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Lot 578

13th-14th century AD. A pair of bronze heater-shaped harness pendants comprising: one with red enamelled saltire engrailed, arms of the Tiptoft family, with print-out history of the Tiptoft barony; one with cotised bend between six lions rampant, arms of the de Bohun family. Cf. Ashley, S. Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101 Dereham, 2002 item 46 (Tiptoft), 68-9 (de Bohun"). 31 grams total, 41-46mm (1 3/4"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition, one loop absent.

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Lot 856

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze brooch of P-shaped type with deep tapering bow, transverse bar above, slender foot with chamfered edges and D-section catch coiled about the shank, substantial hinged pin to the reverse; median panel of reserved zigzags and four holes to accommodate separate knops. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1244 for type. 13 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E81; 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.

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Lot 1650

Amarna Period, 1353-1336 BC. A red glazed composition amuletic pendant of a date with attachment loop at each end. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994 item 65(a"). 0.42 grams, 18mm (3/4"). From an early 20th century collection. Fine condition.

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Lot 716

4th century AD. A silver crossbow brooch with facetted transverse bar, three rounded knops with ribbed collars, narrow facetted bow, trapezoidal footplate with facet detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 10395. 19 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C32; 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.

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Lot 549

Later 15th century AD. A D-section gold hoop with baluster to each shoulder, plaque with rosette motif, biconvex square bezel with ropework border, inset emerald cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994 item 631 for type. 8.67 grams, 27mm overall, 17.53mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 Europe 14.98 Japan 14) (1"). From an important private London, SW1 jewellery collection collection; acquired in the 1990s. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'The high-dome cabochon emerald is a very rich green colour, and weight between three and four carats. It is highly probable that this stone originated in the Austrian Habatchtal deposit. The finest stones, such as this one, from this deposit were the earliest mined.' Extremely fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 564

15th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring comprising a hoop with median raised band and punch annulets, flared shoulders with chevron and rosette detailing flanking the band, bezel with image of a youthful Virgin Mary and a bearded St. John the Baptist. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994 item 587. 6.40 grams, 25mm overall, 21.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2 USA 11 1/4 Europe 26.0, Japan 25) (1"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

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Lot 835

2nd century AD. A gilt-bronze plate brooch with concentric rings of raised collars, punched ropework detailing, six lobes around a stepped central boss with knop finial, lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Mackreth, D.F. Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011 item 11592 for type. 7.57 grams, 22mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number U25; 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.

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Lot 731

2nd century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze penannular brooch with round-section hoop, scrolled terminals with erect button finials, long round-section pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1296 and discussion there. 18 grams, 76mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Pe11; found by EH in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, in 2013. Hattatt's notes describe a superficially similar brooch from the Fawcett collection, there erroneously labelled 'Celtic'. The closest comparanda for that brooch are in the German area between the Rivers Weser and Oder. It may be that the present example represents a unique or rare introduced Continental or Scandinavian form, not given in e.g. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000 or Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012. 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. Very rare.

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Lot 724

1st century AD. A bronze round-section penannular brooch with rilled and balustered terminals, round-section pin with flat end coiled about the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1281 for type. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number Pe7; 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. Scarce.

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Lot 1618

Third Intermediate Period, 1069-702 BC. A blue glazed composition wedjat with incised brow detailing, black pigment to the pupil. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994 item 46(b"). 1.74 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. 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. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1860

4th-5th century AD. A mould-blown flask of a human head with youthful features and curly hair; stem emerging vertically from the crown of the head, hole to the rear whore the handle was attached. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2 New York, 2001 item 548. 20 grams, 73mm (3"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition, stem and handle absent.

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Lot 1994

3rd-4th century AD. A garnet cabochon intaglio with stylised figure with three crescents, set into a later gold finger-ring comprising three round-section rods with beaded outer face, granules to the shoulders and discoid cell. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991 item 222 for type. 2.79 grams, 21mm overall, 12.92 x 18.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British C 1/2 USA 1 1/2 Europe 0.53 Japan 0) (3/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; previously in a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Very fine condition.

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Lot 2350

8th-7th century BC. An unglazed ceramic jug with low basal ring, globular body, trumpet-shaped neck with carination and pouring lip, round-section handle to the shoulder, concentric red rings and strokes to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963 item 276. 977 grams, 29.5cm (11 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 862

4th century AD. A substantial bronze crossbow brooch with contoured upper face to the transverse arm, three onion-shaped knops with stud finials, short bow with hatched outer face, wire ring to the lower ednd, rectangular footplate with chamfered edges, C-shaped detailing; hinged pin to the reverse, sliding sleeve to the catchplate. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 506 for type. 61 grams, 73mm (3"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C18; 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] Extremely fine condition.

