetted sidewall, beaded wire panels to the reverse, beaded

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Lot 369

7th-8th century AD. A hollow gold tongue-shaped strap end with gussetted sidewall, beaded wire panels to the reverse, beaded border to the obverse with granule lozenges and bands; pierced twice for attachment to a belt or strap. See Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 931 for type.34 grams, 77mm (3"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection; formed 1950s-early 1990s. Extremely fine condition.

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5th-7th century AD. A hollow-formed gold cruciform pendant with hinged suspension loop, central discoid cell with granule det

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Lot 370

5th-7th century AD. A hollow-formed gold cruciform pendant with hinged suspension loop, central discoid cell with granule detailing, inset garnet cabochon, granule cluster to the end of each arm. See Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 520 for type.6.42 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a South West London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; by descent 1986. Very fine condition.

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8th century AD. A wooden coffin base formed from a split oak -tree trunk with hollowed-out cavity to accept the human remains

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Lot 386

8th century AD. A wooden coffin base formed from a split oak -tree trunk with hollowed-out cavity to accept the human remains. Supplied with a copy of the Historic England press release and site plan. Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England said: These rare and exceptional well-preserved graves are a significant discovery which will advance our understanding of Middle-Saxon religious beliefs and rural communities. See: Great Ryburgh: ??A remarkable Anglo-Saxon cemetery revealed, Current Archaeology: https://www.archaeology.co.uk/articles/features/great-ryburgh-%EF%BB%BF%EF%BB%BFa-remarkable-anglo-saxon-cemetery-revealed.htm; also see: Great Ryburgh dig finds 81 'rare' Anglo-Saxon coffins, BBC news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-37940012; and see Exceptional Survival of Rare Anglo-Saxon Coffins, Histric England: https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/survival-of-rare-anglo-saxon-coffins. 80+ kg, 1.66x0.43m (65 1/4 x 17"). Found Great Ryburgh Monastic burial site in 2016. Only one similar item is known to exist in public or private collections anywhere in the world - the example in Norwich Castle Museum, Norfolk, England; accompanied by a copy of the initial 63 page Archaeology (MOLA) works report. In November 2016, while preparing for construction of a conservation and fishing site at Great Rybergh in Norfolk as part of the flood defence system for the area, workmen discovered a quantity of waterlogged wooden remains. Archaeologists from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) were called in to perform controlled excavation and assessment of the items, which proved to be part of a 7th-9th century cemetery, the existence of which was previously unknown. The wooden remains included a number of oak coffins, each a tree trunk split to provide the lid and base, hollowed out to accept the body. Such coffins have never before been found in England in an Anglo-Saxon content, although their use has long been theorised and some antiquarian digs of the 19th century mention similar objects. The find proves that the tradition of dug-out coffins, which dates back to the Bronze Age in northern Europe, continued in use into the early Christian period. The site also held six plank-lined graves with remarkably good preservation of the timber. This construction method was previously deduced from finds at other Anglo-Saxon sites but had never before been sufficiently well-preserved for excavation to be possible. The coffins were buried on an east-west alignment and contained no surviving grave-goods, both strong indications of Christian practice. The fact that such burials took place in what was, even in the 7th century, a rural community indicates that the approved traditions of the church had permeated into the daily life of Anglo-Saxon society. Dendrochronology has indicated a date-range of 7th-9th century for the oak coffins, the trees having begun to grow in the 5th century and being around 300 years old at the time of felling. The 7th-8th centuries were a period of immense social change as small tribal groups coalesced into the kingdom of East Anglia, while Christianity established itself across East Anglian society and new religious buildings (the minster churches) sprang up as foci of spiritual and secular authority. The coffins are unique survivals from this period of social and religious change. Fine condition.

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10th-11th century AD. A silver disc appliqué with beaded border, billetted inner band enclosing a scene with a facing horsema

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Lot 391

10th-11th century AD. A silver disc appliqué with beaded border, billetted inner band enclosing a scene with a facing horseman, bird of prey, three hounds and a duck all reserved on a hatched field. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XCII, item 12.22 grams, 58mm (2 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.

