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Click here to subscribeRoman Silver Eagle Statuette1st century BC-1st century AD. A cast eagle figurine with hooked beak, feather detail to the flared wings and tail, ring-and-dot motif to the chest, conjoined feet. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 272. 8.33 grams, 22mm (3/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980. Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Hercules Figurine2nd-3rd century AD. A cast figure of young Hercules(?), nude, with tightly curled hair, right arm extended. Cf. similar Hercules figure in Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.388. 121 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition, repaired.
Roman Bronze Head of Jupiter1st century BC-2nd century AD. A hollow-cast bust of Jupiter with neatly dressed hair and beard, plaited band above the brow, stern features. Cf. similar hairstyle on the Jupiter figurine in the Muséum Calvet d`Avignon in Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 5. 244 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980. Very fine condition.
Roman Bronze Pan Intaglio Ring4th century AD. A plain D-section hoop rising to ribbed shoulders ending in volute scroll detailing on the bezel edges; the bezel a gold cell setting for an elliptical intaglio depicting a seated figure, possibly Pan with his pipes. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 210, Type V, variant 1. 12.3 grams, 28mm overall 21.47mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 26.92, Japan 26). (1"). Ex TimeLine Auctions, 11 March 2011, Lot 575, sold for £350.00; formerly in an old English collection. Extremely fine condition.
Roman Bronze Ring with Janiform Carnelian Intaglio3rd century AD. A thick D-section hoop expanding to a broad plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of janiform faces of Silenus and Bacchus. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 246 Type II, variant 3. 9.66 grams, 23mm overall, 18.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. The ring is made from a tin-rich alloy, much like pewter, giving it a silvery appearance. Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Ring with Sol InvictusMid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD. A D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with intaglio Sol Invictus bust with radiate crown. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 244, Type II, variant 1. 9.89 grams, 27mm overall, 19.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Inscribed Ring2nd century AD. A D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, elliptical bezel with incised text `DV? / OCM` within parallel lines. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 228, Type V. 11 grams, 22mm overall, 17.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 15.76, Japan 15) (1"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Caerleon, Wales, 1976. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Bird Intaglio Ring3rd century AD. A narrow D-section hoop with trefoil shoulders, discoid plaque with pelletted border and intaglio bird motif with `I` above its back. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 261, Type VII, variant 2. 4.04 grams, 24mm overall, 19.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (1"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Bronze Ring with Eagle2nd-3rd century AD. A square-section hoop expanding to broad shoulders, raised discoid plaque with intaglio eagle in profile. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 264, Type VIII. 5.95 grams, 20mm overall, 14.64mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 6.0, Japan 5) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Panther Brooch2nd century AD. A cast plate brooch in the form of a reclining panther with discoid recesses to the flanks for enamel inserts; ropework detail to the tail; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1196. 14 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. Fine condition.
Roman Enamelled Bronze Crescent Brooch2nd century AD. A flat-section crescentic plate brooch with lateral lugs, lobe finials, concentric lines around a cell with red enamel insert; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1006. 6.25 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Enamelled Bronze Wheel Brooch2nd century AD. A flat-section plate brooch with concentric ropework border and lobe extensions, central annular plaque; the lobes with enamel fill, band of millefiori glass within the ropework border; catchplate and pin-lug to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1419. 9.69 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Tinned Bronze Fly Brooch2nd century AD. A plate brooch of a fly with triangular wings and body, segmented head; tinned upper surface, incised zigzag to the body; pin with spring and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1638. 6.46 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. Very fine condition.
Roman Bronze Flying Bird Brooch2nd century AD. A cast plate brooch of a bird with wings spread, head and neck modelled in the round; panels for enamel to the wings and tail, loop behind the tail; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 625. 4.82 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition; tips of wings absent.
