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Lot 733

3rd-4th century A.D.. With globular body and long tubular neck, dimple base, everted rim with gusset to the outer edge; wheel-cut horizontal lines to the body. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 433, for the type. 82 grams, 12.5 cm (5 in.). This bottle belongs to a group of globular bottles with cylindrical necks (some longer than others) and plain or collar-like rims, which are decorated with parallel and/or intersecting circles or combinations of circles and other motifs.Ex London, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.

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Lot 728

1st-4th century A.D.. Amuletic pendant of a phallus with lateral D-shaped wings. Cf. Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, item 61, for type. 11.15 grams, 44 mm (1 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 138

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Wearing a crested helmet, cloak, bloused tunic and braccae, the god bestriding his mount with right arm raised and hand open to support a spear; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Boucher, S., Recherches sur les Bronzes Figurés de Gaule Pré-Romaine et Romaine, Rome, 1976, item 354, for type. 80.1 grams total, 68 mm including stand (2 5/8 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 971

1st-4th century A.D.. Cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:4, 3:5; old collector's label '12' to one face and record card; abraded through usage. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 3.24 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). Found Lancashire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.12. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card. [No Reserve]

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Lot 942

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Comprising a triangular plaque joined by three radiating struts to a disc with radiating lugs and central enamelled concentric rings; the plaque with lateral leaf-shaped panels all decorated with herringbone motifs, catch and hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1561. 6.9 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 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 543

Early Cypriot I-II Period, 2300-2100 B.C.. Mammiform bowl with deep body and pointed base; two vertical concave lugs, one of which is pierced; fired black above and in the interior, and red below, all decorated with white lime-filled zigzags and circles on the body, with semicircles at the rim; repaired. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1939,0217.11. 426 grams, 17 cm wide (6 3/4 in.). TBC. Acquired from Chrisitie’s, London, 29 April 2009, no.315./ From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1678

10th-11th century A.D.. Two tongue-shaped panels forming two of the three arms of a trefoil brooch; each with a low-relief design of ring-and-dot motifs connected by straps with lateral spurs. Cf. Roesdahl, E & Wilson, D. From Viking to Crusader. Scandinavia and Europe 800-1200, Uddevalla, 1992, item 137, for type. 17.6 grams total, 37 mm each (1 3/8 in.). The two panels bear the same design and clearly belong o the same brooch; the variation in their modern appearance is probably due to the soil conditions in which they were preserved.Found Suffolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [2, No Reserve]

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Lot 920

2nd-4th century A.D.. Ellipsoid bezel with 'SIXT' in seriffed capitals. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 459, for type. 3.34 grams, 21.50 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (3/4 in.). The Roman personal name 'Sixtus' is usually assumed to be an adaptation of Greek '??????' meaning 'polished. However, in Latin, it originally indicated the sixth child born in the family.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 77

3rd-2nd century B.C.. Aqua-coloured glass, flared shoulders and ellipsoid bezel with intaglio winged horse motif, surrounding enigmatic legend '? MMK ??? T? XII'. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 68, for type. 4.70 grams, 24.17 mm overall, 16.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1 in.). with Daniels Collection, New York, 1970s-1980s. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12218-222158. (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 1764

10th-11th century A.D.. Tongue-shaped with openwork design, median figure of a bird with wings spread, domed bosses to the frame. Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 27, for type. 10.8 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1270

6th-4th century B.C.. A broad carinated bowl with radiating repoussé panels, central roundel, carination below the rim; cracked. Cf. Curtiss, J. & Tallis, N., Forgotten Empire. The World of Ancient Persia, London, 2005, item 277. 242 grams, 18.5 cm (7 1/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1559

Neolithic Period, circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C.. With pointed butt and broad curved cutting edge; even chocolate-brown patination, butt chipped. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 5.15. 602 grams, 20 cm (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 1570

Neolithic Period, circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C.. With rounded cutting edge, lentoid cross-section and domed butt. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 5.6, for type. 891 grams, 25 cm (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 1511

Neolithic Period, 4th-3rd millennium B.C.. Trapezoidal in section with slightly domed pounding face. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 6.23. 643 grams, 11.9 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 1731

Circa 6th-7th century A.D.. Comprising: plate formed as three discs each set with a garnet cabochon, three rings to the edges, retaining strap to rear; tongue with median recess; carinated loop. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item II.1.1, for type. 20.1 grams, 50 mm (2 in.). Cabochon garnets are an unusual feature of buckle plates at this period, when cloisonné work is prevalent.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 1645

1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.. Including Colchester type, La Tène I type, dolphin type and others. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 252, 753. 38 grams total, 29-74 mm (1 1/8 - 3 in.). Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [7, No Reserve]

