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A single crystal of quartz exhibiting numerous phantoms, formed when the pyramidal termination faces accumulate bubbles or green chlorite during the growth process, leaving an internal 'phantom' of the crystal at each growth phase, from Brazil. 960 grams, 15cm (6"). 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222. 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, Soho. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Unusual. Minor chip to termination. [No Reserve]

4th century AD. A round-section beaded gold hoop with separate stepped square bezel, inscribed 'VI'. 3.54 grams, 21mm overall, 16.60mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 12.0, Japan 11"). (3/4"). Fine condition, usage wear to outer face of hoop. [No Reserve] From an old Hampshire collection; acquired London Gallery, 1960s. C f. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 219. The presence of 'VI' suggests that the ring may have been associated with Legio VI Ferrata, which was stationed in the area of modern Jordan. Its sister legion, Legio VI Victrix, was present in Britain but is not mentioned after the 2nd century AD and may have been disbanded. The two 'sixth' legions were on opposing sides at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.

1st-3rd century AD. A glass toilet bottle with bulb finial, dimple base, tapering stem, everted and rolled rim; iridescent surface. 22 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 263 Fine condition, accretion to surface.

2nd century AD. A bronze lozengiform plate brooch with knop finials above and below, central cruciform bar; pin-lugs, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 4.14 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, item 1100. Extremely fine condition.

3rd century AD. A D-section silver hoop with leaf to each shoulder and ropework border to the void, flat scaphoid plaque with tiered bezel and inset garnet. 21 grams, 35mm overall, 15.41 x 20.92mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16"). (1 1/2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 246. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

3rd century AD. A D-section silver hop with angled shoulders, incised scroll motifs, plaque with carnelian insert, intaglio motif of a seated figure of Juliter with staff holding a miniature Victory. 13 grams, 31mm overall, 22.66mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.19, Japan 30"). (1 1/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Cf. Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan and Roman, in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1907, item 1440 for type. Fine condition.

8th century AD. A gilt-bronze hollow-formed drum-shaped brooch with central roundel; the outer sidewall with lattice hatching; the upper face with beaded border and tribrach, three S-shaped animals in Salin's Style III; catchplate to the reverse. 18 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Property of a 19th century collector; thence by descent. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 1.1; Rydh, H. Dosformiga Spännen från Vikingatiden, Stockholm, 1919. Drum brooches (also called ‘box brooches’, Swedish Dosspännen"). were a Scandinavian fashion of the Viking period, beginning in the late 8th century AD and mainly featuring Oseberg style gripping-beast motifs. They remained popular throughout the period into the 11th century AD. They are especially associated with the island of Gotland, the crossroads of trade and traffic in the Baltic where a variety of cultural influences were felt. Occasional examples occur elsewhere in the area of Scandinavian power, plausibly associated with the movement of brides from Gotland to foreign homelands. The earliest (8th century"). examples are high-quality multi-part castings with lavish use of gold, parcel-gilding and silver; by the later Viking age they appear in bronze and gilt-bronze. The original artistic motifs also evolve into more geometric forms with increased use of knotwork. As a type, these brooches are characterised by their discoid upper face divided into symmetrical sectors, often with openwork detail; cords and faux-ropework to the edges are a consistent feature of the later designs; some feature a separate cast upper plate while on others it is the baseplate which is separate, occasionally the central knop is also a separate casting. It has been suggested that drum brooches were used to hold small valuables, although this seems improbable – these were normally suspended from the girdle or necklace for display. They were most probably used to fasten the triangular shawl or mantle which covered the upper body, in the dress fashion which included the heavy hängerok dress which was worn outside the undershift; the hängerok was often of rich fabric with embroidered borders, and the metal jewellery and glass beads were used to add richness to the costume. It may be this type of brooch (or the tortoise form"). which was referred to by the Arab traveller Ibn Fadlan when he mentioned that Rus women wore on their chests drum-shaped brooches of iron, copper, silver or gold, whose decoration indicated the wealth of their husbands. The present example with Salin's Style III ornament is among the very earliest known, dating from the 8th century before the onset of the Viking period. It does not feature the customary separate baseplate. Good very fine condition. Extremely rare.

