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Lot 29

Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D. or later. The hoop a double-coil with lateral loops, lentoid head, applied cell with beaded wire collar and inset green glass cabochon. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 116, for type.4.32 grams, 21.57 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). From the Gustave Mustaki collection, Alexandria, Egypt. Acquired early to mid 20th century and exported under Egyptian government license. with Charles Ede 1990s.

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Lot 290

18th century A.D. Featuring steel flintlock action and spring-hinged triangular section bayonet with sliding retaining catch; the wood stock fitted with brass butt plate, side plate, trigger guard, ramrod mounts and escutcheon; a wood ramrod with brass ram tip and steel screw extractor fitted to underside of barrel; the barrel numbered 'A098' to right side near lock and the bayonet with number '86' at hinge; traces of original blued finish to lock; the lock and bayonet mechanisms in working order. 2.64 kg, 97 cm overall (38 1/4 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 291

1730-1830 A.D. Converted from a flintlock of about 3/4 bore with lock modified having 77cm (30¾) rifled barrel swamped to muzzle with set and hair triggers, with full wood stock and shaped butt with patch compartment and sliding top and fitted with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrules and engraved side plates and a bone fore-end; the wood ramrod with bone tip; fitted with hinged sling loops; action working well to half cock, full cock and set. 3.70 kg, 116 cm (45 1/2 in.). Acquired from M J Noble, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of an invoice and information. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 293

Dated 1844 A.D. Produced with a 51cm (20) round smooth-bore .65 barrel bearing set of London proof marks fitted with percussion lock marked 'crown-over-V R' and 'TOWER 1844' with steel captive ramrod and wood full stock fitted with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrule and fore-end, the side sling bar a later replacement; action working well to half and full cock. 2.95 kg, 90 cm (35 1/2 in.). Acquired from M J Noble Ltd, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a copy of invoice and information. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 294

1836 A.D. Over and under turnover rifle with 82cm (32¼) barrel with brass insert inscribed 'D Kornman' to top, double set trigger, fitted with one (of two) ramrod in brass ferrules at side and characteristically curved wood stock with brass butt and side plates, trigger guard and patch container with hinged lid; left of stock with inset silver(?) of a fish or whale which might suggest that this was carried on a whaling ship; action working. See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, p.670, no.11-032, for a very similar example.4.10 kg, 124 cm (48 3/4 in.). Acquired from Andrew Spencer Bottomley, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copies of the purchase invoice and listing. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 295

19th century A.D. Lever action 32/40 calibre Model 1894 with 66cm (26) round rifled barrel with buckhorn sights and full length tubular magazine; two piece wood stock with steel butt plate and fore-end; serial No. 446786 to underside of action, model, calibre and other details stamped; action working crisply. 3.55 kg, 113 cm (44 1/2 in.). Acquired from M J Noble Ltd, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copies of invoice and listing and original NI Police Service Certificate. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 296

Circa 1800 A.D. Napoleonic era musket with 93cm (36½) smooth-bore barrel of .75 bore with London proof marks, the lockplate with 'TOWER', 'crown-over-G R' and inspection marks; fitted with full wood stock stamped 'S' and 'IR' to left side and butt with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrules, fore-end and sideplate; fitted with sling swivel loops and steel ramrod with cleaning rag eye; action working well in half and full cock, with correct steel socket bayonet. 4.60 kg, 173 cm with bayonet (68 in.). Acquired from Andrew Bottomley, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of the invoice and listing. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.204080. The 'Brown Bess' musket, in several versions, was the standard British infantry longarm from about 1736 to 1838; some were later converted to the percussion system. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 300

1861-1874 A.D. Also known as 'Model No 2 Army' with hinged frame, six shot .32 calibre rimfire cylinder with 'PATENTED APRIL 3 1855 JULY 5 1859 & DEC 18 1860' and 15cm (6) octagonal barrel marked 'SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS' to top with fixed extractor pin and spur trigger; serial number 47946 to butt strap with plain wood grip scales; action working. See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, pp.220-221, for details.690 grams, 27 cm (10 5/8 in.). Acquired from Bolk Antique Arms, Netherlands, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by an original Bolk invoice. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 301