Roman Bronze Openwork Disc Brooch2nd century AD. A cast disc with notched edge, openwork centre with scrolled cross motif; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 538. 14 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch4th century AD. A cast crossbow brooch with transverse arm and three onion terminals, socketted to the forward face and with stepped upper face; deep trapezoidal-section bow with collar; rectangular footplate with catchplate to the reverse, two columns of ring-and-dot to the upper face; hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1268. 73 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Silver-Inlaid Bow Brooch1st century AD. A cast Hod Hill-type brooch with hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; the bow inlaid with a silver laurel-leaf motif. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 864. 5.75 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Ex Cornwall, UK, collection. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Brooch and Artefact Group1st century BC-3rd century AD. A mixed group comprising: a La Tène Type II bow brooch; a P-shaped bow brooch; a miniature votive axe pendant with pierced handle; a lunate mount with pierced plaque; an s-scrolled belt-mount; a lead dice with punched points arranged 1:2, 3:6, 4:5. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 227; Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1243. 49 grams total, 11-52mm (1/2 - 2"). Property of a North London gentleman. [6, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze `Dog` Seal Box2nd-3rd century AD. A discoid hollow-cast seal box and hinged lid; two lateral slots in the rim and four holes to the underside; concentric punched rings to the lid with central motif of a dog modelled in the half-round. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.381. 5.97 grams, 25mm (1"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant1st-2nd century AD. A flat-section phallic pendant with large suspension loop, lion`s head to the rear. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.586. 6.48 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Figural Knife Handle2nd century AD. A round-section shank with bifid lower end, incised starburst detail to the rear; the shank formed as a standing female(?) with long draped robes, mantle to the hair and hands held to the chest. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.428. 39 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Clare, Suffolk, UK, 2005. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Latch Key2nd-4th century AD. A rectangular-section shaft with tiered ends, annular bow, inset iron shank with angled bit. Cf. Pall, M. Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 506. 132 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s. Fine condition.
Roman Bronze Military Belt Fittings Suite1st-2nd century AD. A complete set of military belt fittings comprising: buckle with D-shaped loop and openwork plaque, flat-section tongue; six mounts, each a triangle with three pellets to the upper edge, acanthus-leaf to the apex; six domed interstitial mounts; tongue-shaped strap with punched decoration, crescents between pellets; all mounted on a wooden display stand. Cf. buckle in Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 616. 309 grams, 49cm (19 1/4"). From an old Hampshire collection; formerly on loan and displayed at Cirencester Museum, Gloucestershire, UK, late 1980s; found near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK, 1980. [14, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Roman Enamelled Bronze Polychrome Military Stud2nd century AD. A flat disc with three concentric circles to the upper face, each subdivided into cells; the edge notched; the cells filled with alternating white and red enamel; the shank of the attachment peg to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 521. 9.23 grams, 25mm (1"). Found Wiltshire, UK. The stud is very similar to a class of 2nd century disc brooch with polychrome enamel fill, and probably derives from the same tradition. Extremely fine condition.
Roman Glass Flask with Flared Rim4th century AD. A round-bottomed flask with deep shoulder, low neck and flared rim; iridescent surface. Cf. Whitehouse, D. Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 352. 32 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition.
Roman Banded Agate Bead Necklace1st-2nd century AD. A restrung necklace of mainly barrel shaped and fusiform beads; modern clasp. Cf. Dubin, L.S. The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, London, 1987, p.330, item 346. 48 grams, 45cm (17 3/4"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Parthian Carnelian and Hardstone Designer Necklace247 BC-224 AD. A restrung necklace of of fourteen oval carnelian beads with a cornelian elbow bead in the centre, and small cylindrical black stone beads between; modern clasp. Cf. Dubin, L.S. The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, London, 1987, p.332, item 223-326. 25 grams, 46cm (18"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Iron Ring with Silver Figural Insert3rd century AD. A round-section hoop with expanding shoulders, discoid plaque with inset silver panel, part of a denarius of Caracalla. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 211, Type V, variant 1. 7.34 grams, 26mm overall, 15.0mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 7.12, Japan 7) (1"). From an old Hampshire collection; found Kent, UK, 1992. Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus) was the popular nickname of Antoninus (4 April 188 – 8 April 217), Roman emperor of Punic and Syrian descent from 198 to 217. Caracalla`s reign was notable for granting Roman citizenship to all freemen throughout the Roman Empire. The remains of the Baths of Caracalla are still one of the major tourist attractions of the Italian capital. [No Reserve]Fair condition.
