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Curtis (John). Farm Insects: Being the natural history and economy of the insects injurious to the field crops of Great Britain and Ireland, and also those which infest barns and granaries. With suggestions for their destruction, London: John van Voorst, 1883, 16 hand-coloured steel-engraved plates, illustrations, light toning to a few plates, a little minor spotting, bookplate, top edge gilt, contemporary half morocco, spine decorated with stag beetles in gilt, some fading to spine and extremities, 4toQTY: (1)

* Prints, Engravings & Maps. A collection of approximately 75 maps & prints, 18th - 19th century, topographical engravings (mostly of Cambridge), natural history and historical scenes, including examples by or after Stadler, Havell, Hill, Winkles, Le Keux, Van der Aa, Neele and Dugdale, with maps (of East Anglia) by Pigot, Lewis, Dower and Fullarton, all mounted, with four items framed and glazedQTY: (approx.75)

Lydekker (Richard, editor). The Royal Natural History, with preface by P. L. Sclater, 6 volumes, 1st edition, London: Frederick Warne & Co., 1893-96, half-titles, colour and monochrome plates and illustrations, occasional light spotting, top edge gilt, contemporary crimson half morocco gilt by Hatchards, light partial fading to covers, royal 8voQTY: (6)

Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Shells, including figures and descriptions of all the species hitherto discovered in Great Britain, systematically arranged in the Linnean manner, with scientific and general observations on each, 5 volumes bound in 3, London: Bye and Law for the author and F. C. and J. Rivington, [1799]-1804, 180 hand-coloured engraved plates after the author, some offsetting and light spotting, light toning to a few plates, title dated 1804, 1800, and 1801 respectively, endpapers renewed, all edges gilt, contemporary tan calf gilt, with gilt armorial to centre of each cover of George, 6th Earl of Coventry (1722-1809), rebacked, original labels relaid, edges a little rubbed, 8voQTY: (3)NOTE:Nissen, ZBI 1147.

Donovan (Edward). The Natural History of British Insects; Explaining them in their several states, with the periods of their transformations, their food, oeconomy, &c. Together with the history of such minute insects as require investigation by the microscope, 16 volumes bound in 8, 1st edition, London: Bye and Law for the author, 1792-1813, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, some offsetting, spotting and a few light water stains (the majority of plates generally clean), occasional light toning, contemporary previous owner inscriptions, contemporary brown blindstamped morocco gilt, volume II covers detached, a few joints splitting, a few spine labels lacking, a little rubbed with small stains, 8voQTY: (8)NOTE:Lisney 353; Nissen ZBI 1142.

Samouelle (George). The Entomologist's Useful Compendium; or an introduction to the knowledge of British Insects, 1st edition, London: printed for Thomas Boys, 1819, 12 hand-coloured engraved plates (light toning to 2 plates), some light spotting, contemporary previous owner inscription of William Sparrow, 1819, small ink stamp, contemporary sprinkled calf, small splits to upper joint, 8vo, together with Wood (William). Illustrations of the Linnaean Genera of Insects, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: R. and A. Taylor for William Wood, 1821, 86 hand-coloured engraved plates, occasional light offsetting and spotting, modern calf-backed marbled boards, 8vo, plus 2 others including An Introduction to Entomology or Elements of the Natural History of Insects, by William Kirby and William Spence, 4 volumes, mixed editions (volumes I--II & IV 5th edition, volume III 1st edition), 1826-28 QTY: (8)NOTE:First work Nissen ZBI 3558.