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6th century AD. A suite of dress items from a female grave with museum display backing and card, comprising: two applied sauc

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Lot 392

6th century AD. A suite of dress items from a female grave with museum display backing and card, comprising: two applied saucer brooches, each gilt bronze with central knop and band of Style I decoration, catch and pin-lug to the reverse; two bronze openwork disc brooches, each with T-shaped voids and stamped triangle detailing, pin-lug and catch to the reverse; ten large and seventy-five small globular amber beads; six glass beads of globular and cylindrical types; the footplate from a bronze small-long brooch with pelta-shaped foot, catch to the reverse; two bronze rings, one with break; a bronze dress-pin with flattened and pierced finial; a pair of bronze tweezers with grooved outer faces. See MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993. Reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference WAW-DB4534. 488 grams total including packaging, saucer brooches: 63mm each (2 1/2"). Found South Worcestershire, UK; in the 1980s. The presence of disc and saucer brooches in a single grave assemblage is not unprecedented, especially in some Anglian areas. The foot of the small-long brooch may have been an intrusion from a neighbouring burial, or possibly a curated item - a keepsake carried in a pouch, for example. Tweezers, pins and other items are a routine find in many female burials in the pre-Christian period. [101] Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A bronze firesteel with openwork handle depicting addorsed horsemen, beaded border enclosing iron blade.

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Lot 421

9th-11th century AD. A bronze firesteel with openwork handle depicting addorsed horsemen, beaded border enclosing iron blade. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1.31 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From an old firesteel collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver penannular bracelet with bands of stamped decoration, tapering bear-head finials.

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Lot 428

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver penannular bracelet with bands of stamped decoration, tapering bear-head finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXI, item 24.95 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.

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8th-11th century AD. A silver penannular bracelet with triangular-section braided shank and trapezoidal plate finials. Cf. Ne

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Lot 430

8th-11th century AD. A silver penannular bracelet with triangular-section braided shank and trapezoidal plate finials. Cf. Nerman, B. Die Vendelzeit Gotlands, Stockholm, 1969, plate 284, item 2259.28 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From a private Dutch collection; formerly with TimeLine Originals in 2010; previously in an old English collection; accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity and invoice. Fine condition; small break to one cable.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver bracelet of two wires twisted about each other, the ends wound about the shank, granulated coll

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Lot 431

9th-11th century AD. A silver bracelet of two wires twisted about each other, the ends wound about the shank, granulated collar to one end. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I.: Abbildungen der Graubfunde, Stockholm, 1992, Fig.440, item 4.15 grams, 77mm (3"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing scroll decoration, surrounded by thre

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Lot 432

5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing scroll decoration, surrounded by three collared knops; the border cast thick with punched triangle niello-filled decoration; the bow with median rib and outer ribs continuing the ridge and niello-filled punched design extending to the outer border of the lozengiform footplate with a collared knop finial; to the reverse, sprung pin, pin-lugs and catchplate. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.380, item V.2.1.3.48 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising flat-section hoop, flared shoulders each with scroll motif, rectangular

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Lot 435

9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising flat-section hoop, flared shoulders each with scroll motif, rectangular bezel with radiating lines to the border, stamped saltire, niello-filled rectangle with triangles. Cf. Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.49, item 5.5.87 grams, 23mm overall, 20.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24) (1"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering hoop, bands of hatching to the shoulders, square bezel with reserved

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Lot 438

9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering hoop, bands of hatching to the shoulders, square bezel with reserved knotwork motif. Cf. Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.49, item 5.3.57 grams, 20mm overall, 18.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.55, Japan 16) (3/4"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A banded carnelian wedjat amuletic bead, convex to both broad faces, one with carved

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Lot 44

Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A banded carnelian wedjat amuletic bead, convex to both broad faces, one with carved linear detailing. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 46(g) for type.13 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Swedish collector; acquired in 2009 from Rilton Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; previously in the Gilbert Swindon collection, London, UK; accompanied by a copy of the Rilton Gallery invoice and dealer's ticket. Very fine condition.

