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Click here to subscribe3rd-7th century A.D. Plano-convex in profile with incuse scene of two horsemen each with an arm raised supporting a segmented banner; supplied with a museum-quality impression. Cf. Gyselen, R., Acta Iranica 44. Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Leuven, 2007, item 30.C.2, for type. 16.3 grams, 24 mm (1 in.).UK private collection, 1980-1983. Private collection, London.
44-30 BC. Patrae(?) mint. Struck autumn 32-spring 31 BC. Legionary type. Praetorian galley to right; ANT AVG above, III VIR • R [P C] below / Aquila between two signa; LEG X across lower field. For prototype: Crawford 544/24; CRI 361; Sydenham 1228; RSC 38; BMCRR East 202; Kestner 3853. 3.18gr, 17mm, 10h. ().Near Very Fine.From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
1597-1651. Dated 1627. MAXIMIL · COM · PAL · RH · VT · BAV · DVX · S · R · I · ARCHIDAP · ET · ELECT, oval crowned shield of four-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, with central shield of imperial orb, supported by two facing leonine, Order of Golden Fleece around / ✿ CLYPEVS OMNIBVS IN TESPERANTIBVS, crowned and nimbate full-length figure of the Madonna seated facing on clouds, head lowered to right, holding nimbate Holy Infant, raising hand and holding globus cruciger; all within mandorla of rays. Witt. 910; Hahn 104. 13.40gr, 37mm, 12h. ().Near Fine. Possibly once mounted.Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Circa 700 B.C. A group of two arm-and-hand brooches each with ribbed collars to the shank and the catchplate formed as a hand with protruding thumb. Cf. Hattatt, R., Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 718. 98 grams total, 55-57 mm (2 1/8 in.). [2, No Reserve]From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
1272-1307. Dublin mint. Second coinage, struck circa 1279-1302. Early issues, class Ia. ЄDW R ANGL ' D-NS ҺУB, crowned facing bust within triangle / CIVI-TAS DVBL-INIЄ, long cross pattée; trefoil of pellets in quarters. DF 69; SCBC 6250. 0.59gr, 16mm, 10h. ().Fine.Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
1272-1307. Canterbury mint. New coinage, class 10ab6; struck mid 1305. ✠ ЄDWA R ANGL DNS ҺУB, crowned facing bust / CIVI-TAS CAN-TOR, long cross pattée; three pellets in quarters. SCBI 39 (North), 562; North 1039c-e; SCBC 1419. 1.33gr, 19mm, 11h. (). [No Reserve]Fine. Very Rare Variety.Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
Circa 14th century A.D. Penannular with butted ends to the hoop, triangular extension with hatched fleur-de-lys motif in low relief; edge nicked. 4.82 grams, 21.06 mm overall, 19.05 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, UK, gentleman.
1509-1547. Tower (London) mint; i.m: lis. Second coinage; struck 1526-1544. Laker D bust. + ⚜ ҺЄnRIC 9× VIII 9× D '× G '× R '× AGL '× Z × FRAnCЄ, crowned bust to right / ⚜ POSVI ×× DЄV '×× A-DIVTOR-Є ×× ᙏЄV', coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; saltires in cross ends. North 1797; SCBC 2337E. 2.59gr, 25mm, 10h. (). [No Reserve]Fine.Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
1247-1272. London mint; Nicole, moneyer. Long Cross coinage, class 5a2. ҺЄNRICVS RЄX (ball-tailed R) III, facing crowned head holding cross-tipped sceptre to left / NIC-OLЄ ON L-VND (ON and ND ligate), long voided cross, quatrefoils in each angle. North 991/3; SCBC 1367A. 1.35gr, 18mm, 8h. ().Near Very Fine.Ex Brussels Hoard. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
1760-1820. Dated 1787. GEORGIVS • III • DEI • GRATIA •, laureate and cuirassed bust to right / M • B •F • ET • H • REX • F • D • B • ET • L • D • S • R • I • A • T • ET • E •, cruciform arms and crowns in angles (no Semee of Hearts); date below. SCBC 3748. 6.00gr, 25mm, 12h. ().Very Fine.Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector.
