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Click here to subscribe2nd-1st century BC. A large bronze bow brooch of La Tène II type with spring and pin attached to the head, balustered bow, returned foot with hatch detailing, bulb and bifid finial; catch formed as a slot in the foot. 43 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 227 for type. Very fine condition. [No Reserve]
A large group of cubic fluorite crystals, some showing hoppering, most frosted, with minor sphalerite, from the Tri-State area, USA. 915 grams, 10cm (4"). From the Tri-State area, USA; originally in the famous Miller Collection, USA, from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.172-173. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. [No Reserve]
An exceedingly fine obelisk carved from rutilated smoky quartz, with hundreds of fine, hair-like needles of golden rutile scattered throughout. 342 grams, 15.55cm (6"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.225. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Natural and flawless. Superb.
14th-15th century AD. A pair of finger rings comprising: one silver with facetted hoop, hexagonal plaque with pelleted border, hatched capital 'R'; one bronze with flat-section hoop, stepped shoulders, octagonal bezel with hatched capital 'R'. 15 grams total, 26mm (1"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Very fine condition. Large wearable sizes. [2]
Mid-17th century AD. A gold band ring with black enamelled scrolling decoration to the shoulders; round bezel set with enamel portrait of Charles I facing forward, goatee beard and long hair to shoulders, rock crystal cover over portrait; underside of ring engraved with skull with C R to either side, above '30th Jan', and below '1648'. 6 grams, 23.40mm overall, 21.00mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.97, Japan 25"). (1"). Ex Bunker collection, Hertfordshire, UK; acquired at an art fair in Oxford, 1970. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Memorial jewellery, such as this ring, would have been produced shortly after the execution of Charles I so that the wearer could both mourn the death of the king and show allegiance to the crown, a considerably dangerous thing to do during the republic set up by Oliver Cromwell. Through the use of the black enamel on the shoulders, death is signified, and its mix of Baroque and Moresque design to create the floral elements is elegantly balanced and frames the raised bezel, which was typical for mid to late 17th century rings. The Moresque style derives from the term “Moorish” in English, and is applied to art styles of the 16th and 17th centuries, seen in jewels with the elaborate patterns which take on a floral nature. The blue background of the portrait denotes the royal connections of the subject, and the fact that Charles is looking up to heaven shows that he has become a martyr. Whilst history documents the monarch’s execution on the day of January 30, 1649, the date 1648 on this, and other known pieces, is based on the Julian calendar, which was used in England until the 18th century. Using the Julian calendar, the year did not commence until March, so many contemporaneous mourning pieces record the execution as having taken place in 1648. Utilising the memento mori skull with “CR” upon the reverse shows the piety towards Charles and also shows how the elements of mourning had become engrained within society. Black enamel was the primary identifier for death and the memento mori symbols were now appropriated for the basic sentiment of death. As a ring for a royalist, this memorial ring was made to show how the wearer connected their political sentiments back to the crown and that this was something they were proud to establish. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Cretaceous Period (late Aptian), 125-113 million years BP. A group of five Spinosaurs maroccanus teeth. 95 grams total, 50-70mm (2 - 2 3/4"). From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960, from the Tegana Formation, Taouz, Morocco, North Africa. Fine condition, repaired. [5, No Reserve]
1st century AD. A bronze discoid mount with gusset and loop to the reverse, raised central boss with incuse triskele motif. 8.57 grams, 24mm (1"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Chichester, West Sussex, UK, in 1992, recorded with Chichester Museum. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.6 for type. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
A particularly fine specimen of pyrite from the classic Peruvian locality, the crystals with unusually bright faces and crystallised as cubes modified by pyritohedrons, in old white card tray with old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label reading: 'PYRITE, Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province, Peru'. 530 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From Peru; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.137. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Soho"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Unusually bright crystals. [No Reserve]
A very large, full section of a weathered log of fossil wood (petrified wood). averaging about 4.5cm in thickness, one side sawn the other side as-found, the log originally broken before fossilisation, from near Denver, Colorado, USA, with acrylic finish. 9.0 kg, 46cm (18"). From Denver, USA; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.334-335. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Much original grain evident. [No Reserve]
1st-3rd century AD. A gold ring with tapering shank, bezel set with an intaglio engraved with the figure of a standing goddess. 5.11 grams, 21.09mm overall, 18.75mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18"). (3/4"). Very fine condition. Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A selection of fifteen pterosaur teeth, Siroccopteryx moroccensis, from south of Taouz, in the Moroccan Sahara. 9.73 grams total, 15-36mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. So far, Siroccopteryx is the only named flying reptile from Africa and its narrow, curved teeth were probably used to catch fish. Fine condition. [15, No Reserve]