Viking Gilt-Bronze Box Brooch with Entwined Animals8th-9th century AD. A hollow-cast drum-shaped brooch with central cell to the upper face, red bead insert; the outer sidewall with lattice hatching, three dividing panels with knotwork motif; the upper face with beaded border and tribrach, three S-shaped animals in Salin`s Style III; pin and catchplate to the reverse. See MacGregor, A. et al. A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 1.9; Rydh, H. Dosformiga Spännen från Vikingatifden, Stockholm, 1919; Thunmark-Nylén, L. Vikingatida Dosspännen – Teknisk Stratigrafi och Verkstadsgruppering, Uppsala, 1983. 35 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a 19th century collector; thence by descent. Drum brooches (also called ‘box brooches’, Swedish Dosspännen) were a Scandinavian fashion of the Viking period, beginning in the late 8th century AD and 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, they are characterised by their discoid upper face divided into symmetrical quarters often with openwork detail; cords and faux-ropework to the edges are a consistent feature of the design. Some feature a separate cast upper plate, and on others it is the baseplate which is separate, as on the present example. 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. Extremely fine condition. Excessively rare, museum quality.
Viking Silver-Gilt Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens10th-11th century AD. A cast discoid Scandinavian Viking pendant with integral loop, pelletted border enclosing a low-relief image of a male face between two birds, grasped by arms at the necks, small loop to the top. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02. 2.29 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
Scandinavian Silver-Gilt Brooch Fragment with Mask6th-7th century AD. A Scandinavian cast brooch fragment comprising an arched panel with triangle-punched border surrounding a bearded male mask modelled in the half-round; old silver rivet to one edge and corresponding hole for another. Cf. masks on a disc-on-bow brooch from Sandal, Norway, in Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005, item 66. 13 grams, 26mm (1"). From a private collection; acquired before 1975; on loan to Ashmolean Museum 2000-2012. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Viking Silver Pendant with Odin Gripping Two Ravens10th-11th century AD. A cast discoid Scandinavian Viking pendant with integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male face between two birds, grasped by arms at the necks, small loop to the top. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02. 1.95 grams, 21mm (3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fair condition.
Scandinavian Silver-Gilt Beast-Headed Terminal6th century AD. A pre-Viking cast convex finial with three hatched panels, Y-shaped brow- and nasal-band, two lentoid eyes; attachment peg to the reverse. Cf. detail of the reliefsspenne brooch from Jølster, Norway, in Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005, item 66. 2.49 grams, 18mm (3/4"). Ex Hiller collection; by descent 1976. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Viking Bronze Noblewoman`s Headdress9th-12th century AD. A restrung headdress composed from tightly-wound wire tubes and vertical flat-section plaques with repoussé pellet detailing on a plaited hemp base; ribbed tubular finial to the rear and chain with crotal bell pendant; Baltic workmanship. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate CXVIII, item 2. 222 grams, 17cm diameter (6 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in the 1960s. Fine condition. Rare.
Viking Bronze Belt Buckle with Four Bear Heads10th-12th century AD. A cast buckle with broad loop and knop to the leading forward edge, two transverse bars to the rear, each with bear-head finials with offset orientation. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table IC, item 31. 7.81 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Viking Bronze Upsilon Cosmetic Hanger9th-10th century AD. A cast D-section bar with two recurved extensions; to the upper end a pierced plaque with ribbed detail, balustered shank, ribbed extensions with pierced beast-head finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XXX, item 4. 8.55 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Viking Bronze Pendant with Bird10th-11th century AD. A cast discoid pendant with integral loop, pelletted border enclosing a standing bird with frond. Cf. openwork example in Korshyn, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item K.12.02. 4.41 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.
Viking Bronze Pendant with Tree of Life9th-12th century AD. A cast discoid plaque with integral suspension loop, high-relief image of scrolled tendrils issuing from a central column, pellets above. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, table LX, item 41. 3.37 grams, 28mm (1"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fine condition.