Salmon (William). Seplasium. The Compleat English Physician: or, the Druggist's Shop Opened..., 1st edition, London: Matthew Giliflower and George Sawbridge, 1693, some browning and dust-soiling, later endpapers, contemporary sheep, modern reback, 8vo, together with:[Wedel, Georg Wolffgang]. An Introduction to the Whole Practice of Physick. Shewing the Natures and Faculties of Medicines..., London: William Thackery and Thomas Teate, 1685, A2 torn to lower outer corner with text loss and repaired, light dust-soiling and few marks mostly to final leaf, contemporary sheep, repair to spine and foot of lower board, 8vo,Tardin (Jean). Disquisitio physiologica de pilis, Tournon: Guilielmum Linocerium, 1609, title with woodcut device, early ownership inscription and later ink stamp, ink stamp armorial to verso, woodcut initials, few head- and tail-pieces, light toning and occasional spotting, contemporary limp vellum with worn and broken ties, 8vo,Oliver (William). A Practical Dissertation on Bath Waters..., to which is added, a Relation of a very Extraordinary Sleeper near Bath, London: A. Bell, 1707, light damp-stain to upper outer corners of few leaves, contemporary panelled calf, recent title labels to spine, joints slightly cracked and strengthened at head and foot of spine, 8vo,Fuller (Thomas). Pharmacopoeia Extemporanea: or, A Body of Medicines ... Answering most Intentions of Cure, to which are added Useful Scholia, a Catalogue of Remedies..., 4th edition, London: W. Innys, 1730, lacking engraved portrait frontispiece, some browning, dust-soiling, light damp-staining and few marks, modern half calf, 8vo,Lewin (Robert). Dissertatio Medica Inauguralis, quaedam de Ranunculi Dotibus complectens; quam, Annuente Summo Numine, Ex Auctoritate Reverendi admodum Viri, D. Georgii Baird, S. S. T. P. Academiae Edinburgenae Praefecti..., Edinburgh: Robert Allan, 1798, 1 plate printed in black ink from nature(?), 19th-century tree calf gilt, spine lightly rubbed, slim 8vo, Allen (Benjamin). The Natural History of the Chalybeat and Purging Waters of England, with their particular Essays and Uses. Among which are treated at large the Apoplexy & Hypochondriacism. To which are added, some Observations on the Bath Waters in Somersetshire..., 1st edition, London: Printed and sold by S. Smith and B. Walford, 1699, title strengthened to margins, A2 and A3 repaired to lower outer corners, lacking leaves K2-K7, some light damp-staining, modern brown morocco, morocco title label to spine, small 8vo,Quincy (John). Medicina Statica: Being the Aphorisms of Sanctorius, translated into English..., 5th edition, London: T. Longman and J. Newton, 1737, engraved frontispiece, one folding plate, short worm trail to fore-margin of several leaves, contemporary panelled calf, modern reback with gilt decorated spine, 8vo,Quincy (John). Pharmacopoeia Officinalis Extemporanea. Or, A Complete English Dispensatory, in four parts..., 9th edition, London: J. Osborn and T. Longman, 1733, portion of title excised with loss to bookplate adhered to verso (some browning), contemporary calf, red morocco title label to spine, 8voQTY: (9)

Brook (A. J. and D. B. Williamson). A Monograph on some British Desmids, 1st edition, London: Ray Society, 2010, monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 8vo, together with:Smirnov (Nikolai N.), Physiology of the Cladocera, 1st edition, London: Academic Press, 2014, includes a photography signed & inscribed by the author to the verso, original boards, 8vo, plusValentine (James W.), On The Origin of Phyla, 1st edition, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2004, monochrome illustrations, some pencil annotations to the margins, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, and other modern natural history reference, including fishes, invertebrates, mostly original cloth, many in dust jackets, G/VG, 8voQTY: (6 shelves)

* Natural History. A collection of approximately 120 prints, 19th & early 20th century, lithographs and prints of birds, moths and butterflies, including examples by or after Morris, Kayser, Baker, Kirby, Humphreys & Westwood and Bree, various sizes, good condition, all mountedQTY: (approx.120)

Bradley (Richard). A Philosophical Account of the Works of Nature. Endeavouring to set forth the several gradations remarkable in the mineral, vegetable, and animal parts of creation, tending to the composition of a scale of life. To which is added, an account of the state of gardening, as it is now in Great Britain, and other parts of Europe: together with several new experiments relating to the improvement of barren ground, and the propagating of timber-trees, fruit-trees &c, 1st edition, London: printed for W. Mears, 1721, title printed in red and black, subscribers list, 28 hand-coloured engraved plates, occasional light offsetting and toning, contemporary calf gilt, small splits at head of joints,, a little rubbed, 4to, together with Smellie (William). The Philosophy of Natural History, 1st edition, Edinburgh: printed for the Heirs of Charles Elliot and others, 1790, occasional light spotting and toning, contemporary sprinkled calf gilt, upper joint splitting, slight edge wear, 4toQTY: (2)