Mississippian culture, 8th-15th century AD. A group of six buffalo calling stones of various sizes deposited in a cache by native American Indians; the Blackfoot called these fossil stones 'buffalo stones' because they look like sleeping bison. 4.73 grams total, 9-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). From the private collection of Dr. Matt Vos; found together in single deposit in Oktibbeha County, Mississipi, USA, 1976. Cf. Von Adrienne Mayor Fossil Legends of the First Americans, fig 69; Peck, Trevor R. Plains Anthropologist 2002, vol.47, no.181, p.147-164. . Considered by American Indians of the western plains to be charms that would ensure success while hunting buffalo. Blackfoot respondents reported to anthropologists that these stones appear in their owners' dreams. Very fine condition. [6]
1570 AD or later. After Cavino. Obv: IMP NERVA CAES AVG P P TR P COS II P P legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: CONGIAR P R legend with the emperor holding scroll, seated right on curule chair on a platform; before him, a praefect distributing gifts to a citizen who is mounting the steps; behind, Minerva and Liberalitas; SC in exergue. 22.58 grams. Lawrence 44; Cohen II 37; See Sear 3043 for type (different obverse legend). Near extremely fine. [No Reserve]
A pair of sawn and polished blue agate geodes filled with amethyst, the agate multi-layered, the layers so thin that they produce an optical effect when the geode is moved, and the amethyst overgrown with a calcite crystal, from Brazil, with stands. 1.04 kg total, 10cm (4"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.230-231. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. [2, No Reserve]
1st-3rd century AD. A pair of cuboid bone dice with ring-and-dot markings arranged 6:1, 5:2, 4:3. 2.53 grams total, 9mm (1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82. Very fine condition. [2]
A single crystal of quartz exhibiting numerous phantoms, formed when the pyramidal termination faces accumulate bubbles or green chlorite during the growth process, leaving an internal 'phantom' of the crystal at each growth phase, from Brazil. 960 grams, 15cm (6"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Unusual. Minor chip to termination. [No Reserve]
2nd century AD. A bronze lozengiform plate brooch with knop finials above and below, central cruciform bar; pin-lugs, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 4.14 grams, 34mm (1 1/4"). English private collection; acquired in the 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, item 1100. Extremely fine condition.
18th century AD. A D-section gold hoop with inscribed verse to the inner face in italic script 'Loue never dys where vertue lys', for 'Love never dies where virtue lies'; and maker's mark 'ID'. 2.67 grams, 21mm overall, 18.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 7/8, Europe 19.0, Japan 18"). (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady; by descent. The maker's mark 'ID' was used by several goldsmiths of the period including Josiah Daniel and John Deacon in London. Fine condition. Large wearable size.
3rd-6th century AD. A carved agate plano-convex seal with a geometric symbol to the centre encircled by a text in Pahlavi script. 11.56 grams, 26mm (1"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s. For similar see Gyselen, R. Acta Iranica. Sassanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Paris, 2007, items 70.1-9. Very fine condition.
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large Bahariasaurus ingens dinosaur tooth from a mid-sized carnivore, from Morocco. 21 grams, 66mm (2 3/4"). From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. The teeth are different from Carcharodontosaurus in being thinner but having a thicker more triangular X-section. Fine condition.
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze discoid mount with gusseted border, three rectangular slotted lugs, central openwork motif of three phalloi and central boss. 80 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; found near Colchester, Essex, UK, in the late 1970s. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 3.666 for type. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
6th-8th century AD. A silver bow brooch formed as two T-shaped plaques joined by a C-shaped bow, each plaque with lateral lobes, ring-and-dot motifs; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 4.80 grams, 46mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired prior to 1985. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1685. Very fine condition.
A fine citrine-lined agate geode 'cathedral' with an initial growth of medium crystals followed by a second growth phase of larger crystals, from Brazil. 22.0 kg, 50cm (19 1/2"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.221. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Citrine 'cathedrals' are much less common than those containing amethyst. [No Reserve]
1500-1570 AD or later. Cavino. Obv: IMP OTHO CAESAR AVG TRI POT legend, bewigged head right. Rev: SECV-RI-TAS P R legend with emperor, togate, standing right by altar, clasping the hand of one of four soldiers, holding standards; SC in exergue. 22.62 grams. Klawans 2-3; Martini, Cavino 1486 ff.; Lawrence 23 variant (obverse legend); cf. Cohen I, p. 254, Note I: there was no genuine type of this coin struck. Good very fine. [No Reserve]
6th century AD. A cast button brooch of Class Bi with stylised helmetted face to the centre, raised border and chamfered rim; pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 3.03 grams, 18mm (3/4"). From a private Berkshire, UK, collection. Cf. Avent, R. & Evison, V.I. Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches in Archaeologia, vol.CVII, 1982, items 23.1, 25.1. Fine condition.