2nd-4th century AD. A bronze key with an iron shank and wards, modelled as a lion couchant emerging from a calyx, ribbed collar below. 74 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 5658. Fine condition.

6th-7th century AD. A cosmetic set on a silver ring with the ends twisted round the shank, comprising a green glass bead on a silver loop and beaded wire ring, and a pair of tweezers with sliding clasp-ring, ribbed loop. 11 grams, 63 mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. See Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991 item 67(l"). for a similar set. Very fine condition. [No Reserve]

Later 1st century AD. A bronze hairpin with tapering round-section body, ribbed cuff, model right hand with slender fingers grasping a sphere between thumb and forefinger. 8.69 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From a private German collection, acquired prior to 2000. Cf. Cool, H.E.M. Roman Metal Hair Pins from Southern Britain In Archaeological Journal, vol.147, 1990, p.157, plate 5, item 2. The object grasped by the hand is variously interpreted as an apple, nut, egg, berry or pearl. Very fine condition.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze discoid mount with gusseted border, three rectangular slotted lugs, central openwork motif of three phalloi and central boss. 80 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Colchester, Essex, UK, in the late 1970s. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.666 for type. Fine condition. [No Reserve]

2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger with leaf-shaped blade and incised fullers, round-section hilt with scooped guard. 195 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000; ex Cologne collection. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 41. Fine condition.

6th-8th century AD. A silver bow brooch formed as two T-shaped plaques joined by a C-shaped bow, each plaque with lateral lobes, ring-and-dot motifs; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 4.80 grams, 46mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired prior to 1985. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1685. Very fine condition.

A fine citrine-lined agate geode 'cathedral' with an initial growth of medium crystals followed by a second growth phase of larger crystals, from Brazil. 22.0 kg, 50cm (19 1/2"). 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.221. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Citrine 'cathedrals' are much less common than those containing amethyst. [No Reserve]

2nd-3rd century AD. A blue glass vessel with broad bell-shaped base and recessed underside, tapering tubular body with everted and folded rim. 32 grams, 13cm (5 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 259. Fine condition.

2nd millennium BC. A large tubular bronze cudgel with bands of raised ribs to the shaft, flared handle. 469 grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1995; ex Cologne collection. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 48. Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A flat-section disc brooch with notched edge, openwork pattern of scrolls, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 538 for type. Very fine condition.

A highly unusual tray carved from a carnelian geode intergrown with fortification agate, the carnelian dark red and banded, the agate in multi-coloured bands and swirls, from Brazil. 1.16 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.230-231. 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, Soho. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Rare and unusual. One of a kind. [No Reserve]

8th-7th century BC. A silver fibula with D-shaped plaque, integral coiled spring and pin, catchplate finial; the plaque with six radiating lobes, each with a ring-and-dot motif and pierced to accept a dangle with repoussé pellets; one missing. 12 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 706 for type. Very fine condition.

10th-12th century AD. A large iron axehead with narrow blade, curved edge, lozenge wings to the socket. 1 kg, 24cm (9 1/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate CXXIV, item 21. Extremely fine condition, conserved.

14th century AD. A chessman type bronze stamp seal matrix with hexagonal shaft and suspension loop; the oval face depicting a rampant leopard with *S'-M-EOHORRIS inscription. 7.22 grams, 22mm (3/4"). Property of an East Anglian professional; acquired on the UK art market in the 1970s-1980s. Hammond, B. Benet's Medieval Artefacts of England & The United Kingdom, Witham, 2015, p.412, item BS-22734. Fine condition.

11th century AD. A bronze Anglo-Saxon or Viking disc brooch with radiating knops to the side; central area with enamel inlay forming a stemmed cup; remains of pin and catch plate to the rear. 5.05 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a West Yorkshire lady; acquired at auction in 2008. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, Witham, 2013, item 1.1.1.-l. Fine condition. [No Reserve]

14th-15th century AD. A D-section hoop and split shoulders with ribbing, elliptical bezel with flanges to the outer face, cell with inset amethyst cabochon. 5.06 grams, 26mm overall, 17.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 15.76, Japan 15"). (1"). Property of a central London collector; acquired from a large private collection formed in the 1980s. Cf. Scarisbrick, D. Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, London, 2007, item 193 for type. Very fine condition.

