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Click here to subscribe1100-1135 A.D. BMC type xiii. Obv: profile bust with sceptre and +HENRICVS R legend. Rev: lozenge with incurved sides with star at centre, fleurs at cusps and annulet trefoils in angles with +ALGAR:ON:LVNDE: legend for the moneyer Algar at London mint. S.1274; N. 869.1.27 grams. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a coin ticket.[No Reserve]
1300-1310 A.D. Class 4b. Obv: facing bust with pellet on breast and EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB legend. Rev: long cross and pellets dividing VILL ABE REV VICI legend for Berwick upon Tweed mint. S. 1415; N. 1079; see Blunt, C. E., The Mint of Berwick-on-Tweed under Edward I, II and III, NC, 1931, p.28, for details of this coinage.1.41 grams. Acquired Thomas Mawer & Golding sale. Property of a Kent gentleman.
1399-1461 A.D. Obv: half-length figure of king facing with pellet above crown and ENRIC R ANGLIE legend. Rev: long cross with alternating lis-and-pellet and lions in angles dividing FRA CIE DNS AQI legend. Withers, 282B; Elias 233.1.09 grams. Found Romney Marsh area, 2023. Property of a Kent gentleman.
2019 A.D. Obv: profile bust with ELIZABETH II D G REG FID DEF 5 POUNDS legend. Rev: Una and Lion standing left with DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS legend; MMXIX / W WYON R A in two lines in exergue; in Royal Mint hinged case and box of issue with sleeve, leaflet and certificate, numbered 100 (of 3000). S. GE1.193 grams total, 10 x 10.4 cm (4 x 4 1/8 in.). Purchased on issue, 2019. Property of a Yorkshire gentleman.
8th-10th century A.D. Comprising a double-edged tapering blade showing shallow fullers and wide cutting edges; boat-shaped lower guard with inlaid vertical copper bands; the upper guard decorated in similar fashion; five-lobed pommel with deep grooves between the lobes, each lobe inlaid with copper bands. See Petersen, J., De Norske Vikingsverd, Oslo, 1919; Peirce, I., Swords of the Viking Age, Suffolk, 2002.1.05 kg, 90 cm (35 1/2 in.). Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.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.11592-199910. It is the decoration and the structure of the sword that suggest classifying it as a type H of Petersen, rather than type R which usually presents a five-lobed pommel. The copper markings are artistically consistent with archaeological examples of decorative work of Viking swords, notably with the one in Suomen Kansallismuseo, Helsinki, published by Peirce (2002, pp.6off.). The decoration, which here takes the form of vertical copper lines, is striped as on the Helsinki specimen.
Summer-Autumn 39 B.C. Ephesus mint. Obv: M ANTONIVS IMP COS DESIG ITER ET TERT legend with jugate busts right of Antony and Octavia. Rev: III VIR R P C legend with Dionysus standing on cista mystica holding cantharus and thyrsus flanked by two snakes. RPC 2202; BMC East 135; Sear 1513.9.19 grams. Acquired on the London coin market. Property of a Wirral, Merseyside, UK, collector.[No Reserve]
March-May 68 A.D. Mint in Narbonensis(?). Obv: SALVS GENERIS HVMANI legend with Victory standing left on globe holding wreath and palm. Rev: S P Q R within wreath. RIC 72; BMC 34; RSC Civil War (Galba) 420; Sear 2062. See UKDFD website, reference 50448 (this coin). 3.14 grams. Found Roding's, Essex, UK. Accompanied by a descriptive ticket. Gaius Julius Vindex was governor of Gallia Lugdunensis when he revolted against Nero and sought support from other governors, of whom only Servius Suplicius Galba in Spain responded; it is likely that these coins, which were anonymous issues, were struck at Vienna (modern Vienne) in Narbonensis; the rebellion was defeated by L. Verginius Rufus, governor of Upper Germany; a few weeks later Nero committed suicide and Galba was recognised as emperor by the senate. [No Reserve]
112-117 A.D. Rome mint. Obv: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P legend with laureate bust with drapery to far shoulder right. Rev: S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI legend with Genius standing facing with head left holding patera and corn-ears. RIC 276; BMC 427; RSC 398a; Sear 3160 variant (corn-ears).3.26 grams. Ex UK private collection.
114-117 A.D. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GERM DAC legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: PARTHICO P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R legend with Virtus standing right, foot on helmet holding spear and parazonium. RIC 334; BMC 631; RSC 193; Sear -.3.47 grams. Ex UK private collection.
