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Lot 568

3rd-1st century B.C.. Modelled in the round, standing with peplos dress and a large stola draped over the left shoulder and arm, extending to the knees; hair dressed in a chignon, transverse band below the breasts; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Boucher, S. & Tassinari, S., Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine a Lyon: Bronzes Antiques I. Inscriptions, Statuaire, Vaisselle, Lyon, 1976, item 72, for type. 96 grams total, 86 mm including stand (3 3/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1701

11th century A.D.. Heater-shaped in profile with trefoil knop above and fixing pin; high-relief profile wolf with head thrown back and one forepaw raised; ledge to reverse with ferrous stud; Williams's Class A, type 11. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 217, 219, for type. 27 grams, 48 mm (1 7/8 in.). Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 360

10th-11th century A.D.. Decorative upper surface attached to a plain back-plate with spring-lugs and catchplate intact; the upper face divided by a heavy cast median rib with geometric ornament in the outer panels, arranged symmetrically along the rib with a similar transverse band; the corners of the wider end reinforced with vertical posts ending in heavy lobed ‘ears’; the upper-end panel with a continuation of the median rib, traces of ornamental interlace; the lower-end panel plain; hollow-cast. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 3.18; Nerman Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands II Tafel11 4abc, Tafel12 2-4abc; British Museum, reference number 1921,1101.114. 98 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1512

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 1000,000-500,000 B.P.. Lentoid in section with irregular rounded edge and desert patina. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.27, for type. 407 grams, 11.3 cm (4 3/8 in.). Found Northern Sahara, North Africa. From the British art market in the 1970s-1980s. Acquired via inheritance, 1988. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 848

1st-2nd century A.D.. With elliptoid bezel on a dentilled flange, incuse image of a dolphin. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 161, for type. 6.56 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 18.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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Lot 1695

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trapezoidal headplate and lateral wings, domed stud above, deep bow and equine finial; ferrous remains to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.3. 28.5 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 494

1972 A.D.. Comprising monochrome glossy photographs with printed caption to the reverse: 'Tutankhamun's Funerary Couch. The divine cow in the final stages of wrapping, being embraced by Mr. T.G.H. James, Assistant Keeper of the British Museum'; 'The six stages in the packing of the gilded wooden statue of Tutankhamun; one of a pair that stood sentinel at the entrance to the inner chamber'; 'Colin Ashby of Walford Wingate Forwarders Ltd in the course of packing the major item in the Tutankhamun collection at the Cairo Museum. The funerary mask from Tutankhamun's mummy is made of beaten gold and is the finest ever found.' (Colour photo); 'The funerary mask from Tutankhamun's mummy made of beaten gold and the finest ever found. (Please credit the Cairo Museum)'; 'Part of the carefully-packed contents of Tutankhamun's tomb at London Airport on arrival from Cairo. Lt.Col. E.C. Easter MBE, Chairman of Walford Wingate Forwarders Ltd. the company responsible for the entire packing and surface transportation operation, supervises the off-loading of part of the world's most fabulous treasure.' (2 photographs); 'Never has B.O.A.C.'s slogan been more assuring. the innocent looking cargo being unloaded at London Airport is part of a priceless consignment from Cairo for the forthcoming exhibition of the contents of Tutankhamun's tomb to be held at the British Museum. Flown in by the R.A.F. and B.O.A.C. under British Government indemnity, the world's greatest treasure trove was packed and handled by Walford Wingate Forwarders Ltd.'; 'Tutankhamun's Funerary Couch. Preliminary inspection of Tutankhamun's funerary couch by Messrs Ashby and Burnett of Walford Wingate Forwarders Ltd.'; 'Tutankhamun's Funerary Couch. One of the divine cows separated from the couch in the early stages of wrapping'. 102 grams total, 25.2 x 17.7 - 25.3 x 20.4 cm (10 x 7 - 10 x 8 in.). Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. [9, No Reserve]

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Lot 144

1st-3rd century A.D.. Cup-shaped body with flared and curved rim, flat-section handle with swan-head finial; the body with pierced rosette pattern. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1878,1012.24. 159 grams, 27.4 cm (10 3/4 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12233-222331. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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Lot 1737