Bronze Age Bronze Decorated Armring2nd millennium BC. A substantial cast coiled ring with overlapped pointed ends, bands of incised geometrical hatched decoration to the shank. Cf. Sieveking, G. (ed.) Prehistoric and Roman Studies, London, 1971, p.191, item 6. 148 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). From an old German collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Bronze Age British Palstave Axe Head2nd millennium BC. A broad flared blade with chamfered edge, thick shank with deep recess and raised median rib to each face. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 64. 469 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Iron Age Celtic Bronze Toggle Group1st century BC-1st century AD. A mixed group of toggle fasteners comprising: one with slotted rectangular plaque, shank and ring; one with expanding shank, triangular slot, heart-shaped ring; one similar with three shallow cups; one with slotted rectangular plaque, shank with raised leaf motif, domed boss. Cf. MacGregor, M. Early Celtic Art in North Britain, vol.2, Leicester, 1976, item 41. 71 grams total, 46-50mm (1 3/4 - 2"). Ex Northern English collection; found Cumbria, UK, 1990s. [4, No Reserve]Fine condition, minor wear.
Byzantine Bronze Trinity Buckle7th century AD. A cast display buckle with chamfered loop, curved tongue with square block to the rear, flat-section plate with two pierced lugs to the reverse, formed as three discoid panels joined by ropework bands surrounding facing busts. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.19.7 for a similar display buckle. 35 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From the collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
Egyptian Dahshur Amethyst Bead NecklaceMiddle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, 1878-1843 BC. A restrung oval bead necklace of middle kingdom or later date; modern clasp. Cf. Dubin, L.S. The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, London, 1987, p.331, item 441. 49 grams, 40cm (15 3/4"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Roman Enamelled Bronze Ring with Fish3rd-4th century AD. A flat-section hoop expanding to a broad plaque with inset glass enamelled fish motif in yellow on a brick-red field. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 190. 6.72 grams, 18mm overall, 15.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. [No Reserve]Fine condition. Rare.
Egyptian Banded Mosaic Glass Designer NecklaceMainly Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A restrung necklace of of early glass beads from Alexandria, Egypt, including some ancient islamic drawn striped beads in irregular rounded shapes, with a larger one as central pendant; modern clasp. Cf. Dubin, L.S. The History of Beads from 30,000 BC to the Present, London, 1987, p.332, item 469-471. 34 grams, 45cm (17 3/4"). From the jewellery collection of a medical professional; acquired 1970s. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Islamic Terracotta Flagon with Birds12th-14th century AD. A vessel comprising a bulbous jug with funicular neck and strap handle to the rear, with low-relief decoration. Cf. Lane, A. Early Islamic Pottery, London, 1958, item 43b. 375 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Islamic Terracotta Flagon with Animals12th-14th century AD. A vessel comprising a bulbous jug with funicular neck and strap handle to the rear, with low-relief decoration. Cf. Lane, A. Early Islamic Pottery, London, 1958, item 44. 656 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Islamic Terracotta Flagon with Decoration12th-14th century AD. A vessel comprising a bulbous jug with funicular neck and strap handle to the rear with thumb-pad; bands of low-relief decoration. Cf. Lane, A. Early Islamic Pottery, London, 1958, item 43b. 479 grams, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). Property of a London collector, acquired early 1990s. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Biga Intaglio3rd century AD. A hollow D-section hoop with tall, slightly flared elliptical plaque, inset intaglio of a biga two-horse chariot. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 201, Type II, variant 4. 6.34 grams, 28mm overall, 18.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.0, Japan 17) (1"). From the collection of a Mayfair gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Roman Gold Intaglio Ring with Mercury Intaglio3rd century AD. A flat-section hoop with perpendicular shoulder, raised collet and inset stone intaglio of Mercury standing wearing a wreath, with a bag of coins. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 173. 5.07 grams, 18mm overall, 13.92mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3) (3/4"). From the collection of a Mayfair gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Extremely fine condition.
