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Lot 691
An 18ct substantial sapphire and diamond ring the central sapphire of approx 9.7mm x 6.8mm x 4.5mm is flanked by two sapphires of approx 7.6mm x 5mm x 3.4mm enclosed with claw set brilliant cut diamonds to an approximate diamond total of 1.4cts set to basket mount with tapered shank, approx finger size K, span of gem set area 24mm
Lot 276
An Emerald and Diamond Necklace, heart shaped emeralds part bordered by tapered baguette cut diamonds in undulating channel settings, the five central clusters graduate to four further clusters to each side, each with lesser borders, to heart and bell shaped links, total estimated diamond weight 7.00 carat approximately, length 47cm see illustration The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch, and features a figure-of-eight safety clasp. It is stamped '18K' and in our opinion it would test as gold. It is inscribed 'Bulgari' but is not sold as such. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2. Gross weight 71.2 grams. Condition Report made 9th August 2016
Lot 292
An Emerald and Diamond Spray Brooch, set with round cut emeralds and round brilliant cut diamonds, as sprigs tied with a ribbon effect motif and diamond cluster 'knot', total estimated diamond weight 7.00 carat approximately, measures 5.5cm by 7.8cm see illustration The brooch is in good condition. The pins have been repaired. It fastens with a double pin catch, one with a push barrel end piece, and features a safety chain. It bears no hallmark, nor stamp, possibly platinum. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 31.8 grams. Condition Report made 21th November 2016.
Lot 191
An 18 Carat White Gold Tanzanite and Diamond Cluster Ring, an oval cut tanzanite within a border of round brilliant cut diamonds in claw settings, on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.80 carat approximately, finger size M1/2 see illustration The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'VJ', London, 2015. The tanzanite measures 11.44mm x 8.7mm x 6.19mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2. One diamond is chipped. Gross weight 7.6 grams. Condition Report made 17th January 2017.
Lot 195
A Diamond Two Row Ring, twelve old cut diamonds in yellow claw settings to scroll shoulders on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.40 carat approximately, finger size M1/2 see illustration The ring is in good condition. It is partially stamped '18'[ct] and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI2/I1/I2. Gross weight 3.4 grams. Condition Report made 10th January 2017.
Lot 277
A Ruby and Diamond Ring, five oval cut rubies spaced by old cut diamond accents in yellow claw settings, to tapering shoulders on a reeded shank, total estimated diamond weight 0.40 carat approximately, finger size K see illustration The ring is in good condition. It is not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as gold. The largest ruby measures 6.2mm x 4.64mm x 3.49mm approximately. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 5.8 grams. Condition Report made 25th January 2017.
Lot 254
A Ruby and Diamond Bracelet, four rows of round cut rubies and round brilliant cut diamonds, diagonally set in white and yellow claw mounts, total estimated diamond weight 9.50 carat approximately, length 18.5cm, width 1.8cm see illustration The bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a figure-of-eight safety clasp. It is inscribed 'Cartier' but is not sold as such. It is stamped '18K' and in our opinion it would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 75.4 grams. Condition Report made 27th May 2016
Lot 251
A Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Suite, set with oval cut emeralds, rubies and sapphires and round brilliant cut diamonds, total estimated diamond weight 3.00 carat approximately, necklace length 51cm, bracelet length 19cm, earrings with clip-on fittings, length 4.3cm see illustration The items are in good condition. The necklace and bracelet fasten with a tongue and box catch and feature a figure-of-eight safety clasp. The items are stamped '18K' and in our opinion they would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 187.2 grams. Condition Report made 7th July 2016
Lot 213
An Emerald and Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, an octagonal step cut emerald and an old brilliant cut diamond in yellow collet and claw settings, to diamond set shoulders, principal diamond weight 3.80 carat approximately, finger size K see illustration The ring is in good condition. It has been reduced in size, and the band is therefore slightly oval. It bears no hallmark, nor stamps, but in our opinion it would test as silver and gold. The approximate qualities of the diamond are; colour L/M, clarity SI1/SI2. Gross weight 8.2 grams. Condition Report made 19th January 2017.
