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2nd century AD. A bronze plate bronze formed as concentric circles with radiating arms each terminating in a ring-and-dot; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 529. 8.64 grams, 26mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers D17; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet derivative brooch with five radiating knops to the headplate, cusped bow and carinated bulb, tongue-shaped footplate wi9th knop finial; sprung pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1539. 17 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US29 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A bronze axe-shaped plate brooch of openwork type with hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1630. 15 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers AXB2; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd century AD. A flat bronze plate brooch, square with notched ring and central boss, pointillé tendrils, four arms each with a bone appliqué disc; hinged p[in and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1087 for type. 6.67 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers L3; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with broad spring and chord, bow with midrib and zigzag borders, trapezoidal footplate with pellet detailing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1246. 6.61 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US13 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with catchplate to the returned foot, guilloche and pellet detailing to the upper bow, ribbed panel to the lower; sprung pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 488. 21 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US7 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd century AD. A tinned bronze discoid plate brooch with applied central knop, raised concentric rings, radiating heart-shaped lugs to the rim, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1563 for type. 14 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers D21; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with ring-and-dot detailing to the bow and returned foot; sprung pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1244. 5.71 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US27 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze trumpet-headed bow brooch with hinged pin, enamel detailing to the head, baluster and outer faces of the foot. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 951. 6.56 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers TR10; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

1st century AD. A parcel-gilt silver rosette brooch with coiled spring in a ribbed sleeve, deep facetted bow, separate rosette plaque with radiating spokes, rectangular ribbed foot, pin and remains of catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 277. 7.82 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Ros1; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Very fine condition, rosette chipped.

2nd century AD. A bronze umbonate plate brooch with dentilled border, enamelled detailing to the central dome, one enamelled and one pierced lug, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1060. 9.80 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers U16; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A bronze knee brooch with tiered square headplate, ribbed bow, everted foot with bifid finial; spring, chord and pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 468. 14 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers US14 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

4th century AD. A silver crossbow brooch with octagonal-section arms, bell-shaped knops, one absent, with beaded wire detailing, deep bow with running ivy-leaf scrolls to the sides and median band of darts, brass wire coiled about the lower bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, median band of darts with niello fill; hinged pin to the reverse with sliding catchplate to the foot. See Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, item 10394 for type. 36 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C29; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

4th century AD. A gilt-bronze crossbow brooch with octagonal-section arms, two lateral bell-shaped knops with beaded wire detailing and an waisted knop above, trapezoidal-section bow with applied beaded wire collar, footplate with chamfered sides and sliding catchplate mechanism, hinged pin, running dart decoration to the bow and footplate. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 505. 54 grams, 75mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C26; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

3rd-4th century AD. A substantial silver crossbow brooch with facetted transverse arm, three onion-shaped knops with ribbed collars, narrow bow and footplate with chamfered panels; catchplate and hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, item 10438. 39 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C27; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. Very fine condition.

4th century AD. A gilt-bronze crossbow brooch with three domed knops, deep bow, rectangular foot plate with catchplate and pin to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, vol.2, item 10513. 28 grams, 53mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C8; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

2nd century AD. A mixed silver brooch group comprising: a knee brooch with facetted headplate and balustered foot; a trumpet-derivative type with bands of granulation, discoid headplate. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1242; Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 448. 15 grams, total, 24-30mm (1 - 1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers KN21 and US36 formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

3rd century AD. A pair of silver crossbow brooches each with three onion-shaped knops, deep bow, chamfered footplate; one with gold(?) filigree trim to the bow, pins absent. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 502 for type. 36 grams total, 55-66mm (2 1/4 - 2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers C31 and 33; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

6th-7th century AD. A discoid bronze appliqué bowl mount with low-relief design of three radiating T-shaped arms; pierced for attachment. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.7 for type. 6.21 grams, 26mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers CE74; found near Spalding, Lincolnshire, UK. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

