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Click here to subscribe2nd-1st century BC. A large bronze fibula of La Tène type II with coiled spring and pin, curved bow, returned foot with lateral flange forming the catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 6. 14 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
4th-3rd century BC. A bronze fibula of La Tène I type with deep ribbed bow, coil with pin to the reverse, conical foot with hatched upper face and lateral catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1448 for type. 5.31 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A bronze La Tène type II fibula with spring and integral pin, slender bow and returned foot, lateral flange forming the catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 7. 14 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt belt buckle comprising a triangular-section loop with hollow underside, reserved running scrolls to the outer faces, curved tongue with block to the rear, similar ornament. See Heynoswki, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Gürtel, Munich, 2017, type 2.1.9. 15 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
24th-22nd century BC. A deeply engraved ?and well-detailed haematite ?cylinder seal ?with a six-figure contest scene ?of? three pairs?; at the cent?er? two la?mus (la?mu?? = ??Hairy?)?, a protective and beneficent? ?deity, associated with Enki? ?/? ?Ea, the god of the subterranean freshwater ocean (abzu)? ?and especially associated with wisdom, magic, incantations, arts and crafts of? ?civilisation)?; b?oth naked fighting athletes turn their backs to each other, step?ping? in the? ?opposite direction?,? and look at the viewer?; the right one with his right hand grabs?? the left front leg of the back one of two rampant and crossed bulls?; he ?stabs the? ?bull ?in the throat ?with a dagger in his left hand?; t?he front bull is ?also defeated,? ?but by a bull-man (kusarikku), personifying the elementary principles of world order?; t?he left la?mu grips with his left hand the right foreleg of a rearing gazelle?,? looking ??back against whose neck he holds his right angled arm?; between gazelle and the left la?mu a mace stands upright in the ground?; a? ?large scorpion is between ?the ?gazelle and bull-man?; between both la?mus?,? at their? ?waist?, is? a horizontal double line, supplied with museum quality impression. ?See Boehmer, ?R. M. ?Die Entwicklung der Glyptik während der Akkad-Zeit?, ?Berlin?,? 1965?; and Collon, ?D. ?Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British? ?Museum. Cylinder? ?Seals II. Akkadian, Post Akkadian, Ur III Periods?,? London?,? 1982. 13 grams, 20mm (3/4"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1980-1990s. Very fine condition.
5th-6th century AD or later. A bronze radiate-headed bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with opposed scroll detailing, five radiating knops to the outer edge, three with later inset synthetic ruby cabochons, a carinated D-section bow with scrolls, rhomboid footplate with central panels of scrolls and six radiating lugs each set with later synthetic ruby replacement cabochons, lozenge finial; to the reverse, substantial pin-lugs and catch. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.24.3.2. 53 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired on the London art market 1990s-2007. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A bronze disc brooch with radiating lugs and inset enamel pellets, raised disc with enamel starburst cloisons and ventral concentric rings, hinge to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1315. 5.46 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. Fine condition.
6th century AD. A large bronze bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with seven radiating knops, beaded border and scroll panel, shallow bow, triangular footplate with lateral bands of bird-heads, geometric panel and facing-mask finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse. Cf. Heynoswki, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Gürtel, Munich, 2017, type 3.24.2.3. 86.7 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Very fine condition.