In this specimen a layer of azurite rosettes overlays a layer of botryoidal malachite, all on a rock matrix, from Arizona, in old white card tray with label reading: 'AZURITE on MALACHITE, Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA'. 175 grams, 80mm (3"). From Arizona, USA; 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.182. 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, Soho. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Select specimen. [No Reserve]

8th-9th century AD. An iron spearhead with broad tapering closed socket, narrow shoulder, slender lozenge-section parallel-sided blade. 124 grams, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 8, item 12. Fine condition, professionally cleaned and conserved. [No Reserve]

13th-15th century AD. A cast gilt-bronze horse hareness pendant with pierced lug suspension loop above, bird with extended feet and tail, feather detailing. 6.72 grams, 26mm (1"). Found Lincolnshire, UK. Hammond, B. Benet's Medieval Artefacts of England & The United Kingdom, Witham, 2015, p.224, item HP-26422. Fine condition. A rare type.

8th-9th century AD. A round-section bronze penannular torc tapering to the rear with faux twist decoration; the terminals both formed as cross-shaped bars. 298 grams, 17.5cm (7"). Property of a Cheltenham collector. Cf. Sedov, V.V. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, plate CV., item 12. Fine condition.

Later 2nd millennium BC. A very large bronze axehead with flared end, curved edge; the socket with thick collar to the mouth and loop joining to one side of the collar; small lateral hole to each casting seam; panels of raised chevron ornament to both flat faces. 447 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 148. Extremely fine condition, loop missing.

1st century AD. A cusped D-section silver hoop expanding to a scaphoid plaque with hardstone insert, intaglio profile bust of Mars with helmet and spear. 6.35 grams, 25mm overall, 20.69mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25.0, Japan 24"). (1"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 189. Fine condition.

15th century AD. A D-section gold hoop with flattened plaque, incised image of St Catherine nimbate, beside a chiaro oscuro sunburst, supporting a wheel with her right hand; to the reverse blackletter 'mon' and heart motif. 8.61 grams, 22mm overall, 20.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25.0, Japan 24"). (1"). Property of an Essex collector, by inheritance 2013; previously acquired 1982. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, item 735 for type. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

14th-16th century AD. A gilt-bronze mount with pyramidal centre, triangular lateral extensions and lobe finials; four spikes to the reverse. 14 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From an important London, Mayfair, collection; acquired in 1991, accession no.91.76, cat no.584. Hammond, B. Benet's Medieval Artefacts of England & The United Kingdom, Witham, 2015, p.311, item MO-23572. Very fine condition. [No Reserve]

9th-11th century AD. A small hand-forged iron axehead with expanding blade, slightly curved edge, socket with lateral flanges and rectangular hammer extension to the rear. 200 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate V, item 23. Extremely fine condition, conserved.

1st century AD. A bronze phalera military mount comprising a discoid plaque with incised concentric lines and three studs with rosette detailing, central stepped boss. 25 grams, 51mm (2"). Found Bedfordshire, UK. Cf. Chapman, E.M. A Catalogue of Roman Military Equipment in the National Museum of Wales, BAR British Series no.388, Oxford, 2005, item Tc06. Harness fittings of the auxiliary and legionary cavalry of the early Imperial period are believed to be heavily influenced by Celtic equipment. The main harness consisted of five junctions which, along with the girth, served to hold the saddle firmly in place and combined both functional and decorative elements. The junctions consisted of a cast ring with strap ends that were decorated in mould relief and often had pendants hanging from them. During the reign of Claudius (41-54 Ad). a new type of junction came into favour utilising concealed loops behind discs known as phalerae which could be plain or, more often, heavily decorated and often had pendants hanging from them. Phalerae were also incorporated into the uniform of the soldiers where they held leather straps in place on the armour. Very fine condition. Rare.