1853-1854 A.D. With 19.5cm (8 3/4) octagonal rifled barrels of 36 bore (marked to front of frame), solid Adams patent frames with foliate engraving marked 'ADAMS PATENT ' and serial numbers 20,368Y and 20,832Y with plain loading lever pins to left side, Tranter double trigger (providing single and double action), London proof marks to 5-shot cylinders and barrels, blued finish; in wood case with two hook latches and lock (no key) with accessories including loading lever (stamped 'TRANTERS PATENT 36), wood cleaning rod with extractor screw and two brass cleaning tips), wood handled turnscrew and nipple key, pewter oil bottle, steel wad cutter (marked CAST STEEL), brass-handled double bullet mould (stamped 'TRANTERS PATENT 36); Dixon powder flask, tin of Eley's Superior caps, tin of Tranter's Lubricating Composition, turned bone container with four spare nipples and three pre-made bullets with felt wads. See Prescott, G., The English Revolver, 2014, pp.64-65, for this model but not listed for this calibre.5.10 kg total, case 43 x 24 cm (17 x 9 1/2 in.). Acquired Brighton dealer, 2020. Property of a Kent collector.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.204131. The Tranter revolvers based on the Adams solid frame were numbered from 20,000 and have the Y suffix. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 303

From 1860 A.D. Solid frame, double trigger 54 bore revolver with 15cm (6) barrel, five-shot cylinder bearing London proof marks, hinged left side loading arm screwed to frame with unclear serial number to right frame and marked 'TRANTER' to cocking trigger; foliate engraved frame and chequered wood grip; action working. See Prescott, G., The English Revolver, Schiffer, 2014, pp.67-68, for details.975 grams, 29 cm (11 1/2 in.). Acquired from Michael J Noble Ltd, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the Noble invoice. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 320

Circa 1st century B.C.-5th century A.D. Formed with right hand raised and left hand on the hip, standing nude, ovate face with impressed eyes and slit mouth; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Durham, E., Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, University of Reading PhD thesis, 2010, item 172 (presumed deity from Banham, Norfolk).22.5 grams, 60 mm high (45.6 grams total, 71 mm including stand) (2 1/4 in. (2 3/4 in.)). with the Prehistoric Museum, Dingle, Country Kerry, Republic of Ireland, until November 2018. Ex K. Schmidt collection, Cologne, Germany.Accompanied by an Irish export licence, no. 6570.

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Lot 325

Circa 6th century A.D. Displaying Style I detailing, bird heads to the three headplate lobes, geometric ornament and facing human head; deep bow with central stud; footplate with horse-head detailing and lateral lappets; trace remains of gilding; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.32, for a less developed example of the type; British Museum, accession numbers 1883,0401.270, 1883,0401.207 and OA.270, for similar.88 grams, 13.2 cm (5 1/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.

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Lot 327

5th-6th century A.D. Displaying chased panels populated with Style I zoomorphs and geometric forms, borders of annulets, raised masks to the upper corners of the headplate; applied discoid boss to bow decorated with a rosette, addorsed beast heads below; extensive remains of gilding; pin lug and catchplate to reverse and remains of ancient repair, lower part absent. Cf. National Museums Liverpool, accession number M6004, for a similar Jutlandic example; Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, London, 1997, item 86(a), for the applied disc, 85(c), for headplate masks.80 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.). Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s. The fractured lower edge shows signs of an ancient repair using a separate panel of sheet bronze pinned to the reverse.

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Lot 329

Later 5th-6th century A.D. Comprising scrolled foliage to the shoulders, tiered disc bezel with beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 60, for type.3.85 grams, 23.20 mm overall, 17.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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Lot 331

6th century A.D. Composed of an s-shaped body, central band of chip-carved zigzags, triangular ear and chevron mouth, crescentic leg beneath the body; discoid cell to the eye with inset garnet cloison; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Brugmann, B., The Role of Continental Artefact-Types in Sixth Century Kentish Chronology in Hines, J. et al., The Pace of Change, Studies in Early Medieval Chronology, Oxford, 1999, fig.3.4, phase II; cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item VIII.17.17, for similar S-shaped fibulas from Marchélepot, France.11.7 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.). Acquired in the early 1970s. Ex property of a Surrey, UK, collector.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 334