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Lot 904

1st century AD. A bronze brooch with tubular headplate and spring inside, pin exiting to the rear, expanding plaque with three incised lines, openwork catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 41. 9.04 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E60; 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.

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Lot 2515

2nd-1st century BC. A broad leaf-shaped iron blade, lentoid in section with short neck, tubular closed socket with opposed holes to accept attachment pins. Cf. Stead, I. & Rigby, V. The Morel Collection. Iron Age Antiquities from Champagne in the British Museum, London, 1999 item 2407 for type. 318 grams, 37cm (14 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; formerly in a private collection; acquired on the UK art market. Fine condition.

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Lot 805

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch comprising an enamelled D-shaped plaque with balustered foot below, ring with dentilled rim above, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1612. 2.34 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number CoP9; 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.

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Lot 1891

2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with gussetted hoop, two scaphoid plaques with incised legend 'CEPAΠI / CWZE' (May Serapis save [me]"). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991 item 180. 10 grams, 25mm overall, 20.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2 USA 10 1/4 Europe 23.15 Japan 22) (1"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Lot 809

2nd century AD. A bronze headstud bow brooch with hollow arms and deep D-section bow with enamelled detailing and lateral ribbing, tiered foot with catchplate to the reverse, spring and pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 425. 15 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number H1; 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.

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Lot 2655

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze bow brooch with rectangular headplate, shallow bow and lozengiform footplate; the headplate with two Style I profile masks within a raised frame, the bow with raised median rib, the footplate with beast-head lappets and concentric ribbed borders; pin-lug, catchplate and remains of pin to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993 item 14.7 from Barrington, Cambridgeshire, UK. 6.97 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Found Norfolk, UK. Fine condition; finial absent.

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Lot 260

5th-7th century AD. A hollow-formed gold cruciform pendant formed as four hollow hexagonal-section expanding arms each with a band of granules and domed finials, central disc with band of granules and inset cabochon garnet, gussetted suspension loop with granule detailing. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004 item 516. 12 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). From the collection of a noble Russian family. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1783

3rd century AD. A silver hoop with conical shoulders and rounded upper face, raised discoid bezel with seriffed inscription 'VICTRIX' and intaglio image of a serpent extending across the shoulders. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991 item 226. 9.16 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Victrix 'the Victorious' is the epithet of Legion XX Valeria Victrix, one of the four with which Emperor Claudius invaded Britain in 43 AD. Fine condition.

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Lot 976

11th century AD. A Hungarian silver-gilt belt mount set comprising: a buckle with rounded loop, D-section tongue, rectangular plaque with four attachment pins, high-relief stylised bear motif; a parcel gilt collar with scroll motif, billetted borders; three tongue-shaped plaques, each with two ribbed bosses and faux-granulation; thirty-four similar plaques each with one ribbed boss. Cf. Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998 item 28 for type. 71 grams total, 17-43mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). 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. [39 No Reserve] Very fine condition, usage wear.

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Lot 2603

11th century BC. A bronze spectacle brooch formed as single length of round-section rod in a S-spiral configuration with one end hooked to form the catchplate and the other extended for the pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 186 for type. 53 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). From an important collection of finger rings; acquired late 1990s-2010. Fine condition; catchplate pin absent.

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Lot 977

11th century AD. A Hungarian silver-gilt belt mount set comprising: a tongue-shaped strap end with back plate, design of three crosses moline; a mount with reserved palmette on a pelletted field; four heart-shaped mounts; four heart-shaped mounts with slot to the lower edge; thirteen similar with loop and ring. Cf. Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998 item 28 for type. 111 grams total, 19-45mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). 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. [23 No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 557

15th-16th century AD. A substantial D-section gold hoop with discoid bezel, bilinear incised border surrounding a regardant basilisk with staff. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994 item 636 for type. 17 grams, 24mm overall, 20.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2 USA 10 3/4 Europe 24.4 Japan 23) (1"). From an import collection of finger rings; acquired late 1990s-2010. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Very rare.

