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3rd-4th century AD. A silver bow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the arm, deep bow and rectangular footplate; the upp

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Lot 222

3rd-4th century AD. A silver bow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the arm, deep bow and rectangular footplate; the upper face of the arm with facetted blocks, the trapezoidal-section bow with line of chevron punchmarks; panel with chamfered sides and facetted bars to the footplate; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 102. 41 grams, 78mm (3"). Ex Davis collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A D-section silver bracelet with stamped scale detailing, the finials formed as snake-heads with pellet e

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Lot 223

1st-2nd century AD. A D-section silver bracelet with stamped scale detailing, the finials formed as snake-heads with pellet eyes. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 162. 30 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A silver hoop of two round-section bands, gussetted with a gold filigree fillet to the centre; the bezels wit

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Lot 231

3rd century AD. A silver hoop of two round-section bands, gussetted with a gold filigree fillet to the centre; the bezels with intaglio carnelian cloisons, one with vineleaf motif and the other with clasped hands. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 213. 14 grams, 24mm overall, 16.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (1"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A silver D-section hoop with keeled edges, flat shoulders with ribbing, discoid cell to the plaque with c

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Lot 233

1st-2nd century AD. A silver D-section hoop with keeled edges, flat shoulders with ribbing, discoid cell to the plaque with cell and inset carnelian cloison with legend in capitals 'ASTERI / SEDVLVS / VIV' (live attentive to the star). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 207. 15 grams, 28mm overall, 20.45mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.99, Japan 23) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A D-section silver parcel-gilt hoop with slightly flared edges, discoid cell with beaded wire border, ins

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Lot 241

1st-2nd century AD. A D-section silver parcel-gilt hoop with slightly flared edges, discoid cell with beaded wire border, inset jasper intaglio of a fly. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 194. 3.53 grams, 22mm overall, 17.72mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3"). Property of a West Yorkshire lady; collected 1978-2008. Fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze openwork plate brooch with curved dome above a portico, hatched transverse strips; pin-lugs, pin

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Lot 251

2nd-3rd century AD. A bronze openwork plate brooch with curved dome above a portico, hatched transverse strips; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1625. 10 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Asclepius standing wearing a mantle over the left shoulder and folded aroun

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Lot 259

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Asclepius standing wearing a mantle over the left shoulder and folded around the body; heavy sandals to the feet with thong detailing; thick hair and beard; left arm held behind the back, right arm extended with object in the hand; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 15. Asclepius was the Greaco-Roman god of medicine and healing. He was the son of Apollo and had major sanctuaries at Epidauros in Greece, Pergamon in Turkey, and on Tibur Island in Rome. His shrines had hospitals attached to them and part of the healing process involved sleeping in the shrine. Any dreams or visions would be reported to a priest who would prescribe the appropriate therapy by a process of interpretation. 283 grams, 11.5cm including stand (4 1/2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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2nd century AD. A bronze brooch comprising a deep bow with median plaque and diaper-pattern enamel, openwork body with transv

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Lot 263

2nd century AD. A bronze brooch comprising a deep bow with median plaque and diaper-pattern enamel, openwork body with transverse axles and free-running blue and white glass beads, addorsed beast-head finials with inset glass eyes; hinged pin to the reverse and catchplate with hole for attachment of a chain or cord. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 146. 14 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze brooches comprising: an axe-shaped plate brooch with blue and red enam

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Lot 267

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze brooches comprising: an axe-shaped plate brooch with blue and red enamel fill, pin and catchplate to the reverse; a fibula of La Tène III type; a composite plate brooch with piriform polychrome enamel panel, heart-shaped foot, treble loop above and lateral lobes. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1629; Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, items 8 and 145. 18 grams total, 27-47mm (1 - 2"). Ex Clark collection, Dorset; acquired in the 1970s. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of a bull standing with one foreleg raised, head tilted and tail looped ove