9th-11th century A.D. Of Type P 51 B4 (Jansson 1984b); double-shelled with detached openwork zoomorphic top shell studded with five projecting bosses, alternating chased zoomorphic and geometric panels below; flange rim with ornamental shaping; concave underside with pin-lugs and catchplate. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4.7; Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record id. LON-F2F201, for a very similar 10th century example.153 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.200460. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 352

9th-10th century A.D. Composed of a tapering, round-section body with flat base and inverted triangular mouth holding a moveable bar, suspended on a ring with twisted wire coils and stamped with small circles repeated on the bar below; the fish body decorated with four panels of low-relief Mammen Style interlacing with remains of gilding; two circular piercings to each side of the body. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 13.1, for similar.23.2 grams, 72 mm high (2 3/4 in.). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Ex Westminster collection, central London, UK. Originally produced as a necklace element, refashioned at an unspecified point in antiquity into a pendant, possibly as early as the 9th-10th century A.D. Pendants of this type were worn strung together in groups, the tapering profile allowing them to sit comfortably as a collar below the neck. They were often worn suspended between two zoomorphic brooches. This example has been taken from a necklace and mounted on a suspension ring for use as an amuletic pendant. [No Reserve]

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Lot 354

9th century A.D. Comprising: two oval brooches, each domed with raised ornament, wide flange, ferrous remains of the pin to the reverse; suspended from the lower edge of each brooch a triangular openwork spacer plate with three tiers of red and green glass tubular beads, the lower tier with a discoid pendant plaque with bands of raised pellets; three double-link chains running between the plates; three more chains from each plate with an amuletic or decorative pendant comprising a bronze model knife in its sheath, a silver(?) Dirhem coin, an iron model dog with punched decoration, a latch-lifter key, a pair of bronze crotal bells, a stone disc or spindle whorl; displayed on a large high-quality custom-made display stand by Colin Bowles Limited. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4, for oval brooches; see also Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007.7.7 kg total, 56 x 54 cm including display frame (22 x 22 1/4 in.). Family collection formed after World War II; thence by descent. Ex London collection since 2016. Women's display jewellery in the Viking age comprised both utilitarian and symbolic items. The brooches were worn high on the chest, supporting an apron-type overdress (hangerok) with the beads and chains strung between them and various small items attached. The pendants probably symbolised the authority of the female in the domestic sphere (key, coin, spindle whorl), and in husbandry (model animal, crotal bells, model knife).

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Lot 357

9th-11th century A.D. The upper face decorated with a two-headed filigree raven, raised ropework border, suspension loop with pyramids of granules continuing onto the reverse. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, for discussion and comparable examples; cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, for discussion and comparable examples; cf. Korshun, V.E. Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L.1.01.6.26 grams, 42 mm (1 5/8 in.). Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203746. Pairs of ravens were considered auspicious in medieval Scandinavian society. In pre-Christian times, two such birds were the informants of the god Odin, who relayed news of the deeds of men. They were also carrion birds, frequenting battlefields to feast on the bodies of fallen warriors. [No Reserve]

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Lot 360

11th-12th century A.D. In Romanesque style, cruciform with openwork cross at centre, three oval terminals and a fourth modelled as a hound's head, the beast's mouth forming the suspension loop. Cf. Graham-Campbell, J. & Kidd, D., The Vikings, London, 1980, item 45, for similar silver pendant from Foss, Iceland; cf. Weidenfeld and Nicolson ed., English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, Hayward Gallery, London, 1984, 248-254; cf. TimeLine Auctions 21/2/17, lot 400, for similar.5.4 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). From the family collection of a Hertfordshire, UK, gentleman since the 1970s. With Bonhams, London, Sale 17880, 7 December 2010, lot 6.Accompanied by a copy of the online Bonhams catalogue page, and the original lot ticket. The original function of this rare and unusual pendant remains elusive. The use of expensive materials and the fine and detailed casting indicate that it would have been a highly prized object. The fusion of Christian and pagan religious motifs is typical of Iceland where the worship of the old gods continued into the 11th century. The Christian cross was used as a symbol of the new faith but the pendant also includes elements of pre-Christian ideas. Comparable objects appeared in an exhibition of English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, held at the Hayward Gallery, London, 5 April - 8 July 1984. The catalogue for this exhibition illustrates numerous small metal and gilded articles with similar grotesque terminals- No. 254 illustrated a late 12th century finial from a shrine, which is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (M.25 1962).