14th-18th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a chessman stamp seal with ribbed baluster to the shank, pierced lozengiform lug, motif of a seated figure with spindle(?) and heater shield with chevron; a finger ring with round-section shank, ellipsoid bezel with signet of 'R' beneath a stylised crown within a frame; a pipe-tamper of armoured St. George spearing a supine dragon with his lance. 31 grams total, 23-65mm (1 - 2 1/2"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC. A gold finger ring comprising a substantial round-section hoop, pivoting plaque with inset lapis lazuli cloison exposed to upper and lower faces. See Chadour, A.B. Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, p.3 for type. 5.74 grams, 22mm overall, 18.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 ½, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; collected from 1966-2017. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
17th century AD. A silver finger ring formed as a serpent with head raised, skull to the rear of the head and flowers to the neck and tail, legend 'mors porta vitae aeternae' (death is the gateway to eternal life) and 'ihc' monogram to the underside. 5.15 grams, 23.49mm overall, 18.85mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.00, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
18th-19th century AD. A bronze printer's block with heater shield on a florid background with minuscule 'r' and cross below the chief with lion passant, attributed to the city of Rochester, Kent, since 1619 AD. 595 grams, 74mm (3"). Property of a West Sussex gentleman. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A silver reliquary cross pendant with hinged barrel-shaped loop, obverse with incised legend 'IC*XC', 'NHKA'; reverse with monogram of a cross with '? K O H R'. 42 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction on 17 June 2006; accompanied by a copy of the listing. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Summer 37 BC. Italy mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F III ITER R P C legend with bare head right. Rev: COS ITER ET TER DESIG legend with simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus (emblems of augurate and pontificate"). Craw 538/1; BMC Gaul 116; RSC 91; Sear 1544. 3.77 grams. Near very fine; banker's mark to reverse. Scarce.
March-May 68 AD. Revolt in Gaul, Vienne mint. Obv: MARTIS VLTOR legend with helmetted bust of Mars right. Rev: legionary eagle between two standards, altar to right of eagle; with SIGNA P R in exergue. RIC 51 variant (obverse legend); BMC 38 (ditto); Sear 2061 (ditto"). 3.52 grams. Good very fine. Rare; apparently unpublished with MARTIS to obverse.
408-423 AD. Ravenna mint. Obv: D N HONORIVS P F AVG legend with diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG legend with emperor in military attire standing right holding standard and Victory on globe, left foot set on captive; mintmark COM OB in exergue, R - V in fields. RIC x, 1319 (see also 1321, 1323, 1326 and 1328); DOC 735-736; Sear 20920. 4.46 grams. Good very fine; scuff to reverse.
19th century AD. Made on an 18th century halfpenny. Obv: smoothed and engraved 'When this / YOU SEE / Remember / MEE' in four lines. Rev: smoothed and punched R HILLS in rectangular scalloped cartouche with heart stop after R. See Field and Millett, Convict Love Tokens, p.85 for the same wording. 6.72 grams. Fine.
286-287 AD. Rouen mint. Obv: IMP C CARAVSIVS P AIG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: SALVS AVG legend with Salus standing left altar at feet feeding from large patera snake rising from ground left of altar and holding cornucopia; mintmark R in exergue. RIC V, ii, p.520, 663; Askew 382; Sear 13715. 3.18 grams. ("). Found near Guildford, Surrey, UK, 1993. [No Reserve] Near very fine. Scarce.
277-280 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP PROB-VS AVG legend with radiate helmeted and cuirassed bust left holding spear and shield. Rev: ROMAE AETER legend with hexastyle temple with Roma seated facing within holding Victory and sceptre; mintmark R*? in exergue. RIC 186; C. 532; Sear 12027. 4.35 grams. Extremely fine.
Dated 1748 AD. Christof Ludwig II and Friedrich Botho. Obv: with 12 / EINEN / THALER / FEIN SILB / I I G in five lines and date to centre with CHR LVDEWIG V FR BOTHO CR Z STOLB K R W V II legend. Rev: stag in front of column with S on base with GOTT SEEGNE V ERHALTE VNSERE BERGWERCKE legend. KM# 232. 1.58 grams. Good very fine. Scarce.
Dated 1791 AD. W Taylor and R V Moody, proof striking. Obv: profile helmeted bust right with SR BEVOIS SOUTHAMPTON legend. Rev: arms with date above and PROMISSORY HALFPENNY legend. Edge: with incuse PAYABLE AT THE OFFICE OF W TAYLOR R V MOODY & Co inscription. D&H Hampshire 89 variant (in silver; see notation, p.50); Atkins 58 variant (ditto); Withers 1, 89Bis (proof in silver"). 12.63 grams. [No Reserve] Extremely fine; few small scuffs. Rare in silver.
