An original extraterrestrial costume as seen worn in the Steven Spielberg film, Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Columbia Pictures, 1977). This extraterrestrial costume includes an original hand-painted rubber mask with holes present at the eyes, nose, and mouth, as well as a tan bodysuit, both from the production of the film. The interior of the mask is lined with foam padding, as well as a Velcro strap present on the back side of the mask. On the inner lining of the neck, an illegible name is present. A tag on the bodysuit reads size "M." Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Spielberg's follow-up to the massive success of Jaws (Universal Pictures, 1975), chronicled the adventures of Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), an electrical lineman in Indiana who encounters a group of unidentified flying objects and his experience develops into an all-consuming obsession that threatens to unravel his life. He soon becomes convinced of a government cover-up and is compelled to travel to Wyoming to witness the return of the mother ship.The movie opened to strong reviews, incredible box office earnings (it was the studio's highest-grossing release to that date), and was nominated for nine Academy Awards. In 2007, the film was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress and added to the National Film Registry for preservation.According to Close Encounters of the Third Kind Diary (Paradise Press, 1978) written by actor Bob Balaban, who appeared in the film as a translator, the aliens were portrayed by 50 six-year-old girls. The excessive energy of the children made them challenging to direct. Spielberg would sometimes begin takes by shouting, “Girls, stop disco dancing!”Includes a DVD of the film. Mask: 13 x 9 x 10 inchesPROVENANCE Lot 939, "Hollywood Auction 30," Profiles in History, December 13-14, 2003.
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A t-shirt and navy hoodie as seen worn by Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg in the classroom scene of The Social Network (Columbia Pictures, 2010).The American Apparel hoodie has a drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket with labeling that reads "Zuck" and a handwritten "#1" on the maker's label. The t-shirt, also designed by American Apparel, is labeled for both "Zuck" and "Eduardo."Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Sony Pictures and Columbia Pictures. Size M
A pair of tops as seen worn by RuPaul Charles as "Mike" in the comedy/drama But I'm a Cheerleader (Cheerleader LLC, 1999).The tops include a blank, cotton, periwinkle short-sleeved t-shirt labeled "Jockey Life," size 38-40 M; and a cobalt blue, cotton zip-up jacket with a drawstring hood, and two front pockets, and the label has been cut out, no size present.But I'm a Cheerleader follows high school cheerleader Megan (Natasha Lyonne), who is sent off to conversion therapy after her friends and family begin to suspect she is a lesbian. RuPaul as Mike wears the jacket while leading an intervention for Megan. The t-shirt was likely procured for production. This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
A purple, short-sleeved midi-dress with shoes as seen worn by Paz Vega as "Flor" in the romantic comedy Spanglish (Columbia Pictures, 2004).The dress features an embroidered floral design throughout, with a pointed empire waist and v-neckline; no size or label is present. The tan, wedged, open-toe sandals are labeled "Nine West," size 6.5 M. Spanglish follows Flor and her daughter Christina, who migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. When Flor finds a job as a housekeeper for the Claskys, a dysfunctional family that adores her daughter, Christina, the two agree to move in with the family to their Malibu vacation home for the summer, even though Flor does not know English. Flor wears the dress while taking her daughter to a fancy dinner, where she is then horrified when two men hit on her at the bar. This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
A group of three tops for Paz Vega as "Flor" in the romantic comedy Spanglish (Columbia Pictures, 2004).The group includes a colorful plaid, sleeveless top with a v-neckline and side zipper, labeled DKNY//Jeans, no size present; a long-sleeved cotton blouse with a warm toned floral pattern and pleated details along the neckline and sleeve cuffs, no size or label present; and a cobalt blue, short-sleeved linen blouse with ruffled trim and a tie neck, labeled "Kiko Comfort," size M. Spanglish follows Flor and her daughter Christina, who migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. When Flor finds a job as a housekeeper for the Claskys, a dysfunctional family that adores her daughter Christina, the two agree to move in with the family to their Malibu vacation home for the summer, even though Flor does not know English.This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
A group of three tops for Paz Vega as "Flor" in the romantic comedy Spanglish (Columbia Pictures, 2004).The group includes two plum, double v-neck tank tops, labeled "Ghost," one size S, one size M; and a celadon blue cotton top with crochet and ribbon details, three-quarter-length sleeves, and ruffle trim, no size or label present. Spanglish follows Flor and her daughter Christina, who migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. When Flor finds a job as a housekeeper for the Claskys, a dysfunctional family that adores her daughter Christina, the two agree to move in with the family to their Malibu vacation home for the summer, even though Flor does not know English.This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