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Lot 269

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze statuette of a bull standing with one foreleg raised, head tilted and tail looped over the back. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 242. 161 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Eros standing nude with right hand raised, left hand to the side, both mode

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Lot 270

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze figure of Eros standing nude with right hand raised, left hand to the side, both modelled open; two small wings to the rear, flowing locks of hair; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 112. 203 grams, 11.5cm including stand (4 1/2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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1st century BC-1st century AD. A large bronze figurine of Mercury standing nude with winged petasos, marsupium in the extende

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Lot 272

1st century BC-1st century AD. A large bronze figurine of Mercury standing nude with winged petasos, marsupium in the extended right hand, mounted on a pedestal stand. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 45. Figures such as these would have been placed into a Lararium, which was a private household shrine or chapel, of which many fine examples have been found in Pompeii and Herculaneum. They mainly take the form of simple gabled niches in a wall or small freestanding shrines, as well as examples painted on walls. The shrines would have contained statues of the Lares, which are household protective deities, as well as of the family's personal deities, such as Mercury who would have helped in business and commerce. 315 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Fine condition.

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1st century BC-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze head of Minerva from a statuette, depicted with curly hair beneath the ti

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Lot 282

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bronze head of Minerva from a statuette, depicted with curly hair beneath the tilted helmet with face detailing and notched crest. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 67. 76 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A large broad flat-section gold hoop with applied filigree borders, bands of scroll and granule detailing; ce

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Lot 315

3rd century AD. A large broad flat-section gold hoop with applied filigree borders, bands of scroll and granule detailing; cell with granule borders, inset elliptical amethyst cloison, intaglio motif of Minerva standing robed with helmet and shield. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 260. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. 12 grams, 27mm overall, 22.66mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 31.19, Japan 30) (1"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s; formerly in the collection of a German diplomat. Very fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders and applied filigree scrolls, flat plaque with cell and jasper i

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Lot 316

3rd century AD. A flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders and applied filigree scrolls, flat plaque with cell and jasper insert with intaglio motif of a lion reclining beneath a tree. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 206. 5.61 grams, 26mm overall, 22.95mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition. Large wearable size.

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1st-2nd century AD. A finger ring comprising two D-section gold hoops joined by a collar with scrolled palmette between; each

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Lot 317

1st-2nd century AD. A finger ring comprising two D-section gold hoops joined by a collar with scrolled palmette between; each bezel a piriform cell with glass inlay. Cf. double-hoop ring in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 223. 6.08 grams, 42mm overall (1 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Very fine condition. Rare.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section hollow gold hoop with broad shoulders, elliptical plaque with discoid cell and inset glass cl

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Lot 318

2nd-3rd century AD. A D-section hollow gold hoop with broad shoulders, elliptical plaque with discoid cell and inset glass cloison, intaglio motif of Mercury with broad petasos and mantle, resting on a pedestal. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229. 4.36 grams, 22mm overall, 16.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 11.0, Japan 10) (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A broad barrel-section hollow hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with raised rim and repoussé

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Lot 327

2nd-3rd century AD. A broad barrel-section hollow hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with raised rim and repoussé motif of two robed figures clasping hands. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187. 4.64 grams, 21mm overall, 16.51mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition.

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3rd century AD. A gilt-bronze hoop with angled fluted shoulder, flat plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a lion's head in

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Lot 341

3rd century AD. A gilt-bronze hoop with angled fluted shoulder, flat plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a lion's head in profile. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 211. 16 grams, 29mm overall, 18.21mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (1 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. "Very fine condition, intaglio extremely fine."