101 A.D. Rome mint. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M legend. Rev: TR POT COS IIII P P legend with Victory alighting left with wings spread holding shield inscribed S P / Q R in two lines; S - C across fields. Sear 3242 variant (COS III).11.71 grams. Acquired Canterbury Auction Galleries, 2022. Property of a Kent gentleman.[No Reserve]
116 A.D. Rome mint. Obv: IMP TRAIANO OPTIMO AVG GER DAC P M TR P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: P M TR P COS VI P P S P Q R legend with Trajan's column standing on square base with two eagles surmounted by statue of emperor left. RIC 356; BMC 564; RSC 284; Sear 3151.3.06 grams. Found Essex, UK.[No Reserve]
19th century A.D. Re-strike issue. Obv: profile bust with S F below and M THERESIA D G R IMP HU BO REG legend. Rev: crowqned double-headed egale with arms on breast with ARCHID AVST DUX BURG CO TYR legend and date with X after. See Broome, M. R., The 1780 Restrike Thalers of Maria Theresia, Doris Stockwell Memorial Papers No.1 from NC, 7th series, vol.XII, 1972, for much information.28.05 grams. Acquired Nantwich Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman.[No Reserve]
Dated 1844 A.D. Produced with a 51cm (20) round smooth-bore .65 barrel bearing set of London proof marks fitted with percussion lock marked 'crown-over-V R' and 'TOWER 1844' with steel captive ramrod and wood full stock fitted with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrule and fore-end, the side sling bar a later replacement; action working well to half and full cock. 2.95 kg, 90 cm (35 1/2 in.). Acquired from M J Noble Ltd, 2015. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by a copy of invoice and information. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
Circa 1800 A.D. Napoleonic era musket with 93cm (36½) smooth-bore barrel of .75 bore with London proof marks, the lockplate with 'TOWER', 'crown-over-G R' and inspection marks; fitted with full wood stock stamped 'S' and 'IR' to left side and butt with brass butt plate, trigger guard, ferrules, fore-end and sideplate; fitted with sling swivel loops and steel ramrod with cleaning rag eye; action working well in half and full cock, with correct steel socket bayonet. 4.60 kg, 173 cm with bayonet (68 in.). Acquired from Andrew Bottomley, UK, 2014. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copy of the invoice and listing. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.204080. The 'Brown Bess' musket, in several versions, was the standard British infantry longarm from about 1736 to 1838; some were later converted to the percussion system. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
Dated 1876 A.D. Obv: profile bust with date below and VITTORIO EMANUELE II legend. Rev: crowned arms within wreath with 'R' mintmark and L 5 below and REGNO D'ITALIA legend. Edge: incuse FERT FERT FERT inscription. KM# 8.4.24.91 grams. Ex David Harthill collection, UK (with ticket).[No Reserve]
1953 A.D. or later. Steel obverse medal die (incuse and reversed). Obv: profile bust with ELIZABETH II legend and stars. 255 grams, medal 28mm diameter. Property of R W M collector. No commemorative medal from this die has been traced so there is no information as to the event being celebrated although the youthful portrait suggests that the 1953 coronation is perhaps likely; it may be a pattern type that was not issued. [No Reserve]
1953 A.D. Steel master hub and die pair for coronation medal obverse. Obv: proud and incuse three-quarter facing bust; the hub with incuse punched number S2 to base and the die with same number to side. Cf. W&E 8, 8213B for this bust type.782 grams total, medal face 38 mm. Property of R W M collector. This matching pair of steel master bust hub and incuse die (before the addition of a legend) would have been used for the making of medals to celebrate the coronation. [2, No Reserve]
Later 5th-6th century A.D. Comprising scrolled foliage to the shoulders, tiered disc bezel with beaded wire collar, inset garnet cabochon. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 60, for type.3.85 grams, 23.20 mm overall, 17.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (7/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Circa 1200-1230 A.D. or later. Modelled in the round, hollow formed with stylised geometric detailing to the wings rendered in raised relief, incised detailing to the breast and head, pierced lug to neck, bowl at tail; base displaying floral scrolls with remains of blue, red and yellow Limoges enamelling; standing on a later elliptical base. Cf. the Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 17.190.344, for a similar example; Walters Art Gallery, Painted Enamels of Limoges, Baltimore, 1968; Campbell, M., An Introduction to Medieval Enamels, London, 1983; Toman, R. Romanesque Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Cologne, 1997; Stratford, N., Catalogue of Medieval Enamels in the British Museum. Vol. II - Northern Romanesque Enamel, London, 1993.662 grams, 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.). Ex central London gallery.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 no.11740-202076. Champlevé enamels were made at Limoges and in the valleys of the Rhine and Meuse from the 11th to the 14th centuries. Limoges workshops manufactured Eucharistic doves, which would have been hung over an altar as an evocation of the Holy Spirit. They were portable tabernacles, containing consecrated hosts. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