An ensemble as seen worn by Tea Leoni as "Deborah Clasky" in the romantic comedy Spanglish (Columbia Pictures, 2004).The ensemble consists of a jade green, 100% cotton t-shirt, labeled "James Perse Los Angeles," size 3; a mint green, 100% cotton zip-up athletic jacket with two front pockets and a hood, no label present (three dots logo on the interior), size M; and a pair of beige, cotton capri pants with a drawstring waistband and bottom cuffs, no size or label present (three dots logo on the interior).Spanglish follows Flor and her daughter Christina, who migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. When Flor finds a job as a housekeeper for the Claskys, a dysfunctional family that adores her daughter Christina, the two agree to move in with the family to their Malibu vacation home for the summer, even though Flor does not know English. Deborah wears the ensemble on the day the family moves to Malibu for the summer. This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
An original crystal super weapon prop as seen used in Men in Black: International (Columbia Pictures, 2019). This prop is composed of resin and features an iridescent silver-tone finish. This type of prop can be seen when in the deserts of Marrakesh after Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) and Agent M (Tessa Thompson) crash a rocket-powered motorcycle. This type of prop can be seen lying on the ground and also in Agent M's hands. This prop plays a pivotal role in the story of the film, as the super weapon capable of mass destruction. Ultimately, Agent M is able to stop the Hive creature at the battle at the Eiffel Tower, and the weapon is used to destroy the Hive. Includes a DVD of the film. 2 x 2 x 1.75 inches
An ensemble as seen worn by Tea Leoni as "Deborah Clasky" in the romantic comedy Spanglish (Columbia Pictures, 2004).The ensemble consists of a yellow and mint green, striped, 100% cotton t-shirt, labeled "Levi's Casuals," size S; a navy blue, 100% cotton long-sleeved pullover with three buttons down the neckline, labeled "J.Crew," size S; a pair of grey, cotton-blend, flared capri sweatpants with a drawstring waist, labeled "Lucky Brand Dungarees," size M; and a pair of black and white checkered, slip-on Vans sneakers, size US 6.5. Spanglish follows Flor and her daughter Christina, who migrate to the U.S. for better opportunities. When Flor finds a job as a housekeeper for the Claskys, a dysfunctional family that adores her daughter Christina, the two agree to move in with the family to their Malibu vacation home for the summer, even though Flor does not know English. Deborah wears the ensemble as Flor attempts to hand her a note stating Deborah can not take her daughter, Christina, anywhere without her permission. This lot comes from the collection of Reel Clothes and Props, a Hollywood consignment shop that obtains movie and TV wardrobes directly from the major studios.PROVENANCE From the Collection of Reel Clothes and Props
A John Smedley's Sea Island brand navy blue sweater and Calvin Klein brand white t-shirt as seen worn by Owen Wilson as John Beckwith in Wedding Crashers (New Line Cinema, 2005). Wilson and Vince Vaughn play John and Jeremy, mediators who crash weddings for fun, and to seduce women. Wilson wears this style of sweater and shirt in the scene where Jeremy (Vince Vaughn) is chased out of his love interest Gloria Cleary's family home by gun-toting "Grandma" Mary Cleary when they discover that he and John are frauds.The film was a huge hit, grossing $285,176,741 worldwide.Accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from New Line Cinema. Size M (both items)
A Club Monaco black and white plaid cotton button-down shirt as seen worn by Paul Rudd as Joel in the romantic comedy spoof They Came Together, together with a costume tag from the production. Rudd plays an employee for a gigantic candy company threatening to shut down Molly's (Amy Poehler) charming sweet shop--unfortunately, they're in love. Joel wears this style of shirt when he encounters Molly wearing Groucho Marx glasses at a restaurant.Size: M
A group of gifts given to the cast and crew of the classic sitcom Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993), all featuring the series logo.Items include two acetate bomber jackets, a blue wool letterman jacket, three watches, and three blue, red, and white shoulder bags with black straps. Size M (blue jacket), M (red jacket), XXS (red jacket)
A pencil and charcoal on board portrait of famed actress Anna May Wong, drawn by artist M.H. Herrin and dated 1932. On a notecard attached to the front of the portrait, a handwritten message penned in black ink reads, "To M R H. Herrin, With kindest wishes, Anna May Wong." On the bottom left corner of the portrait, a handwritten "W" is present. 9.5 x 12 inches