Dated 1879. Birmingham mint (R. Heaton and Sons). BOROUGH OF MAIDSTONE CHARLES ELLIS ESQR MAYOR, borough arms / NEW BRIDGE OPENED 6. AUG : 1879, view of the bridge; HEATON BIRMINGHAM in small lettering beneath bridge. BHM 3060. 21.63gr, 41mm, 12h (). [No Reserve]Extremely Fine. Pierced for suspension.Ex Stocker collection, Kent, UK, 1955-early 2000s.
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Discoid with ribbed outer ring enclosing a La Tène triskele with central hub; mounting stud to rear. Cf. Bruce-Mitford, R., The Corpus of Late Celtic Hanging Bowls, Oxford, 2005, item 88, for type. 23.4 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]Acquired on the European art market since the early 2000s. From the private Northern Ireland collection of R.M.
1135-1154. York mint; Authgrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 1136-1145. Watford type (BMC i). [..]X, crowned bust to right, holding lis-tipped scepter / ✠ AVT[..]R:, cross moline with inward fleurs in angles. SCBI 48 (Northern), 1295; North 873; SCBC 1278. 1.20gr, 19mm, 6h. ().About Fine.Ex London, UK, collection, before 2000. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
1272-1307. Dublin mint. Second ('ЄDW') coinage, class Ia. Struck 1279-1284. ЄDW. R. ANGL .' D-NS • [ҺУB], facing bust; triple pellets below; all within triangle / CIVI-TAS DVBL-INIЄ, long cross pattée; trefoil of pellets in quarters. SCBC 6246A. 1.20gr, 18mm, 4h. (). [No Reserve]Fine.From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
1485-1509. York mint, under Archbishop Thomas Savage; im: martlet. Facing Bust issue, class IIIb. Struck 1504-1509. (Martlet) ҺЄNRIC '×× DI '×× GRA '×× R[ЄX] AGL × Z × F, crowned facing bust within double polylobe, fleurs at cusps; keys flanking / (Martlet) POSVI DЄV '×× A-DIVTO[R-Є] ᙏЄV and ×× CIVI-TAS × × ЄBO-RACI ×, long cross fourchée; triple pellets in quarters. North 1716; SCBC 2215. 1.41gr, 21mm, 6h. (). [No Reserve]Near Very Fine. Edge chipped.From a private Barnsley, UK, family collection.
3rd-4th century A.D. With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, and a similar motif to the centre; catchplate and hinged pin to verso. Cf. Petcu, R., ‘Swastika-shaped fibulae with horse-head decorations (Almgren 232) from the Roman period in Dobrudja (Moesia Inferior)’ in Studia Antiqua et Archaeologica, 25(1); pp.113-122, fig.4. 11.6 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.
1272-1307. Durham mint. Class 10. + ЄDWARD R ANGL DNS hyB, crowned facing bust / CIVI-[TAS DVR]-EME, long cross with three pellets in each quarter. SCBC 1409-14/1421. 1.25gr, 18mm, 12h. ().Fine. Folded, probably associated with pilgrimage.Found near Bawtry, South Yorkshire, UK. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
Circa 3rd century A.D. With pricked ears, arched neck, D-shaped saddle and bobbed tail; the lower hindlegs developing into a headplate similar to a Roman crossbow brooch; the hinge-notch present on the headplate, the pin and catchplate absent. See Hattatt, R., Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, item 1644. 29.8 grams, 47 mm (1 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Property of a Kent lady collector.
Two diamond cluster rings, the first set with brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 9ct gold, the second set with step and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct gold, UK hallmarks, total diamond weight approximately 1.50 carats, ring sizes approximately L - R. £400-£600 --- Condition Report 9ct ring - 1.6gm. 18ct ring - 3.8gm.
A 19th century seal ring, the oval bloodstone with engraved initial ‘R’, between wraparound shoulders extending to the gallery, with engraved scroll and foliate decoration, mounted in gold, maker’s mark ‘WG’, rubbed hallmark, ring size approximately N. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Gross weight 10.8gm.
