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4th-5th century A.D. Composed of a flat-section hoop and circular bezel bearing incuse stylised image of a horse-drawn chario

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Lot 332

4th-5th century A.D. Composed of a flat-section hoop and circular bezel bearing incuse stylised image of a horse-drawn chariot occupied by driver. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 392, for the type of ring and 157, for the iconographic model. 3.81 grams, 18.18 mm overall, 15.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (3/4 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.The ring is of Germanic production that imitates the Roman iconography of emperors or divinities driving a horse-drawn chariot. It is one of the many Germanic goldsmith's products that fall within the so-called 'imitatio barbarica' and which characterise the Nordic gold production in the Dark Ages. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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20th century A.D. With basal ring and hollow body, hexagonal in plan with raised sidewall enclosing a broad discus with three

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Lot 1485

20th century A.D. With basal ring and hollow body, hexagonal in plan with raised sidewall enclosing a broad discus with three separate filler-holes; five radiating stub nozzles, the largest opposite the reflector with loop handle to the underside and high-relief bearded mask. Cf. similar item of Roman date recovered from the excavations at Gerasa (Jerash, Jordan) by The Yale-British School Excavations and now in the Yale University Art Gallery under accession no.1939.284. 811 grams, 30 cm (11 3/4 in.).Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. [No Reserve]

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Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handl

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Lot 624

Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear. 360 grams, 15.3 cm (6 in.).From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.

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9th-11th century A.D. Of penannular form, vertical grooves and snaking lines to the bezel, tapering arms with ornamental notc

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Lot 1255

9th-11th century A.D. Of penannular form, vertical grooves and snaking lines to the bezel, tapering arms with ornamental notching and punched ring-and-dot clusters to the terminals. 36.1 grams, 69 mm (2 3/4 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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1st-4th century A.D. Comprising: one with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; the other a cornerless cuboid with ha

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Lot 648

1st-4th century A.D. Comprising: one with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4; the other a cornerless cuboid with hatching to the corners, and markings disposed in a similar way. 2.31 grams total, 7-9 mm (1/4 - 3/8 in.).UK private collection. Acquired from Redhouse Antiques, York, in 2006. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. [2, No Reserve]

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Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Comprising: a wooden arm from a diorama; a wooden sun disc with red pigment; a dark blue compositio

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Lot 466

Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Comprising: a wooden arm from a diorama; a wooden sun disc with red pigment; a dark blue composition scaraboid; and a blue-glazed ring fragment with Wedjat eye to the bezel. 6.5 grams total, 18-83 mm (3/4 - 3 1/4 in.).UK private collection. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, Nottingham, UK, 1980. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. [4, No Reserve]

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Circa 1st century A.D. Formed as a tablet-shaped stamp (signaculum), with raised border above and below containing an inscrip

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Lot 145

Circa 1st century A.D. Formed as a tablet-shaped stamp (signaculum), with raised border above and below containing an inscription in Latin in reverse over two lines, reading: 'Q[UINTI] POM [PONII] CRE [SCONII} ? / OCTAVIAN[I]' possibly translating to: 'Of Quintus Pomponius Cresconius Octavianus', this latter being the owner; with a large loop to verso. Cf. Di Stefano Manzella, I., ’Signacula ex aere in officina: aggiornamenti e novitá di una ricerca multidisciplinare’ in Sylloge Epigraphica Barcinonensis x, 2012, pp. 229-246, fig.1, for similar. 92 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.).From an old private collection formed before 1985. Accompanied by a copy of a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity including provenance.Used to stamp documents and a broad range of different materials and food, signacula came into use in the Roman res publica during the 2nd century B.C., becoming both popular and widely used in many areas of everyday life during the Imperial period. These signacula were not exclusively used in the sphere of economy and property administration, but also in public and private sphere, determining the identity of their owners. The bronze stamp - also definable as a tessera, like the wooden one - was an instrumentum vicarium (auxiliary tool) of the annulus signatorius (seal ring), but compared to the annulus, it was much stronger and more practical, capable of leaving a better recognisable imprint. By analogy, the press note of a wooden or terracotta stamp also had an important certifying function, but the object that produced it only lasted a limited time, while the signaculum ex aere (bronze stamp) lasted a lifetime.