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1st-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze curved phallic pendant with large suspension loop. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket,

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Lot 344

1st-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze curved phallic pendant with large suspension loop. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.586. 28 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze curved phallic pendant with large suspension loop and bronze wire hoop with coiled

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Lot 346

1st-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze curved phallic pendant with large suspension loop and bronze wire hoop with coiled ends. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.586. 17 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A large bronze detailed phallus with D-section loop above. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogu

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Lot 347

1st-2nd century AD. A large bronze detailed phallus with D-section loop above. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.586. 30 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A bronze key with openwork palmette bow, square-section shank and bits; the lower bow with inlaid silver

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Lot 361

3rd-4th century AD. A bronze key with openwork palmette bow, square-section shank and bits; the lower bow with inlaid silver vineleaf and parcel-gilt band. Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 4036. 18 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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2nd-3rd century AD. A conical green glass flask with dimple to the underside, flared neck and rolled rim; applied trail to th

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Lot 373

2nd-3rd century AD. A conical green glass flask with dimple to the underside, flared neck and rolled rim; applied trail to the neck with handle. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 727. 89 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Ex Moulson collection. Fine condition.

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Late 1st-4th century AD. A blue iridescent glass flask with squat body, dimple base, barrel-shaped neck and everted rim with

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Lot 379

Late 1st-4th century AD. A blue iridescent glass flask with squat body, dimple base, barrel-shaped neck and everted rim with ground edge. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 269. 282 grams, 13cm (5"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition. Rare.

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2nd-4th century AD. A bulbous green glass vessel with a conical body and broad funicular rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass

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Lot 380

2nd-4th century AD. A bulbous green glass vessel with a conical body and broad funicular rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 434. 81 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). Property of a retired sculptor; from a collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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3rd-5th century AD. An aubergine glass double unguentarium comprising two narrow tubes with globular bottoms, applied trail r

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Lot 381

3rd-5th century AD. An aubergine glass double unguentarium comprising two narrow tubes with globular bottoms, applied trail rims and zigzag border, applied trail spiral to the lower body; iridescent surface. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 742. 44 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a retired sculptor; from a collection formed in the 1980s. "Fine condition, restored at lip."

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1st-3rd century AD. A pale green glass vessel with shallow flared base concave to the underside, narrow stem neck. Cf. Whiteh

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Lot 384

1st-3rd century AD. A pale green glass vessel with shallow flared base concave to the underside, narrow stem neck. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 265. 93 grams, 17.5cm (7"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition; rim absent.

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1st-2nd century AD. A pair of pale blue glass unguentaria, comprising: one with bulbous body, slender tubular neck and broad

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Lot 385

1st-2nd century AD. A pair of pale blue glass unguentaria, comprising: one with bulbous body, slender tubular neck and broad everted mouth; one similar with flatter base and smaller rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 220. 39 grams total, 96-101mm (4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3rd-5th century AD. A pale blue glass cup of waisted profile with integral foot, chamfered rim, applied trail to the waist. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 662. 122 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a retired sculptor; from a collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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1st-2nd century AD. A clear glass jar with funicular neck, chamfered rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museu

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Lot 388

1st-2nd century AD. A clear glass jar with funicular neck, chamfered rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 199. 40 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a retired sculptor; from a collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A broad amber glass jar with dimple base, everted rim and applied trail above the shoulder. Cf. Whitehous

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Lot 389

3rd-4th century AD. A broad amber glass jar with dimple base, everted rim and applied trail above the shoulder. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 679. 47 grams, 87mm (3 1/4"). Property of a retired sculptor; from a collection formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A pale blue glass bowl with iridescent surface, flat bottom, pinched vertical ribbing, slightly everted r

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Lot 395

3rd-4th century AD. A pale blue glass bowl with iridescent surface, flat bottom, pinched vertical ribbing, slightly everted rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 603. 72 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A pale blue glass bowl with iridescent surface, flat bottom, vertical ribbed segmentation, slightly evert

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Lot 396

3rd-4th century AD. A pale blue glass bowl with iridescent surface, flat bottom, vertical ribbed segmentation, slightly everted rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 603. 57 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Fine condition; some accretion to surface.