6th-10th century A.D.. Comprising a flat-section hoop tapering to narrow wire finials formed into a coil and the ends wound around the shoulders. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 15, for type. 1.48 grams, 21.03 mm overall, 17.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1522

Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C.. Flaked blank flint of biconvex section with broad butt and rounded tip. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 3.1. 249 grams, 16 cm (6 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1684

8th-9th century A.D.. Discoid panel with one gilt face, incised concentric quadrants forming a voided cross; attachment point for shank to the reverse. Cf. Webster, L. & Backhouse, J. The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, item 184, for full set. 4.91 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). Dress pins of this type were worn in sets of three connected with chains or thongs.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1762

9th-11th century A.D.. Cruciform mount with three radiating lobes and a fourth slotted section; each lobe with separately cast boss; each boss with upper face divided into four segments, two plain and two with deep hatching; ferrous stains to underside showing attachment points, ferrous stain to the slotted centre; possibly from a portable shrine or reliquary. Cf. Youngs, S. (ed.), The Work of Angels. Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwork, 6th-9th centuries AD, London, 1989, item 141, for type from an Insular (Irish) context. 56 grams, 49 mm (2 in.). From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1508

Mesolithic Period, circa 12th-7th millennium B.C.. Narrow flaked pick with narrow tapering point and square-section body; with an old handwritten label to one face: 'LAND BOUW / 366 ) WERTUIG' / 'PIC'5 NST'. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 3.1., for type. 248 grams, 15cm (6 inches.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1394

1st millennium B.C.. Two-edged leaf-shaped blade with short rectangular tang, corrugated midrib extending almost to the tip and flared at the shoulders. Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, item 36, p.33. 671 grams, 48.5 cm (19 1/8 in.). Luristan was hardly an ethnic or political entity, but the people of Luri had relations through warfare and trade with Sumerians, Lullubi, Assyrians, Babylonians and Elamites in a large time period, spanning from the 3rd to the 2nd millennium BC. The ruling elites of warrior horsemen were buried in the graves with their weapons and horses.Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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Lot 876

1st millennium B.C.-4th century A.D.. Comprising: amuletic pendant in the form of a fly with hatched wings; amuletic wishbone pendant; figure fragment; mount formed as the bust of Minerva with crested helmet; Bronze Age butterfly toggle. Bailey, G., Buttons and Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, item 10.1 (butterfly toggle). 34.5 grams total, 23-35 mm (7/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [5, No Reserve]

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Lot 1545

Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C.. Biconvex in profile with central sand drilled socket. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 6.15, for type. 247 grams 8 cm. (3 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1524

Neolithic Period, circa 3000-2000 B.C.. Biconvex in section with narrow point and cortex to one face bearing old collector's inked legend 'SALISBURY'. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.28, for type. 69 grams, 94 mm (3 3/4 in.). Found fieldwalking near Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, by Mr P.M. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1520

Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C.. lentoid in section with broad rounded butt and narrow tip, chipped; with inked inscription to narrow end: 'NEAR / MAXEY / CAMBS'. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.192, for type. 588 grams, 17 cm. (6 1/2 in.). Found near Maxey, Cambridgeshire, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1687

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. Of Type West Stow Heath comprising: square headplate with punched horseshoe motifs, lateral trapezoidal wings and three radiating knops modelled in the half-round, deep bow with chamfered ends, collars above the footplate, horse-head finial with pellet eyes and bulb nostrils, loop finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse with old collector's label '92.225'; mounted on a custom-made stand. See West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, for discussion, especially fig.146, item 22. 54 grams, 11.7 cm (95.4 grams total, 13 cm including stand) (4 5/8 in. (5 1/8 in.)). Property of an English gentleman; formerly in a UK collection formed 1970s-1990s. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

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Lot 931

4th-6th century A.D.. With ellipsoid bezel, pointillé border enclosing Greek text '????/???' '[property] of Diogenes'. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 481, for type. 7.21 grams, 25.66 mm overall, 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19) (1 in.). Private collection, England. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1824

15th-16th century A.D.. With trumpet-shaped bezel, incuse figure of a horseman brandishing his sword, possibly St. Michael. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 643, for type. 5.22 grams, 24.36 mm overall, 17.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Lot 453

2nd-4th century A.D.. Modelled in the round with fleshy facial features, arched brows, long earlobes, ushishna above; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 91, for type. 307 grams total, 98 mm including stand (4 in.). Acquired on the London art market. Private collection, 1970s.