Jurassic Period, Bacocian stage, 168-172 million years BP. A large polished Beudanticeras sp. chambered ammonite, discovered at Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco. 458 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill, collected between 1930 and 1960. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
2nd century AD. A flat-section disc brooch with notched edge, openwork pattern of scrolls, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 12 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 538 for type. Very fine condition.
A highly unusual tray carved from a carnelian geode intergrown with fortification agate, the carnelian dark red and banded, the agate in multi-coloured bands and swirls, from Brazil. 1.16 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.230-231. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Rare and unusual. One of a kind. [No Reserve]
8th-7th century BC. A silver fibula with D-shaped plaque, integral coiled spring and pin, catchplate finial; the plaque with six radiating lobes, each with a ring-and-dot motif and pierced to accept a dangle with repoussé pellets; one missing. 12 grams, 52mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 706 for type. Very fine condition.
14th-15th century AD. A gusseted gold hoop with with median band of foliage, discoid bezel with intaglio design of a castle gate tower with chain links surrounding, crescent moon and sun above, key below and blackletter 'caritas' (virtue"). legend. 16 grams, 22mm overall, 18.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.0, Japan 18"). (1"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired before 2000. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. The Latin term for charity (virtue), one of the three theological virtues. Extremely fine condition. Very rare. A large wearable size.
In this specimen a layer of azurite rosettes overlays a layer of botryoidal malachite, all on a rock matrix, from Arizona, in old white card tray with label reading: 'AZURITE on MALACHITE, Morenci Mine, Arizona, USA'. 175 grams, 80mm (3"). From Arizona, USA; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.182. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Select specimen. [No Reserve]
13th-15th century AD. A gold ring with thin shank decorated with punched dots; small, raised bezel engraved with a cross. 1.22 grams, 19.68mm overall, 18.93mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18"). (3/4"). Ex Deago collection, by descent from the vendor's mother. Fine condition.
18th century AD. A gold posy ring with plain band; to the inside inscribed with Cares stay by when pleasures fly. 1.30 grams, 17.26mm overall, 16.26mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 11.00, Japan 10"). (3/4"). Ex T. Brown collection, Shropshire, UK; acquired 1981, when recorded by M. R. Stokes of the Rowle House Museum, Shrewsbury, UK. Fine condition.
18th century AD. A silver thimble with the band to the base decorated with tow birds either side of the letters M R engraved, below punched letters IR; band of tri-lobed leaves along the edge; body with series of punched depressions. 2.88 grams, 17mm (3/4"). Found near Upminster, Essex, UK. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
LEOPOLD PHILIPES (19th century) French Threading the Needle Oil on canvas Signed 36 x 44.5 cm, framed Note: Leopold Philipes studied under Bouguereau and was awarded an honourable mention at the Paris Salon in 1886. A painting by Leopold Philipes entitled "Threading the Needle" of the same size is listed as being sold by Fifth Avenue Art Galleries at The Wardorf Astoria Grand Ballroom, December 1st and 2nd 1904, in a sale including the Collection of Paintings belonging to the Estate of Mrs Delia A. Blanchard, widow of George R. Blanchard, formerly President of the Erie Railroad and the Collection of Mrs E. Le Roy Stuart and also a number of important additions by the Great Masters. Another work (Peo at the Window, oil on canvas, lent by Mr George B. Leighton) is listed in the Catalogue of Painting in the City Art Museum, St. Louis, 1915. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, expected wear.
19th century AD. A D-section gold hoop with everted borders, inscribed in capitals to the inner face 'DAN BOC NOOZIA' (personal name?). 3.53 grams, 20mm overall, 18.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18"). (3/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired before 2000. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Dated 1815 AD. First restoration. Obv: profile bust with LOUIS XVIII ROI DE FRANCE legend. Rev: crowned arms within wreath with PIECE DE 20 FRANCS legend with date and 'lis' and 'R' mintmarks below for London mint. 6.42 grams. KM# 706.7; Fr. 531; see Dyer, G. P. A New History of the Royal Mint, p.473 for details of this issue. After Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from Elba, it is claimed that Louis XVIII gave consent to the striking of French 20 franc gold coins at the Royal Mint, London, for the use of the British army to pay the troops in France in 1815, in the period before the battle of Waterloo; the French minting authorities were appalled and minting in London ceased after striking 871,581 coins; for a while, they were accepted in for exchange by the French mints and the majority were smelted; it has been suggested that the use of the letter 'R' as a mintmark was connected with the banker Rothschild who is said to have supported the issue. Good very fine. Scarce.