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Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst ca

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Lot 202

Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst cabochon with intaglio gryllos motif; repaired, a marriage. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 105, for type. 5.35 grams, 25.07 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 in.).From a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11961-210872.The gryllos comprises three radiating profile faces - two youthful females and the aged Silenus.

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Early 3rd century A.D. Composed of a convex hoop with expanding angled shoulders, oval bezel set with carnelian cameo gemston

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Lot 726

Early 3rd century A.D. Composed of a convex hoop with expanding angled shoulders, oval bezel set with carnelian cameo gemstone carved with the head and face of Eros with pinched features and centrally-parted hair; a marriage. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 199, for similar ring. 7.09 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6) (3/4 in.).Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.This ring belongs to the typology of gold rings with gem (Type II, Variant I) of Ruseva-Slokoska classification.

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10th-12th century A.D. Formed as a standing horse with arched neck, ring-and-dot eyes, curved legs, D-shaped tail; cavity to

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Lot 1376

10th-12th century A.D. Formed as a standing horse with arched neck, ring-and-dot eyes, curved legs, D-shaped tail; cavity to the chest with ferrous remains of the lock mechanism. 42 grams, 47 mm high (1 3/4 in.).Acquired late 1940s-early 1970s. Ex property of a London businessman. Acquired on the UK art market in 2016. Property of a Kent lady collector. [No Reserve]

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Circa 6th-10th century A.D. Comprising two beehive-shaped, one oblate, two sub-conical, and three domed whorls; all but one w

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Lot 753

Circa 6th-10th century A.D. Comprising two beehive-shaped, one oblate, two sub-conical, and three domed whorls; all but one with carved ring-and-dot and line motifs. 30 grams total, 17-23 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.).UK private collection. Acquired from Redhouse Antiques Centre, York, 2009. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. [8, No Reserve]

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9th-11th century A.D. One bifacial tongue-shaped strap end with openwork scheme and punched ring-and-dot motifs; one composed

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Lot 1192

9th-11th century A.D. One bifacial tongue-shaped strap end with openwork scheme and punched ring-and-dot motifs; one composed of an openwork interlaced vegetal design. 23 grams total, 39-44 mm (1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [2, No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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5th-7th century A.D. Group of two bronze lamps comprising: one with heart-shaped body, squat nozzle with recessed disc finial

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Lot 781

5th-7th century A.D. Group of two bronze lamps comprising: one with heart-shaped body, squat nozzle with recessed disc finial, hinged lid shaped as a scallop, basal disc with square hole to accept a stand, two curled arms at the rear forming the handle with thumb-pad formed as a perching bird; one slipper-shaped with ovoid nozzle, scooped conical lid with regular piercings, piriform basal ring, curved arm to the rear developing to a leaf-shaped reflector. 748 grams total, 10-14.5 cm (4 - 5 3/4 in.).Collected from the 1950s-1980s by a distinguished university professor who served as Department Head, Dean and Vice President for a major university. Ex Emeritus collection, North America. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence. [2] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Circa 14th century AD and later. Comprising eight rings: two with glass intaglio; two with almond-shaped silvered bezels; one

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Lot 1310

Circa 14th century AD and later. Comprising eight rings: two with glass intaglio; two with almond-shaped silvered bezels; one with a raised round bezel with leaves and a cross motif; one with a plain band; two-banded silver ring with an applied bezel; a hoop with faux-twist decoration. 40 grams total, 20-26 mm (3/4 - 1 in.).Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. [8, No Reserve]

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5th-8th century A.D. With a large sub circular filling hole and a narrow channel running towards the nozzle; stylised animal

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Lot 741

5th-8th century A.D. With a large sub circular filling hole and a narrow channel running towards the nozzle; stylised animal motifs and linear decoration to the body; the integral handle formed as the head of a goddess with rounded face and curly hair; low basal ring from which raised tendrils radiate. 79 grams, 11.6 cm (4 1/2 in.).Acquired before 1990s/early 2000s. From the family collection of Jack Lyttle (1944-2023), Kilmacolm, Scotland; thence by descent to his granddaughter. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Dated 1936 A.D. Obv: cross consisting of four crowned H7 monograms, HAAKON·DEN·SYVENDE·NORGES·KONGE legend around and a beade