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Lot 104

2nd century A.D.. With broad discus and long nozzle flanked by volute scrolls, low-relief scene with two lovers on a bed. Cf. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007, item D.186, for type. 44 grams, 95 mm (3 3/4 in.). From a London collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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Lot 1679

11th century A.D.. Openwork mount of Williams's Class A Type 16, tongue-shaped with tendrils and two facing bears' heads, vestigial ledge to rear and ferrous stud. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 361, for type. 27.1 grams, 47 mm (1 3/4 in.). The form with two stacked facing masks is unusual, although mounts of Class B regularly feature multiple heads.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 315

Neolithic Period, circa 4000-2000 B.C.. Substantial cleaver pre-form with rounded butt. Cf. Evans, J., The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, item 37. 22 grams, 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.). Preforms such as this unusually large and undamaged example were widely traded during Neolithic times and were a valuable commodity in communities which lacked suitable material for stone tool production. There has been research showing signs of wear from rubbing against cloth, suggesting that they might have been carried over long distances.Found continental Europe. Ex Victor Brox collection, UK, formed during the 1980s-1990s. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.

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Lot 532

New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, circa 1504-1452 B.C.. With detailed carapace, legs and mouth; hieroglyphs to the underside including cartouche of Thutmose III. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 9a, for a shrine dedicated to Thutmose III; item 56c, for scarab. 2.74 grams, 17.13 mm (1 1/4 in.). Thutmose III was a renowned warrior king widely revered even centuries after his reign.From an old Suffolk, UK, collection. Acquired in the UK before 1980. From the personal collection of Derek Rogers, Suffolk, UK. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1722

6th century A.D.. With raised flange rim, tondo with raised border and six spirals with connecting tendrils around a central stud; pin-lug and catch to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 209, for type. 12.7 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). The majority of these Saxon saucer brooches have a design based on five spirals, although some with six are known.Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1771

Circa 6th century A.D.. With hatched shank and T-shaped finial. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 42.1, for type. 6.18 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1726

Circa 6th century A.D.. A bronze cruciform brooch formed of a raised rectangular headplate with rectangular lateral wings surmounted by domed knop with ribbed collar; D-section bow with transverse ribbing; ribbed footplate extending to an animal-head terminal with prominent eyes and rounded nostrils; catchplate to the reverse with ferrous remains. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E. A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals) BAR British Series 230, 1993, p.97, item 12.4. 26 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.). Found UK. From an old English collection; acquired on the UK art market. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1515

Neolithic Period, circa 3000-2000 B.C.. Round-butted axehead with cortex to edge and both faces; marked 'BUIGNY'. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.7. for type. 197 grams, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). Found Buigny, Northern France. Ex old French collection. Acquired prior to 2000. From a private Norfolk, UK, collection. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1740

6th century A.D.. 'Florid' type with square panel of Style I ornament to the headplate and fragment of one lateral lug with billet ornament, deep bow with square stud, footplate with Style I orament and one lappet, upper section of the mask forming the foot; ferrous lump from the pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.36. 70 grams, 91 mm (3 1/2 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

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Lot 1952

Early 18th century A.D.. Comprising one with kidney-shaped bow and square bit with cruciform void, the other similar with slotted forward end to the shank. Cf. Pall, M., Schlüssel und Schlösser, Graz, 2012, item 1649, for type. 236 grams total, 13.7-16.5 cm (5 3/8 - 6 1/2 in.). Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector. [2, No Reserve]

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Lot 1751

8th century A.D.. Fragment of a discoid pin-head with openwork cross detailing and Insular Style interlace radiating from a central boss. Cf. Webster, L. & Backhouse, J., The Making of England. Anglo-Saxon Art and Culture AD 600-900, London, 1991, item 184, for full set. 3.67 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Dress pins of this type were worn in sets of three connected with chains or thongs.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. Accompanied by a copy of UK Detector Finds Database (UKDFD) report no.57994. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1767

10th-11th century A.D.. Elongated plate with longitudinal split and rivet; openwork scrolled tendril motif developing to a wolf-head. Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 36. 14.6 grams, 55 mm (2 1/8 in.). The head is sometimes attributed to Fenrir the cosmic wolf which will break free from the bonds the gods placed on it and destroy the world at the end of time.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1531