Buffon (Georges-Louis Marie Leclerc, Comte de). The System of Natural History, written by M. de Buffon, carefully abridged:: And the natural history of insects; compiled chiefly from Swammerdam, Brookes, Goldsmith &c, 2 volumes, Edinburgh: printed by J. Ruthven and Sons, 1800, 66 engraved plates, light toning and small marginal biopredation to a few text leaves, a few minor spots, previous owner signatures, contemporary half calf gilt, volume I upper joint splitting, a little rubbed, 8vo, together with [Pennant, Thomas]. British Zoology, 4 volumes, 1st edition, London: printed for Benjamin White, 1768-70, 139 engraved plates only (of 144, lacking plates I-V in volume II), occasional offsetting and light spotting, bookplates of William Baker, contemporary sprinkled calf, volume I upper cover detached, joints cracking, spines a little rubbed and darkened with some worming at ends, 8vo, plus Smith (Thomas). The Naturalist's Cabinet: Containing interesting sketches of animal history, 6 volumes, London: Albion Press for James Cundee, 1806-7, engraved frontispieces and additional titles, engraved plates and vignettes, a few leaves detaching, occasional spotting and small water stains, contemporary half calf, spines and edges a little rubbed, 8vo, with 5 others including The Gardens and Menagerie of the Zoological Society Delineated, [by Edward Thomas Turner] 2 volumes in one, 1835, Animal Biography, or Popular Zoology; illustrated with authentic anecdotes, by Rev. W. Bingley, 4 volumes, 5th edition, 1820, and Thomas Pennant's British Zoology, volumes I-III only (of 4), 4th edition, 1776 QTY: (22)

* Prints & Engravings. A collection of approximately 160 prints, 18th & 19th century, engravings of portraits, British & foreign topographical views, natural history, classical & genre scenes, historical and portraits, various sizes and condition, together with a hand-coloured map of the Philippines by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 215 x 310 mmQTY: (approx.160)

Collins (Minta). Medieval Herbals, the illustrative traditions, 1st edition, London: The British Library, 2000, numerous colour & monochrome illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, together with:Abbott (P. P.), Plant Atlas of Mid-West Yorkshire, 1st edition, Yorkshire: Naturalist's Union, 2005, colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, large 8vo, plusWilmore (G. T. D., et al), The South Yorkshire Plant Atlas, 1st edition, Yorkshire: Naturalist's Union, 2011, colour & monochrome illustrations, original boards, large 8vo, andCrackles (F. E.), Flora of the East Riding of Yorkshire, 1st edition, Hull: University Press, 1990, original cloth in dust jacket, covers slightly rubbed to head & foot with some minor tears, large 8vo, plusLavin (J. C. & G. T. D. Wilmore, editors), The West Yorkshire Plant Atlas, 1st edition, Bradford: City of Bradford Metropolitan Council, 1994, colour illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head & foot, large 8vo, and other modern flora, natural history & Yorkshire reference, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, some paperback editions, G/VG, 8voQTY: (5 shelves)

Scrope (William). Days and Nights of Salmon Fishing in the Tweed; with a short account of the natural history and habits of the Salmon, 2nd edition, London: John Murray, 1854, half-title, 2 hand-coloured lithograph plates, 32 pp. publisher's advertisements and original cloth covers bound at rear, lightly spotted, modern brown half morocco gilt, green morocco title label to spine, corners lightly scuffed, 8vo, together with:Chalmers (Patrick). At The Tail of the Weir, 1st edition, London: Philip Allan, 1932, black and white illustrations in-text, bookplate of F. W. Sims to front pastedown, all edges gilt, contemporary green calf gilt, red morocco labels to spine, rubbed, 8vo, plusSheringham (Hugh, and John C. Moore). The Book of the Fly-Rod, 1st edition, London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1931, colour frontispiece, 3 full-page colour plates, further black and white illustrations, modern green half morocco gilt, spine faded, lightly marked, 4to, with 21 other natural history volumes (many on angling), many leatherbound, including Skues (G. E. M.). Nymph Fishing for Chalk Farm Trout (1939), Side-Lines, Side-Lights & Reflections (1932) and The Way of a Trout with a Fly (1921)QTY: (24)

Morris (F. O.). A History of British Birds, 6 volumes, 2nd edition, London: Bell and Daldy, 1870, 365 hand-coloured plates, occasional light spotting, hinges tender or cracked, original green pictorial cloth gilt, closed tear to spine of volume 6, rubbed, 8vo, together with:A History of British Butterflies, London: Groombridge and Sons, 1868, 71 hand-coloured plates, contemporary brown ink ownership inscriptions of C. R. Leighton, Trinity College Cambridge to verso of front blank and head of title, occasional light spotting, notations to rear pastedown and free endpaper (predominantly in pencil), original green pictorial cloth gilt, marked, a few extremities frayed, 8vo, plusA Natural History of the Nests and Eggs of British Birds, 3 volumes, London: Groombridge and Sons, 1863-64, 225 colour plates, spotting, original green pictorial cloth gilt, rubbed and a little marked, 8vo, with a sixth edition of Morris' The History of British Butterflies QTY: (11)