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Lot 37

Bronze Age, circa 2300-1650 B.C. Black burnished with rounded underside, incised pattern of roundels and linear bands to shoulder and neck, flared rim. Cf. similar item in the collection of the British Museum, London, under accession number 1888,0927.20. Exhibited: On loan to the Detroit Institute of Arts 6th December 1983 - 24th April, 2019. On view in Hallway East of Rivera Court circa 1989 and again in European Medieval and Renaissance in the 2000's. 142 grams, 11.5 cm high (4 1/2 in.). From the collection of Mr Leinonen, by descent to his son, Stan Leinonen.[No Reserve]

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Lot 38

Bronze Age, circa 2300-1650 B.C. Hemispherical in form, black burnished finish with small loop below the rim, incised geometric bands with hatching. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under reference 1939,0217.16.163 grams, 11 cm wide (4 3/8 in.). Ex private Bonn collection, acquired c.1960-1970.

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Lot 391

14th-16th century A.D. Carinated hoop with granules to the shoulders, ropework collar to the bezel with inset replaced garnet cabochon. Cf. Ward, A., Cherry, J., Gere, C. & Cartlidge, B., Rings Through the Ages, Fribourg, 1981, item 159, for type.3.94 grams, 24.80 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 in.). Purchased Cumberland Hotel Fair, 1987. Property of a Kent gentleman.

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Lot 100

Circa 1st century A.D. Openwork heart-shaped shoulders and reef-knot to the underside, ellipsoid cell with inset cameo. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 208, for type.5.03 grams, 20.13 mm overall, 15.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5) (3/4 in.). Acquired in the 1980s. American private collection. with Bonhams, London, 23 October 2013, lot 163.Accompanied by a previous dealer's catalogue and price card (£3,750.00). This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203078. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]

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Lot 1023

3rd-2nd century B.C. Semi-circular in shape, flat, the upper part raised, the lower one fitted with two fastening holes for the attachment to the upper bowl of the helmet; restored. Cf. Waurick, G., 'Helme der Hellenistiche Zeit und ihre Vorlaufer' in Antike Helme, RGZM Monographien 14, Mainz, 1988, pp.151ff., and item 50, p.439-440, for type; Dintsis, P., Hellenistiche Helme, Roma, 1986, pp.130,283ff., (I), pls 53, no.3 or 58, nos.1,2 (II).42 grams, 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.). Private collection before 1937. Private collection, acquired February 1937, thence by descent. T.S. collection, UK, 1963. The browband comes from a pseudo-Attic helmet of Thracian type (example from Brjastovec) or of a pseudo-Attic type with a high cap and fitted with a browband. These helmets, after prototypes already visible in the 5th century B.C., are typical of the Hellenistic era. The browband, if not fixed, was attached under the helmet's bowl, on the sides, by two rivets.

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Lot 1032

10th century A.D. Plate with lip to the outer curved edges, knop to the centre of the bow and spurs to the angles; low-relief design of interlaced foliage within a braided band; lateral mounting holes, three studs to the reverse. Cf. Paulsen, P., Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 207, for type.14.7 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1046

10th-13th century A.D. Finno-Ugrian iron forged with triangular-section narrow blade widening to a broad bevelled edge with square chin and spur to the rear, socket with flanges to the rear. Cf. for similar axes Nicolle, D., 'Raiders of the Ice War' in Military Illustrated, March 1996, no.94, pp.26-29, fig.p.28; Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CX, item 44.821 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. During the mid 13th century, the axes were favourite weapons among Baltic people. For instance the Curonian army included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield and a wide bladed axe. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1055