Lot 268
An Emerald and Diamond Necklace, comprising clusters of pear cut emeralds within borders of round brilliant cut diamonds with a similar drop suspended centrally, in yellow claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 3.50 carat approximately, length 42cm see illustration The necklace is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a figure-of-eight safety clasp. It is inscribed 'Bulgari' but is not sold as such. It also has a scratch mark '14K'. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 31.2 grams. Condition Report made 13th September 2016
Lot 284
An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Two Stone Twist Ring, two round brilliant cut diamonds in white claw settings, to yellow twist shoulders on a plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.15 carat approximately, finger size Q1/2 see illustration The ring is in good condition. It is hallmarked with sponsor's mark 'EF', London, 1997. The diamonds measures 5.35mm x 3.4mm and 5.35mm x 3.22mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K, clarity SI1/SI2. Gross weight 4.4 grams. Condition Report made 22nd December 2016.
Lot 239
An Emerald and Diamond Necklace, the emerald within a border of baguette cut diamonds, on a collar of ridged form, pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds in triangular shapes, and diamond set floral clusters in between, total estimated diamond weight 7.00 carat approximately, length 43.5cm see illustration The collar is in good condition. It fastens with a tongue and box catch and features a figure-of-eight safety clasp. It is stamped '18K' and in our opinion it would test as gold. The emerald measures 15.76mm x 13.68mm x 8.49mm. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 138.6 grams. Condition Report made 13th May 2016
Lot 281
An 18 Carat Gold Diamond Brooch, a central cluster of six round brilliant cut diamonds in yellow claw settings with radiating textured bars and within a pierced asymmetric frame set with round brilliant cut diamond accents, total estimated diamond weight 0.85 carat approximately, measures 5.5cm by 4.5cm see illustration The brooch is in good condition. It is hallmarked with maker's mark'H&M', London, 1968. It fastens with a pin and safety catchThe approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour J/K/L, clarity SI1/SI2/I1. Gross weight 27.2 grams. Condition Report made 25th January 2017.
Lot 21
A New Hall Porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer, circa 1795, painted with views of Chatham Docks, within a salmon pink and gilt border See illustration For a similar teapot see Holgate (David) New Hall Plate K, where he records that the views on the service are taken from Samuel Ireland's ''Picturesque Views on the River Medway'', first published in 1793 Provenance: The Foden Collection
Lot 244
An Emerald and Diamond Bracelet, emerald-cut emeralds within round brilliant cut diamond borders, in white claw settings, total estimated diamond weight 4.00 carat approximately, length 18.5cm see illustrationThe bracelet is in good condition. It fastens with a double tongue and box catch. It is stamped '14K' and in our opinion would test as gold. The approximate qualities of the diamonds are; colour I/J/K, clarity I1/I2/I3. Gross weight 27.2 grams. Condition Report made 7th July 2016
Lot 255
G.B. Stamps- A large high quality Lighthouse pre-printed with mounts album 1840-1971. Some very good material including a four margin penny black, F, K, with very clear full red MX, 2 pence blues, two further just 4 margin blacks, large quantity of used penny reds for plate reconstruction, thirteen mint penny red "Stars" perf, Bantams, good used Victoria surface printed up to 2 shillings and used abroad green and lilacs, Victoria used high values to 5 shillings, Jubilees, Edward VII, George V good used seahorses, mint and used 1924-1925 Wembleys, P.U.C. watermark varieties, George VI mint and used sets including some high value "Arms". Queen Elizabeth II definitive and commemorative including some phosphors, regionals, Jersey/Guernsey war time issues, postage dues, Victorian and Edwardian officials and penny red "Stars" London numbers in cross and much else of interest. Viewing recommended. Good lot.
Lot 297
G.B. Stamps. Two penny blacks, one all four margins cut very close, H, G, red mx, another three margins, just, G, J, clear portrait, red mx; together with a colour changeling? red to black, large crown WMK, H, K, perforated, and a good used 1883 S.G. 175, 2/6 lilac on piece, clear Jersey C.D.S. and others.
Lot 519
Caracalla AR Tetradrachm of Beroea, Cyrrhestica. AD 215-217. ANTΩNEI NOC CEB AYT K M A, radiate head left / ΔHMAPX EΞ YΠATOCΔ, eagle standing facing, head and tail left, with wings displayed, holding wreath in beak; below, B Є flanking bird facing. Prieur 882. 11.42g, 26mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Very Rare.
Lot 1045
Anastasius II AV Solidus. Constantinople, AD 713-715. d N ARTEMIVS ANASTASIVS MVL, crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia / VICTORIA AVGu Δ, cross potent set on three steps; CONOB in exergue. DOC 2i; MIB 2; Füeg 2.K.11; Sear 1463. 4.44g, 20mm, 6h. Good Extremely Fine; a couple of minor scrapes. Rare.
