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Indus Valley Oil Lamp, 2nd millennium BC A ceramic lamp formed as a bowl with four nozzles pinched to the rim. Bands of wavy lines painted to the exterior.90mm. Provenance: From the collection of the late David Gee; acquired before 2000. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
A terracotta oil lamp with projecting nozzle. The oval body dished to the top and decorated with the figure of a running lion. Pierced lug handle to the back. Ex. Berlin Collection. 85mm. Very fine condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, formed between 1980's - 2012. Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
A Roman Terracotta oil lamp with heart shaped nozzle, oval body with series of ovules to the shoulder. The dished centre decorated with the figure of the goddess Cybele, wearing long robes, holding a sceptre, head turned to the right and seated on a running lion. Pierced lug handle to the back. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, collection formed between 1970's - 2012. Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
Roman Decorated Terracotta Oil Lamp circa 1st -2nd century AD. From the Romano Greek influenced period, here we have a stunning rare oil lamp. Made from terracotta, this lamp is in excellent condition for an artefact which is almost 2000 years old. he top with the scene of a pair of warriors, that to the front drawing a bow, the figure behind wearing a Corinthian helmet. To the front the kneeling figure of an elderly male seeking supplication. The dish of the lamp portrays a battle scene of "Odysseus slaying the suitors". The Greek inscription on the lamp below the scene names Odysseus. The scene depicts a bowman, Odysseus pulling back the bow, there is a soldier in the background with a spear, and in the right bottom corner is a crouching captive begging for his life. The lamps were filled with olive oil and a wick inserted into the spout, they were used as a daily light source. Plain lamps being as common as our light bulb. Lamps were also used as funerary items to bring light to the afterlife. This particular lamp is exceptional showing a rare depiction. A fantastic display item. 1 15mm x 75mm. Very fine condition.
Roman oil lamp with hunter and bear, 1st century AD. A terracotta oil lamp with heart shaped nozzle, oval body with series of ovules to the shoulder. Dished body decorated with a hunter in tunic and leggings spearing a fallen bear under a tree. Pierced ring handle to the back. 110mm. Very fine condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, collection formed between 1970's - 2012. Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
A Hellenistic period grey pottery oil lamp with a round body and long nozzle. Ex, Baroness Ethel Inchiquin, Drromoland Castle, Ireland. Acquired in the late 19th or early 20th Century. 100mm. Very fine condition. Provenance: Ex. Private Collection of Michael Green, Tiverton region, collection formed between 1970's - 2012. Michael has collected many stunning pieces of ancient art, antiquity and coins over the many years, all legally acquired from auctions and private collections in the local areas. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
A blown colourless glass mosque lamp with applied threading, hooks and impressed bosses, also incolourless glass; flared mouth and pedestal foot. For a similar example see: The Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, accession number GL.535. Ex. private collection, Michael Green, Devon. Repaired with some cracks. 90mm.
Roman Early Oil Lamp with Volute Nozzle, C. 1st Century AD. An early Roman oil lamp in buff clay with reddish-brown slip; well developed volute nozzle; plain discus.Background: Pottery lamps were commonly used as a source of light by all the Romans. Artificial light was used everywhere in the Roman Empire, and pottery oil lamps offered an alternative to candle light. Candles, made from beeswax or tallow, were cheaper to buy but did not last well. Pottery oil lamps were made in three different ways. They could be handmade, wheel made, or made by mould. The use of moulds became increasingly popular, but again consisted of two different methods. Ex. London Gentleman, acquired in 2014. 9.4 cms. For similar see: The Met, Accession Number: 74.51.2203
Mixed group of Classical Antiquities, 4th century BC - 3rd century AD A group of ceramic objects consisting of: a South Italian apulian dish with flat rim and shallow dish painted to the interior with the bust of a female facing left with haor pulled back into a bun and bound with a head cloth, small foot rim to the base; a Nene Valley Colour Coated ‘bag-beaker’ with flat rim and globular body decorated with a band of interlinking swirls; a oil lamp with small projecting nozzle with pelta pattern to the side, oval body with small scrolled lugs to the side, the dished top with a rosette pattern; a ‘spindle-jar’ with wide flat rim, the globular body with a series of horizontal lines, small stem base. 7.6 – 15cm. Provenance: Purchased from the estate of the late Patrick McKay, collected whilst working in the Middle East for the British Council during the 1950's and 1960's. Declaration of provenance: All provenance details are supplied by the vendor (consignor) – Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers supply a Certificate of Authenticity with all antiquities sold showing authenticity. Provenance and known details recorded on this.
A GROUP OF MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTABLE ITEMS to include two promotional small size miners lamps by The Proctor Lamp Co. Ltd, Eccles, 12.5cm high together with a small cast brass aeroplane, a compass, a Ronson cigarette lighter, a Joseph Lucan Ltd oil can, a double ended barrel tap and various rules
Tripod Lamp together with a Memory Foam Topper..This lot is either a catalogue return, unclaimed good or a despatch return and is sold without reserve. It is boxed and sealed and therefore cannot be viewed in its entirety and as such we are unable to give a condition report. Sealed boxes cannot be opened for viewing and refunds cannot be given for lots that are faulty or incomplete.
Mid 20th century 'Jaz' alarm clock lamp with glass shade, 20th century oak desk clock with H.A.C movement, porcelain clock. copper encase H.A.C clock, early 20th century walnut case miniature longcase clock, pocket watch and a chromed desk calendar Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

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