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1st-2nd century AD. A pale blue-green iridescent glass funnel with bell-shaped bowl and drop-shaped hollow handle; everted ri

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Lot 399

1st-2nd century AD. A pale blue-green iridescent glass funnel with bell-shaped bowl and drop-shaped hollow handle; everted rim. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 354. 40 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980; ex Ancient and Oriental. Fine condition. Rare.

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Later 6th century AD. A substantial gold cruciform pendant with four hollow bottle-shaped arms, each with incised median line

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Lot 453

Later 6th century AD. A substantial gold cruciform pendant with four hollow bottle-shaped arms, each with incised median line to front and back; to the obverse, a discoid plaque with central cell, four radiating pellet triangles, inset cabochon garnet; similar plaque to the reverse with single pellets; substantial ribbed loop above; gold ladder chain with ribbed tubular finials, hook and eye closure. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Cf. Ross M.C. Catalogue of the Byzantine and Early Mediaeval Antiquities in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection, Volume 2: Jewelry, Enamels and Art of the Migration Period, Washington, 2005, item 179 (I). Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. 60 grams total, pendant: 52mm, chain: 69cm (Pendant: 2, chain: 27 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. "Fine condition, lower arm bent."

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Later 5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with palmette detail, ribbed knop above, d

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Lot 534

Later 5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with palmette detail, ribbed knop above, deep bow with punched triangles, lozengiform footplate with facetted detailing, beast-head finial; pierced lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Tejral, J. Morava na Sklonku Antiky, Prague, 1982, plate XXII items 4-6; Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item VII.48.4 5.45 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Late 5th-6th century AD. A matched pair of silver-gilt bow brooches, each a D-shaped headplate with scroll ornament, five rad

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Lot 536

Late 5th-6th century AD. A matched pair of silver-gilt bow brooches, each a D-shaped headplate with scroll ornament, five radiating knops to the outer edge, broad bow with vertical ribbing, triangular footplate with bird-head lappets, scroll ornament, knop finial; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 65.6. 31 grams total, 64-65mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.

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5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch with rectangular headplate, shallow bow and lozengiform footplate; notched profi

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Lot 537

5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch with rectangular headplate, shallow bow and lozengiform footplate; notched profile to the bow, discs to the corners of the headplate and panel of Style I decoration, lappets to the upper footplate with ribbed notched detail, mask footplate; pierced pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 14.1. 17 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

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6th century AD. A silver-gilt plate brooch of a stylised bird with chip-carved detail to the wing and body, coiled claw, inse

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Lot 539

6th century AD. A silver-gilt plate brooch of a stylised bird with chip-carved detail to the wing and body, coiled claw, inset garnet cloison to the eye; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 70.2. 9.08 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.

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6th-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Class Bi with pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; gilding to the upper

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Lot 541

6th-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Class Bi with pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; gilding to the upper surface virtually complete and the rim whole; central motif a chip-carved helmetted face within a circular frame, brow-band and cheek-plates clearly modelled. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I. Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982 item 12.1. 6.34 grams, 19mm (3/4"). From an Essex collection, found Wiltshire, UK. Extremely fine condition.

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5th century AD. A silver buckle assemblage comprising a round-section loop and rectangular plaque with strap to the reverse a

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Lot 545

5th century AD. A silver buckle assemblage comprising a round-section loop and rectangular plaque with strap to the reverse and rivet closure, tapering round-section tongue with narrow end curved over the loop. Cf. similar example in gold in Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.12.1. 27 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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9th century AD. A triangular gold pendant with slightly convex edges and integral cast loop; the outer edges notched; the cen