Lot 74
Sicily, Akragas AR Didrachm. Circa 413-406 BC. Eagle standing left, with its wings spread, attacking a coiled serpent held in its talons, AKPAΓANTI-NON around, [ΣTPATΩN behind] / Crab, vine-leaf above, fish (Polyprium Cernium) below to left. K. Schefold, Meisterwerke Griechische Kunst, Basel (1960), 467; SNG ANS 1001; Rizzo, pl. III, 2; Gulbenkian 165 = Jameson 2416. 8.32g, 22mm, 4h. Near Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare. From the collection of a deceased English numismatist, purchased c. 1970s.
Lot 514
Septimius Severus and Julia Domna Æ Pentassarion of Marcianopolis, Moesia Inferior. AD 193-211. Flavius Ulpianus, legatus consularis. AV K Λ CЄΠT CЄVHPOC IOVΛIA ΔOMNA CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Septimius Severus and draped bust of Julia Domna facing one another / V ΦΛ OVΛΠIANOV MAPKIANOΠOΛΙΤ Є, Cybele seated left on throne, holding patera and resting elbow upon tympanum; lions reclining to left and right. Varbanov 857; H&J 6.15.31.1. 13.06g, 29mm, 1h. Good Extremely Fine. In an exceptional state of preservation.
Lot 411
Cyprus, Salamis AR Stater. Uncertain (Phoenician?) king, circa 450-430 BC. Ram recumbent to left, retrograde Cypriot script from top right to bottom left: ‘pa-si-le-wo-se ma-xa-ko-sa’; all within dotted border / Ram’s head to left, retrograde Cypriot script ‘pa-si ku-ru-ko’ above, ankh, astragalos and facing panther’s head below; all within incuse circle. Unpublished in the standard references, for general type, fabric and style cf. K. McGregor, The Coinage of Salamis, Cyprus, from the Sixth to the Fourth Centuries, University College London (unpublished PhD Thesis 1998, J.I, 336-7, Euwateteos) = ACGC 1082 = BMC 38-9 = Traité II, 1135-6 (all in the name of king Evanthes). 10.98g, 22mm, 11h. Good Extremely Fine, some areas of flatness. Unique and of considerable numismatic and historical importance. From the collection of an antiquarian, Bavaria c. 1960s-1990s. The Greek dynasty of Salamis traced its ancestry back to the legendary hero Teukros, son of Telamon, king of the Greek island of Salamis in the Saronic Gulf. The first king and founder of the dynasty of Cypriot Salamis whose name appears on the Persian standard double sigloi and fractions is that of Evelthon (560-525 BC). It has long been recognised and confirmed by the Celenderis, Asyut, Lanarca, Zagazig and Jordan hoards, that many if not all of these issues were minted by his successors from c. 515 until the mid 5th century. Herodotus (5.104) lists four successors to Evelthon: Siromos, Chersis, Gorgos and Onesilos, none of whom are confirmed by the numismatic record. The only other names recorded on coins before the well attested Evagoras I are: Phausis (cf. J. Kagan and K. McGregor 1995: “The Coinage of king Phausis of Salamis”, CCEC 23, 3-9, 1995); Nikotamos (cf. BMC 31-32 (Nikodamos) and Evanthes (BMC 38-9) dated to the period 480-450 BC. This brings us to a short and obscure period of Phoenician rule which, according to Isokrates (Evagoras 19-20), came about when “there came from Phoenicia a fugitive, who after he had gained the confidence of the king who then reigned, and had won great power, showed no proper gratitude for the favour shown him; on the contrary, he acted basely toward his host, and being skilled at grasping, he expelled his benefactor and himself seized the throne. But distrustful of the consequences of his measures and wishing to make his position secure, he reduced the city to barbarism, and brought the whole island into subservience to the Great King. Such was the state of affairs in Salamis, and the descendants of the usurper were in possession of the throne when Evagoras was born.” Evagoras I, possibly as early as the 440s, took power from the Phoenician usurpers, the second of whom is recorded as having been named Abdemon, but the first whose usurpation is related by Isokrates is unknown to history. It appears that the above coin, clearly following the style of Nikodamos and Evanthes, but later than both and bearing an unrelated and strange obverse name, belongs to this brief Phoenician interlude. The syllables ‘ku’ and ‘ko-ru’ appear elsewhere on the coinage of Salamis. A range of issues attributed to Evelthon and/or his successors feature an Ankh with ‘ku’ in the centre (cf. BMC, Salamis 18, p. 49, p. IX. 15), which given the royal associations of the ankh symbol, must impart some especial pertinence to that particular syllable; an association with Kuprou = Cyprus is logical (and indeed this association has often been posited by various scholars), which may possible suggest an implied meaning: ‘Basileos of Kuprou’. Similar issues contemporary to the aforementioned coins of Evelthon and/or successors (cf. Dikaios 1961, p. 175, 6-7 = McGregor 223-224) additionally feature the syllables ‘ru-ko’ or ‘ko-ru’ adjacent to the ankh. The meaning of ‘ko’ and ‘ru’ remains elusive; K. McGregor 1999, (The Coinage of Salamis, Cyprus, From the Sixth to the Fourth Centuries BC, UCL doctoral thesis, p.52) notes the confusion and divided opinion concerning the ku-ru-ko legend: “Six 1883, p. 271, nos. 18-21 attributed the inscription to Gorgos; Deecke, 168 D read the syllables pu and po; Babelon 1893, p. cxiv-cxivi, no. 569 read the syllables as ru and po and combined the ku reading ku-po-ru ‘Kuprou'... Certainly ko-ru can be read as go-ru, gru, or indeed gor. See A. Leukart, ‘Syllabaire et dialecte chypriotes classiques’, Chypre des origines au Moyan-Age, 1975, p. 107.” None of these explanations is entirely satisfactory, however since it seems unlikely that a Phoenician usurper would bear the same name ‘Gorgos’ as one of Evelthon's successors (and have a mixed-up partially retrograde legend, if that is in fact how we are expected to read it: ‘pa-si ku ko-ru’ instead of the way it is actually written, which is ‘pa-si ku ro-ko’), then a direct association with Cyprus seems more appropriate. Therefore if we discount ‘ku-ru-ko’ as being the name of the king, we may tentatively attribute this coin on the basis of the obverse legend to a ‘pa-si-le-wo-se ma-xa-ko-sa’, or King ‘Maxakosa’ (=Mazaios or similar?).
Lot 528
Philip I Æ39 of Tripolis, Lydia. AD 244-249. AVT•K•M•IOVA•ΦIΛIΠΠOC•AVΓ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / TRIΠOΛE-I-TON K• ΛAOΔIK• [NEΩK], Leto, with veil billowing, advancing left while looking backwards; in each arm she holds a twin, the innermost leans to crown Zeus Laodikeos who stands left, holding sceptre and extending right hand towards her; OMONOIA in exergue. SNG von Aulock -, cf. 3323 (different obverse bust type and legend); Franke-Nollé pl. 102, 2371. 22.48g, 39mm, 6h. About Extremely Fine. Extremely Rare.
Lot 231
Ionia, Ephesos AV Stater. Circa 133-88 BC. Draped bust of Artemis to right, wearing stephane, necklace of pearls and with her bow and quiver over her shoulder / Cult statue of the Artemis of Ephesos facing, a fillet hanging from each hand, deer to inner left, bee to inner right; Ε-Φ across fields. B.V. Head, 'On the chronological sequence of the coins of Ephesus', Num. Chron. 1880, p. 69, 2, and plate 5, 3 = Berlin, SM 219. 8.51g, 20mm, 12h. Very Fine. Extremely Rare, possibly only the second example known. The Hellenistic era gold coinage struck at Ephesos is extremely rare and rarely well preserved. Previously thought to have all been struck during the Mithradatic wars, this is now believed not to be the case. Some appear to be dated by the era of the Province of Asia and the dates they bear are too early for them to be Mithradatic War issues. That being said, they were not necessarily all issued at the same time, and such undated types as the present specimen could well have been issued much later. For an in depth discussion on the dating of this series cf. Gilbert K. Jenkins, 'Hellenistic gold coins of Ephesus', in Festschrift E. Akurgal, Anadolu-Anatolia 21, 1978/80, Ankara, 1987, pp. 183-8, pls. A-B. The reverse of this coin depicts the famous cult statue of Ephesian Artemis, housed in the great temple of Artemis that is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The original image of the goddess was a wooden xoanon that had represented a pre-Hellenic goddess who the Greeks later equated with Artemis. This first image, which was kept decorated with jewellery, was possibly lost in a flood in the 8th or 7th century which destroyed the temple; excavations have discovered the tear-shaped amber drops of elliptical cross-section which must have dressed it. In circa 550 BC, when reconstruction of the temple was begun (partly financed by Kroisos), it was undertaken in grand style and was supposedly the first Greek temple to be built of marble. The wooden xoanon was replaced by a new ebony or grapewood statue sculpted by Enoidos, which presumably survived until the temple was again destroyed, this time by an act of arson on the part of one Herostratos. The second destruction of the temple coincided with the birth of Alexander the Great; Plutarch later noted that Artemis was too preoccupied with Alexander's delivery to save her burning temple. The form of the goddess is distinctly near-eastern in appearance; characteristics such as her legs being enclosed in a tapering pillar-like term are closely related to Egyptian and Hittite images, and the curious feature of the many protuberances on her chest (usually described as breasts or eggs) are decidedly non-Greek in origin, and indeed have defied explanation or identification for centuries, though an association with fertility seems implicit.
