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Click here to subscribe18th-19th century A.D.. Including crucifix pendant, biconvex finger ring, brooch with rotating George III coin and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 175 grams total, 17-84 mm (5/8 - 3 1/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [6, No Reserve]
Circa 19th century A.D.. Comprising two nut crackers, consisting of two arms hinged at the top, one with ring design on the handles, both with the top inner sections provided with pips to grip the nut. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 2001, pp.40-43, for similar examples. 243 grams total, 24.3 - 25.8 cm (9 1/2 - 10 1/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
Germany, Cologne, circa 1430 A.D.. Comprising a tubular shank with lower plain collar and median ribbed and fluted collar, teardrop-shaped head with transverse tubular 'monstrance' or viewing aperture, knop to the apex of the teardrop on each face; obverse with ellipsoid and circular cells enclosing precious and semi-precious stones in a variety of shapes and colours; reverse with ring of domed studs and two hinged fastenings; mounted on a custom-made stand. 902 grams total, 32.4 cm high including stand (12 3/4 in.). Mercier & Cie, 16 April 2023, no.214. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12292-221721. [No Reserve] [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
10th-12th century A.D.. Comprising: two elliptical bronze tortoise brooches, each domed with raised ornament of four Borre-style faces with pellet eyes to the centre of a panel of body parts and hatching with two more faces to the narrow ends, wide flange, catchplate, pin-hinge and pendant attachment bar to the reverse; two suspension links, each an omega-shaped loop with lateral coiled ends and ring above; three swags of graduated beads (restrung) - upper: pale blue glass oblate beads, crystal annular beads, melon beads; middle: deep blue and dark green glass and lapis lazuli polyhedral and annular beads; lower: oblate and polyhedral amber and glass beads. For similar brooches see Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pls.58ff. and in particular 62-63, 67; see also Graham-Campbell, J. & Kidd, D., The Vikings, London, 1980, figs.52-53, for similar brooches from Norway. 310 grams total, 57 cm total long (22 1/2 in.). The most characteristic items of Viking period women's jewellery are oval brooch pairs, called 'tortoise brooches' in the literature. As in this example, the brooches themselves were usually connected by swags of coloured beads or by chains supporting tools such as tweezers or a small knife, as well as amulets.From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.
2nd century A.D.. Standing nude in contrapposto stance with winged petasos over his neat hair; left hand modelled open to accept a patera, right hand holding the marsupium coin-purse; free-running bronze arm-ring; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, items 34,37, for type. 123 grams total, 10.8 cm including stand (4 1/4 in.). Identified as Roman by the British Museum on 8th January 1996. From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.. Two snaffle bits with curb strap ring to each end, mounted on a fabric-covered display board with titling panel. 467 grams total, 17.5-20 cm (6 7/8 - 7 7/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
17th-19th century A.D.. Comprising six adult- and child-sized pattens, each a ring with extended tongue fitted with rivets to secure the ring to a wooden platform; some in a glazed wooden fabric-lined display case with labels and explanatory text, one with reproduction wooden sole and leather upper showing how the patent is attached. Cf. Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 1993, p.56. Published in Bailey, G., Detector finds 2, Witham, 1993, pp.55-57. 6.05 kg total, 11.5-81 cm (4 1/2 - 32 in.). Iron pattens first came into use probably in 17th century A.D., and gained popularity during the first half of that century. The original design of the patten was as one piece of shaped wood attached beneath the sole of the shoe; this evolved into to a wooden platform attached to the underside of an iron ring. The pattens were thus forerunners of the Wellington boot which came into use in the 19th century A.D.From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [8, No Reserve]
3rd-4th century A.D.. Penannular bracelet with D-section shank, paired projecting flanges, horse-head finials placed tête-bêche each with ring-and-dot eye and notched mane. 9.9 grams, 59 mm (2 3/8 in.). Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Comprising a gilt-bronze ring brooch with segmented face to the hoop, and a larger ring brooch with twisted ropework detailing; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, items 13.1, 3.44. 3.6 grams total, 14-20 mm (5/8 - 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [2, No Reserve]