Northern France or Southern Low Countries, circa 1540 A.D. Displaying polychrome detailing, the French word 'CONSEIL' (advice, counsel) shown to bottom right; panel within a lead came border with two modern loops for suspension; some cracking. See Marks, R., Stained Glass in England During the Middle Ages, London, 2014, for discussion.328 grams, 27.8 cm (11 in.). Private collection, Paris.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202093.[No Reserve]
15th-16th century A.D. The bar with central D-shaped block pierced vertically by a stud surmounted by the suspension loop, with four pierced flanges to the underside; the frame in two sections, the larger a U-shaped rod with pivot for the bar, the smaller pivoting within the inner face, both pierced on the inner face; the block inscribed to one face with capital S and to the other with intersecting Vs; the bar inscribed to one face in capitals 'A DOMINI TECVM' and to the other in coarsely incised capitals 'AVEMARIA G[R]ACIAPLE[NA]'; the smaller rod inscribed in capitals 'CREATOREN CELI ET TERRE ET IN [IES]VN'; the larger inscribed with a band of scrolled decoration and the text in Lombardic capitals 'SOLI DEO HONOR ET GLORIA'; the accompanying letter discusses the texts (1) Ave Maria G[r]acia ple[n]a Dominus Tecum 'Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord [is] with thee'; (2) Soli Deo Honor et Gloria 'Honour and glory to God alone'; (3) Creatorem celi et terrae et inferum 'creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus'. The intersecting Vs may form a monogram for A[ve] M[aria]; the 1847 letter describes the findspot as 'found at Kirkleavington near Yarm in the sill of a brook' in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Cf. a near identical purse frame in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number M.14-1968; also see: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/malcmjones/latemedieval-tudor-purse-inscriptions/183 grams, 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.). Found at Kirkleavington near Yarm, North Riding of Yorkshire, UK, in 1847. Accompanying label describes it as ‘found in constructing the Leeds and Thirsk Railway, near Kirkleavington, Co. York. Communicated by John Bourne, Esq. Engineer to the Company, Leeds’.Accompanied by a manuscript letter of September 17th 1847 from Mr Histon Longstaffe discussing the text, with later amendments date 1854. Metal purse frames of this type were a luxury personal accessory of late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period (about 1450-1500). They were decorated with niello. In this technique the metalworker engraved a pattern or design onto highly polished metal and filled the incised lines with a hard black alloy. Religious inscriptions were incised to invoke the divine protection. A fragmentary purse-frame in the MOL [ID 4452] containing this same portion of the Apostles Creed enables us to correct the 19C reading INFERVN to IN IESVN ('in Jesus') [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
13th century A.D. Composed of a delicate hoop, carinated shoulders and biconical bezel, elliptical in plan with inset polished cabochon garnet. Cf. The V&A Museum, accession number 641-1871, for a similar ring set with a sapphire.1.86 grams, 25.44 mm overall, 19.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 in.). Found while searching with a metal detector in Bossingham, Kent, UK, by Alan John Punyer on 14 September 2000.Disclaimed under the Treasure Act with reference no. M&ME 297. Accompanied by a copy of page 61 of the Treasure Annual Report 2000, where this ring is published as number 92.For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Circa 18th century A.D. The D-section hoop with plain exterior, the interior inscribed 'Godly love will not remove', followed by maker's mark 'JK' in a rectangular cartouche. Cf. Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, OUP, London, p.43, for this inscription; cf. The British Museum, museum numbers AF.1252 and AF.1253, for this inscription on a ring dated 17th-18th century AD, and museum number AF.1315 for this maker's mark, believed active between 1755-1764, name unknown; cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, id. SUSS-73E152, for a similar ring with this inscription, also stamped 'JK', dated 1700-1800, possibly the same maker's mark.4.17 grams, 21.73 mm overall, 18.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (3/4 in.). Ex Albert Ward collection, 1974-1985. East Anglian private collection. In the medieval period many rings bore posy inscriptions in Latin or French, the languages frequently spoken by the affluent elites. Later, inscriptions in English became more usual, although the lack of standardisation in spelling might surprise the modern reader. The inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer and most of the sentimental mottoes were taken from the popular literature of the time. In fact, love inscriptions often repeat each other, which suggests that goldsmiths used stock phrases. In the later 16th century, ‘posy’ specifically meant a short inscription. A posy is described in contemporary literature as a short ‘epigram’ of less than one verse. George Puttenham (1589) explained that these phrases were not only inscribed on finger rings, but also applied to arms and trenchers. The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the 16th century onwards, and continued until the late 18th century. Sources suggest that rings could be acquired ready- engraved, or alternatively engraved sometime after their initial production, by a hand other than the goldsmith’s. Joan Evans assumed that posy rings were principally used by/between lovers and distinguished four contexts for the giving of posy rings by one lover to another: betrothals, weddings, St Valentine’s Day and occasions of mourning. Samuel Pepys’ diary makes clear that posy rings might also mark the marriage of a family member, when bearers could even commission their own rings and chose their own mottoes from books. The rings could also function as tokens of friendship or loyalty. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