Lot 1024
Anonymous AR Half Siliqua. Constantinople, circa AD 530. Time of Justinian I. Helmeted and draped bust of Constantinopolis right / Large K. Bendall, Anonymous 8c (fig. 18; dated to the sixth century AD); Kent, "Urbs Roma and Constantinopolis Medallions at the mint of Rome", Essays Sutherland, pl. 2, 28; Vagi 3051. 1.34g, 15mm, 11h. Extremely Fine.
Lot 901
Zenobia Æ Antoninianus. Antioch, March-May AD 272. S ZENOBIA AVG, draped bust right, wearing stephane, set on crescent / IVNO REGINA, Juno standing left, holding patera and sceptre, peacock standing left at her at feet; star in left field. RIC 2 corr. (star not noted); Bland, Coinage 29, e–k, dies 45/Jun ii; Carson, Zenobia 3 (same dies); MIR 47, 360b/0; BN 1267a. 3.31g, 21mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Very Rare; exceptional for the type. The wife of the ruler of Palmyra, Septimia Zenobia came to power as regent for her son Septimius Vabalathus in AD 267 after the murder of her husband Septimius Odenathus, who had been entrusted with the defence of the Roman provinces in the east by the Emperor Gallienus. A strong character and very ambitious, Zenobia expanded her sphere of influence through the capture of the province of Egypt and the expulsion of the Roman prefect Tenagino Probus and his forces in 269, a campaign aided in its success in part due to the turmoil inside the Roman Empire after the death of Gallienus. The Roman east remained under the control of the kingdom of Palmyra under the subsequent emperors Claudius II and Quintillus, and when Aurelian came to power in 270 he pragmatically chose to acknowledge Zenobia and Vabalathus in order to allow himself time to first deal with various barbaric incursions and usurpers. Though the mint for the rare portrait coins of Zenobia has long been a topic of debate, it is generally agreed now that they were struck in Syria, most likely at Emesa or Antioch, both Roman mints that were taken by Zenobia during her advance into Roman territory and expansion of her empire. The imperial title Augusta is proudly displayed on her coinage, but Zenobia's power was not to last. Having subdued the uprisings in the west, Aurelian marched on her with an army. Their forces met outside Antioch, resulting in a battle that routed Zenobia's army, which fled to Emesa. Zenobia and her son attempted to escape through the desert with the help of the Sassanid Persians, but were captured by Aurelian's horsemen and subsequently taken to Rome to be displayed during the emperor's triumphant return to the city.
Lot 497
Claudius Æ Diobol of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 41-54. Dated RY 3 = AD 42/3. TI KΛAY KAI CEBAC ΓEPM, laureate head right; star before / Bull butting right, AYTOKPA above; L Γ (date) in exergue. Köln 80; Dattari (Savio) 175; K&G 12.29; RPC 5138; Emmett 77.3. 10.02g, 25mm, 12h. Near Extremely Fine. Rare, and exceptionally well preserved.
Lot 510
Hadrian Æ Hemidrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 117-138. Dated RY 17 = AD 132/3. AVT KAIC TPAIAN A∆PIANOC CЄB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / The great Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria with monumental entryway at base, surmounted by two Tritons, each blowing a trumpet, between them the lantern housing with statue at pinnacle which holds situla and sceptre, L-IZ (date) across fields. Köln 1082; Dattari (Savio) 1933; K&G 32.557. 14.30g, 30mm, 12h. Good Very Fine. Very Rare, and one of the finest known examples.
Lot 529
Philip I Æ 8 Assaria of Antioch, Seleucia and Pieria. AD 244-249. AVTOK K M IOVΛΙ ΦΙΛIΠΠOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust left / ΑΝΤΙΟΧЄΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟΚΟΛΩΝ, turreted, draped and veiled bust of Tyche right, ram leaping to right above, star below; Δ-Є and S-C across fields. McAlee 985a. 18.88g, 32mm, 12h. Good Very Fine. Very attractive example.
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