Saxon Gold and Rock Crystal Teardrop Pendant6th-7th century AD. A piriform crystal enclosed in a cage of gold straps, each with a median ropework band; loops to the upper and lower ends and to the equator of each band; the crystal polished to a transparent finish on one face, translucent to the reverse. Cf. Hammond B. M. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009, item 1.6.4-1. 8.34 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. A superb example of the highest skill of ancient goldsmiths and lapidaries: The matte reverse face of the stone gives great depth to the transparent obverse face; the cagework is expertly executed to avoid chipping or fracturing the brittle rock crystal stone. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
Gothic Gold and Garnet Earring Pair5th century AD. A matched pair of earrings, each a tapering round-section hoop and hollow polyhedral finial with four foil-backed garnet cloisons in cells with beaded wire detailing. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.33.9.1. 8.34 grams, 26mm (1 "). Property of a London collector, acquired before 1980. Very fine condition.
Greek Gold Epigraphic Ring5th century BC. A round-section hoop with expanding shoulders, elliptical flat bezel with eccentrically engraved pelletted border and legend `KYTI`. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 61 (Type 15). 9.07 grams, 25mm overall, 18.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. The text perhaps an abbreviation of a personal name. Fine condition.
Greek Hellenistic Gold Dolphin Intaglio Ring4th-2nd century BC. A D-section hoop and expanding shoulders forming an ellipsoid bezel with inset cloison chalcedony intaglio of a dolphin. Cf. Taylor, G. & Scarisbrick, D. Finger Rings from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day, Oxford, 1978, item 89 for similar profile. 2.15 grams, 19mm overall, 13.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 2.0, Japan 2) (3/4"). The former property of a Harley Street professional; acquired before 1990. Very fine condition.
Medieval Gold Belt Buckle Suite14th-15th century AD. A matching suite of belt furniture comprising a buckle, belt-end and keeper; the buckle with double-loop frame, eccentrically placed bar, upper face with granule border and filigree scroll detailing, six bosses to the bar, elliptical-section tongue with granule triangle to the inner end, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled D-section band ornament; rectangular keeper with band of bosses to the upper face flanked by filigree fillets, granules to the corners; a D-shaped terminal plaque with granule and filigree detail, central rosette surrounded by a ring of bosses, rear rod attached to two knop extensions with coiled band ornament. Cf. Whitehead, R. Buckles 1250-1800, Chelmsford, 1996, item 492; Egan, G. & Pritchard, F. Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 442. 65 grams total, 29-53mm (1 1/4 - 2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. [3]Extremely fine condition. Rare.
Roman Gold Openwork Solar Disc Necklace Pendant3rd century AD. A discoid domed pendant with ribbed suspension loop, four granules to the junction with the plaque; the flange with radiating triangular voids, hatched lines, the boss similar with free-running glazed composition bead. Cf. openwork design on ring from Nikolaevo in Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 177. 2.61 grams, 26mm (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Ring with Centaur Intaglio3rd century AD. A broad hoop with filigree detailing, expanding shoulders and discoid plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a standing centaur with a sceptre. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 186, Type VIII. 4.62 grams, 22mm overall, 16.78mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6 1/4, Europe 12.56, Japan 12) (1"). From a noble Russian family by descent. Very fine condition.
Roman Gold Cabochon Ring2nd-3rd century AD. A flat-section hoop slightly gussetted at the expanding shoulders, elliptical cell with ropework border, inset carnelian cabochon. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 195, Type I, variant 4. 3.89 grams, 19mm overall, 18.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
Medieval Bronze Niello-Inlaid Sword Pommel12th century AD. A hollow-cast pommel, rectangular in plan and D-shaped in section with hole to the upper face to accept the tang; both broad faces with a median rectangular panel; to one face a band of vertical incisions above, inlaid niello U-shapes and vertical lines with pellet finials. Cf. Ellis Davidson, H.R. The Sword in Anglo-Saxon England, Woodbridge, reprinted 1992, plate XIII, item 87. 36 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Upway, Dorset, England, 1989. [No Reserve]Fine condition.
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