Ptolemaic Period, 3rd-2nd century B.C. Round-topped stela with decoration on two registers; the lunette, featuring a winged sun disc with pendant uraei; the main panel with a frieze in sunk relief depicting the pharaoh wearing the double crown, facing left offering the hieroglyphic symbol for 'fields'; a goddess stands behind him, possibly Isis, wearing a tight-fitting robe and sporting a tall two-plumed headdress, with one hand raised in praise; facing the pharaoh is the falcon-headed god, possibly Horus or Her-wer, wearing a double-crown, and behind him stands the ibis-headed Thoth wearing the Atef crown, both gods hold a was-sceptre; repaired, mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Bosticco, S., Museo archaeologico di Firenze: le stele egiziane di epoca tarda Rome, 1972, no. 58, for an arch-topped stela depicting the pharaoh offering the 'field' symbol to the gods Her-wer and Sobek. 19.45 kg total, 55 cm including stand (21 5/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]Acquired in the mid-1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. Accompanied by an academic report by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12200-222172. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.The overall tripartite composition is comparable to numerous stelae of the Ptolemaic Period and can be dated to the 3rd-2nd century B.C. The decorative lunette and/or sky bands and bold sunk relief winged sun disc are characteristic of this period, as is the fringed detailing of the female’s garment. The offering of the ‘field’ symbol is also a frequent depiction of the stelae of this period, which can be understood as a ‘catch-all’ device representing an offering of all the produce from the fields. Such stelae were often produced as stock products to which clients would have their names and other details added. Therefore, the stela is likely an example of one awaiting purchase. After the purchase, the hieroglyphic labels would be added to the figurative tableau, and a dedicatory text would be carved into the plain rectangle in the lower part. Sometimes, however, it appears that a purchaser could not afford the additional expense of a professionally engraved inscription, and so would scratch a short dedication in the lower panel as seen, for example, in the stela for Horudja from the Delta site of Tanis and now in the Musée du Louvre (inv. no. AF 11682).TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each piece undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: www.timelineauctions.com/stories/our-vetting-process/15/TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

Saite Period, 664-525 B.C. Irregular fragment of a low-relief frieze showing the hips and legs of two standing figures: left, torso with short kilt gathered at the waist and portions of legs below, body of a fish behind with long dorsal and ventral fins, small tail; right, torso of a figure similarly clad with right forearm and hand gripping a fishing line and upper portion of a fish attached; applied red-maroon pigment to skin areas; mounted in an old stand. Cf. a scene of fish preparation from the tomb of Montuemhat in the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (accession no. 51.4.2), with similar depictions of the fish. 675 grams, 23 cm wide including stand (9 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]Private collection, Europe. with Sotheby's, London, July 1991, no.162. Acquired by the current owner from the above. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12585-232180.This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.The crisp and detailed carving and colour palette are reminiscent of reliefs from the grand Theban tomb of Montuemhat, Mayor and Fourth Priest of Amun (circa 700-650 B.C.).TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each piece undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: www.timelineauctions.com/stories/our-vetting-process/15/TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

1990-2005 A.D. Zahi Hawass - Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs - Washington, 2005, hardback with dustwrapper, 288 pp, colour and monochrome images, CD-ROM; Lawrence Berman - Catalogue of Egyptian Art - The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1999, hardback with dustwrapper, 584 pp, monochrome images; Christie's - The Per-neb Collection Part 1 - London, 1992, hardback with dustwrapper, 92 pp, colour and monochrome images; Stephen Spurr et al - Egyptian Art at Eton College - New York, 1999, 64 pp, colour images; Diana Patch - Reflections of Greatness - Ancient Egypt at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History - Pittsburgh, 1990, card covers, colour and monochrome images; André Wiese et al (eds) - Toutankhamon L'Or de L'Au-delà - Paris, 2004, card covers, 381 pp, colour and monochrome images. 7.8 kg total, 21.5 x 27.5 - 23.5 x 31 cm (8 1/2 x 10 3/4 - 9 1/4 x 12 1/8 in.). [6, No Reserve] Property of a North West London gentleman.