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Lot 356

6th century A.D.. Rectangular in plan with heavy gilding to the upper face and sidewall, inset stepped cloison garnets in prepared cells with traces of the resin setting; couch for the tongue at centre of the forward edge; old collector's label '20075 812' to underside. Cf. Burollet, T. (ed.), Les Francs: Précurseurs de l'Europe, Paris, 1997, item 172 for type. 17.04 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Private collection, Switzerland. Acquired from Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Germany, in 2013. Ex SVV Prunier, 11 July 2021, no.76 (part). [No Reserve]

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Lot 2120

Circa 16th century A.D.. Comprising a broad hoop with pad to the underside, hexagonal bezel with lateral notched flange, incised geometric pattern. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 610, for type. 6.23 grams, 22.31 mm overall, 16.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (7/8 in.). The pattern has the appearance of a highly ornate capital 'B' in a frame.Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1676

6th century A.D.. Pelta-shaped with scrolled avian heads (one absent), punched detailing to edges, retaining strap and hole for pin. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 50.1, for type. 6.33 grams, 37 mm (1 3/8 in.). Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1815

15th-16th century A.D.. The shoulders fashioned as beast-heads, flared disc bezel with border and enigmatic 'IOLE' inscription surmounted by a six-pointed star. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 643, for type. 5.70 grams, 24.13 mm overall, 17.40 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. [No Reserve]

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Lot 651

Circa 8th century B.C.. Comprising a tapering hoop with applied filigree collars, wire hoop. Cf. Williams, D. & Ogden, J., Greek Gold - Jewellery of the Classical World, London, 1994, item 99, for type. 4.88 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). Swiss private collection, Basel, M.C. (b.1933) and R.C.B. (b.1929), thence by descent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 2014

1625-1631 A.D.. Two-part, four-lobed seal with strap and tag above; obverse with heater shield bearing the arms of the City of London with legend to beaded border 'DE * LO[.]DI ONO' (from London); reverse with angel holding an orb with legend 'GLORIA * IN * EXCELSIS' (glory in the highest); accompanied by a letter from the British Museum, with attachments. 37.5 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). The item was identified by Geoff Egan (then on secondment from the Museum of London to the British Museum) in 1979 as a four-lobed cloth seal, of a type which had recently been found from a shipwreck off the coast of Norway. The likelihood is that the seal was issued by or in connection with Blackwell Hall, which had a near-monopoly on the cloth trade in 17th c. London. The significance of the angel motif and the motto were not known to Egan, and are still debated.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. Accompanied by the original Museum of London letter by Geoff Egan dated 3rd January 1979. [No Reserve]

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Lot 318

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 480,000-250,000 B.C.. Ovoid in profile and biconvex in section with narrow tip (absent) and broad butt; small portion of cortex to butt. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.3. for type. 225 grams, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). From the collection of Jean-Claude Debenne (1936-2020), an amateur prehistorian and former member of the French Society of Prehistory and the Prehistoric Association of the South-West, as well as an Honorary Member of the Geological Club of Ile-de-France. This collection of flints was assembled between the 1950s and 1990s and originates from Ile-de-France, Oise, and Val-d'Oise. [No Reserve]

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Lot 103

1st century A.D.. With ribbed shoulder and recessed discus, short nozzle with raised volute scrolls, low-relief scene with two lovers. Cf. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007, item D.185, for type. 73 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). From a London collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.

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Lot 133

2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. With rounded fleshy face and hair in tiered bands, sockets to the eyes to accept silver inserts; diadem to the brow with foliage detailing; hollow to the reverse. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 290 (handle), for type. 56 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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Lot 1587

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 480,000-250,000 B.P.. Irregular worked flint with some cortex remaining, old inked legend 'SALISBURY' to the edge. 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. 115 grams, 78 mm (3 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 1536

Late Neolithic Period, circa 2000-1700 B.C.. With leaf-shaped two-edged blade and stub hilt. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.206. 26.5 grams, 90 mm (3 1/2 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 849

4th century A.D.. With three onion-shaped knops on the crossbar and stepped upper face, narrow bow, rectangular footplate with catch to the reverse, hinged pin. Cf. Bayley, J. & Butcher, S., Roman Brooches in Britain: A Technological and Typological Study based on the Richborough Collection, London, 2004, p.182, item T191, for type. 31.3 grams, 69 mm (2 3/4 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 930

3rd century A.D.. The hoop divided at the shoulders into four parallel bands, each with a flat rectangular plaque bearing a pointillé serpent figure. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 180, for segmented format. 3.94 grams, 21.23 mm overall, 17.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (7/8 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 1749