12th-14th century AD. A bronze omega brooch with pellet detailing to one face. See Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XLIV, item 11. 12 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection numbers BF18; formerly in the Don Lee collection. Chris Rudd has collected ancient coins and antiquities since the 1940s. As an amateur archaeologist he found many himself at Badbury Rings, Dorset, 1952-53. He also dug at Hod Hill with Professor Sir Ian Richmond and at Wroxeter with Dame Kathleen Kenyon and Dr Graham Webster. Today he is best known as a Celtic coin dealer. His catalogues have been described as ‘an important research source’ by Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe and ‘treasure houses of delight’ by Dr Anne Ross. Coins and artefacts associated with Chris Rudd – as a collector, dealer and valuer – can be seen in The British Museum and other museums. This collection was formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

4th century BC. A pair of gold earrings with central shield decorated with bead wire to the edges; within each shield a series of loops bordered by bead wire; to the centre a rosette consisting of four layers of petals with concave centres and with bead wire edges, with central bead; to the edge of each shield a series of heart-shaped leaves and two layer rosettes with acanthus leaf ornament to the centre; from each smaller rosette a miniature figure of a goddess with hands to breasts and wearing a sheath dress; from the central acanthus leaf is an inverted pyramid pendant with miniature rosettes to each corner and bead wire edge with loops below; to each face of the pyramid a palmette motif in bead wire; granule beads to the base of each pyramid; from each of the heart-shaped leaves on the shield a loop in loop chain joined at the bottom by a rosette from which hangs a ribbed seed-like pendant; wire loop to the back. Cf. Williams, D. and Ogden, J. Greek Gold: Jewelry of the Classical World, London, 1994, p. 181, item 116 for a similar pair from Great Bliznitza, Northern Pontic region. 29.93 grams total, 65mm (2 1/2"). 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. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate 00921-2017GJ. Disc and pyramid earrings are widely found throughout the Greek world: in addition to the East Greek examples, they have been discovered in the North Pontic region, on Cyprus, in Greece and in South Italy. The East Greek jewellers seem to have been particularly fond of pendants in the form of Nikai, Erotes and female figures. The small pendant images on this earring bear similarities to motifs associated with the so called 'bee goddess' that was popular in Asia Minor and referred to as The Pure Mother Bee in ancient Greece. Honey was regarded as an elixir in Mediterranean societies; a magic potion that ensured a long and healthy life. In addition to being an elixir, honey was a healing substance with a variety of medicinal uses due to its antiseptic qualities.This lot is published at the front of section in the printed catalogue. [2] Extremely fine condition.

18th-early 19th century AD. A flat-section bronze hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid bezel with incised border, central monogram beneath a spread eagle; Cyrillic text to the border ':CO:?:?I:?I:?:KO'. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 818 for type. 6.53 grams, 23mm overall, 20.85mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25.0, Japan 24) (1"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.

5th millennium BC-19th century AD. A group of artefacts consisting of: a flint blade; a conical loom weight; a glass face bead; the rim from a pottery vessel; a pottery sherd with ring handle; a shell; a piece of slag; a stone cow head, a stamp seal of a reclining bull, engraved to the underside with a series of reclining bulls; a Thor's Hammer; a bronze statuette of a naked toddler; a bronze figure of a striding male with erect phallus; nine ceramic tubular fittings; a glass bottle with three hearts to the centre of the body; a bronze fish with series of dots to the head and snake to the tail; a Greek lekythos with back net pattern to body; a ceramic conical item with arching top, cross incised to the side of the body. 14.8 kg total, 12-14cm (1/4 - 5 1/2"). From the collection of a Mayfair, London, UK, gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair gallery before 1999; inventory nos. 2538, 824 and 825. [25, No Reserve] Fine condition.

4th century AD. A gold baptismal finger ring with broad flat-section shank, scooped shoulders, central cell with inset red jasper gem bearing 'IX' inscription. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 362. 1.86 grams, 17mm overall, 13.11mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. The Christogram with chi and iota is an early type, predating the conversion of Constantine and the adoption of the chi-rho form. Very fine condition.