13th-6th century BC. A bronze adze with expanding triangular-section blade, tubular socket with rib detailing, figure of a boar to the rear of the socket modelled in the round with hatched bristles and raised eyes. 614 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, plate XII, item 44. Fine condition.

10th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with narrow blade, curved edge, extension to rear of the socket. 755 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate CXXIV, item 21. Extremely fine condition, conserved.

15th-16th century AD. A large bronze vesica-shaped seal matrix with intaglio design representing Christ rising from the tomb flanked by angels with a sleeping guard beneath; the inscription to the border in blackletter script reading 'Sigillum Sainte Suiulm [ ] [ ] [ ] S Austr' with pierced rib to the reverse. 49 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Found Leicestershire, UK. Hammond, B. Benet's Medieval Artefacts of England & The United Kingdom, Witham, 2015, p.377, item BS-44449. Fine condition. Very rare.

8th-9th century AD. An iron spearhead with undulating profile to the blade, shallow midrib, expanding socket with closed socket. 168 grams, 30cm (11 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, plate 8, item 10. Fine condition. [No Reserve]

4th-5th century AD. A conical gold-glass vessel with flat base, rounded shoulder and cupped neck. 40 grams, 13cm (5"). Ex Coins and Antiquities Ltd., London, UK; previously with D.J. Crowther, before 1970. Cf. vessel with similar profile with extended neck in Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 778. Fine condition; hairline crack from base.

6th century AD. A silver bow-brooch with headplate formed as a facing mask between opposed bird-heads, D-shaped cell above with inset carnelian(?"). cabochon, smaller discoid cabochons flanking the upper end of the deep bow, lozengiform footplate with scrolls and cabochons to the border; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 23 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Very fine condition. From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.24.11.

13th-6th century BC. A bronze horse-bit suite comprising: a square-section bar with ends scrolled in opposite directions; two lateral plaques, each a flat-section rectangle with triangular voids, six spikes to the inner face, mouflon-head finial, central void to accept the bar. 230 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Cf. Moorey, P.R.S. Ancient Bronzes From Luristan, London, 1974, plate VI, item A. Fine condition.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket, ribs extending to spikes to the rear, curved blade with flange to the top and bottom edges. 281 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s; ex Cologne collection. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, item 47. Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A substantial silver hoop with expanding shoulders and flat plaque, inset carnelian panel with intaglio image of Mars standing with spear and helmet. 11 grams, 26mm overall, 11.58 x 14.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 1.78, Japan 1"). (1"). From an important collection of jewellery formed over 40 years by a German collector. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 193. Fine condition.

11th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade and spur to the inner edge; lateral flanges and extended panel to the rear of the socket. 379 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate 5, item 17. Extremely fine condition, conserved. Rare.

A large amethyst geode section with well-formed and richly coloured amethyst crystals, with several well-formed secondary large white calcite crystals and a sprinkling across the amethysts of tiny white 'snowflake' calcite crystals. 16.18 kg, 54cm (21 1/4"). From Brazil; 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. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222-223. 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.

14th century AD. A squat bronze jar with rounded bottom, chamfered rim with stamped leaf design, bands of calligraphic text reserved on a hatched field. 1.6 kg, 18cm (7"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. See von Gladiss, A. Glanz und Substanz. Metallarbeitung in der Sammlung des Museums für Islamische Kunst, Berlin, 2012, item 71 for type. Fine condition.

2nd century AD. A nine-sided flat-section gold hoop, each facet with incised niello-filled seriffed capital letter 'DASAVGLOT' enigmatic inscription. 6.35 grams, 23mm overall, 19.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21"). (1"). Very fine condition. A large wearable size. From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 224 for type. The text 'DASAVGLOT' appears to be an abbreviated or compressed form, perhaps for three words with 'AVG' for augustus 'blessed' or augur 'blessing, supernatural power'. 

3rd century AD. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a domed plaque with beaded wire border, filigree bands, central beaded wire ring, hooked wire attachment to the reverse, lower panel with beaded wire and filigree bands, two dangles each with a green composition bead. 6.50 grams total, 45-48mm (2"). Very fine condition. [2] From an important collection of jewellery formed over 40 years by a German collector. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 51a for type.