3rd-5th century A.D. Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder, decorated with applied trails; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Bergman, M. et al., Ancient Glass in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, items 194-198, for similar. 78 grams total, 13 cm including stand (5 1/8 in.). From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.

3rd-4th century A.D. or later. Thick-walled, cylindrical beaker with inwardly curved mouth, rolled rim; shallow dimples to exterior; mold-blown type with slight iridescence; old label to base 'N14075'. Cf. Oliver, A. Jr., Ancient Glass, In the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, 1980, p.138, no.235, for type. 152 grams, 79 mm (3 1/8 in.). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Dr K. and W.Z., Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; acquired 1977 on the German art market.

14th century A.D. With narrow curved edges and tapering socket. See Jessop, O., Medieval Arrowheads, Finds Research Group datasheet 22, Lincoln, 1997. 8.08 grams, 52 mm (2 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired from Concraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.M36; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.

2nd-1st millennium B.C. Including triangular-section, leaf-shaped, barbed-and-tanged and other types, some with inked find spot and accession data, wired onto a velvet board in a glazed wooden frame. 965 grams total, 26.2 x 24 cm (10 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] From the collection of Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett (1891-1982). Acquired Oxford, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.BA21; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.Dr Hugh Alderson Fawcett (1891-1982) was a general practitioner and antiquarian who built up an important collection of ancient implements, weapons and ornaments that eventually numbered some eight thousand items. It was he who alerted the British Museum to the discovery of the fabulous Mildenhall treasure after being shown it by Sydney Ford during Easter in 1946. The bulk of his collection is now in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, but Fawcett previously sold or traded many pieces in order to improve his collection.

15th-16th century A.D. Comprising three hefty bolts, two socketted and one with a short tang. 174 grams total, 5.5-10.6 cm (2 1/8 - 4 1/8 in.). [3, No Reserve] Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by three original certificates of authenticity from Coincraft.

12th-16th century A.D. Including a square-section bodkin type with spiked tang. 40.9 grams total, 8.6-12.6 mm (3 3/8 - 5 in.). [3, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

11th-12th century A.D. With rectangular finials, D-section frame, lozenge-section shank, facetted bulb and conical prick. Cf. Romisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM), Das Reich der Salier, 1024-1125, Sigmaringen, 1992, pp.86-87, fig.33b. 75 grams, 19.5 cm (7 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.M35; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.