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6th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising: convex loop with animal-head finials, each with a garnet cabochon eye in a r

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Lot 451

6th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising: convex loop with animal-head finials, each with a garnet cabochon eye in a raised setting; triangular-section tongue with similar raised eyes, beak curved over the tongue; square plate with parcel-gilt scrolled borders and central volutes surrounding a discoid cell with inset garnet cabochon and profile eagle-head to the rear edge; later oversize backplate secured with pins. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.7.1.86 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A silver-gilt tongue-shaped strap end with low-relief facing masks surrounded by geometric detailing, sp

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Lot 455

9th-11th century AD. A silver-gilt tongue-shaped strap end with low-relief facing masks surrounded by geometric detailing, split to the scooped upper edge, silver securing pins. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXXI, item 14.10 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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10th century AD. A tongue-shaped hollow strap end with gilt field, openwork motif of addorsed horses(?); attachment holes to

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Lot 456

10th century AD. A tongue-shaped hollow strap end with gilt field, openwork motif of addorsed horses(?); attachment holes to the mouth and tip. See Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998, item 28 for a similar strap end and belt garniture.22 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). From a private UK collector; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s. Very fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A carved antler tine or horn tip with suspension hole, three incised 'runic' characters to one face. 10

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Lot 461

9th-11th century AD. A carved antler tine or horn tip with suspension hole, three incised 'runic' characters to one face. 10 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. The three characters maybe Scandinavian runes, or an Eastern European (Slavic) script. The first character is a straight line which has the value of 'i' in Roman letters. The second is a vertical stroke with two side-arms. The third is a vertical stroke with two upward-curved side arms, one on each side, with the value 'm' in 11th century and later texts. If an earlier date (e.g. 7th century) were assigned to the item, the second character would have the value 'a' and the third the value 'z'. Fine condition.

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6th century AD. A sheet gold repoussé pendant with integral ribbed loop, pelletted border, interlaced three-band plait, centr

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Lot 464

6th century AD. A sheet gold repoussé pendant with integral ribbed loop, pelletted border, interlaced three-band plait, central boss with radiating billets. Cf. Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010, item 8.59 for type.2.85 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From the Johnson collection, Hertfordshire, UK; acquired in continental Europe in the early 1980s. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Extremely fine condition. Very rare.

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5th-6th century AD. A sheet gold disc with repoussé cells, a central roundel and radiating triangles each with an inset garne

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Lot 486

5th-6th century AD. A sheet gold disc with repoussé cells, a central roundel and radiating triangles each with an inset garnet cloison; pierced in two places for attachment. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item V.3.1.2 for type.2.57 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000. Very fine condition.

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15th century AD. A substantial European gold finger ring comprising a broad hoop with six bands of pellet detailing to the ou

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Lot 489

15th century AD. A substantial European gold finger ring comprising a broad hoop with six bands of pellet detailing to the outer face and three incuse flowers between the looped ends at the shoulders; discoid bezel with flared rim and beaded edge, Lombardic initials 'A' over 'G R' to the centre with inverted shoe(?) from which sprouts a flower between within plain circle; a legend to the border 'EDOILLE', the name of a place in the Vosges and a French surname derived from it, the second word is possibly Hebrew (?), with bird-on-branch flanked by rosettes at top and fleur-de-lis also with rosettes at side at base; initials 'G R A' to the underside of the bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 604.41 grams, 25mm overall, 19.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 22.33, Japan 21) (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. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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14th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a cusped D-section hoop with shoulders formed as facing beast-heads with trian

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Lot 490

14th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a cusped D-section hoop with shoulders formed as facing beast-heads with triangular bezel, inset possibly later sapphire; two lines of Anglo-French Lombardic text to the hoop '+ QVI.CA.MENVEIA: / IA:DAMOR:NE.TRICERA', for 'He who sent me shall never deceive in Love'. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 581 for type; and exactly the same inscription meaning 'He who sent me shall never deceive in Love' occurs on a ring brooch in the British Museum reg.no.AF2689: cf. Evans J. English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p.5.7.85 grams, 26mm overall, 18.54mm internal (approximate size British Q 3/4, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 1/2, Japan 17) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. Accompanied by geologic report No.TL003164, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz, and X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate 00920-2017MR. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'Traditionally sapphire attracted wealth. In the context of the ring, it purportedly protected the wearer from infidelity. Traditionally, people attributed to this gem the power to bring harmony between lovers as well as peace between adversaries.' Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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15th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a facetted D-section hoop, flared shoulders with pointillé panels and crane's