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Lot 1790

4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, pierced upper face, deep trapezoidal-section bow with recessed lower end, parallel-sided footplate with chamfered edges, curved catchplate to the reverse and hinged iron pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 104. 52 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1605

26th Dynasty, 664-525 BC. A steatite Menat amulet with incised hatching. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, reprinted London, 1994 item 17. 1.69 grams, 22mm (1"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. 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. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 735

4th-3rd century BC. A small silver bow brooch of La Tène I type with coiled spring, broad gussetted bow, returned foot with 'thistle' detailing. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 2. 6.60 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E100; 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] Very fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 2348

Iron Age, 12th-9th century BC. A bulbous ceramic vessel with basal ring, tubular neck with pinched trefoil rim, strap handle, horizontal black and red bands to the body, stripes to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963 plate 84 item 10. 1.3 kg, 28cm (11"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1841

1st century AD. A slander gold ring with elliptical plaque, incised palm frond to the bezel. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991 item 179 for type. 1.25 grams, 16mm overall, 13.85mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2 USA 2 3/4 Europe 3.42 Japan 3) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired St Paul's Auction, lot 141. Very fine condition.

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Lot 1543

Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A carved limestone amulet with domed disc attached to a transverse bar. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, reprinted London, 1994 item 42. 1.76 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. 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. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 1548

Roman Period, 30 BC-323 AD. A red jasper carved amulet of a charm-case with ribbed base and loop, unpierced. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M. Amulets illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, reprinted London, 1994 item 133(n) for type. 4.22 grams, 22mm (1"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. 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. Very fine condition.

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Lot 884

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze plate brooch with openwork swastika design, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1625. 16 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number SW9; 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.

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Lot 1895

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of a labrys with ring-and-dot to each blade, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1144. 6.52 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman living East of London; acquired before 2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 2349

12th-10th century BC. A terracotta globular flask with trumpet-shaped neck with median carination, strap handle to the shoulder, concentric red and black painted bands to each broad face, hatching to the handle and rim. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963 plate 91 item 1. 1.4 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 828

2nd century AD. A bronze disc brooch with domed centre, radiating lugs to the rim, inset enamel panels; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 128. 8.88 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number U42; 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, pin bent.

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Lot 1814

2nd century AD. A bronze female head with hair drawn up in bands into a topknot with four splayed tails; large lentoid eyes, flat triangular nose, small mouth. Cf. Pitts, L.F. M. Roman Bronze Figurines of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, BAR British Series 60, Oxford, 1979 item 221. 34 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Bedfordshire collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 675

18th-16th century BC. A bronze axe with square butt, flared blade with convex cutting edge; shallow hammered lateral flanges and stop-ridge. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 item 8; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab.IX, vol.7 Munich, 1981 p.65-7. 199 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX5; previously in the Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2005; accompanied by a copy of the vendor's auction listing and Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. 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. Fine condition.

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Lot 1976

2nd century AD. A bronze brooch formed as a horse modelled in the round with harness to the neck, transverse bar beneath the rear legs, catch beneath the forelegs. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1643. 20 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition, pin absent.

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Lot 785

18th-16th century BC. A small bronze flat axe of flared profile with lateral flanges and a rounded butt. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881 item 1. 104 grams, 90mm (3 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AX11; ex 'the-tin-king'; found near Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales. 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.

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Lot 864

4th century AD. A bronze crossbow brooch with scrolled upper face to the transverse arm, three facetted knops, deep bow, rectangular footplate with raised linear detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 104. 34 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number C39; 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.

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Lot 906

1st century AD. A bronze Aucissa bow brooch with tapering chamfered bow, square head with ring-and-dot details, transverse rib above a curved foot with gussetted bulb finial, hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982 item 43 and Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 826 for detailing. 21 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E73; 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.

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Lot 1591

18th Dynasty, 1550-1292 BC. A green glazed composition amulet of a panther head, with twin tubular construction. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994 item 70(e"). 2.55 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. 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. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 889

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as an axe with ribbed shaft, openwork scroll to the rear, incised cross to the blade; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1630. 13 grams, 49mm (2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AxB3; 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.

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Lot 1828

1st-2nd century AD. A matched pair of bronze rein guides, each formed as the head and neck of a swan with feather texturing, pellet eyes, keeled triangular beak; one with flared base. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 273 for similar modelling of a swan. 305 grams total, 71-76mm (2 3/4 - 3"). Property of a London gentleman; by inheritance from collections of family members. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 74

3rd century BC. A substantial discoid gold plaque with granules to the border, ropework band, beaded collar to the central cell with inset cabochon garnet; later pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Despini, A. Greek Art. Ancient Gold Jewellery, Athens, 1996 item 8. 16 grams, 35mm (1 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. Very fine condition, one loop absent.