19th century A.D. About 5/8 bore pistol with 19cm (7½) barrel, the percussion lockplate marked 'TOWER' fitted with captive ramrod, full wood stock and butt (cracked) with brass butt cap, fore-end, ferrule and trigger guard and steel belt hook; action working. 1.17 kg, 35.5 cm (14 in.). Acquired from Mostly Boxes, Northern Ireland. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a Mostly Boxes invoice. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 1069

1877-1900 A.D. Six-shot 7mm calibre double action Belgian proofed revolver with 55mm (2¼) barrel with hinged loading gate, extractor mounted at right side, folding trigger and fitted with plain wood butt scales; action stiff. See Curtis, Chris C., Systeme Lefaucheux, Armslore, 2002, p.217, for similar examples.245 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). Acquired from ROA Antique Arms Ltd. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of the ROA listing. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 1076

19th century A.D. Comprising a Colt .41 calibre single action rimfire single-shot derringer pocket pistol, the barrel top marked 'COLT' and the left frame '41 CAL'; with nickel-plated brass frame and steel rifled barrel (swivel to load) and bird's beak butt with plain wood grips; the pistol contained in an original case formed from a hollowed out leather-bound book Pratique du Sacrament de Penitence ou Methode pour L'Administrer Utilement, published Paris, 1714, the compartment lined with marbled paper with section for spare bullets; action in working order. 450 grams total, book 17 x 10 cm (6 3/4 x 4 in.). Acquired from Holts Auction, 2020, lot 899. Formerly with a Kent collector. With TimeLine Auctions, lot 1086. Property of an Australian collector.Accompanied by Holts lot ticket. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 1077

19th century A.D. With 11cm (4 1/2) side-by-side double barrel hinged for loading/extraction, fitted with hinged bayonet to top, folding triggers, with wood butt and steel but cap with lanyard ring; action working. 505 grams, 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK market. Property of a Kent collector. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 1088

9th-13th century A.D. Finno-Ugrian with scooped socket, broad blade with extension to the lower edge, hole to the blade, possibly of Baltic workmanship. Cf. Nicolle, D., 'Raiders of the Ice War' in Military Illustrated, March, 1996, no.94, pp.26-29, fig.p.28, for similar axes; Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.V, item 16.498 grams, 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. During their struggles against Germans and Teutonic Knights, deceased pagans were often cremated along with damaged or ceremonially sacrificed weaponry. If swords were generally reserved for the military elite, the side axe was one of the most commonly used weapons. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1094

3rd-4th century A.D. Comprising eight caltrops, hand-forged with square-section spikes. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 204, for type.494 grams total, 83-92 mm (3 1/4 - 3 5/8 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. Caesar used widely them at Alesia (Caes., BG 7.73? 82): 'Stakes a foot long, with iron hooks attached to them, were entirely sunk in the ground before these, and were planted in every place at small intervals; these they called spurs'. [8, No Reserve]

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Lot 1120

3rd-4th century A.D. or later. Composed of four arms tipped with triangular spikes. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 204, for type.29 grams, 86 mm (3 3/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. Caltrops were scattered on battlefields in an effort to stop or slow advancing enemy cavalry or foot soldiers; regardless of how a caltrop lands, one spike is always facing upwards. Caesar used widely them at Alesia (Caes., BG 7.73? 82): 'Stakes a foot long, with iron hooks attached to them, were entirely sunk in the ground before these, and were planted in every place at small intervals; these they called spurs'.

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Lot 1129

19th century A.D. With wood butt and silvered butt cap, sideplate, fore-end and trigger guard, fitted with steel ramrod and an octagonal lined sighted barrel with foliate engraved percussion lock signed 'HENRY CLARKE' (lacking hammer retaining screw). 1.1 kg, 35.5 cm (10 in.). Property of a Luton, UK gentleman, by inheritance. The Clarkes were a Midlands, UK gunsmithing family. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1146

18th century A.D. With 40mm (1 1/2) turn-off barrel, box-lock with sliding safety marked 'CLARK' left and 'LONDON' right; fitted with plain wood butt and octagonal escutcheon; action working. 280 grams, 16 cm (5 1/4 in.). Acquired on the UK market. Property of a Kent collector. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.