A collection of rings, to include an 18ct gold signet ring with shield-shaped bezel and engraved initials ‘D H G’, two 9ct gold and onyx set rings, an 18ct gold tapered band ring with engraved floral decoration, two 9ct gold hematite intaglio rings, each carved to depict the profile of a Roman centurion, together with a crossover band ring with crosshatch decoration, stamped ‘14K’, UK and Swedish assay marks, various sizes. £500-£700 --- Condition Report General light surface ear commensuarte with ge and use. The band stamped 14K with inner inscription ‘B to R. LOVE IS ETERNAL 7.14.61’ Viewing is advised on group lots. Gross weight 33.3gm.
Coronation of Queen Victoria: Gold Staff Officer’s baton, painted wood, emblazoned with the arms of the Duke of Norfolk within a garter, superimposed on crossed batons and beneath a ducal coronet, the finial bearing the royal arms, a crown and V R, the terminal with the arms of the office holder, length 61cm, together with a modern mahogany stand for vertical display. £300-£500 --- Borne by Thomas William Fletcher (1808 - 1893) in the capacity of Gold Staff Officer of the Earl Marshall the Duke of Norfolk, 28 June 1838. A number of staff officers are appointed at coronations by the Duke of Norfolk, hereditary Earl Marshall, whose duty it is to supervise the seating of guests in the abbey. Condition Report Some minor rubbing to the painted surface, not affecting the armorials.
A diamond eternity ring and a sapphire and diamond half eternity ring, the first set throughout with single-cut diamonds, the second with circular-cut sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, second stamped ‘18CT’, total diamond weight approximately 1.00 carat, ring sizes R and L. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Gross weight 7.3gm.
A 9ct gold fountain pen by Parker, engine-turned and with hooded nib, ‘continuous feed’ model, initialled ‘V A R’ and dated ‘25. 12. 80’, London 1974, cased, with original instruction leaflet, length 13cm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Good condition, but ink flow not tested. Case: good condition.
Three diamond rings, comprising two diamond five stone rings and a sapphire and diamond ring, total diamond weight approximately 0.65 carat, ring sizes L - R. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface ear to the mount and settings commensuarte with age and use. The diamonds are bright and lively and the sapphires well matched, with some small nicks and abrasion observed under Gross weight 7.6gm.
Three gold rings, comprising two 9ct gold signet rings, one with pierced, basket weave decoration, together with an 18ct gold band ring with engraved decoration, each highlighted by a circular-cut diamond within a star setting, UK hallmarks for 1989, 1991, and 1936 respectively, ring sizes R - T. £300-£500 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensuarte with age and use. Viewing is advised on group lots. Gross weight 13.5gm.
A gold memorial ring, 17th century, the D-shaped band with a skull motif between hatched triangular shoulders, engraved to the front, with traces of black enamel, the interior inscribed ‘A:H. ob: 29. Jan: 97’, and bearing maker’s mark of capitals ‘HB’ in rectangular punch, ring size approximately R - T. £800-£1,200 --- Provenance: This ring was found by a metal detectorist at St. Osyth in Essex in June 2021. It has been recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database ref: SF-223B48 and disclaimed as Treasure. There was an Anna Harlock from Little Clacton who died aged 17 years in 1697. Little Clacton is five miles from the find spot. Condition Report The ring has traces of black enamel to the exterior, only slight wear and surface marks evident otherwise. Weight 6.75gm.
An early 20th century emerald and diamond panel ring, the old brilliant-cut diamonds spaced by two step-cut emeralds, millegrain set within a scalloped surround, mounted in platinum, total diamond weight approximately 0.45 carat, ring size R. £400-£600 --- Condition Report General light surface wear commensurate with age and use. The emeralds with some abrasion to the facet edges. The diamonds bright and lively, one with a small nick observed under 10x magnification. Faint sizing seams to the shank. Gross weight 4.7gm.