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Lot 813

2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch formed as an axe with enamelled panel to the blade, pin-lugs and catch top the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1629. 2.02 grams, 26mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number AxB4; 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.

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Lot 902

1st century AD. A gilt(?) bronze Aucissa-derived Bagendon-type bow brooch with deep divided bow, ribbed headplate with pointillé text 'RVA', hinged pin, catch with knop below; the bow a frame with four roundels on spindles. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 841. 6.12 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number DiB7; formerly in the Fabulous Fibulas collection, Southern UK; formed in the 1980s and 1990s. Chris Rudd says: 'I suspect that ‘Rua’ is a woman’s personal name meaning ‘Red Haired’, as in Rues, a male version of this Celtic name which is seen on bronze coins of the Catuvellauni, ABC 2754-2763.' 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. Very rare.

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Lot 905

1st century AD. A bronze brooch of Langton Down type with broad ribbed bow, spring with chord and pin, scooped foot with pierced flange and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 768 for type. 8.51 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number E69; 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.

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Lot 2744

15th century AD. A flat-section silver hoop with rosette bezel, legend 'AVE MARIA' to the outer face in seriffed capitals. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993 item 650 for type. 1.07 grams, 21mm overall, 19.29mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4 Europe 20.38 Japan 19) (3/4"). Ex Amphora Coins, London, UK; acquired circa 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition, shoulder cracked.

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Lot 2969

. A massive boulder of pyrite crystals ranging in size from minute to larger formations, deeply striated and with a bright lustre. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008 p.137. 7.34 kg, 20cm (8"). From Peru; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or 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.

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Lot 993

8th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid pin head with central void, cruciform design with ropework borders separating four quadrants; two quadrants with dragon or serpent motifs, two with seriffed runes '+ C N O' / 'Þ E [R?] [U? L?]', probably a female name (Cnoþheru?"). See Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991 item 66(c) for type. 3.84 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Found near Ringstead, Norfolk, UK. Pins of this type were often used in groups of three with a linking chain, to secure a female's headdress. A similar pin from Brandon, Norfolk, features a short runic text to the reverse, while another from Malton, Yorkshire, shows similar seriffed forms to those on the present item. Fair condition.

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Lot 1653

Amarna Period, 1353-1336 BC. A blue glazed composition amuletic pendant of a mandrake fruit with loop at each end. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994 item 65(m"). 1.40 grams, 23mm (1"). From an early 20th century collection. Fine condition, one loop absent.

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Lot 843

1st century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch of a wheel with hub and ribbed spokes; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987 item 1004. For a discussion on the wheel as a symbol of Taranis see, Green, M. The Sun-Gods of Ancient Europe, Frome, 1991 pp. 86-106. 2.92 grams, 28mm (1"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number PB4; 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, cracked. Rare.

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Lot 40

Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A substantial gold finger ring comprising a round-section hoop with tapering shoulders, rectangular bezel with intaglio advancing bull within a ropework border. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994 item 25. 12 grams, 24mm overall, 17.15mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 3/4 Europe 13.85 Japan 13) (1"). From an important Mayfair collection; inventory number 894; acquired before 1990. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Very fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 2398

9th-8th century BC. A pair of bronze elements from a staff or sceptre comprising: a tube with raised collars, two addorsed human masks and domed finial; a bell-shaped fitting with ribbed panel to the rim, shaft with ribbed collar and flared terminal. Cf. Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988 item 241 243. 260 grams total, 30cm total (11 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. [2] Fine condition.

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Lot 703

1st century AD. A silver bow brooch of kräftige profilierte type with discoid headplate covering the spring and chord, bow with four ropework collars, triangular-section foot with incised chevrons, knop finial with ropework collars, catchplate pierced to accept a silver loop with ends coiled about the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 338. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number KP30; 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, rim of headplate chipped.

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Lot 228

2nd-3rd century AD. A translucent green glass pitcher with bulbous body, pontil base, narrow neck with applied collar, flared mouth with applied rim, applied strap handle; the lower body with curved ribs. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2 New York, 2001 item 640 for type. 193 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.

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Lot 886

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze openwork plate brooch formed as four axes; spring, pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989 item 1630. 15 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Chris Rudd collection, Norfolk, UK; formed since the 1970s; collection number O10; 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.

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