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Lot 1187

12th-11th century B.C. Leaf-shaped blade with pronounced midrib, square-section neck with flared ends and thick square-section tang. See Negahban, E., Weapons from Marlik, Berlin, 1995, plate VI, no.78; Khorasani M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, item 278, for type.299 grams, 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.). Ex German collection, Cologne, 1980-1990s. The spearhead belongs to the type I of tripartite spears with broad mid-rib, reinforced shaft opening to reveal the tang and rounded shoulders. The blade with curved shoulders, a sharp point and a rectangular mid-rib. Stutzinger dated these pieces to 1200-1100 B.C.

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Lot 1305

9th-11th century A.D. Formed as two opposed beasts issuing from a central panel; each head formed with a large elliptical eye, scrolled decoration to the neck and scrolled surround to the central perforation; collector's id. number '91.420.51' to reverse. Cf. Campbell, J., The Anglo-Saxons, item 24, decoration of an equal-arm brooch from Haslingfield, Cambridge.7.22 grams, 49 mm (2 in.). Acquired 1991. From an important Mayfair, London, UK collection. Inventory no.420.51 / cat.91.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1310

9th century A.D. Displayed in low-relief with raised tail, pellet eye, radiating mane, band of pellets to the border; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, item 10-4.6.29 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Found Norfolk, UK.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1316

9th-11th century A.D. Displaying high-relief detailing to the bow, zoomorphs with central triangular mask and openwork limbs; bar to the rear. Cf. Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.2b.9.4 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1333

Late 5th-6th century A.D. Comma-shaped lobes to the headplate, gently carinated bow, T-shaped footplate with hemispherical terminal; ferrous remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse, lower part detached. Cf. The British Museum, museum number 1907,1219.2, for another example found in Soham, Cambridgeshire; MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.38.24 grams total, 30-46 mm (1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in.). Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s.[2, No Reserve]

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Lot 1344

Circa 12th century A.D. Comprising a round-section hoop and two trapezoidal plate finials each with a geometric design of granulation; round-section pin coiled to the hoop. Cf. Sedov, V.V., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11.30.8 grams total, 60-61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.[2, No Reserve]

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Lot 1367

10th-12th century A.D. With stamped triangle and pellets to each face, curled suspension loop and silver-wire ring. Cf. West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, item 126(5), for type.2.74 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Acquired on the EU art market around 2000. From the collection of a North American gentleman.

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Lot 1378

6th-7th century A.D. Of miniature classic form, the headplate having a billeted border and a series of crescentic punchmarks around three sides; three reserved-cross punchmarks complete the headplate design, plain and carinated bow, lozengiform footplate shares the crescentic punch-mark design; two dot-punched lappets spring from the base of the bow and join the footplate, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 7.05 grams, 42.53 mm (1 3/4 in.). From an old English collection. Ex UK art market. Cf. MacGregor, A. and Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, p.121, item 14.1. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1382

Circa 8th century A.D. Composed of overlapping arms and cruciform-section terminals. Cf. Tvauri, A., The Migration Period, Pre-Viking Age, and Viking Age in Estonia, Tartu, 2012, plate 121, item 3; Sedov, V.V., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, pl.CV., item 12.265 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1383

5th-6th century A.D. Class Ai; broad flange rim and circular frame enclosing a facing male mask with helmet detailing; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I., Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, item 18.7, for type.3.66 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). Property of a Leeds collector, UK.

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Lot 1387

9th-11th century A.D. Displaying stylised feather, head and beak detailing; one piercing to neck for attachment; hollow-formed. Cf. Griciuviene, E., Žiemgaliai - The Semigalians, Vilnius, 2005, item 881.20.5 grams, 36 mm (1 3/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1391

10th-11th century A.D. Shown addorsed in a stylised openwork design, central suspension loop and iron steel with crescentic profile. Cf. Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.144, item 1.27 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1393

9th-12th century A.D. Comprising overlapping arms and loop terminals. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, p.309, item 32; see Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, LXI, 32; XCII, 19, for similar items.457 grams, 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1410