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Lot 550

9th century AD. A triangular gold pendant with slightly convex edges and integral cast loop; the outer edges notched; the central keyed field with reserved beast in Trewhiddle Style with returned twisted tail; trefoil motifs above the head and the four-toed foot, the foreleg folded beneath the chest. See Jones, W. Finger-Ring Lore, London, 1898; Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991; Wilson, D.M. Catalogue of Antiquities of the Later Saxon Period, Volume I: Anglo-Saxon Metalwork 700-1100 in the British Museum, London, 1964. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Gold items executed in Trewhiddle Style are rare: the majority of the fine metalwork from 9th century England was executed in silver with the designs reserved against a niello field. Among the better known gold examples are the finger ring from Sussex from the Waterton collection (Jones p.60), now in the British Museum, the Æthelswith ring from Aberford, West Yorkshire (Webster and Backhouse, item 244), the Athelwulf ring from Laverstock, Wiltshire (Webster and Backhouse, item 243) and the smaller example from Selkirk, Scotland (Webster & Backhouse, item 203). The latter three feature the niello background most closely associated with Trewhiddle Style as well as the characteristic contorted beast and tendrils confined within a triangular field.The profile beast resembles those in triangular panels on the silver mounts in the Trewhiddle Hoard, from which the style is named (Wilson, item 94, fig.40), featuring a rounded ear, tapering snout, v-shaped mouth, muscular body with parallel curved notches to the shoulder and hip. Many beasts in this style featured a pecked surface (Wilson, no. 97, 98) but others are smooth (Wilson, item 96). The notched border adds glitter to the piece, and recalls the ribbed framing bands on the Fuller Brooch (Wilson, item 153) which contrast with the smooth surfaces of the figures. The field on this pendant is roughened to provide a key for the addition of niello although no trace of this substance remains at present. 3.44 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of an East Sussex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s by his mother as part of a jewellery collection; by descent 2012. Very fine condition.

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8th century AD. A convex gilt-bronze mount comprising a chip-carved plaque and beast-head finial; the plaque rectangular with

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Lot 558

8th century AD. A convex gilt-bronze mount comprising a chip-carved plaque and beast-head finial; the plaque rectangular with a median panel of regular interlace, flange borders with a row of fine punched triangles and holes for attachment; the beast-head with segmented oval ears, chamfered lateral edges and keeled snout, raised nostrils to the lower edge, rows of fine triangular punchmarks to the top of the head below and above the ears, fine incised concentric curves radiating from below the eyes along the snout; both ears and one eye set with a small glass domed stud, the other eye opened out. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.6-g with interlace panel, 1.6-i with concentric lines below the eyes and raised nostrils; Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, item 47. The mount belongs to a class of Irish or Irish-inspired beast-head mounts from Anglo-Saxon England in 8th century contexts. A facing beast-head with similar features appears on the Coppergate helmet (Webster & Backhouse, 1991, item 47) where it connects the gilt-bronze crest to the arched brows. It is probable that this Irish influence can be directly related to the close connections between the English church and Irish missionaries, although the artistic influence operated in both directions and created a characteristic Insular Style of decoration which appears on both sides of the Irish Sea and also in European contexts. The tiny scale of execution and the fineness of the detailing are difficult to reproduce photographically and must have been almost invisible to contemporary casual observers. 11 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Found near Thetford, Norfolk, UK. Fine condition.

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6th century AD. A bronze flat-section pendant with two suspension loops, arched upper edges forming the brow of a male face w

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Lot 562

6th century AD. A bronze flat-section pendant with two suspension loops, arched upper edges forming the brow of a male face with raised pellet eyes, raised nose and cheeks, volute-scroll moustache. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 25.9. 16 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.

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6th-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze cruciform shield or casket mount, each arm terminating in a discoid plaque with a ring of p

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Lot 564

6th-7th century AD. A gilt-bronze cruciform shield or casket mount, each arm terminating in a discoid plaque with a ring of punched pellets, the arms with scroll detailing to the junctions; central raised plaque with lozengiform cell filled with vitreous (?) material; five lugs to the underside. Cf. cruciform mount in MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.9. 19 grams, 53mm (2"). Property of a West Yorkshire lady; collected 1978-2008. Fine condition; old repair to one arm.