An original brochure from the M-G-M Bi-Weekly Co-operative Campaign Service summarizing (with extensive images) how The Wizard of Oz (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1939) was exhibited and promoted, including theater lobby decoration, costume contests, tours, and more. The brochure was published concurrently with the film's original release, when the film had opened in various cities and was continuing to roll out in theaters. The copy on the verso reads, in part, "Now - send us your exploitation campaigns on 'The Women.'"17 x 14 inches (folded)
δ Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)Autumn, from Four Seasons (M&L1360)Lithograph printed in colours, 1972, signed and inscribed 'EA' in pencil, an artist's proof aside from the edition of 195, published by Jean Estrade, Les Heures Claires, Paris and Torino, with Estrade's blindstamp, on Arches paper, with full margins, sheet 750 x 542mm (29 3/8 x 21 3/8in)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
δ Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)From les songes drôlatiques de Pantagruel (Field 73-7; M&L 1410)Lithograph, 1973, signed and inscribed 'E.A.' in pencil, from the edition of 50 artist's proofs, on Japan paper, with full margins, sheet 757 x 535mm (29 3/4 x 21in)δ This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
9th-8th century B.C. With cylindrical head and narrow flanged base, the head divided in four petals. See Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003), pl.XXXI, no.94, for a similar mace. 490 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Assyrian and Urartian officers are identified by their weapons in the reliefs. It is not so easy to definitely identify cavalry officers on the palace reliefs of the Assyrian kings, but their identification is based mainly on the context they appear in, and on some insignia (mace, sceptre) they carry with them. Hence, the mace was not only a practical weapon, but also a command insignia. [No Reserve]
10th-12th century A.D. Composed of a C-shaped socketted hilt and slender blade with single cutting edge slightly curved towards the tip; the outer face of the socket, the top edge and one side of the blade inlaid with gilt inscription, the other side of the blade displaying two gilt felines. Cf. Bashir, M., The Arts of the Muslim Knight, The Furusiyya Art Foundation Collection, Milano, 2008, p.143, for the dagger type. 91 grams, 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.). London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. The gilding process used on the blade seems to be an exceptionally rare example of what was known in medieval Islamic literary sources as ‘gold water’. The blade seems to have been decorated with a Kufic inscription to three sides. It bears witness to the extraordinary sophistication of the metalworkers and jewellers of this period. [No Reserve]
12th-18th century A.D. Mainly comprising socketted axeheads and hammer-butt adzes, together with other weapons. See Glosek, M., Pó?no?redniowieczna bro? obuchowa w zbiorach polskich (Late medieval blunt weapons in Polish collections), Warszawa-?ód?, 1996, pl.XXX, letter B, for some of these axes. 9.5 kg total, 16-23.5 cm (6 1/2 - 9 1/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. [10]
2600-2400 B.C. Cylindrical in shape, the upper section with alternating holes and vertical rows of three prominent spikes, short cylindrical shaft. See Godard, A., Les Bronzes du Luristan, Paris, 1931, pl.XIX, no.58, for the type; cf. Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2.79, subtypes M 2.A.b, for the type. 363 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.). Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. This knopped mace head was probably made using the lost-wax method. It corresponds to the type M 2.A.b of the classification of Gernez: single-cylinder spiked maces. These elements are rare and quite diverse. They consist of a metal cylinder with rows of juxtaposed points. There are between 3 and 8 rows each, comprising 3 to 5 more or less pronounced spikes. [No Reserve]
2nd millennium B.C.-18th century A.D. Comprising: rectangular bronze plaque with fluted surface; pair of bronze curved horns; round-section C-shaped child's bracelet; baroque furniture mount with scrolled palmette detailing; small bronze chisel with scooped end. See Pendleton, C.F., Bronze Age Metalwork in Northern East Anglia. A Study of its Distribution and Interpretation, B.A.R. British Series 279, Oxford, 1999, for discussion. 244 grams total, 45-70 mm (1 3/4 - 2 3/4 in.). Found Berkshire, UK, by M. Ruczynski; the mount found Boxford in 2016. Accompanied by a copy of a report for the Bronze Age Chisel by the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) with report no.BERK-DEF089. [6, No Reserve]
9th-11th century A.D. Composed of an expanded bezel with raised medial rib with zigzags above and below, each arm tapering to a slender coil. 5.03 grams, 21.35 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (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]
8th-12th century A.D. Featuring shallow engraved motifs and raised pellets and faux ropework, the penannular body tapering towards the terminals. Cf. similar silver bracelet in the Malmsmyr hoard, Rone, Gotland, Sweden, in G., Pentz, P. & Wemhoff, M., Vikings Life and Legend, London, 2014, item 53. 153 grams, 73 mm (2 7/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. In the Malmsmyr hoard five moulded silver armlets were found with similar decoration: deep furrows in zig-zag pattern, perforated dots and a striped central trim. The inner sides are smooth, but four of the armlets have a stamp decoration of dots in a cross shape; on two armlets this is in combination with diamond shapes. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