12th-16th century A.D. Comprising a heavy quadrilateral bolt with short tang, two tanged arrowheads and one with a conical socket. 77 grams total, 33-71 mm (1 1/4 - 2 3/4 in.). [4, No Reserve] One acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original certificate of authenticity from Coincraft.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Group of three lentoid-section tools each with a worked edge and irregular butt; one marked 'Naphill High Wycombe'. 380 grams total, 66-98 mm (2 1/2 - 3 7/8 in). [3, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Mesolithic Period, 14,000-8,000 B.P. With facetting where blade-flakes have been removed; inked legend 'M14-137'. 66.1 grams, 62 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found Lodge Hill North Side, Waddesdon Buckinghamshire, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.M14; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. Irregular in plan, water-worn with much cortex in situ, broad cutting edge; inked legend 'P2'. 220 grams, 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] Found 410 Building, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, UK, 1970. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.P2; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Roughly spherical with inked '127' legend. 285 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found Libya. Acquired Phillip Carter, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N127; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Mesolithic Period, 14,000-8,000 B.P. Lozengiform in section with chipped butt, dressed cutting edge; old collection number '113 MH' and 'S.Hants' to reverse. 135 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found South Hampshire, UK, in 1974. Acquired from Martin Greens, UK, in 1972. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.M1; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Rectangular-section bar with rounded sides due to edge-polishing; inked legend 'A24', 'M2'. 300 grams, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Acquired Stephen Murray, UK, 1979. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N2; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original old black and white photograph.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Ovate in profile with carefully worked edge; old collector's label '14 145'. 131 grams, 91 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found possibly Scarborough area, North Yorkshire, UK. Acquired Oxford, UK, November 2002. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N145; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Mesolithic Period, 14,000-8,000 B.P. Leaf-shaped in plan with gently curved profile, some cortex in situ; inked legend 'M3'. 188 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found estuary of the River Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, UK, in 1974. Acquired from Gordon Walters, UK, in 1975. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.M3; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. Lentoid in section with rounded cutting edge. 182 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found Egypt. Acquired from an old German collection. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.P48; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Deltoid, leaf-shaped and barbed types each in a collector's archive box with label. 45 grams total, 28-46 mm (1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] Found Tillemsi, Mali, West Africa. Acquired Oxford show, UK, July 2010. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N159a-c; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Blue-grey spherical hammerstone with inked identification '135 MH' and label 'Neolithic Hammerstone / Fen Edge Norfolk'. 207 grams, 55 mm (2 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found Fen Edge area, Feltwell, Norfolk, UK. Acquired M.Younge, UK, 1973. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N11; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Circa 4th-3rd millennium B.P. Both ovate in profile with broad butt; one marked 'BA1-3', 'M.G.Dorset' and the other 'BA1-2' '260'. 55 grams total, 43-52 mm (1 5/8 - 2 in.). [2, No Reserve] Found Verwood area, N.E. Dorset, UK. Acquired from Martin Green in 1974. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection nos.BA1-2, 1-3; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. Lentoid in section with irregular edge, cortex to one face; collector's label 'P49'. 288 grams, 94 mm (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Found Egypt. Acquired from an old German collection. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.P49; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. Large rough water-worn handaxe showing some advanced features: a cambered edge; cortex removed to accommodate fingers; part of butt removed to fit the base of the thumb; designed for right-handed use; with inked legend 'Westcott / Bucks / Introduced', 'P1'. 593 grams, 15.3 cm (6 in.). [No Reserve] Found 410 Building, Westcott, Buckinghamshire, UK, 1970. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.P1; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Including a sidescraper and a plano-convex slug knife, with inked legend 'N8-80'; '39', 'N12-105', '1972'; '40', 'N12-106', '1972'. 22.9 grams total, 24-58 mm (1 - 2 1/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] N105 & 106 acquired from Martin Green in 1972. N.80 acquired from M.Younge and found in the Feltwell area of Norfolk, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Oblate in profile with inked legends 'N12', '444'. 273 grams, 68 mm (2 5/8 in.). [No Reserve] Found Fen Edge area, Feltwell, Norfolk, UK. Acquired from M. Younge, UK, 1973. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.N12; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Middle Palaeolithic Period, 150,000-60,000 B.P. Including a flaked point and two ovate types, inked legends '[.]ervousin C291', '55'; '40'; 'Biface moustérien / Terrasse de la garonne / Montauban 82', 'P33'. 180 grams total, 55-69 mm (2 1/8 - 2 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] Found Terrasse de la Garonne, Africa. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI40,33 & 55; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Neolithic Period, 6th-4th millennium B.P. Mainly lentoid-section edged tools, one with inked legend 'Middle Brow B/R' '123'. 334 grams total, 68-85 mm (2 3/4 - 3 3/8 in.). [4, No Reserve] Found South Downs, Sussex, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection nos.N123,191,207 and 208; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. Ovate in plan with some cortex remaining, inked label 'MP1'. 85 grams, 95 mm (3 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] Found Egypt. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.MP1; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Lower Palaeolithic Period, 450,000-280,000 B.P. With thick butt and much cortex to the upper face. 180 grams, 10.6 cm (4 in.). [No Reserve] Found Egypt. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.P47; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Circa 10th century B.C. With flat base and thick sidewall tapering to the rim, C-shaped pouring lip; inked legends to underside 'BA13'. 'BA2-13', '60', 'OL14'; with traces of bronze remaining inside adhering to the floor. 113 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.BA13; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D. Comprising: slender La Tène Type II with returned foot; La Tène Type III with carinated bow; Roman Aucissa type with hinged pin. 31.4 grams total, 46-71 mm (1 3/4 - 2 3/4 in.). [3, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

3rd millennium B.C. D-shaped in profile with rounded attachment loop, rectangular body with low-relief carving to each face: Side A, pair of opposed zebu on a field with palm tree and scorpions above; Side B, oasis with three palm trees, scorpions above. C.f. 7000 years of Iranian Art, Exhibition catalogue, Smithsonian Institute, 1964, p.54 & p.118, illustration no.11. 3.9 kg, 22.5 cm high (8 7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of an original certificate of authenticity from Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, 19 June 1968. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12535-230402. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each piece undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: www.timelineauctions.com/stories/our-vetting-process/15/TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