Of railway and engineering interest: A 19th century gold stick pin, set with a half-pearl beneath a circular surmount engraved ‘HARPE* / 1863’, the surround with engraved steam train, fence and pylon, with ropetwist wire detailing, (pearl untested), length 9.5cm. £100-£150 --- Harper & Co. was founded in Aberdeen in 1856 by brothers John and Hugh Harper. Originally an iron gate and wire manufacturing business, the firm went on to become one of Scotland’s most important engineering firms. In 1863 John Harper registered a patent for a wire straining device that became crucial in the development of suspension bridges. Between 1870 and 1910 the company built sixty suspension bridges all over the world. Condition Report Engraved ‘H’ partially rubbed. The last ‘R’ no longer visible. Pearl with eye visible craze. Otherwise light wear. Gross weight 5gm.
A 9ct gold fountain pen by Parker, engine-turned and with hooded nib, cartridge reservoir, engraved with initials ‘G P R’ and dated ‘3. 6. 79’, London 1975, cased, length 13.5cm. £300-£500 --- Condition Report Apparently in good condition, but ink flow not tested. Case: very light rubbing to material on corners of lid.
A late 19th century diamond stickpin, set with an oval rose-cut diamond in an open claw setting, mounted in gold, case signed ‘R. French, Glasgow’, terminal diameter 6mm. £150-£200 --- Condition Report The diamond is fairly clean and bright, slightly un-even in outline with some chipping around the girdle. The mount shows minimal wear. The case shows a little scuffing and wear around the edges.
A post-war Dean’s Rag Book Co Doreen doll, in original box, 1950-51, with painted composition head, impressed G, DRB Co. Ltd, blue transfer printed eyes, blonde mohair wig, swivel head, felt body jointed at shoulders and hips, original lilac dress and underclothes, blue felt waistcoat and shoes, socks and cream and brown printed label on sole of shoe, in original brown box printed with Dean’s dolls and animals, end label with handwritten ‘Doreen 721/1 BLUE 31/- S.S R’ —16 ½in. (42cm.) high (slight ageing) - this actual doll is illustrated in Neil Miller’s Dean’s of Yesterday, page 91
A collection of white metal and costume jewellery, Cyma wristwatch and regatta medallion, seven white metal rings set with cubic zirconia, ring sizes O½ to R; a plain polished white metal wishbone ring; three other white metal rings set with synthetic white stones; a black onyx and marcasite ring; a white metal Mackintosh style pendant on chain and matching earrings, marked 925, boxed; a synthetic white stone and gilt metal dolphin brooch; other paste set brooches and clasp; Monet - a gilt metal chain with lobster claw fastener, 74cm; a faux pearl, black and gilt metal bead necklace, hook fastener, 33.5cm; other faceted bead necklaces; Cyma - a gentleman's Autorotor navystar automatic gold-plated wristwatch, gold-plated bracelet with deployment clasp, not running; and a Molesey Amateur Regatta Colts Eights 1969 medallion, boxed.Qty: 1 box
Three 9 carat gold wedding bands, a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 6.8mm wide plain polished D shape ring size R½, Sheffield 1977; a 9 carat yellow gold wedding band, 5mm wide with engraved star and foliate design, bead borders, ring size L; and a 9 carat rose gold wedding band, 4.1mm wide textured band with faceted borders, ring size L½, Birmingham 2002; total 8.8g.Qty: 3
Twenty-five silver and white metal rings, some gemset, some unworn, a yellow and white metal band, the central white metal swirl motifs and small beads with a rope border above and below with outer yellow metal borders, ring size M½, shank marked 18K and 925; a banded agate ring, the oval cabochon cut banded agate collet set in a white metal mount ring size R½, shank marked 295, unworn with tag; a pale yellow gemstone ring, the circular fancy cut stone claw set in a textured white metal mount ring size R½, shank marked 925, unworn with tag; a lapis lazuli and white stone (not diamond) floral design ring, white metal mount ring size R, shank marked 925, unworn with tag; a multi-gemstone bubble ring, all seventeen stones collet set in a white metal mount ring size T, shank marked 925; and twenty other silver and white metal rings, some gemset, some unworn, sizes from O to V.Qty: 25
Regitze Overgaard for Georg Jensen - an yellow and white metal Magic combination ring, the central white metal 3.5mm wide band marked 750 with Georg Jensen dotted oval, within a yellow metal 13.2mm wide double row openwork band of crossover design marked 750 with Georg Jensen dotted oval, numbered 1314 with letter R, ring size O½, total weight 16.2g.