10th-12th century A.D. With beaded border to the bezel, pounced field and reserved scrolled cruciform motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 584, for type. 2.60 grams, 22.26 mm overall, 17.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (7/8 in.). Acquired 1970s. From the private collection of a Northern Ireland gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [No Reserve]
Circa 6th-7th century A.D. Comprising a straight cutting edge battle knife with a short tang; a shorter slender cutting edge battle knife with long tang; three small hunting knives; an iron ring and a possible javelin head. Cf. Carver, M., Sutton Hoo, A Seventh-Century princely burial ground and its context, figs.94, 97, 103, 118, for similar knives. 708 grams total, 8.7-38 cm (3 3/8 - 15 in.). UK gallery, early 2000s. Battle knives are common in 6th -7th century Anglo-Saxon graves. They were, when not used, kept in their sheath and suspended from the belt by a detachable strap with a buckle. [6, No Reserve]
Mainly 14th-18th century A.D. Comprising mounts of various types, including examples retaining gilding: a 13th-15th century Lombardic letter M, for 'Maria'; a 16th-17th century lozenge displaying letter A with floral dashes below; numerous stylised flower-shaped mounts and flower decorated mounts; various shell-shaped mounts, possibly associated with pilgrimage; a squashed 'hoop' with floral piercings to one face; a square plaque displaying a bird amongst flowering tendrils. 70 grams total, 11-47 mm (3/8 - 1 7/8 in.). Found Thames foreshore, Tower of London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report numbers LON-33F3F4; LON-45DA48. [16, No Reserve]
Circa 15th-16th century A.D. Roughly circular in plan and displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in high relief. See similar mount with lion image in PAS, no. GLO-DFAF55. 1.3 kg, 10 cm (4 in.). Found Berkshire, UK, circa 2008 by M. Ruczynski. A number of similar objects are known from the PAS e.g: LVPL-844BB9, LIN-66994E, LVPL-F93881, YORYM-0E94A7 and KENT-AD3C5C. Many of these are fairly crudely made and variably worn, The smallest heads are probably horse harness, but this one, for weight and dimensions can be the mount for a wooden chariot or from a building, or some instrument linked to the firing activity.
14th-16th century A.D. Comprising shoes of various sizes, dates and types and including examples retaining nails. Cf. similar specimen in PAS, SUR-AFOF85, in Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified II, London, 2020, p.284. Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. Late medieval and Renaissance horseshoes had an angular inner profile. These horse shoes were broadly C-shaped and rectangular in section.
14th-16th century A.D. Comprising shoes of various sizes, possibly including examples for oxen. Cf. similar specimen in PAS, SUR-AFOF85, in Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified II, London, 2020, p.284. 8 kg total, 12-14.5 cm (4 3/4 - 5 3/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. Late medieval and Renaissance horseshoes had an angular inner profile. These horse shoes were broadly C-shaped and rectangular in section. [28]
Printed 1492 A.D. Being a single, double-sided leaf from an early printed paper Latin bible for the Book of Judges, chapters 15-18; the text set in two columns of blackletter type with numerous hand-applied rubrications (embellishments) in red, with foliation and other marks; square woodblock versals; printed by Johann Gruninger of Strasbourg with commentary by Nicholas de Lyra. 11 grams, 33 x 24.5 cm (13 x 9 5/8 in.). Ex M Cummings collection, UK, 1990s-2000s. Accompanied by a Vulgate Latin text with English translation. This portion of the Book of Judges tells of Samson slaying a thousand Philistines with the 'jawbone of an ass' together with the betrayal by Delilah, his loss of strength and capture when his hair was cut and and his eventual death by pulling down the pillars. [No Reserve]
Circa 15th-16th century A.D. With D-section hoop, expanding shoulders with hatching; the round bezel with a central cross motif within a lozenge, hatched background. 6.35 grams, 20.22 mm overall, 16.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s. [No Reserve]
14th-16th century A.D. Comprising bits of various types and sizes, including articulate elements. Cf. similar specimen in PAS, PUBLIC-DEB4D3, in Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified II, London, 2020, p.295. 2.85 kg total, 21-32.5 cm (8 1/4 -12 3/4 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. This kind of iron snaffle bits were commonly used in late Medieval or Renaissance period. The mouth piece was made in two linked sections, to which big rings were attached at the extremities. Reins and bridles were both fastened to the rings. [18, No Reserve]