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6th-7th century AD. A slightly convex discoid bronze bowl mount with finely modelled comma-leaf and spiral motifs and central

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Lot 566

6th-7th century AD. A slightly convex discoid bronze bowl mount with finely modelled comma-leaf and spiral motifs and central tribrach in classic Ultimate La Tène style; probably Irish workmanship. Cf. Youngs, S. (ed.) The Work of Angels. Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwork, 6th-9th centuries AD, London, 1989, item 31. Mounts of this kind are found in many Anglo-Saxon 'princely burials' of the later 6th- early 7th century AD, attached to hanging bowls used as serving vessels. They are usually considered to be Irish or Romano-British in origin, and may have formed part of the exchange network for prestige goods among leaders of British, Pictish and Anglo-Saxon communities in the 7th century. See R.L. Bruce-Mitford The Corpus of Late Celtic Hanging-Bowls with An Account of the Bowls Found in Scandinavia, Oxford, 2005. 6.99 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Found near Attleborough, Norfolk, UK; in 1997. Fine condition.

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6th century AD. A discoid bronze plaque with mounting stud to the reverse, plain central boss surrounded an annular parcel-gi

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Lot 570

6th century AD. A discoid bronze plaque with mounting stud to the reverse, plain central boss surrounded an annular parcel-gilt panel comprising three Style I beasts with pellet detailing. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.5. 23 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Found Northamptonshire, UK. Very fine condition.

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6th century AD. A small gilt-bronze buckle with elliptical loop, D-section tongue curved over the loop at the forward edge, h

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Lot 572

6th century AD. A small gilt-bronze buckle with elliptical loop, D-section tongue curved over the loop at the forward edge, heart-shaped plaque with garnet insert and three attachment pins. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period, Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.8.12. 18.65 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Very fine condition.

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5th-6th century AD. A large gilt-bronze saucer brooch with chip-carved decoration on the gilded face, broad flared rim surrou

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Lot 575

5th-6th century AD. A large gilt-bronze saucer brooch with chip-carved decoration on the gilded face, broad flared rim surrounding a flat central plate; to the centre an iron rivet with a broad head; seven chip-carved running spirals with notched upper edges and chamfered ridge surrounded by a series of radiating stamped horseshoe motifs; to the reverse, the pin lugs and remains of the catchplate. Cf. the saucer brooch from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, published in MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.7 with similar running spiral and horseshoe motifs. 29 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). From an old English collection; found East Anglia. "Near extremely fine condition, almost fully gilded."

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6th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid brooch with chamfered raised border; central design of four facing masks within the qua

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Lot 577

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze discoid brooch with chamfered raised border; central design of four facing masks within the quadrants of a raised cross with scrolled ends, pelletted border; remains of pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse; pierced close to the edge by the catchplate. Cf. similar brooch from Berinsfield, Oxfordshire, England in MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.48 (but lacking the basketwork border). 12 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Found near King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK; 1989. Fine condition; usage wear to face.

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6th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Avent and Evison's Class Eii with stylised mask comprising two pellet eyes and

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Lot 578

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Avent and Evison's Class Eii with stylised mask comprising two pellet eyes and a nasal bar with bow extensions; chamfered rim; pierced pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I. Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, item 3.3 from Alton, Hampshire, England. 3.48 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Found near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK, in 1994. Fine condition.

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6th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Avent and Evison's Class Eiii with raised border and flared rim; remains of pi

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Lot 579

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze button brooch of Avent and Evison's Class Eiii with raised border and flared rim; remains of pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I. Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, plate XVI, item 2.6. 5.49 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Found Oxfordshire, UK. Fine condition.

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9th-11th century AD. A bronze disc brooch formed from a contemporary or earlier bronze coin by the addition of pin-lugs and c

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Lot 580

9th-11th century AD. A bronze disc brooch formed from a contemporary or earlier bronze coin by the addition of pin-lugs and catchplate; the coin with short-cross centre to the reverse, bearded bust to the obverse. Cf. coin-brooch in Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.3 - Late Saxon, Late Viking & Norman, Witham, 2013, item 1.1.1-t. 9.70 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] "Fine condition, usage wear to obverse."