6th century AD. A silver bow-brooch with headplate formed as a facing mask between opposed bird-heads, D-shaped cell above with inset carnelian(?"). cabochon, smaller discoid cabochons flanking the upper end of the deep bow, lozengiform footplate with scrolls and cabochons to the border; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 23 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). Very fine condition. From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Heynowski, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Fibeln, Munich, 2012, item 3.24.11.
A large amethyst geode section with well-formed and richly coloured amethyst crystals, with several well-formed secondary large white calcite crystals and a sprinkling across the amethysts of tiny white 'snowflake' calcite crystals. 16.18 kg, 54cm (21 1/4"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222-223. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition.
A fine pair of blue agate geodes lined with dark, nearly smoky amethyst, one half with three interesting calcite overgrowths, from Brazil, with stands. 1.29 kg total, 12cm (4 3/4"). From Brazil; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.222-223. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Old stock. Amethyst-lined geodes are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. [2, No Reserve]
Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years BP. An A-grade cut and polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonite in a white card tray discovered at Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains. 811 grams, 15cm (6"). From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
1st-3rd century AD. A pair of cuboid bone dice, each with ring-and-dot markings set out 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 4.62 grams total, 12mm (1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 2.82. Fine condition. [2]
15th-16th century AD. A silver-gilt band ring engraved with four panels depicting Christ crucified, St Barbara, St Catherine holding a wheel and St Anthony holding a staff; to the inside inscribed 'MON CUR AVES' fort 'You Have My Heart. 3.07 grams, 20.44mm overall, 18.85mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British R, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.00, Japan 18"). (1/2"). Property of an Essex lady; acquired on the UK art market. Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.
Dated 1843 AD. Obv: arms within wreath with 2 - R at sides with REPUB ARGENT CONFEDERADA legend with date between R - B below. Rev: mountain with arms trophy before and ribbon above with ETERNO LOOR AL RESTAURADOR ROSAS legend. 6.44 grams. Ex Spink SNC, March 1982, no.2077 (with old envelope). KM# 15. Good fine. Scarce. [No Reserve]
2nd century AD. A pair of bronze brooches comprising: an openwork plaque depicting a horse and rider on a groundline, one arm extending the horse's rump, spring, pin and catch to the reverse; a similar broch with openwork plaque formed as a hare and hound running along opposed edges of the central spine. 25 grams total, 37-39mm (1 1/2"). From an old Hampshire collection; acquired London, 1980s. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1179. Fine condition. [2, No Reserve]
2nd century AD. A tinned bronze plate brooch of a bird with fanned tail, heart-shaped wings, triangular head; hinged pin and catch to the reverse. 3.05 grams, 26 mm (1"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1160 for type. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A group of three bronze diploma fragments comprising: one subtriangular with '[.]IEN / [.] XX'; one similar with 'VI[.] / M[.] / ALP[.] / R[.] / CEM[.]' to one face and numerals(?"). to the reverse; one rectangular with 'SIET[...]IAS M[.] / I[...]VAA[.] / I [...] / ALAI I ASTVR[.] / INARIVS P EA[...] / EXS[...] / TINNIAE SOLONNI[...] / ET TINNIAE / ET THADEIO / SALONIA'. 56 grams total, 4-10cm (1 3/4 - 4"). Fine condition. [3] Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975.
A large polished boulder of labradorite from Madagascar, with rich colour play on most faces, principally blues and golds. 2.99 kg, 18cm (7"). From Madagascar; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981"). and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.241. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899"). founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Soho. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848"). in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884"). in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980"). took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840"). and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897"). in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856"). collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840"). in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho"). 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand). 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden"). 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden"). 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square"). 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington"). 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea"). 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old). Church Street, Chelsea"). 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham"). 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham"). 2008 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent"). 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex"). Extremely fine condition. Select specimen. [No Reserve]
8th century BC-2nd century AD. A mixed group of bronze brooches comprising: an Iron Age leech brooch; a hinged bow brooch with slit to the bow and loop finial; four bow brooches with hinged pin and disc finial; a bow brooch with hinged pin and scrolled finial; a bow brooch with hinged pin and D-section bow; a Polden Hill brooch with sprung pin, ferrous accretion to surface. 51 grams total, 32-47mm (1 1/4 - 1 3/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired before 1990. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 199; Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1509. Fine condition. [9, No Reserve]
991-997 AD. BMC type IIIa. Obv: profile bust and sceptre with +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLOR legend. Rev: short voided cross with C R V X in angles with +ÆLFGETM-OLVN legend for the moneyer Aelfget at Lodnon mint. 1.35 grams. Found Suffolk, UK. S. 1148; N. 770. Good fine; cracked at inner circle, Vikling peck marks both sides. [No Reserve]
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