Circa 9th century A.D. Leaf-shaped with double piercing at the upper end, beast-head finial, remains of silver panels with niello ornament; Thomas's Class A 1. Cf.Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds Research Group datasheet 32, Sleaford, 2007, item 1.12.5 grams, 66 mm (2 5/8 in.). Found near Great Chesterford, Cambridgeshire, UK, 2000s.[No Reserve]

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Lot 1426

11th-13th century A.D. Finno-Ugrian with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin, socket with downwards flanged sides. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XCII, item 16.602 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. This type of bearded axe seems to correspond to the category of Eastern Axes inside the Viking axe classification. Usually these bearded axeheads (skeggöks) had a longer edge, designed to split tree trunks into planks and beams. Some of the bearded axes were known as halfÞynna öx; the neck on such 'half thin axe' was thinly forged, to make it lighter. Bearded axes of this type appear also in the weaponry of people from the Baltic. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1427

11th century A.D. Of Williams's Class A Type 14 formed as a trapezoidal plaque with three D-section radiating arms, pierced at the centre and above the lower edge; old collector's numbers to the reverse '90.110.2' and '15888'. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 352, for type.20.4 grams, 47 mm (1 7/8 in.). Found UK. Ex UK collection; formed between 1970s-1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1444

9th-12th century A.D. Comprising an outer ring with wolf mask in low relief at the centre. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 24.1.3.4 grams, 26 mm (1 in.). Ex property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1445

9th-10th century A.D. Border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks; with integral loop. Cf. Hammond, B. M., British Artefacts Volume 2 - Middle Saxon and Viking, p.57, item 1.5.3-f.; cf. Korshyn, V.E., Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02.2.8 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1454

8th-10th century A.D. Comprising a ribbed suspension loop, surface divided into panels of granule clusters. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLV, item 3.3.62 grams, 29 mm (1 1/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From an old Munich collection.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1458

Circa 12th century A.D. Comprising a round-section hoop and two trapezoidal plate finials each with a geometric design of granulation; round-section pin coiled to the hoop. Cf. Sedov, V.V., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhy Srednevekoviya, Moscow, 1987, pl.XLIV, item 11.31 grams total, 56-59 mm (2 1/4 - 2 3/8 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.[2, No Reserve]

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Lot 1468

9th-10th century A.D. Integral loop, border enclosing a low-relief image of a male facing mask between two birds embraced at the necks. Cf. Hammond, B. M., British Artefacts Volume 2 - Middle Saxon and Viking, p.57, item 1.5.3-f.; and Korshyn, V.E., Yazcheskye Priveski Drevnei Rusi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, item M.2.02.3.58 grams, 24 mm (1 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. The iconography of the pendant is evidently based on the mythological representation of Odin, whose ravens, Huginn and Muninn, were his spirit companions and confidents. Huginn and Muninn travelled around the world bringing news and information to their master. Odin sent them out at dawn to gather information and they returned in the evening, sitting on the god's shoulders and whispering the news into his ears. It is from these ravens that the raven-god kenning representing Odin was derived. [No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1485

6th century A.D. Trefoil projections to the headplate, almost conical bow and collared lower body; remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. West, S., A Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Finds From Suffolk, East Anglian Archaeology 84, Ipswich, 1998, item 15.68.18 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). Cambridgeshire collection, 1990s.[No Reserve]

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Lot 1493

11th century A.D. Of Williams's Class B Type 4, comprising a facing bear's head mask with piriform eyes and openwork ears, ribbed forelock, lateral loops above vertical bars connected to the lower rectangular panel with angled ledge below; restored. Cf. Williams, D., Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 437.30 grams, 40 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found UK. From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Lot 1500

6th century A.D. Formed as a hippocampus with s-shaped body, central band of chip-carved zigzags, triangular ear and chevron mouth, crescentic leg beneath the body; three dots to the head; pin-lug and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. example from Mill Hill, Kent, in Brugmann, B., The Role of Continental Artefact-Types in Sixth Century Kentish Chronology, in Hines, J. et al., The Pace of Change, Studies in Early Medieval Chronology, Oxford, 1999, fig.3.4, phase II; similar S-shaped fibulas from Marchélepot, France, in Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item VIII.17.17.5.59 grams, 25.75 mm (1 in.). Found Brisly, Norfolk, UK.[No Reserve]

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