Circa 4th century B.C.-20th century A.D.. Including a flat-section finger ring, buckle-loop, triangular-section arrowhead, belt mount and other items; accompanied by a reproduction bronze beehive thimble. 54 grams total, 19 - 72 mm (3/4 - 2 7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Essex, UK, collector. Accompanied by an old handwritten information slip. [9, No Reserve]
Circa 1st-5th century A.D.. A trio of artefacts comprising: a Roman copper-alloy coin, likely a sestertius, with worn designs to obverse and reverse, the reverse likely portraying the goddess Minerva leaning on a shield and wearing a helmet; a stone loom weight of conoid form, dated c.100 A.D. and discovered in Egypt; a Roman ceramic oil lamp dated c.500 A.D., piriform in plan with raised borders to the central opening and nozzle, decorative ribbing to the shoulder, conical handle and basal ring. 150 grams total, 33-92 mm (1 1/4 - 3 5/8 in.). From an old UK collection. From the private collection of Alf Baxendale (1941-2016) part 2, keen Egyptologist, member of the Egyptology Society, trustee of the Amarna Trust; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of his obituary published in Horizon, The Amarna Project and Amarna Trust newsletter, Issue 18, 2017, p.21, by Barry John Kemp, CBE, FBA, Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and directing excavations at Amarna in Egypt. [3, No Reserve]
10th-11th century A.D.. With split attachment plate held by two rivets and featuring ring-and-dot detailing; D-section segmented lower panel with geometric ornament. Cf.Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 24, for type. 7.38 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
8th-11th century A.D.. Comprising: silver wire finger ring; silver wire loop with lozenge pendant, impressed cross potent; wire earring with two seed beads. 4.46 grams total, 19-37 mm (3/4 - 1 3/8 in.). Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [3, No Reserve]
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. D-section bull-head finial with hollow to the underside, segmented ring to the muzzle and another between the horns, mouth and nostril detailing, suspension loop to the rear. Cf. a Romano-British mount from Telford and Wrekin recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference HESH-C96C96. 33 grams, 45 mm (1 3/4 in.). From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. [No Reserve]
4th-6th century A.D.. Cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; old collector's label '230' to one face. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 3.16 grams, 12 mm (1/2 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.230. [No Reserve]
Circa 6th century A.D.. D-shaped tag with hook to the apex and pierced lugs above ring-and-dot motif surrounded by pellets. 3.2 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). Found East Anglia, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
4th-6th century A.D.. Cuboid with rounded edges and corners, ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:2, 3:4, 5:6; with old collector's identification tag '156'. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 4.08 grams, 14 mm (5/8 in.). Found Wiltshire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.156. [No Reserve]
1st-4th century A.D.. Cuboid with incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:4, 3:5; old collector's label '12' to one face and record card; abraded through usage. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 3.24 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). Found Lancashire, UK. From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.12. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card. [No Reserve]
10th-11th century A.D.. Two tongue-shaped panels forming two of the three arms of a trefoil brooch; each with a low-relief design of ring-and-dot motifs connected by straps with lateral spurs. Cf. Roesdahl, E & Wilson, D. From Viking to Crusader. Scandinavia and Europe 800-1200, Uddevalla, 1992, item 137, for type. 17.6 grams total, 37 mm each (1 3/8 in.). The two panels bear the same design and clearly belong o the same brooch; the variation in their modern appearance is probably due to the soil conditions in which they were preserved.Found Suffolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [2, No Reserve]
Middle Bronze Age, 2000-1650 B.C.. Biconvex in profile with small flared foot, trumpet-shaped mouth and two lateral loop handles to the shoulder; painted ring and geometric detailing; repaired. 509 grams, 15.5 cm (6 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Including a bronze finial with lobed disc panel, ring with biconvex profile and other items; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. 63 grams total, 10-37 mm (3/8 - 1 3/8 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [10, No Reserve]
1400-1100 B.C.. Alternating white and turquoise tubular beads with oval spacer bead; a collar terminal as a central pendant with two rows of petal-shaped beads incorporating tubular and ring spacers suspended below. Cf. Andrews, C., Ancient Egyptian Jewellery, London, 1990, p.58, fig. 41, for examples of similarly shaped collar terminals. 41 grams, 76 cm long (30 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