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Lot 2698

Dated 1936 A.D. Obv: cross consisting of four crowned H7 monograms, HAAKON·DEN·SYVENDE·NORGES·KONGE legend around and a beaded ring on the rim, H7 H7 H7 H7 ·19 36· Rev: crowned collar chain of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav around a hole, 1 KRONE · ALT·FOR NORGE legend around it and a beaded ring on the rim. KM#? 385, Schön# ?39. 7.03 grams. .Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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12th century A.D. or later. Restrung group of corrugated tubular and oblate beads, bronze cruciform pendant with ring-and-dot

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Lot 1748

12th century A.D. or later. Restrung group of corrugated tubular and oblate beads, bronze cruciform pendant with ring-and-dot detailing. 6.07 grams, 56 cm long (22 in.).Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. [No Reserve]

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4th-5th century A.D. With onion-knop terminals, carinated bow with a band of diagonal line decoration; the footplate with rin

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Lot 621

4th-5th century A.D. With onion-knop terminals, carinated bow with a band of diagonal line decoration; the footplate with ring-and-dot decoration to each end, flanking a central linear decoration; pin and catch-plate to reverse. 55 grams, 89 mm (3 1/2 in.).Found UK. Acquired from Alan Cherry at the Birmingham Coin Fair, 2003. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. Accompanied by an identification card. [No Reserve]

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1500-1650 A.D. Broadly rectangular in cross-section and constructed from two sheets of gold; the external hoop carrying an et

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Lot 418

1500-1650 A.D. Broadly rectangular in cross-section and constructed from two sheets of gold; the external hoop carrying an etched decorative design comprised of a row of eight-armed stars in relief with a prominent horizontal line connecting the stars; the internal hoop with Latin inscription in block capitals reading '+FORTES FORTVNA IVVAT' translating to 'fortune favours the brave/strong'; straightened. See the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) SWYOR-FA9028 and DUR-23C436, for posy rings of similar form and decoration; see also The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.L.2015.72.27, for a posy ring of similar construction. 1.45 grams, 18.86 mm overall, 16.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10) (3/4 in.).Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Wingham, near Dover, Kent, UK, on Sunday 8th August 2021. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report for Oxfordshire under reference no.KENT-8F86BC. Accompanied by a copy of the report on find of potential Treasure for H M Coroner with reference no.2021T985. Accompanied by a copy of the letter from HM Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire disclaiming the Crown's interest in the find.The inscription is a Latin proverb used in the play Phormio by Terence in 151 B.C. It is possible that the inscription was intended as a devotion of loyalty and symbol of pride, instead of being given as a symbol of fidelity. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

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Late 1st millennium B.C. With tapering shank and integral ring with bulb finial; shank pierced below the junction with the bu

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Lot 1159

Late 1st millennium B.C. With tapering shank and integral ring with bulb finial; shank pierced below the junction with the bulb. 16 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.).Found Norfolk, Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. Accompanied by an old Norfolk Castle Museum record slip.

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Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With a wide body and low basal ring, keeled shoulder and ribbed strap handles. 218 grams, 15.5 cm

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Lot 594

Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With a wide body and low basal ring, keeled shoulder and ribbed strap handles. 218 grams, 15.5 cm wide (6 1/8 in.).From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.

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1st millennium B.C. Standing on a D-shaped base with perforations to the outer edge, ring-and-dot motifs to the flanks, pierc

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Lot 985

1st millennium B.C. Standing on a D-shaped base with perforations to the outer edge, ring-and-dot motifs to the flanks, pierced ears and perforation to the shoulders. 21.2 grams, 44 mm (1 3/4 in.).Acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. Ex property of a Hertfordshire, UK collector. Acquired on the UK art market in 2016. Property of a Kent lady collector. [No Reserve]

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Circa 7th century A.D. With flat-section expanding hoop, scrolls and leaf motifs to shoulders; oval bezel with three lines of

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Lot 772

Circa 7th century A.D. With flat-section expanding hoop, scrolls and leaf motifs to shoulders; oval bezel with three lines of Greek inscription reciting ?[??I]? ?????I ??? (= Lord helps A..A). Cf. Wamser, L., Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 668, for type. 4.30 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (3/4 in.).Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.The inscription on the ring is the typical invocatory formula Kyrie boethei N., which calls directly upon the Lord for help; this form, beside the one calling the Virgin for help as well (Theotokos boethei), is common in the inscriptions of the Eastern Roman Empire. [No Reserve]