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Lot 493

15th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a facetted D-section hoop, flared shoulders with pointillé panels and crane's foot motif, beaded border to the octagonal bezel with heater shield and rampant lion. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 599.14 grams, 23mm overall, 19.38mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.73, Japan 20) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a substantial D-section cusped hoop with reserved foliage tendrils on a g

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Lot 494

13th-14th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a substantial D-section cusped hoop with reserved foliage tendrils on a green enamel field, scaphoid bezel with reserved advancing lion on a green enamel field with pointillé and linear detailing; Timurid workmanship. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 535 for type.19 grams, 24mm overall, 18.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition.

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12th-13th century AD. A bronze stamp seal matrix with pierced lug finial, central design of St. Catherine between two trees h

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Lot 507

12th-13th century AD. A bronze stamp seal matrix with pierced lug finial, central design of St. Catherine between two trees holding a wheel, with Lombardic legend '*SAVNCACATERINA'. See Braarvig, J. (ed.) Manuscripts in the Schøyen Collection IV: Medieval Seal Matrices, Oslo, 2004, item 77 for seal with St. Catherine, item 74 for spelling 'saunca' for 'sancta'.12 grams, 26mm (1"). Found Hellions Bumpstead, Suffolk, 2017.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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14th-15th century AD. A bronze tripod candlestick comprising a domed triangular base with claw feet, openwork body formed as

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Lot 511

14th-15th century AD. A bronze tripod candlestick comprising a domed triangular base with claw feet, openwork body formed as three pairs of griffins biting a surrounding band with incised borders; each griffin with billeted neck and leg, teardrop wing with feather detailing, arched back and facing D-shaped head with lentoid eyes, pricked ears, T-shaped muzzle; fleur-de-lys scroll between each pair of legs; with 15th century replacement stem and hexagonal-section socket. Cf. Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. & Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, London, 1984, item 249 for type. For a similar candlestick see The British Museum, accession number 1878,1101.90.451 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the private collection of a German gentleman; formerly in a private collection; acquired prior to 2005. Fine condition, one leg cracked. Extremely rare.

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16th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring comprising a thick flat-section hoop with transverse bars and punched detai

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Lot 515

16th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring comprising a thick flat-section hoop with transverse bars and punched detailing between, discoid bezel with central double-headed eagle surrounded by a circular band with enigmatic text 'MIROI?I?O?[.]?T'. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 655 for type.50 grams, 35mm overall, 20.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.87, Japan 23) (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition. A very large wearable size.

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15th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring with deep central rib to the underside, transverse fluted shoulders, two adjacent

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Lot 517

15th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring with deep central rib to the underside, transverse fluted shoulders, two adjacent rectangular panels each with a nimbate robed facing figure, one with a staff (St. Christopher?) and one holding a cross to his breast (St. Peter?"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 588 for type.20 grams, 26mm overall, 20.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition, usage wear. A large wearable size.

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18th-19th century AD. A bronze figure of Mercury standing, naked with petasos cap to head with wings to the top; cloak wrappe

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Lot 533

18th-19th century AD. A bronze figure of Mercury standing, naked with petasos cap to head with wings to the top; cloak wrapped around left arm, left hand originally holding caduceus; right hand held forward and holding a money bag; sandals to feet and fine detailing to the face and musculature. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, p.52, item 59 for type.1.67 kg, 21.8cm (8 1/2"). Ex Jurgen Moller, Saarbrucken, circa 1980. Very fine condition.

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16th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with acanthus leaf detailing to the outer face and facetted s

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Lot 538

16th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with acanthus leaf detailing to the outer face and facetted shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with hatched scrolls and bird-heads to the angles linking the shoulders, scooped detailing to the perimeter of the cell, inset with a table-cut 'pigeon's blood' Burmese ruby. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 712 for type.11 grams, 29mm overall, 19.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.76, Japan 21) (1 1/4"). 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. TL004767, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. The ruby is estimated at 2+ carats and is an early example of this gem type. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Extremely fine condition. Superb ruby.