1st Dynasty, 3218-3035 BC. A speckled granite piriform vessel with flat rim, short neck; rounded shoulder with tapering body, flat base. See el- Khouli, A. Egyptian stone vessels: Predynastic period to Dynasty III: typology and analysis, Mainz, 1978 for discussion. 1.19 kg, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an important London W1 collection; previously acquired before 1970; supplied with geologic report No. TL004823, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
2nd-4th century AD. A large schist statue of Maitreya, seated cross-legged in meditation; hair pulled up into a top-knot with fillet decorated with rosettes, large nimbus to the back of the head; elongated ears with earrings, eyes half closed in meditation, recess to brow for separate urna, finely engraved moustache; sash over shoulders, bands of necklaces to chest with amulet cases; armlets and bracelets to both arms; robes hanging over edge of rectangular seat; panel to front of seat decorated with Buddha seated in meditation, two devotees to either side; mounted on a custom-made stand. 69 kg total, 76cm including stand (30"). Property of an English collector; previously the property of an Anglo-Indian gentleman; acquired from the Julian Sherrier collection in 1978, supplied with geologic report No. TL004877, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition. A superb display piece.
Later 6th-early 7th century AD. A gold finger ring of Type 6c comprising a flat-section hoop with bands of applied filigree ropework and guilloche, square-section tapering bezel with granules to the shoulders, filigree ropework tendrils, cell to each corner with inset garnet(?) cloison, central emerald cabochon. Cf. Hadjadj, R. Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 114. 11 grams, 32mm overall, 19.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1 1/4"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition.
7th-8th century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a round-section hoop, three large granules to each shoulder, drum-shaped bezel with later concentric gold and annular garnet insert with precise 'waffle' foil. Cf. Hadjadj, R. Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 94 for type. 4.83 grams, 23mm overall, 20.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.0, Japan 22) (1"). Property of an English gentleman; formerly the property of a European collector; acquired on the European art market 1970s-1980s. Fine condition.
1662 AD. A silver thimble with domed top and slightly tapered sides, the body and top with twelve rows of raised annulets; to each side an oval cartouche separately with profile busts of Charles II with C above 2 to left and R to right and of Catherine of Braganza with Q to left and K to right, celebrating their marriage in 1662; at the base a plain band between ropework lines with engraved initials E W one side and maker's punch-mark G to other. See McConnell, Bridget, Thimbles, USA, 1990, p.25 for a very similar example. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference IOW-6A0588 (this item); see Treasure Act reference 2017 T330 (this item; disclaimed, with confirmation and valuation at £1,200-£1,700"). 3.83 grams, 19mm (3/4"). Found near Shorwell, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, UK; on 2nd April 2017 by Sean O'Brien whilst metal detecting beside an old Manor House; accompanied by a copies of the PAS report, potential treasure report for HM Coroner, disclaimed treasure letter, and provisional treasure valuation. As recorded by the Finds Liaison Officer in the PAS entry, Richard Smout, the Isle of Wight County Archivist, has commented that Elizabeth Wavell is recorded as living very close to the find spot in 1672, possibly from as early as 1662; this thimble could perhaps have been her property. Very fine condition, small nick to edge.
15th-16th century AD. A very large gold finger ring comprising a hollow-formed tapering D-section hoop with transverse bands of filigree ropework, bulbous shoulders, cup bezel with four scooped flanges, large central irregular sapphire. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 633 for type. 11 grams, 31mm overall, 18.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; part of a Mayfair collection formed in the 1970s and 1980s, supplied with geologic report No. TL004819, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00950-2018PR. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition. A large wearable size. Museum quality.