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9th-18th century A.D. Comprising: bronze ring-brooch; bronze belt-fastener with lion-mask; strap end with Trewhiddle Style or

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Lot 1388

9th-18th century A.D. Comprising: bronze ring-brooch; bronze belt-fastener with lion-mask; strap end with Trewhiddle Style ornament. 18.8 grams total, 27-59 mm (1 - 2 1/4 in.).Found on the Thames foreshore, London, UK, circa mid 1980s. Property of an Essex collector. [3, No Reserve]

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Circa 25 B.C.-10 A.D. Obv: bearded head right, verl before. Rev: sea horse left, sun ring above, viir and groundline below, p

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Lot 2275

Circa 25 B.C.-10 A.D. Obv: bearded head right, verl before. Rev: sea horse left, sun ring above, viir and groundline below, pelletal sun before. ABC 2658; VA 1707-1; S.243. 2.07 grams. .Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Lot 1709

3rd millennium B.C. With slightly tapering profile, basal ring, painted band to the inner rim, frieze of multilinear geometric panels. 110 grams, 88 mm wide (3 3/8 in.).Ex Schoyen collection, London, UK, 1990s. [No Reserve]

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20th century A.D. With a heart-shaped body decorated with a scrolling vegetal border, integral loop with ring, hooked bar to

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Lot 1474

20th century A.D. With a heart-shaped body decorated with a scrolling vegetal border, integral loop with ring, hooked bar to the opposite end. 3.58 grams, 52 mm (2 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Circa 9th-11th century A.D. With ring-and-dot detail to one face, rivetted loop to the apex. 2.71 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.).A

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Lot 1200

Circa 9th-11th century A.D. With ring-and-dot detail to one face, rivetted loop to the apex. 2.71 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.).Acquired in the 1980s. Ex property of a Worcestershire gentleman. Acquired on the UK art market in 2014. Property of a Kent lady collector. [No Reserve]

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7th century A.D. Three-piece lead-alloy frame; central panel a rectangular frame with loops at the corners, suspension ring,

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Lot 978

7th century A.D. Three-piece lead-alloy frame; central panel a rectangular frame with loops at the corners, suspension ring, geometric openwork design with central roundel; two flanking rectangular openwork panels each with a facing female dressed in a calf-length robe supporting a ewer on her head. 54.5 grams total, 48-90 mm (1 7/8 - 3 1/2 in.).From the collection of a prominent dealer of Islamic antiquities, Mr A.C., since 1980s. [3]

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Lot 533

Circa 7th century B.C. Small impasto kyathos with carinated profile, basal ring, zoomorphic handle with spurs above. 113 grams, 10 cm wide (4 in.).Belgium (Uccle) – Haynault Ventes Publiques, Collectibles Auction, 21 September 2021, lot 15. Property of a South Australian private collector, with collection reference 21.100. Accompanied by a detailed collector's catalogue page including description and photograph.Villanovan culture is often regarded as the earliest phase of Etruscan civilisation in the Iron Age.

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Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With globular body and basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle t

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Lot 657

Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With globular body and basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear. 305 grams, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.).From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.

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20th century A.D. Matched pair of rectangular wooden panels with openwork design, phoenix in a ring surrounded by foliage. 1

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Lot 1693

20th century A.D. Matched pair of rectangular wooden panels with openwork design, phoenix in a ring surrounded by foliage. 1.18 kg total, 37 x 18.2 cm each (14 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.).Acquired on the Singapore art market. Property of a Kent lady collector. [2, No Reserve]

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16th-17th century A.D. Rectangular boss with offset hatched design imitating the clasped hands of a classic mane in fede ring

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Lot 1603

16th-17th century A.D. Rectangular boss with offset hatched design imitating the clasped hands of a classic mane in fede ring. 3.02 grams, 21.42 mm overall, 18.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (7/8 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Mainly 15th-19th century A.D. Comprising various buckles; a key; a heraldic pendant devoid of loop with remains of enamel; a

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Lot 1355

Mainly 15th-19th century A.D. Comprising various buckles; a key; a heraldic pendant devoid of loop with remains of enamel; a stamp seal with stone intaglio engraved with cursive text; a discoid weight with 'S V' to both sides; and an openwork ring. 110 grams total, 21-48 mm (3/4 - 1 7/8 in.).Found Northampton and Somerset, UK. [13, No Reserve]