10th-11th century A.D.. Rectangular in plan, openwork Winchester Style design of acanthus leaves, knop finial. 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. 13.2 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1134

2nd-1st millennium B.C.. With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure receiving an offering from a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, column of cuneiform text to the rear: En-Nanna, [son of ] ... is your servant. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 97, for type. 8.24 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.065. London collection, 2016. [No Reserve]

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Lot 688

4th century A.D.. With dimpled base and funicular neck. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 312. 26.5 grams, 69 mm high (2 3/4 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

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Lot 619

9th-8th century B.C.. Comprising a broad crescentic plate with incised border and radiating hatched triangles respecting the concave curve of the blade; knop below the inner edge, short handle with stem and ring formed as addorsed birds; Grotta Gramicella Type A. Cf. similar item in National Museums Liverpool, World Museum under accession no.M4574. 22 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). Acquired on the European art market, 1990s. English private collection. with Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, Auction 43, no.71.

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Lot 90

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With flared shoulders and ellipsoid cell, inset carnelian intaglio warrior kneeling on a baseline, Pseudo-Corinthian-style helmet pushed back on the head, spear held in one hand the other touching his ankle. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187, for type. 4.73 grams, 17.88 mm overall, 15.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (5/8 in.). The type is defined from Ruseva-Slokoska as Eastern Influence, widespread in the 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. The scene possibly alludes to the incident in the Trojan Cycle where Achilles is wounded by an arrow in his heel, the only portion of his body which was not impervious to injury.Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. UK collection of a European gentleman.

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Lot 1552

Neolithic Period, circa 4300-2300 B.C.. With narrow butt and rounded cutting edge, old inked legend 'Cissbury Vineyard 7/4/73'. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.3, for type. 152 grams, 12.3 cm (4 7/8 in.). Found Cissbury Vineyard, Sussex, UK, 1st April 1973. Ex an important Cambridgeshire collection by descent. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1730

12th-14th century A.D.. A flat-section Mordvinian type brooch comprising a penannular band and two trapezoidal plates; the tongue round-section with flat scroll around the band; the plates each with raised pellets and four pierced lugs to the outer edges. See Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11. 12.4 grams, 55 mm (2 1/8 in.). This type of brooch belongs to the typologies of the omega brooches. It was probably used by Ugro-Finnic people to fasten the shirt at the neck or to attach other lighter garments. These brooches evolved to become very elaborate, with dangling springs from the edges, and were often worn in pairs, destined to female garments. In this late Viking period their coins demonstrated Russian and Eastern Roman influences in their art and jewellery.Ex property of an Essex gentleman. Property of a Scottish collector, acquired in 2013. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1402

Circa 11th-12th century A.D.. With a narrow straight bearded blade enlarged in the lower side, rounded hammer-section shank to the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LII, item 15. 427 grams, 23 cm (9 in.). The more commonly used weapons of the Finno-Ugrian people were axes, commonly found in all Finnic areas, as well as spears. Iron axeheads of this typology show a sub-trapezoidal asymmetrical blade.Ex private North American collection, California, USA, 1970s-1990s. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1725

Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trefoil head and leaf-shaped foot, ring--and-dot ornament. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.52. 12 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 339

1st millennium B.C.. With flared socket developing to a midrib with lateral step, leaf-shaped blade with stepped profile; opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. Cf. Ehrenberg, M., Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 37, for type. 112 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.). Ex Surrey, UK, collection, 1980s.

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Lot 322

Neolithic Period, circa 5th-3rd millennium B.C.. The blade triangular in section with chamfered forward edge, slightly curved blade, tapering discoid body with 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 4.178, for type. 664 grams, 18 cm (7 1/2 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 753

3rd-4th century A.D. and later. With baluster detailing to the shoulders, later inset jasper stud with legend '?X?Y?' (= ICTUS = fish = Jesus Christ). Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 208, for type. 9.18 grams, 21.93 mm overall, 18.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 15) (3/4 in.). Private collection, England.

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Lot 867

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Ribbed shoulders and ellipsoid plaque with intaglio winged Victory standing holding an effigy in her outstretched hand. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 263, for type. 5.18 grams, 20.76 mm overall, 16.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4 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 912

2nd-3rd century A.D.. Amuletic model phallus with swept lateral wings; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 757, for type. 99 grams total, 67 mm high including stand (2 5/8 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 98

2nd-3rd century A.D.. With tapering shoulders, inset ellipsoid carnelian intaglio of Mars advancing wearing a Corinthian helmet, carrying a spear and dolabra over one shoulder. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 195, for type. 8.06 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 13.64x16.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (7/8 in.). European art market. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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Lot 1671

11th century A.D.. Of Williams's Class B Type 3 Group 1 with openwork plaque, bear-head beneath two opposed wolf-heads, angled ledge with ferrous fixing studs. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 420. 22.7 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Westberry, Wiltshire, UK.