15th century AD. An exceptional gold finger ring comprising a D-section hoop and facetted plaque; the hoop with diagonal pelletted bands with interstitial fronds to the shoulders, the plaque with two rectangular panels featuring reserved figures of (left) a nimbate male with beard and crown, cloak to the shoulders, armoured arms holding a sceptre (right) a nimbate female in loose robe gathered at the waist; to the inner face between addorsed fronds and in blackletter script, 'en bon an' which translates to 'a good year', or 'Happy New Year' (see footnote"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 587 for type. 16 grams, 24mm overall, 18.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.0, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a lady; formerly from an important family collection formed in Munster, Germany during the 1950s; thence by descent. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate 00899-2017MR. Malcolm Jones, Sheffield University, Dept. English Language & Linguistics, Senior Lecturer 1994-2009 and advisor to the British Museum and Portable Antiquities Scheme, says: 'en bon an -- first word is not the indefinite article but a preposition, so translation is a little misleading. Such rings were given as New Year presents and so there is an implicit wish that the recipient will have a good year – the inscription is fairly common and I'd be tempted to render it Happy New Year – cf. in the BM, the iconographic ring AF.919 and remarks there.' Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Rare.
18th century AD. A gold D-section hoop with italic text to the inner face 'The Lord us bless with good success' with 'long s', maker's mark Lombard script 'RN'. 6.69 grams, 23mm overall, 18.75mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
8th century BC. A bronze figurine of a standing bull with horns truncated; Greek or Italian (Etruscan) workmanship. 185 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). Property of a German gentleman; previously in the R. Bussey collection; formerly in the private collection of B. Hearn, London, UK, in 1979; accompanied by a copy of the German export licence. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A glazed composition rectangular plaque with the Eye of Horus; set into a later gold swivel ring with coiled wire to the shank; square bezel threaded through wire attached to shank. 9.95 grams, 28.93mm overall, 18.80mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/4, Europe 19.00, Japan 18) (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970. Extremely fine condition.
5th-4th century BC. A silver finger ring comprising a flat oval bezel raised above the round-section shank with intaglio warrior wearing a tunic, helmet and greaves; feet set apart, holding a shield over the right shoulder and left arm outstretched for combat. 11.31 grams, 23.68mm overall, 18.99mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.66, Japan 18) (1"). From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
8th-7th century BC. A bronze brooch comprising an arched round-section bow with ribbed balusters, discoid finial with hinged pin to one end, similar finial with two collared lugs to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1371. 3.14 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th century BC. An amethyst intaglio with grazing horse; set into a later gold finger ring comprising a D-section gold hoop with granule cluster to each shoulder, discoid bezel. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 79. 6.30 grams, 20mm overall, 19.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (3/4"). Property of a Mayfair, London, UK, ancient art collector; acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Very fine condition.
8th-7th century AD. A bronze brooch comprising a broad bow with median bulb and arm with returned catch, to the other arm a coiled spring developing to the pin. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1727. 34 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st millennium BC. A pair of small bronze bow brooches comprising: one with three ribbed collars to the bow, hinged pin, small catch; one similar with leech-shaped bow, hinged pin and two large knops to the catch. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1371 for discussion. 6.70 grams total, 32-33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-7th century BC. A bronze brooch comprising an arched round-section bow with ribbed balusters, discoid finial with hinged pin to one end, similar finial with returned catch and two collared lugs to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1371. 6.40 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-7th century BC. A bronze brooch comprising a tapering round-section bow with coil spring and pin to one end, second spring to the other end with T-shaped flange finial and returned catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 708. 38 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th century AD. A silver crossbow brooch with tubular arms, three later agate cabochons each with a tremolier decorated cell, hinged pin to the reverse, deep bow with tremolier detailing, rectangular foot with notched edges, applied granule and filigree ornament, triangular-section catch to the reverse with sliding mechanism. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 499 for type. 16 grams, 60mm (2 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Extremely fine condition.
3rd-5th century AD. A pair of bronze brooches comprising: a penannular type with coiled finials; one similar with block finials joined below the shank. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1283 for type. 17 grams, 31-38mm (1 1/4 - 1 1/2"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [2, No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st-early 2nd century AD. A bronze lozengiform plate brooch with lug to each lateral angle and pair of lugs to the upper and lower angles, central recess with inset knop, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf.Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 508. 2.81 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze plate brooch of tutulus type, discoid with raised rim and tiered central boss, hinged pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 127. 5.95 grams, 25mm (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A matched pair of bone dice with ring-and-dot markings distributed 1:6, 3:5, 4:2. See Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984 for discussion. 1.92 grams total, 8mm (1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. [2] Fine condition.
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