1650-1725 A.D. Composed of a gently carinated hoop, the interior inscribed in cursive script 'Love is the bond of pease'. Cf. The British Museum, museum number AF.1339, for this inscription with slight spelling variation and for a similar plain exterior; cf. Evans, J., English Posies and Posy Rings, OUP, 1931, p.73, for this inscription with slight spelling variation; cf. The Portable Antiquities Scheme Database, record id. SUSS-04EA22, for a similar style of ring also heavy at 7.43 grams.7.81 grams, 22.97 mm overall, 18.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector on 28th March 2022 Mr Graham Higgins, near Hatford, Oxfordshire, UK.Accompanied by a copy of the report for HM Coroner by the Finds Liason Officer (FLO) for the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) for Oxfordshire under Treasure reference number OXON-FC03F7. Accompanied by a copy of the letter from HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire disclaiming the Crown's interest in the find. In the medieval period many rings bore posy inscriptions in Latin or French, the languages frequently spoken by the affluent elites. Later, inscriptions in English became more usual, although the lack of standardisation in spelling might surprise the modern reader. The inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer and most of the sentimental mottoes were taken from the popular literature of the time. In fact, love inscriptions often repeat each other, which suggests that goldsmiths used stock phrases. In the later 16th century, ‘posy’ specifically meant a short inscription. A posy is described in contemporary literature as a short ‘epigram’ of less than one verse. George Puttenham (1589) explained that these phrases were not only inscribed on finger rings, but also applied to arms and trenchers. The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the 16th century onwards, and continued until the late 18th century. Sources suggest that rings could be acquired ready- engraved, or alternatively engraved sometime after their initial production, by a hand other than the goldsmith’s. Joan Evans assumed that posy rings were principally used by/between lovers and distinguished four contexts for the giving of posy rings by one lover to another: betrothals, weddings, St Valentine’s Day and occasions of mourning. Samuel Pepys’ diary makes clear that posy rings might also mark the marriage of a family member, when bearers could even commission their own rings and chose their own mottoes from books. The rings could also function as tokens of friendship or loyalty. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
5th-9th century A.D. Each scale B-shaped, slightly convex sides, two equally spaced circular holes along the straight edge. Cf. D'Amato, R., Salimbeti, A., Post Roman Kingdoms, Dark Ages Gaul and Britain, 450-800, Oxford, 2023, p.37, letters A, D, for similar.55 grams total, 19-38 mm (3/4 - 1 1/2 in.). The Kusmirek Collection, UK. This object is not typical of 'squama' which usually has scales that are rectangular with one rounded end, and numerous attachment holes at the square end in pairs. However, it can be a type widespread in the post Roman age, with various specimens found in Britain (PAS SWYOR-CA6BBB, BM-95F434 and NCL-34BE90. [5, No Reserve]
3rd century A.D. From the upper part of the right side of the face mask, the upper edge with a band of embossed curved lines, probably representing stylised hairs, intertwined with laurel crown; embossed image of advancing Mars, the god of war, to the centre, depicted nude with military sagum, a pseudo-Corinthian helmet to the head and carrying a circular shield. Cf. Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975, pls.387-390; Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderustüngen, München, 1979; Born, H., Junkelmann, M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1997; D'Amato R., Negin, A., Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017, fig.177.55 grams, 17 cm wide (6 3/4 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. In the decorative patterns of Roman helmets, Mars was among the most revered deities in the Imperial army. After Jupiter, he was the most aristocratic god of the old Italic religion, master of armament, who governed military service (militiae potens) and oversaw the training ground, for which he was named Campester. The emperor Augustus named him Ultor (‘Avenger’) and dedicated to him a luxurious temple in the centre of the forum in gratitude for his victory over the murderers of Caesar and, in addition, granted to him the privileges of the Capitoline Jupiter.