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6th century AD. A gilt-bronze reversed S-shaped plate brooch with serpent-head terminals; the body with median billetted pane

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Lot 581

6th century AD. A gilt-bronze reversed S-shaped plate brooch with serpent-head terminals; the body with median billetted panel, the heads each with applied disc to the eye, facetted mouth; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 21.1. 3.40 grams, 25mm (1"). Found near Cromer, Norfolk, UK; in 1980. Fine condition.

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Later 5th-6th century AD. A very large silvered bronze bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, deep C-section bow, long tongue-sh

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Lot 582

Later 5th-6th century AD. A very large silvered bronze bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, deep C-section bow, long tongue-shaped footplate; pins for attachment of appliqués to the lateral edges of the headplate and both ends of the bow; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse with longitudinal spine and remains of the ferrous pin. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item IX.6.9. 85 grams, 18.5cm (7 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. Fine condition.

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6th century AD. A bronze flat-section bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, shallow bow, lozengiform footplate; the headplate w

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Lot 584

6th century AD. A bronze flat-section bow brooch with D-shaped headplate, shallow bow, lozengiform footplate; the headplate with seven radiating knops to the outer edge, scrolled panel; the bow with vertical ribbing; the footplate with bird-head lappets and piriform finial; pin-lug, spring, iron pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.20.1. 14 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. "Very fine condition, complete with pin."

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6th-7th century AD. A flat-section bronze patrix die and test piece featuring a trapezoidal panel and roundel; the panel with

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Lot 596

6th-7th century AD. A flat-section bronze patrix die and test piece featuring a trapezoidal panel and roundel; the panel with triple-band ropework border enclosing a dense lattice of three-band interlace, the roundel with similar border enclosing four penannular ropework motifs and central pellet; to the reverse, a trial for a triple-band triquetra knot laid out with compasses, the inner bands lightly incised and the edges fully carved. See Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991; West, S. A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010. Patrix dies for the production of repoussé foil decorative appliqués have been found on a number of Anglo-Saxon sites, notably two from Icklingham, Suffolk (West, 1998, items 56.1 & 2) and a unique stray find from Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire (Pollington, Kerr & Hammond, 2010, item 8.56). The dies were produced by lost-wax casting and are often of very fine workmanship. The appliqués produced from the present die would be short and triangular with a large roundel at the apex, probably used to decorate the rim of a drinking horn (cf. Hammond, 2009, item 1.5.3.1-c). The centre of the roundel would have held an attachment pin, its rounded head forming part of the design. Trial-pieces are usually broken items or pieces of bone, which were used when a craftsman wanted to test the execution of a new design, solving the layout problems on the first attempt before proceeding to the production piece (cf. Webster & Backhouse, 1991, item 255). 16 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Found Surrey, UK. Fine condition.

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4th-3rd century BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a tapering shank with helical ribbing to the lower end, triangular

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4th-3rd century BC. A matched pair of gold earrings, each a tapering shank with helical ribbing to the lower end, triangular plaque with inset garnet ivy-leaf cabochon above a gold figure of Eros, standing nude on a square base with syrinx held to the mouth in both hands, wings to the rear; loop to the reverse. Cf. Marshall, F.H. Catalogue of the Finger Rings - Greek, Etruscan and Roman - in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1968, item 1894 for the Eros figure with syrinx. 6.21 grams total, 22-23mm (1"). Property of a lady; acquired Portobello Road, London, UK, 2012. [2] Fine condition.

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5th-3rd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a robed female seated on a chair, hands on the hips and arms akimbo; transverse

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Lot 633

5th-3rd millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a robed female seated on a chair, hands on the hips and arms akimbo; transverse bar to the headdress with piercings, triangular head and pinched face, pierced ears, impressed points to the breasts and navel. Cf. Renfrew, C. The Arts of the First Farmers, Sheffield, 1969, item 106. 195 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. "Fine condition, repaired."

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