A fine pair of blue agate geodes lined with dark, nearly smoky amethyst, one half with three interesting calcite overgrowths, from Brazil, with stands. 1.29 kg total, 12cm (4 3/4"). 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222-223. 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, Soho. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Old stock. Amethyst-lined geodes are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. [2, No Reserve]

Late 2nd millennium BC. A bronze figurine of an ibex with curved horns, ribbed collar and loop to the rear. 16 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Gloucester gentleman; previously with I.M. Chait Gerllery, Florida, USA; formerly in an old North American collection. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Pennsylvania, 1934, plate VII, item 31. Fine condition. [No Reserve]

3rd century AD. A D-section silver hoop with expanding shoulders, scaphoid plaque with enigmatic text in seriffed capitals 'VAL.BAT / VA.LYO.IM / IROY' (perhaps beginning 'valebat - 'it was worth'). 12 grams, 26mm overall, 18.63mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.62, Japan 18"). (1"). Very fine condition. A large wearable size. Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 247 for type.

1st-3rd century AD. A glass unguentarium with silvery iridescence, bulbous body with dimple base, tapering stem, everted and rolled rim. 40 grams, 15.5cm (6"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 272 for type. Fine condition, surface accretion.

1st-3rd century AD. A pair of cuboid bone dice, each with ring-and-dot markings set out 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 4.62 grams total, 12mm (1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82. Fine condition. [2]

10th-8th century BC. A bronze axehead of Everthorpe Type with collar to the mouth and lateral loop, straight edge. 100 grams, 96mm (3 3/4"). From an old Hampshire collection; found Brandon, Suffolk, 1987; with old dealer's ticket stating 'Recorded & I/D by Norwich Castle Museum by finder T. Edwards (1976). Ex John Moor (York).' Cf. Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1312. Very fine condition. [No Reserve]

14th-15th century AD. A D-section silver-gilt hoop with expanding shoulders and knop to the underside, cruciform bezel with cross motifs and hatching to the sides and shoulders, plaque with reserved cross in a square, Greek(?"). legend. 12 grams, 29mm overall, 19.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.73, Japan 20"). (1 1/4"). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, item 652 for type. Good condition, usage wear. A large wearable size.

10th-11th century AD. A bronze openwork belt fitting with scrolled tendrils and beast-head finial, return strap to the reverse with attachment rivets; attached to the beast's mouth a cast openwork panel of Urnes Style scrolled tendrils with suspension loop to the outer end. 23 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in London. Cf. Vince, A. Aspects of Saxo-Norman London: II Finds and Environmental Evidence, p.149, item 3.30. Very fine condition.

2nd century AD. A pair of bronze brooches comprising: an openwork plaque depicting a horse and rider on a groundline, one arm extending the horse's rump, spring, pin and catch to the reverse; a similar broch with openwork plaque formed as a hare and hound running along opposed edges of the central spine. 25 grams total, 37-39mm (1 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; acquired London, 1980s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1179. Fine condition. [2, No Reserve]

2nd century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch of a bird with fanned tail, heart-shaped wings, triangular head; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 3.05 grams, 26 mm (1"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1160 for type. Fine condition.

3rd millennium BC. A moulded ceramic figurine of a female in crested headdress with ropework collar, belt and loincloth, supporting her breasts in her hands. 82 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired 1980-1990. Cf. Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003, item 107a. Fine condition; repaired, feet absent.

4th century BC. A rhyolite funerary idol with bulbous head and body, low-relief facial features and arms; traces of red pigment. 1.4 kg, 13cm (5"). Property of a gentleman; acquired on the Asian art market. See the Gloman Meritt private collection of ancient artifacts from the Philippines for a similar item. Fine condition.

A large polished boulder of labradorite from Madagascar, with rich colour play on most faces, principally blues and golds. 2.99 kg, 18cm (7"). From Madagascar; 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 has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.241. 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, Soho. 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 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Select specimen. [No Reserve]