19th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a C-section hoop with granules to the shoulders, openwork bezel formed as a bud of four petals with granules to the junctions supporting a discoid cell with inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 507 for type. 7.02 grams, 39.89mm overall, 19.90mm internal diameter (appoximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 20, Japan 20) (1 1/2"). Property of a South West London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; by descent 1986. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

2nd millennium BC. A slender bronze dagger with lentoid-section tapering blade, lower guard with lateral flanges to each face, waisted grip with flanged edges, crescentic pommel. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 42. 260 grams, 42cm (16 1/2"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.

18th century AD. An iron helmet comprising a domed bowl with pierced rim, bracket to accept an adjustable nasal, two leaf-shaped plume-holders, dentilled domed crown with lozengiform spike; reserved panels of calligraphic text; mail aventail suspended from the rim. See Mohamed, B. The Arms of the Muslim Knight, Milan, 2008 item 321 for type. 1.1 kg, 23cm (9"). Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Fine condition, nasal absent.

11th-13th century AD. A hand-forged iron axehead with triangular-section narrow blade extending to a narrow curved edge, pierced with ring-and-dot cross decoration either side; socket with round lateral flanges and hammer extension to the rear; mounted on a custom-made stand. For similar see Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14, item 10. 885 grams total, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Very fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved. Rare.

3rd century AD. A large silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with enlarged segmented shoulders, discoid plaque with low-relief profile bust of Alexander the Great with lion-skin mantle. See Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 182 for type. 15 grams, 31mm overall, 22.05mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.12, Japan 28) (1 1/4"). From an important collection of finger rings; acquired late 1990s-2010. Very fine condition. A very large wearable size.

3rd century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section shank, expanding shoulders, raised border to the bezel, inset gold plaque with repoussé mane in fede clasped hands motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 181. 13 grams, 24mm overall, 18.16x11.84mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 17.0, Japan 16) (1"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

Iron Age, 10th-6th century BC. A terracotta globular jug with basal ring, broad tubular neck with pinched sides and pouring lip, strap handle, circumferential painted bands in red and black, strokes to handle and shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 92, item 4. 1.5 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

10th-6th century BC. A terracotta globular jug with basal ring, broad tubular neck with pinched sides and pouring lip, strap handle, circumferential painted bands in red, strokes to handle and shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 92, item 4. 1.1 kg, 23cm (9"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

12th-10th century BC. A terracotta globular jug with basal ring, trumpet-shaped neck with median fillet, everted and chamfered rim, strap handle to the shoulder, concentric red and black painted bands to each broad face, hatched fish to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 91, item 6. 956 grams, 27.5cm (10 3/4"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

12th-10th century BC. A terracotta globular jug with basal ring, trumpet-shaped neck with median fillet, everted and chamfered rim, strap handle to the shoulder, concentric red and black painted bands to the body, vertical bands to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 91, item 6. 1.1 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

16th-12th century BC. A mixed group of Late Bronze Age ceramic bowls comprising: two cream-coloured and one terracotta, each with stirrup-shaped handle below the rim. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963, plate 38, item 6 for type. 972 grams total, 18.5-24cm (7 1/4 - 9 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with flared shoulders, plaque with cell containing a carnelian intaglio of a rabbit on a baseline. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 363. 5.65 grams, 23mm overall, 19.19mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20.0, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. Very fine condition.