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Lot 1573

Neolithic Period, circa 3rd millennium B.C.. Substantial core from which flakes have been struck; triangular in section with broad point in relation to the butt; with inked inscription to one side: 'NILE'. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 5.33 (Levallois technique). 2.170 kg, 26 cm. (10 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 135

3rd-2nd century A.D.. Female with hair drawn up in a chignon, palla wrapped tightly around the upper body hiding the right arm bent with the hand at the shoulder, lower hem of robe flared; fixing lug to underside. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 143 (Fortuna) in similar robe; 203, Ceres or Pomona. 86 grams, 71 mm (2 3/4 in.). This is a figurine of a deity of difficult interpretation representing an ex-voto. This typology is widespread in the votive offerings of Etrusco-Roman sanctuaries, and by analogy with various statuettes could represent Ceres or Pomona.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 159

1st-2nd century A.D.. Shallow in profile with basal ring, iridescent surface, applied collar below the rim; old collector's label '4231 TO' to base. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 759, for type. 45.5 grams, 84 mm wide (3 3/8 in.). From the private collection of a French Count in the 19th century. Ex Thierry de Maigret, April 2010. Ex Sheik Al Thani collection.

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Lot 319

Neolithic Period, circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C.. With broad curved cutting edge tapering body and narrow tip, polished surfaces. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 5.10. 164 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 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 1733

6th century A.D.. Comprising a headplate with disc to lower corner and Style I mask developing to a shallow bow with thick ridge, footplate with mask and dense interlaced zoomorphic features, lozenge to the centre; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 13.15. 71 grams, 84 mm (3 1/4 in.). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

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Lot 1510

Palaeolithic Period, circa 240,000-38,000 B.P.. Lentoid in section with rounded butt. 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. 166 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). Found Watton, Norfolk, UK, by a farmer/landowner. From an old Norfolk, UK, collection. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]

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Lot 180

6th century A.D.. The shank with herringbone markings in imitation of braiding, trefoil shoulders, drum-shaped bezel with incised cruciform texts 'P+B' and '?+KX'. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 227, for type. 9.71 grams, 24.51 mm overall, 18.56 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). German art market. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)

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Lot 321

Neolithic Period, 4,000-2,000 B.C.. Narrow lentoid-section blade with remains of cortex to the base; repaired. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.197, for type. 42 grams, 15 cm (6 in.). Formerly in the collection of Lars Otto Johan Holst (1863-1936), a veterinary surgeon who was active in Ronneby, southern Sweden from around 1887. with Skanes Auktionsverk, 31 May 2014, no. 464 [Part]. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1738

6th century A.D.. Discoid with raised rim and central roundel, band of gilt knotwork ornament surrounding; later pierced for suspension; pin-lug still on reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 6.20, for type. 8.07 grams, 27 mm (1 in.). The item began as a disc brooch with parcel-gilt obverse, and was later converted to a pendant; perhaps the catch became detached and the owner wanted to keep it in use.Found Norfolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1772

6th century A.D.. With shallow flange rin, punched-point detail to border and five-pointed star to the centre. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.23. 20.7 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Found East Midlands, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]

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Lot 957

1st century A.D.. Ellipsoid cell to the bezel, inset carnelian gemstone with intaglio Isis standing by the curved prow of a boat holding a sistrum in her raised hand. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 191. 5.53 grams, 23.13 mm overall, 17.36 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 in.). Old private collection, 1980s. European art market. [No Reserve]

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Lot 707

1st-3rd century A.D.. Of kräftig profilierte 'anchor' type, with a broad plaque in front of the spring and pin, trumpet-type bow; broad footplate with catch to the rear. See Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1396, for type. 23 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. [No Reserve]

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Lot 962

1st-3rd century A.D.. Comprising a thick, elongated body with lateral testes, thin suspension loop above. Cf.Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 758, for type. 7.9 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 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 1062

Circa 3rd millennium B.C.. With incised braided design forming diamond-shape hatching. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 28. 10.9 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.055. London collection, 2016. [No Reserve]

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Lot 797

2nd century A.D.. With inset jasper gemstone, intaglio profile bust of Sol with radiate crown; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 247, for type. 4.36 grams, 21.88 mm overall, 16.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). Private collection, England. [No Reserve]

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