2nd-3rd century A.D. With central barbed spike positioned under the pierced central hole, fitted on both sides with arms having circular shaped eyelet-like protuberances. See Bockius, R., 'Zu den Elbgermanischen Kreisplattensporen der frühen römischen Kaiserzeit' in Jahrb. RGZM 38, 1991, pp.497-514, fig.3 fr similar but not identical provincial Roman spur from Martofte.29.6 grams total, 54-62 mm (2 1/8 - 2 3/8 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a South African gentleman. The prick spur was the first type of spur to be invented, and it consists of a goad or prick, more or less pointed, connected to side arms or a heel plate. They went around the rider’s heel and had a straight post on the back that was used to cue the horse. Often this was sharp, obviously intended to prick the horse, The type here represented seems to be a provincial variant of Roman Imperial prick spur fitted with three eyelets. [2]
3rd century A.D. From the right side of the face mask, the upper edge with a band of embossed diagonal lines, probably intending to represent stylised hair, embossed spiral to the centre, a symbol clearly connected with the worship of the sun; a hole for the fastening thongs at ear-level which originally linked the face-guard to the bowl. See Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderustüngen, München, 1979; Born, H., Junkelmann, M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1997; D'Amato R., Negin, A.,Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017.75 grams, 13 cm high (5 1/8 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. The spiral decoration of the face-guard is connected with the solar cult. The spiral represents the rotary movement of the sun, and the spiral is probably the oldest known spiritual symbol connected with the sun, together with the swastika or tetragammadion. The connection can also be seen in Celtic art, where the representation of the spiral also follows the path of the sun, describing the movements of the heavenly body over the course of a solar year. The third century was characterised by diffusion of the solar cult, the Sol Invictus, among the Roman soldiers, with its symbols often represented on arms and weapons as an apotropaic element of protection.
3rd century A.D. From the right side of the face mask, the upper edge with an embossed band of diagonal lines, Jupiter’s eagle embossed to the centre, looking back and holding a laurel crown in its beak; a hole for the fastening thongs at ear-level. See Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderustüngen, München, 1979; Born, H., Junkelmann, M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1997; D'Amato R., Negin, A., Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017, especially figs.61, 273, 274.87 grams, 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. The decoration of Roman weaponry contained themes that were directly associated with state propaganda, as well as with the Imperial cult. As the god-protector of the state and the army, Jupiter was the most esteemed. The combination of an eagle (helmet), Minerva and bust of Mars (armour) can also be understood as an image of dii militares.
9th-11th century A.D. Featuring hoop composed of overlapping arms, expanded bezel with slender twisted wire strands between larger faux ones. 11.86 grams, 28.57 mm overall, 20.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 1/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
4th-5th century A.D. Discoid bezel with three incuse pellets and zoomorphic details, regardant beast with open mouth. 3.64 grams, 22.32 mm overall, 18.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (3/4 in.). Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.[No Reserve]
5th-6th century A.D. Class Ai; broad flange rim and circular frame enclosing a facing male mask with helmet detailing; pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I., Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, item 18.7, for type.3.66 grams, 19 mm (3/4 in.). Property of a Leeds collector, UK.