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5th-7th century AD. A gold cross pendant with bifid suspension loop and granule, four trapezoidal arms each with a garnet clo

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Lot 553

5th-7th century AD. A gold cross pendant with bifid suspension loop and granule, four trapezoidal arms each with a garnet cloison insert. central discoid cell with garnet cloison insert, granule to each inner angle. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 531.2.31 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. Very fine condition.

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5th-7th century AD. A gold cross pendant formed as four conical hollow arms, beaded wire to the suspension loop, central cell

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Lot 554

5th-7th century AD. A gold cross pendant formed as four conical hollow arms, beaded wire to the suspension loop, central cell with cabochon glass insert. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 516 for type.3.24 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. Very fine condition.

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18th-19th century AD. A hollow-formed gold cross pendant in Byzantine style, with integral ribbed loop, incised chevrons to t

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Lot 560

18th-19th century AD. A hollow-formed gold cross pendant in Byzantine style, with integral ribbed loop, incised chevrons to the obverse with beaded wire collar to the central cell with inset garnet cabochon; to the reverse, hatched panels with reserved letters '????C'. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 521 for type.13 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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11th-12th century AD. A gold baptismal spoon with slender round-section shank, piriform bowl with beaded rim, coiled filigree

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Lot 570

11th-12th century AD. A gold baptismal spoon with slender round-section shank, piriform bowl with beaded rim, coiled filigree band above the junction with spiral finial, median baluster with filigree collars, knop with cruciform granule finial. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 365 for type.6.97 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.

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1900-1530 BC. A black jasper cylinder seal with panel of text flanked by two opposed figures, suppliant goddesses standing on

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Lot 607

1900-1530 BC. A black jasper cylinder seal with panel of text flanked by two opposed figures, suppliant goddesses standing on either side of an inscription, on a base line; seal inscription: 1 dsuen(EN.ZU)-im-gur-ra-an-ni 2 dumu ìr-dnin-šubur 3 ìr dnin-šubur Sîn-imguranni, son of Warad-Ilabrat, servant of Ilabrat. Cf. Collon, D. First Impressions. Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, London, 2005, item 245 for type, for other Old Babylonian seals with this picture s. D. Collon, ibd., pl. XL (no. 565-576) and p. 199-202.18 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From an important London collection formed before 1980. Line 1: The name Sîn-imguranni means Sîn (i.e. Moon god) was willing to help me and is found also in the OB seal inscription: D. Collon, ibid., no. 221. Lines 2-3: The name Warad-Ilabrat means Servant of the god Ilabrat. The god Ilabrat (nin-šubur) was a minor male deity functioning as minister to the sky god An, the supreme leader of the gods. Very fine condition.

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1900-1530 BC. A serpentinite cylinder seal with frieze and cuneiform inscription, the god Nergal holding in his raised left h

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Lot 610

1900-1530 BC. A serpentinite cylinder seal with frieze and cuneiform inscription, the god Nergal holding in his raised left hand his double-headed lion-sceptre and in the drooping right hand his khopesh while trampling an enemy lying on his back, facing two worshipping gods; the first grasping the defensively raised hand of the recumbent man; behind the two gods may be the seal's owner with both hands crossed at chest height; seal inscription: ša É LUGAL from the house of the king. Cf. Collon, D. First Impressions. Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, London, 2005, item 832 for type.17 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; part of his family collection since the 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1900-1530 BC. A haematite cylinder seal with figural scene and two columns of cuneiform text: the suppliant goddess Lama (wit