3rd century B.C. and later. Silver tetradrachm with profile bust to obverse, seated figure with bird to reverse; clasp-mounted in a modern silver frame with ring and baile. 21.1 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Circa 1st century B.C.. A Henig Type I ring circular in shape set with a chalcedony intaglio decorated with Victory standing in front of a column. Cf. Vollenweider, M-L., Musee d'Art et d'histoire de Geneve, Catalogue raisonne des sceaux, cylindres, intailles et camees. II. Les Portraits, les masques de theatre, les symboles politiques, 1979, 442-3, pl.127, no.498. 1.01 grams, 16.06 mm overall, 13.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 1.78, Japan 1) (5/8 in.). Found near Welshpool, Wales, UK, on 23 October 2019. Accompanied by a copy of a Welshpool Portable Antiquities data sheet with PAS reference no.WREX-2A4F27. [No Reserve]
21st century AD.. Near-new case with two blue velour trays for a range of coin sizes, lockable with four keys; a large cased leatherette album with twelve leaves and separators for a range of coin sizes, ring-binder mechanism. 4.39 kg total, 33.5 - 40.5 cm (13 1/4 - 15 7/8 in.). Acquired on the UK art market; Property of an Essex, UK, collector. [2, No Reserve]
1st-20th century A.D.. Comprising examples with: enamelled bezels; seal bezels; an archer's thumb ring; bezel set with a 'jewel'; hoops with inscriptions around the exterior; hoops with geometric schemes around the exterior; plain examples. 42 grams total, 17-27 mm (5/8 - 1 in.). Found Berkshire, UK. [18, No Reserve]
3rd-4th century A.D.. A swastika-shaped fibula with horse-head decoration, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, a similar motif to the centre, catchplate and pin hinge 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. 10.8 grams, 37 mm (1 1/2 in.). In the 3rd century A.D., several examples of fibulae in the shape of four horses’ heads forming a swastika (type Almgren 232) seem to be related to the creation of the Illyrian cavalry corps in Roman army. Many examples of these military fibulae were found in ancient Roman Dacia (Romania), in Roman Illyricum and Moesia.Property of the vendor's grandfather, thence by family descent, circa 1985. From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman. [No Reserve]
Cypro-Archaic, circa 750-600 B.C.. The ovoid body decorated in red and black with two rows of concentric circles at the shoulder between the handles, with encircling bands above and below; concentric circles around the neck, zig-zag on the everted rim. Cf. Gjerstad, E., The Swedish Cyprus Expedition. Volume IV, Part 2. The Cypro-Geometric, Cypro-Archaic and Cypro-Classical periods, Stockholm, 1948; Peck, W.H., and Slough, P., The Marko Collection: Antiquities, Detroit, 1990, no. 4, for similar; Artzy, M., 2001, ‘A study of the Cypriote Bichrome ware: Past, present and future’, in Åström, P., (ed.), The chronology of Base-ring ware and Bichrome Wheel-made ware. Proceedings of a Colloquium held in the Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, Stockholm, May 18-19 2000, (Vitterhets Historie och Antikvitets Akademiem, Konferenser 54), Stockholm, 2001, pp.157–74; Karageorghis, V., Cipro, Crocevia del Mediterraneo Orientale, 1500-500 d.C., Milano, 2002, p.179, figs.367-370, for similar pottery. 8.15 kg, 57 cm (22 1/2 in.). Private Channel Islands collection. Acquired by the previous vendor's father in about 1935. Acquired from Bonhams, 29 April 2009, no.1. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12204-218513. [No Reserve]
16th century A.D.. Comprising a disc mount with domed centre and high-relief scrolled foliage, and a substantial pin with ring finial. 171 grams total, 54-80 mm (2 1/8 - 3 1/8 in.). Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector. [3, No Reserve]
9th-11th century A.D.. A ceramic missile, piriform in profile with band of impressed rings to the equator and larger ring-and-dot motifs beneath, domed filler-hole above, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 829 grams, 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.). Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called ?????? k?????? or ???????????? where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.From a military inspired collection formed from the 1990s. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD'. [No Reserve]
9th-8th century B.C.. Comprising a broad crescentic plate with incised border and radiating hatched triangles respecting the concave curve of the blade; knop below the inner edge, short handle with stem and ring formed as addorsed birds; Grotta Gramicella Type A. Cf. similar item in National Museums Liverpool, World Museum under accession no.M4574. 22 grams, 10.7 cm (4 1/4 in.). Acquired on the European art market, 1990s. English private collection. with Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd, Auction 43, no.71.
Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trefoil head and leaf-shaped foot, ring--and-dot ornament. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.52. 12 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Found Cambridgeshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.. Formed as an expanding-arm cross pommy with lower arm developing two lateral loops with shallow recesses, ring-and-dot motifs; pin-lugs and catch to reverse. 20.1 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]
2nd-4th century A.D.. Two roughly cuboid dice with ring and dot markings disposed 1:5, 2:4, 3:6; 1:2, 3:6, 4:5. 3.28 grams total, 11 mm each (1/2 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [2, No Reserve]
Germany, 1914 A.D.. Finger ring with gold core and median iron band inscribed 'Gold gab ich für Eisen 1914. Oe.S.K.'. 4.67 grams, 20.20 mm overall, 17.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
20th century A.D.. Comprising a portion of the rim, silver-coloured metal short sidewall and base; rim with vine tendrils, leaves and bunches of grapes modelled in high-relief and extending into the bowl; base with a ring of right-facing male profile busts each within a pelletted hoop, and border of larger pellets below; underside abraded. 132 grams, 13.5 cm (5 1/4 in.). Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. [No Reserve]
1st millennium B.C.. Comprising: a pillow-shaped carnelian amulet pierced through the notched upper edge, hatched panels to both faces; a triangular-section stamp seal displaying ring-and-dot motifs and a possible animal figure; a plano-convex stamp seal bearing a geometric motif; a square-shaped lapis lazuli amulet engraved with a horned quadruped standing right. 19.4 grams total, 12-24 mm (1/2 - 1 in.). Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017. [4, No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. Shallow in profile with basal ring, iridescent surface, applied collar below the rim; old collector's label '4231 TO' to base. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 759, for type. 45.5 grams, 84 mm wide (3 3/8 in.). From the private collection of a French Count in the 19th century. Ex Thierry de Maigret, April 2010. Ex Sheik Al Thani collection.
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.. With a kidney-shaped loop and tongue-shaped plate with hatched border, wavy lines of punched pellets and ring-and-dot motifs to the plate; two pierced lugs to the reverse. 9.7 grams, 47 mm (1 7/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.. Fragment of a terracotta votive statuette representing a ram, detail to the horns, ears and fleece; set with a suspension ring on the reverse. Cf. Burr, D., ‘The terracotta figurines’ in Hesperia: The Journal of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Vol. 2, No. 2, The American Excavations in the Athenian Agora: First Report, (1933), pp.184-194, fig.7, no.636, T50, for similar. 50 grams, 77 mm wide (3 in.). Many figurines of this type have been found in the Hellenised Roman provinces of the east and one identical in the Athenian Agora. They are all rendered with incisions that are characteristic of the technique of the late fourth century. Many similar examples were found in the Kerameikos and some are in the National Museum of Archaeology, Athens. A similar technique is observable in the handles representing animal heads which occur on red pottery ornamented with white paint.Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. [No Reserve]
2nd-1st millennium B.C.. Comprising a broad shallow bowl and integral handle with thumb-pad and spur beneath, pierced laterally and with incised ring-and-dot motifs to the upper face. 154 grams, 12 cm (4 3/8 in.). Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-15th century A.D.. Including a ring brooch with conical sockets, a scallop mount, a heater-shaped heraldic stud and other items. 42 grams total, 15-47 mm (5/8 - 1 7/8 in.). Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector. [9, No Reserve]
CIRCA 1420-1300 B.C..Frieze depicting a standing winged genie facing with conical cap, both arms flexed holding up the hindlegs of two horses; two bands of ring-and-dot motifs framing a tree-of-life motif flanked by a facing figure of Nergal resting one foot on a crouching stag; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.7 grams, 23 mm (7/8 in.). Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12247-222298.
1st-4th century A.D.. Comprising a substantial ring with incised borders surrounding three radiating hexagonal plates supporting a central pierced triangular panel; each with a raised dome and longitudinal recess; rectangular suspension slot above. Cf. Appels, A. & Laycock, S., Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, Witham, 2007, p.125, for similar 'vulva' motif on a belt mount AA14.43. 85 grams, 83 mm (3 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
1st millennium B.C.. Discoid in plan with basal ring and shallow dished face. 2.05 kg, 21.7 cm wide (8 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Ring brooch with sword-shaped pin. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, p.47-48, no.8; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.24. 1.3 grams, 13 mm (1/2 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
5th-3rd century B.C.. A stylised horse in profile with ring to the voided eye, exaggerated musculature and hatched detailing; mounted in a custom-made frame. Cf. Lebedinsky, I., Les Saces, Paris, 2006, p.212, for similar. 254 grams total, 18 cm including frame (7 in.). This applique was probably part of a horse harness and corresponds to various similar plaques produced by the Saka (Scythian) culture of the Pamir. Steppe art favoured animalistic representations, with a predilection for deer, horses, birds of prey and felines. The animals could be represented in series, or alone, or in combat with each other.with Claude Boisgirard Archaelogie, Paris, 9 November 1999, no.56. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
9th-11th century A.D.. Piriform body with domed filler-hole, stamped flowers and ring-and-dot motifs to the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 426 grams, 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.). Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called ?????? k?????? or ???????????? where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.From a specialist collection of militaria, London, UK, collected 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD'. [No Reserve]
16th century A.D.. Long chain of ellipsoid link with central ring and two stringers, hooked end for adjustment; thick ring to the other end with short chain extension. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 5, Witham, 2002, p.44-45, fig.1-4. 139 grams total, 1.16 m (45 3/4 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
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