9th-11th century A.D. Composed of six slender tiers with slightly convex outer faces. 4.26 grams, 22.42 mm overall, 19.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
12th-13th century A.D. Recalling workmanship similar to that found in the floor of the Sistine Chapel, comprising a large central panel with a design of alternating green and speckled porphyry lozenges, with interstitial green and porphyry squares flanked by a green or porphyry triangle on each edge; border of plain marble and outer band of green and porphyry roundels made up from vesica-shaped panels with inset squares and triangles. See Boito, C., Architettura Cosmatesca, Torino, 1860; Hutton, E., The Cosmati, The Roman Marble Workers of the XIIth and XIIIth Centuries, London, 1950; Tosca, P., Storia dell’Arte Italiana, il medioevo, vol. III, Torino, 1965; Matthiae, G., 'Componenti del gusto decorativo cosmatesco,' in Rivista dell'Istituto Nazionale di Archeologia e Storia dell'Arte, vol. I, 1952, pp.249-281; Cigola, M., 'Mosaici pavimentali cosmateschi. Segni, disegni e simboli,' in Palladio, Nuova serie, anno VI n. 11, giugno 1993, pp.101-110; Grant, L. & Mortimer, R. (eds.) Westminster Abbey. The Cosmati Pavements Courtauld Research Papers no.3, 2002.23.5 kg, 53.5 cm (21 3/4 in.). French gallery, Paris, 1990s. From a family collection.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.203555. The Cosmatesque style was a characteristic type of ornamentation of Eastern Roman origin (opus alexandrinum) used by post-Roman marble makers of the 12th and 13th centuries A.D. It embellishes the floors, ciboria and cloisters of churches by means of polychrome marble inlays of varied and imaginative geometric shapes. The wider use of this decoration began in the 12th century, at which time techniques were improved: the Cosmati floors were made with pieces of stone cut in various shapes and sizes, a property quite different from the mosaics in opus tessellatum, in which the motifs were made from small units all having the same size and shape, or from the opus sectile, intended to create representations with pieces of multi-coloured marble cut out and arranged for this purpose. The stones used by Cosmati artists were often material salvaged from the ruins of ancient Roman buildings. The composition of such mosaics recalls the floors of the most important churches of Rome; in addition to the floor of the Sistine Chapel (created probably in the 14th century for the previous building or Cappella Maggiore), one can cite that of Santa Maria Maggiore (1145-1153 A.D.), San Giovanni in Laterano (14th century A.D.), Saint Clement (1099-1120 A.D.), Santi Quattro Coronati (13th century A.D.), Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (12th century A.D.) and many others. The same technique (but differing in its design, materials and motifs) was used to create the Cosmati pavement in Westminster Abbey, where the king rests during the coronation ceremony. The pavement has undergone a major cleaning and conservation programme and was re-dedicated by the Dean at a service on 21st May 2010.
Circa 16th century A.D. Rectangular bezel with stylised bird above foliage within a border, geometric detailing to the shoulders. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 654, for type.5.18 grams, 22.86 mm overall, 19.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.[No Reserve]
18th century A.D. Inscribed 'God a lone made us to One WME' around the interior, the initials being M for family name with W for male forename and E for female forename, with maker's mark stamped 'NL' in rectangular cartouche, possibly for the northern goldsmith Nicholas Lee. 5.59 grams, 22.23 mm overall, 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (7/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. In the medieval period many rings bore posy inscriptions in Latin or French, the languages frequently spoken by the affluent elites. Later, inscriptions in English became more usual, although the lack of standardisation in spelling might surprise the modern reader. The inscription is generally found on the interior of the ring, hidden to everyone except the wearer and most of the sentimental mottoes were taken from the popular literature of the time. In fact, love inscriptions often repeat each other, which suggests that goldsmiths used stock phrases. In the later 16th century, ‘posy’ specifically meant a short inscription. A posy is described in contemporary literature as a short ‘epigram’ of less than one verse. George Puttenham (1589) explained that these phrases were not only inscribed on finger rings, but also applied to arms and trenchers. The practice of giving rings engraved with mottoes at betrothals or weddings was common in England from the 16th century onwards, and continued until the late 18th century. Sources suggest that rings could be acquired ready- engraved, or alternatively engraved sometime after their initial production, by a hand other than the goldsmith’s. Joan Evans assumed that posy rings were principally used by/between lovers and distinguished four contexts for the giving of posy rings by one lover to another: betrothals, weddings, St Valentine’s Day and occasions of mourning. Samuel Pepys’ diary makes clear that posy rings might also mark the marriage of a family member, when bearers could even commission their own rings and chose their own mottoes from books. The rings could also function as tokens of friendship or loyalty. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Circa 2nd millennium B.C. and later. Comprising various types, composition, sizes and colours, including: glass; calcite; steatite; shell; obsidian; peridot; carnelian; pink limestone; faience and rock crystal; some examples taking zoomorphic and axe forms; some held in perspex collector boxes with inked inventory numbers; accompanied by a handwritten collector's label reading 'glass beads from the tombs near Joppa. 1897' and a more recent note handwritten in the lid of one presentation box: '4 glass beads from 'the tombs near Joppa' now in Tel Aviv-Yafo in Israel, collected in 1897 when part of Ottoman Empire. Gift from Miss C. Rawdin 1982'; also a faience baboon amulet. 248 grams total, 4-33 mm (1/8 - 1 1/4 in.). Found Joppa, 1897. The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.With an old dated label.[29, No Reserve]
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