Twenty gemset white metal rings, a peridot and white stone (not diamond) ring, the circular mixed cut peridot with six white stones to either side all claw set in a white metal mount ring size T½, shank marked 925, unworn with tag; a garnet three stone ring, the three oval mixed cut garnets with one small white stone (not diamond) to either side, all claw set in a white metal mount ring size R½, shank marked 925, unworn with tag; and eighteen other white metal gemset rings, sizes K½ to T½, some unworn with tags.Qty: 20
A Victorian diamond three stone gypsy set ring, the three old European cut stones rub over set in an 18 carat yellow gold tapered mount ring size R, hallmarked London 1897, 8.6g. Safeguard Valuation for Insurance dated 2017 Registration Document 210771-J8CB3S stating centre stone Clarity SI2. Colour G/H. Cut - 6.1x6.3x4.25mm. Carat weight 1.04 carat, side diamond Clarity VS. Colour G/H. Carat weight 0.40 carat, other side diamond Clarity VS. Colour G/H. Carat weight 0.50 carat, for £17,000 (seventeen thousand pounds), another Valuation for Insurance dated 2013 for £16,650.Condition report:Please see more images of the hallmark and underside of setting.
A collection of gold and silver jewellery and watches, an Edwardian 9 carat rose gold fob, William Adams Ltd, Birmingham 1907, 5g; ’Black Hills Gold Creations’ fruiting vine pendant, on a trace-link chain; 9 carat gold bar brooch, set with five garnets, no pin; marcasite RAF sweetheart brooch in a fitted R Drummond & Co Glasgow box; contemporary silver bracelet; Mexican silver-filled and enamelled bangle; two cameo brooches; other brooches; lady's 9 carat gold wristwatch (defective); another lady's gold wristwatch; a lady's Rotary wristwatch on a rolled gold bracelet; base metal pocket watches.
A diamond ring and an amethyst dress ring, a diamond ring, the three diamond chips star gypsy set in an 18 carat yellow gold mount ring size P, band tapering from 7.45mm to 2.6mm, Birmingham 1911, 2.2g; and an amethyst dress ring, the cushion cut stone claw set in a brushed yellow metal mount ring size R, shank marked Siffani 10K, 5.6g.Qty: 2
A collection of vintage costume jewellery rings, earrings and brooches, a blue and white seven stone cubic zirconia ring, in a white metal mount ring size M, marked 925; a mother-of-pearl set ring size Q½, marked 925; a child's signet ring, marked Silver, cut; other costume jewellery rings, some paste set, ring sizes I½ to R; adjustable costume jewellery rings; gilt metal and paste set earstuds and drop earrings, for pierced ears; gilt metal and paste set earclips; and some costume jewellery brooches.Qty: 1 box
Two gold wedding rings and a Cladagh ring, a yellow metal wedding band marked 18ct, 6mm wide D shape with pattern to front, ring size R, 6.5g; an 18 carat yellow gold wedding band, 3.2mm wide plain polished D shape ring size J, Birmingham 1933, 3g; a 9 carat yellow gold Claddagh ring size N, 2.5g.Qty: 3
Liberty earclips, Monet parure, French dress clip, Kraemer brooch and others, a pair of 30mm square signed Liberty pewter earclips numbered 1034; boxed Monet pendant and earclips, black acrylic and steel; handmade F R Kraemer rectangular brooch, 80x30mm, marked 900, coral coloured cabochon to centre; FW Deco style Lotus head dress clip; stainless steel duck dress clip; bi-metal abstract dress clip.
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