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Lot 611

1900-1530 BC. A haematite cylinder seal with figural scene and two columns of cuneiform text: the suppliant goddess Lama (with necklace counterweight) and a kilted priest with holy-water font and aspergillum face the ascending Sun god holding his saw in his right hand and resting his right foot on a trapezoidal chequer-board mountain; traces of a base-line beneath the figures; cuneiform inscription: 1 dnè-eri11-gal 2 dma-mi-tum God Ner(i)gal, goddess M?m?tum. Cf. Collon, D. First Impressions. Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, London, 2005, item 170 for type. For the picture cf. D. Collon, Cataloque of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals III. Isin-Larsa and Old Babylonian Periods, London 1986, fig. 351, 364, 366. For the gods cf. J. Black; A. Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia London 1992, p. 135-136. Both gods, N. and M., together also in another OB seal inscription: D. Collon, ibid., no. 343.9.74 grams, 23mm (1"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. This representation is rare, as the priest stands between the Lama and the Sun god instead of as usual on the edge of the picture, where one would instead expect the king with a mace, the robed king/god with an animal offering. The god Ner(i)gal, son of Enlil and Ninlil, was associated with the underworld and in this connection also with forest fires, fevers and plagues, and sometimes had a warlike aspect. He was usually regarded as the husband of Ereškigal, queen of the underworld, but also with the goddesses La? and M?m?tu(m"). The last, also a goddess of the underworld, was originally a personification of the oath (her Akkadian name means oath, curse) and its effect on the perjurer. She acts as a judge of the underworld and decides together with the Anunna gods the death-fate of man. Very fine condition.

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UrIII, dated to 2050-2020 BC. The lower left-hand portion of a large Sumerian bifacial administrative tablet from the town of

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Lot 626

UrIII, dated to 2050-2020 BC. The lower left-hand portion of a large Sumerian bifacial administrative tablet from the town of Umma (modern Tell Jokha), with cuneiform script detailing the government's inventory of aromatics, each item given a value in silver; accompanied by a two page translation provided and signed by the late Professor W.G. Lambert, formerly of the University of Birmingham, and also accompanied by a new translation and publication (13 pages) provided by the Professor Emeritus David I. Owen, Cornell University.David I. Owen, David I. A New Silver Balanced Merchant Account from Umma. The First Ninety Years. A Sumerian Celebration in Honor of Miguel Civil, 2017, pp.250-261. 255 grams, 12 cm (5"). From an important Scandinavian collection; acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 5 October 2012, lot 1508; formerly in the Douglas Rose collection, London, UK; acquired from a London gallery prior to 1985. This text belongs to a small group of silver balanced merchant accounts and provides important data on the economy of the Third Dynasty of Ur. According to the late Prof. Lambert silver served as a standard of value: each commodity has a notional value in silver, though few people would handle it. Buying and selling was normally by exchange of commodities. One summary line in this tablet makes clear that the king was involved in all this material. Extremely fine condition.

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9th-7th century BC. A bronze spectacle brooch formed as two large tightly-wound coils with figure of eight shaped intermediat

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Lot 867

9th-7th century BC. A bronze spectacle brooch formed as two large tightly-wound coils with figure of eight shaped intermediate coils, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 186.48 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). Ex Bernard C. Pickard collection, Hampshire, UK; formerly with Richard Hattatt; received as a present from Mr Hattatt around 1980.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3rd-2nd century BC. A gold finger ring comprising a D-sction hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid bezel with stepped cell,

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Lot 91

3rd-2nd century BC. A gold finger ring comprising a D-sction hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid bezel with stepped cell, inset garnet cloison, intaglio figure of M?n standing robed with crescent moon to each shoulder, stars above, cockerel behind and fire-altar in front. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 102 for type.15 grams, 27mm overall, 21.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 26.0, Japan 25) (1"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. M?n was a lunar god worshipped in the western parts of Anatolia. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Modern suitcase full of late 19th/early 20th Century cotton clothing to include: petticoats, nightgowns, christening gown and

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Lot 75

Modern suitcase full of late 19th/early 20th Century cotton clothing to include: petticoats, nightgowns, christening gown and aprons. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: 17 items in all. 5 nightgowns, 1 christening gown, 3 nightshirts, 1 men's nightgown, 3 petticoats, 1 item of ladies combination underwear and 3 aprons. There are too many to condition individually. They are generally in good condition with some minor staining (1 nightgown and a big stain all others very small/no stains).

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A vintage rapid marmalade cutter kitchen display item

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Lot 185

A vintage rapid marmalade cutter kitchen display item

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Hallmarked silver three piece tea set including tea pot assay Sheffield 1943 1055g CONDITION REPORT: As stated in description

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Lot 1435

Hallmarked silver three piece tea set including tea pot assay Sheffield 1943 1055g CONDITION REPORT: As stated in description 1055g The item is in good condition with no apparent damage or restoration

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