Neolithic Period, circa 3000-2000 B.C.. With broad square butt and rounded edge, some cortex remaining; old collector's legend 'TROUSSENCOURT' to one face. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.19, for type. 161 grams, 10.1 cm (4 in.). Found Troussencourt, Northern France. Ex old French collection. Acquired prior to 2000. From a private Norfolk, UK, collection. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 850

3rd century A.D.. Piriform in profile with a flared foot and raised collar at the shoulder, everted rim to the mouth with crescent plate to the rear ending in profile avian heads; curved acanthus-leaf with bulb finial forming the thumb-pad, with a swept curve to the strap handle ending in a deer's head at the junction with the body; heavily restored. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 291, for type. 1.69 kg, 35.5 cm (14 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.

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Lot 598

Circa 600-550 B.C.. Bulbous vessel with narrow neck, broad rim to the mouth and short strap handle to the rear; circumferential rings of pellets and horizontal bands to the body, rosette to the rim, wave pattern to the shoulder; foot absent. Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.62.11.11. 36 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). From the 8th century B.C. Corinthian pottery vessels were exported to Greek colonies in South Italy and the coast of Asia Minor. They were used to hold perfumed oil, an essential item for the wealthy middle classes of the time. In Italy, especially in Etruria, local workshops produced imitations of Corinthian vessel types for a clientele of Greek settlers and local populations with a taste for Greek fashions.Ex H. Norry collection, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1670

Circa 10th-12th century A.D.. With broad curved blade and short spur beneath the chin, narrow neck, deep socket with extended edge to the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.14, item 3; Kirpichnikov, A.N., Drevnerusskoe Oruzie, II, Moscow-Leningrad, 1966, in Arkheologiia SSSR, vol. E1-36, especially axes nos.1,5, from ???????? and ??????? (pl.XIII), and no.6 (pl.XXII) from ?????? ????; Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl V, items 16, 17, 20; pl.CXXIV, item 1. 603 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.). The axe seems to be a variation of type IV of the Kirpichnikov classification of the Eastern Rus Axes typology. These axes appeared in the 10th century, and continued in the 10th-11th century.From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1704

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With three radiating lugs to the headplate and equine foot with flared nostrils. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.21. 23 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.). Found Suffolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 89

1st century A.D.. Hollow-formed shank with inset ellipsoid garnet cloison intaglio bust of Apollo with frond and laurel-leaf wreath to the hair. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202, for type. 3.05 grams, 23.01 mm overall, 12.14x15.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 3) (7/8 in.). European art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12222-222339. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

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Lot 1669

6th century A.D.. Comprising a rectangular headplate flanked by lateral trapezoidal wings and with a stepped knop above, carinated bow, rectangular footplate with lateral L-shaped lappets, gusseted collar above a stylised horse-head finial with vertical posts for the pellet eyes and scrolled panels for the nostrils; lines of punched point detailing to the edges; catch to the reverse and ferrous mass at the pin-lug; repaired. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.14, for type. 86 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). Found UK. From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1742

10th-11th century A.D.. With split attachment plate held by two rivets and featuring ring-and-dot detailing; D-section segmented lower panel with geometric ornament. Cf.Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 24, for type. 7.38 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1819

14th-17th century A.D.. Including a substantial caddy, octagonal in plan with separate lid; a portion of cast grill from a church; heater-shaped and other weights; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 7, Witham, 2011, p.120, item 3a,b (heater-shaped weight). 1.33 kg total, 2.4-10.2 cm (1 - 4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [10, No Reserve]

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Lot 1334

1st millennium B.C.. With barrel-shaped upper and tapering body, modelled with coil detailing around the upper body, tiered rings above and finial of an ibex's head with horns returned to form a collar; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar, less elaborate item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.22.1.977. 347 grams total, 25.5 cm including stand (10 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1539

Neolithic Period, circa 3000-2000 B.C.. With narrow rounded butt and broad edge; old collector's legend 'TROUSSENCOURT' to one face. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.19, for type. 150 grams, 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.). Found Troussencourt, Northern France. Ex old French collection. Acquired prior to 2000. From a private Norfolk, UK, collection. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 995

6th-7th century A.D.. With pierced polyhedral upper and knop above, body formed as two intersecting fusiform bars with recess. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 519, for type. 32.8 grams, 66 mm (2 1/2 in.). Belgian collection, 1980s. From the collection of an London antiquarian. [No Reserve]

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Lot 156

3rd-4th century A.D.. Piriform in profile with slight dimple to base, squat body, tubular neck with flared and rolled mouth; fine applied spiral trail from shoulder to base. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 621, for type. 8 grams, 62 mm (2 3/8 in.). From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.