14th-15th century A.D. Hatched flange rim with border of pellets, raised body pierced at centre and close to rim. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession no.1922,0512.24 (with facing bust rather than geometric design); Mitchiner, M., Skinner, A., ‘English Tokens, c.1200 to 1425’ in British Numismatic Journal, 1983, no.53, pp.29-77, pl.4, nos.34-35. 7.31 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. The medallic form of badge appears to develop during the 15th century. The symbols of the straight cross and annulets are already visible in tokens from London. During the medieval period, pewter and leaden tokens probably served a common purpose throughout England, France and the Low Countries. [No Reserve] [For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price]
15th-16th century A.D. With spurs to the shoulders, trumpet-shaped bezel, intaglio design of a stork amid reeds with a star above. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 643, for type. 9.74 grams, 26.09 mm overall, 18.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (1 in.). From the collection of Alan Hardcastle. Ex property of an Essex gentleman. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [No Reserve]
14th-16th century A.D. Comprising: horse harness elements, knives and other miscellaneous objects including keys. Cf. Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., Finds Identified II, London, 2020, pp.146-147, for a similar double-looped medieval buckle. 6.5 kg total, 1.2-34 cm (1/2 - 14 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. Double-looped medieval buckles were often formed of a D-shape and a more and less smaller rectangle. During the Renaissance they often were realised with a moulded rosette on the edge of both D-shaped loops. [228, No Reserve]
Circa 17th century A.D. The flat-section hoop supporting a sub-rectangular bezel displaying Arabic script over two lines and inlaid with black enamel. 4.02 grams, 20.80 mm overall, 17.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). Ex private collection of K.G.; previously formed in the 1980s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D. Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border; central pin to reverse. Cf. Mitchiner, M., Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, London, 1986, items 939-41. 1 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). Found Nottinghamshire, UK. The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 A.D. by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 A.D. [No Reserve]
20th century A.D. Copying the 'Warrior of Riace', found in Calabria, Italy, standing nude wearing a cap made from the face of the Nemean lion; bracer to the left forearm for attachment of a shield or lion skin cape. 40 kg, 1.42 m high (56 in.). French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11692-199339. The 'Riace Bronzes' are two full-size Greek bronzes of bearded warriors, dating from about 450 B.C. that were found in the sea near Riace, Calabria, southern Italy in 1972. They are now in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia in the city of Reggio Calabria.
19th century A.D. Tongue-shaped with three loops to reverse; displaying an enamelled rosette against a geometric field and within a border of pellets. See Kovacheva-Kostadinova, V., Sarafova M., Cherkezova M., Teneva, N., Traditional Bulgarian Costumes and Folk Arts. National Ethnographic Museum, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, 1994; Radeva, A., Hristozova, L., Kableshkova, R., Semerdjieva, S., Yankov, A., Antonov, S., Manev, V., Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv, Plovdiv, 2004. 32 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market, circa 2010. Pafti (belt buckles) were a typical Balkan adornment, usually round or oval, mainly with floral ornamentation, but sometimes with mother-of-pearl appliqués of Jerusalem, or plates engraved with iconographic scenes. [No Reserve]
Circa 18th century A.D. With beaded order and facetted star design. Cf. Oman, C.C., British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, pl.31(e), for type. 3.40 grams, 22.42 mm overall, 16.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6) (7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Ex private Merseyside, UK, collection. [No Reserve]
16th-17th century A.D. With stylised detailing to the crescentic extension, flat-section handle below. Cf. Leahy, K. and Lewis, M., The British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Identified: An illustrated guide to metal detecting and archaeological finds, Essex, 2018, p.350, item LVPL-8E9B4F, for a similar object date 1550-1650, (NB. the same object has not been updated on the PAS database, so is still dated 1700-1900); cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, id. NMS-2201BE for similar, dated 1700-1900 AD. 53 grams, 58 mm (2 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]
Stamped 1888 A.D. Stamped 'W D 50 HENRY POTTER & CO 30. CHARING CROSS LONDON C&M 1888'; scratched graffiti near the mouth reading 'N.Irish Horse'; decorative fabric cord. 648 grams, 43 cm (17 in.). Acquired from The Antiques Storehouse, UK, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK. Accompanied by a copy of the invoice and other information. Produced for the North Irish Horse (60th Imperial Yeomanry) regiment and was presented to a Colonel at some stage in its history. The NIH is a yeomanry unit of the British Territorial Army raised in the northern counties of Ireland in the aftermath of the Second Boer War.
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