2nd-early 1st millennium B.C. An Aramean rectangular dish with sloping sides, an inward-facing goat-head at each corner; handle formed as a recumbent lion biting the rim; each beast with recessed eyes to accept inserts; ropework band to the underside. Cf. Settgast, J.,Von Troja bis Amarna, The Norbert Schimmel Collection, Mainz, 1978, no.146, for a vessel with similar lion heads; Moorey, P.R.S., Bunker, E.C., Porada, E., and Markoe, G., Ancient Bronzes Ceramics and Seals, The Nasli M. Heeramaneck Collection of Ancient Near Eastern, Central Asiatic and European Art, Los Angeles, 1981, cat.1305, for similar vessel with lion head biting the rim, carved in steatite. 698 grams, 22 cm (8 3/4 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]Windermere Collection, Germany, 1960s. American collection, Phillips, 1960s-1980s. with Fortuna Fine Arts, 2012. From the S.M. collection, 2012-2016. From an important London collection, 2016. Private collection. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00118561. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12164-218579. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.The Aramean civilisation produced superb specimens of vessels, in which the lion, symbol of royal power, was one of the most relevant decorative motifs. Vessels of this typology are already known from the Anatolian culture of Kültepe, the first Hittite capital, since the Middle Bronze Age. Also the culture of Ugarit (Ras Shamarra) produced cups with similar lion heads, in a period of 1500 and 1300 B.C.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each piece undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: www.timelineauctions.com/stories/our-vetting-process/15/TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

20th century A.D. Including obsidian and other types, barbed-and-tanged, two with broad tang. 267 grams total, 7-16.2 cm (2 3/4 - 6 3/8 in.). [3, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

20th century A.D. Including iron axehead, swallowtail arrowhead, Roman style oil lamp and other items. 440 grams total, 35-98 mm (1 3/8 - 3 7/8 in.). [8, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Late Archaic Period, 10,000-6,000 B.P. Including small obsidian and other pointed and bladed tools. 44 grams total, 24-49 mm (1 - 2 in.). [7, No Reserve] Found Paiute or W. Shoshone, Nevada, USA. Acquired from Wayne Bonner in 2000. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI63,64,65,66,67,68 & 69; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Desert Culture, circa 1700 A.D. Comprising mainly small flaked, barbed arrowheads and a large hammerstone. 195 grams total, 25-67 mm (1 - 2 5/8 in.). [6, No Reserve] Found Imperial County, California, USA. Acquired from Wayne Bonner. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI2,3,5; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Late Archaic Period, 10,000-6,000 B.P. Including arrowhead, axehead and other types, with catalogue stickers. 154 grams total, 31-86 mm (1 1/4 - 3 3/8 in.). [7, No Reserve] Found Illinois/Indiana, USA. Acquired from Wayne Bonner in 1995. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI50,51 & 52; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Late Archaic Period, 10,000-6,000 B.P. Including barbed-and-tanged arrowheads in various materials. 81 grams total, 17-65 mm (5/8 - 2 1/2 in.). [9, No Reserve] Found USA. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

20th century A.D. Including a mahogany obsidian blade with Cholla cactus handle and Kao tree butt and other items. 102 grams total, 20-24.3 cm (7 7/8 - 9 12/ in.). [3, No Reserve] From Burlington Lincoln, Missouri, USA. Acquired from Ancient Wonders, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Late Archaic Period, 10,000-6,000 B.P. Mainly obsidian flakes with long edges. 20.6 grams total, 24-37 mm (1 - 1 3/8 in.). [6, No Reserve] Found Ute Tribal Area, Millard County, Utah, USA. Acquired from Wayne Bonner in 1995. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI48 & 49; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

1st millennium A.D. and earlier. Including obsidian and other pointed and bladed tools. 40.2 grams total, 29-62 mm (1 1/8 - 2 3/8 in.). [8, No Reserve] 56 Anasazi (Pueblo Indian) from the old Tonto Basin near Globe, Arizona, USA. 61 & 62 Atlati points from Oklahoma and Wyoming, USA. 71 from Pinto Basin, Central Utah, USA. 72 from Four Corners Region, New Mexico, USA. 92 Klamath/Modoc? Acquired from Wayne Bonner. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Circa 1st millennium A.D. Triangular in plan with spurs to the rear, banded pattern in the jasper; inked label 'NAI94'. 41.1 grams, 88 mm (3 1/2 in.). [No Reserve] Found Tuscon, Arizona. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.NAI94; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.