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Lot 73

Circa 5th-4th century B.C.. Ovate in profile with slightly stepped lower body, everted rim; circumferential painted bands, hatching and herringbone patterns. Cf. similar item with a handle in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession number: 66.11.6. 1.13 kg, 25 cm high (9 7/8 in.). Acquired Bonhams, London, UK. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1589

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000-200,000 B.P.. Flaked cobble, lozengiform in section with broad butt and rounded point. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.22. 318 grams, 12 cm (4 3/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1885

14th-15th century A.D.. Heater-shaped with raised border and reserved three lions passant gardant on an enamelled field. Cf. Clark, J. ed., The Medieval Horse And Its Equipment, Museum of London, 2004, item 64. 9.52 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found UK. From the collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s. [No Reserve]

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Lot 992

6th-8th century A.D.. Rectangular belt-buckle plaque with hinge knuckles and slotted rear; low-relief panel with advancing lion motif. Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 459, for type. 11.7 grams, 40 mm (1 5/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Lot 922

4th-6th century A.D.. Cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; old collector's label '230' to one face. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 3.16 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.230. [No Reserve]

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Lot 347

8th-9th century A.D.. Hollow-formed pyramidal mount with dense Insular Style knotwork design in low relief. See Menghin, W., Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983, for discussion. 6.72 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). The decoration of this mount probably dates it to the 8th century which is very late for this type of artefact. The lack of a transverse bar to the underside suggests that this item may have been a cover or cap for a more functional form of boss.Found North Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. Accompanied by a copy of UK Detector Finds Database (UKDFD) report no.57993. [No Reserve]

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Lot 86

2nd century A.D.. With flat shoulders and raised ellipsoid plaque, pointillé Greek inscription '????? / C??? / ?[.]A' (Domnos Panthea). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 228, for type. 5.70 grams, 19.30 mm overall, 16.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4) (3/4 in.). It is likely that the inscription refers to a husband and wife, 'Domnos' being a known male name and 'Panthea' a female one.Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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Lot 106

2nd century A.D.. With ribbed shoulder and short nozzle flanked by volute scrolls, low-relief scene with two lovers on a lectus couch. Cf. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007, item D.187, for type. 68 grams, 98 mm (3 7/8 in.). From a London collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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Lot 2390

2nd-4th century A.D.. With wavy hair and large lentoid eyes, rounded facial features; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Jongeward, D., Buddhist Art of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 2018, item 55, for type. 292 grams total, 13.1 cm including stand (5 1/8 in.). Acquired in the London art market. Private collection, 1970s.

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Lot 679

4th-6th century A.D.. Cuboid with rounded edges and corners, ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6; with old collector's identification tag '156'. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 4.08 grams, 14 mm (5/8 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.156. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1703

Circa 9th century A.D.. With dentilled rim and profile bust in imitation of a coin design. Cf. Abramson, T., Sceattas. An Illustrated Guide, King's Lynn, 2006, p.63 (Vanimundus Series Va type 55, silver variety VaB); Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.1.2-e. 7.2 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1746

6th-10th century A.D.. Comprising: a small-long brooch with deep bow and square headplate with incised saltire; a strap-junction of two rings joined by a D-section arm, with radiating lugs; a cruciform brooch with bow-tie head plate and three radiating D-shaped plaques, short bow, footplate with lateral lappets and horse-head finial with scrolled nostrils, pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.26 (cruciform brooch) 15.8 (small-long brooch). 103 grams total, 3.7-15.5 cm (1 1/2 - 6 1/8 in.). Found UK. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. [3, No Reserve]

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Lot 903

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With broad shoulders and ellipsoid bezel, intaglio dolphin and 'XA' enigmatic inscription. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 229, for type. 4.35 grams, 23.65 mm overall, 18.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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