1st century AD. A hollow-formed gold D-section hoop with flared shoulders, rounded plaque, inset gold elliptical bezel with ropework border, repoussé clasped hands motif. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 174 for type. 8.44 grams, 33mm overall, 23.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+3, USA 14, Europe 32.76, Japan 31) (1 1/4"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead comprising a tapering socket extending to a thick midrib, leaf-shaped blade; two lateral attachment holes. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 142. 90 grams, 12.9cm (5"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition; two casting flaws to the midrib.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead with broad tapering socket extending to a thick midrib, piriform blade with stepped profile; mouth of socket absent. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 71 for type. 100 grams, 15cm (5 7/8"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. The absence of the socket mouth may entail the loss of two basal loops which would be typical for this form of spearhead. Fair condition.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze spearhead with tapering socket extending to a slender midrib, triangular blade with rounded shoulders, two lateral attachment holes. Cf. Ehrenberg, M. Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 115. 110 grams, 15.4cm (6"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze palstave axehead with lateral flanges to each broad face, square butt, lateral loop with flared blade with curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 815. 390 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze developed flat axehead with H-section body, square butt, flared blade, curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 378. 150 grams, 86mm (3 3/8"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze short-flanged axehead with square butt, two small lateral flanges to each broad face, flared blade with gently curved edge. Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 570. 155 grams, 10.4cm (4"). From the A. Cotton collection, New Forest, Hampshire, UK; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

10th century BC. A hollow-formed antenna sword hilt fragment with circumferential hatched bands, flat plaque, median stud; hole to one broad face. Cf. Burgess, C. & Colquhoun, I. The Swords of Britain, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IV, vol.5, Munich, 1988, item 751 antenna hilt from the River Witham. 64 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. The flat plaque at the top of the hilt originally featured two coiled extensions. Fine condition, antennae absent.

3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each an openwork discoid plaque with central garnet sphere, scrolled plaque with four breloques each with pearl seed beads, curved hook to the reverse. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 52. 8.15 grams total, 43-45mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [2] Very fine condition.

2nd-1st century BC. A bronze fibula of La Tène type with round-section bow and biconvex collar, lateral catch below, returned foot with baluster, integral coil and pin. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, p.51 item LTC2. 17 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze penannular 'omega' brooch with round-section shank and knop finials, pin with hatched ring. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 113. 23 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

6th-3rd century BC. A cast bow brooch comprising a loop finial and arched bow with fluted flanges, L-shaped footplate with catch to the base, expanding square-section turret finial with post to each corner, incised geometric detailing; Iberian workmanship. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1367. 42 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

4th-3rd century BC. A bronze La Tène I bow brooch with integral spring and pin, thick round-section bow and foot with lateral catch, ribbed segments to the bow, returned foot with ribbing and baluster, knop finial. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 723 for type. 40 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

4th-3rd century BC. An iron La Tène I bow brooch with integral pin and spring on crossbar, broad bow with raised median panel, foot with lateral catch, square folded finial with disc. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 724. 13 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.

2nd-1st century BC. An iron La Tène II bow brooch with sprung pin, ribbed footplate, returned catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 225 for type. 15 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

3rd century AD. A necklace of gold double-links with hook-and-eye closure, volute scroll and granule. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 94 for type. 12 grams, 49cm (19 1/2"). From the collection of a Cambridge gentleman. Very fine condition.

. A mixed group of three chrysoprase cabochons. 3.14 grams total, 12-16mm (1/2 - 3/4"). From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. [3, No Reserve] Very fine condition.

. A large amethyst geode, with large crystals to the front of the opening creating a large, crystal-lined hollow within. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222-223. 13.9 kg, 33cm (13"). From Brazil, from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) Extremely fine condition.

. A piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 6.15 grams, 24mm (1"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

. A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 27.34 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

. A piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 15.67 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

4th-6th century AD. A mould-blown iridescent glass vessel with drum-shaped body and tubular neck, rolled rim, bands of fine applied decoration; slender round-section handler with applied spherical thumb-pad; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.3, New York, 2003, item 1189 for type. 232 grams, 12.5cm including stand (5"). Property of a Hampshire, UK collector; acquired late 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

5th-6th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a round-section hoop and square bezel with granules to each shoulder, inset garnet cloison. See Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191 for type. 3.47 grams, 20.68mm overall, 14.63 internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 14 3/4, Japan 6 1/2) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.

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. 2.54 grams, 21mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000. Very fine condition.