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9th-11th century A.D. With segmented teeth to the edges of the lentoid plaque; ring-and-dot detailing, suspension loop. See S

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Lot 1240

9th-11th century A.D. With segmented teeth to the edges of the lentoid plaque; ring-and-dot detailing, suspension loop. See Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CVI (4). 23.2 grams, 53 mm (2 in.).Acquired early 2000s. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. Of penannular form, decorative panels with ring-and-dot and line designs separated by narrow decor

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Lot 684

Circa 2nd-4th century A.D. Of penannular form, decorative panels with ring-and-dot and line designs separated by narrow decorative bands. 26 grams, 69 mm (2 3/4 in.).From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. [No Reserve]

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Circa 12th-14th century A.D. Comprising: one with a low-relief Corpus Christi; one with five incised ring-and-dot markings; o

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Lot 782

Circa 12th-14th century A.D. Comprising: one with a low-relief Corpus Christi; one with five incised ring-and-dot markings; one with a square central panel and short arms with knop finials; one with conical arms, loop partially absent. 18.4 grams total, 24-45 mm (1 - 1 3/4 in.).From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. [4, No Reserve]

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Circa 5th-3rd century B.C. With a broad, conical body and basal ring; black concentric rings to the body. 745 grams, 21.5 cm

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Lot 534

Circa 5th-3rd century B.C. With a broad, conical body and basal ring; black concentric rings to the body. 745 grams, 21.5 cm wide (8 1/2 in.).Acquired in the 1970s, thence by descent 2012. Private UK collection, Cambridge, UK. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.

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Late 16th-early 17th century A.D. Plain D-section band with engraved foliage to the shoulders and square-cut quartz gemstone

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Lot 416

Late 16th-early 17th century A.D. Plain D-section band with engraved foliage to the shoulders and square-cut quartz gemstone set into a cup bezel with heater shields to two sides; remains of black enamel. Cf. Guilhou, E., Catalogue of a collection of Ancient Rings, Paris, 1912, plate XXII, no.1420, for similar set with a rectangular ruby; and cf. Scarisbrick, D., Rings. Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty, London, 2007, p.312, 435, 438, for a similar ring but with hexagonal bezel and diamond, dated circa 1610 A.D. 2.07 grams, 20.99 mm overall, 15.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.).From a Leicestershire, UK, jewellery collection since circa 1983. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]

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9th-10th century A.D. or earlier. Formed as a gold cap with rounded claws, set with polished glass gem; integral suspension l

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Lot 1171

9th-10th century A.D. or earlier. Formed as a gold cap with rounded claws, set with polished glass gem; integral suspension loop with a later jump ring. 0.64 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.).From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.This amulet was believed to offer protection against 'Elfshot'. The attack of elves was believed responsible for mysterious suffering in men and livestock. 'Elfshot' described sudden shooting pains localised to a particular area of the body, such as in rheumatism, arthritis or muscle stitches or cramps. Elves were thought to shoot darts or arrows where such pains had no obvious external cause. Belief in elfshot persisted into the 20th century in rural areas, and as proof country folk would sometimes find small arrowheads (the remains of Neolithic or Mesolithic flints, or naturally-occurring spear-shaped stones) that were believed to be the magical weapons that caused the afflictions. Belief in elfshot began in the Pagan Germanic period.

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1450-1200 B.C. Cup or bowl of spherical shape, unpainted, fitted with a wishbone handle. Cf. similar cup at the Metropolitan

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Lot 498

1450-1200 B.C. Cup or bowl of spherical shape, unpainted, fitted with a wishbone handle. Cf. similar cup at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.74.51.1148, Cesnola collection. 96 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.).Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.The presence of Achaeans in Cyprus, in late Cypriot II, also significantly influenced the life of the island from a ceramic production point of view. The social changes and new habits that developed among the elites of the main urban centres of the island included elaborate funerary displays, a means through which the emerging elite could express its identity and differentiate itself from other social groups. The ceramic forms were often cups intended for elaborate libation rituals, symposia, or ceremonies equivalent to Near Eastern marzeah, during which drinking services including kraters for mixing wine, cups and jugs were used. Alongside the more elaborate Achaean pottery, local Cypriot pottery (white-slip and base-ring) was still in use. [No Reserve]

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Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Comprising: a plain ring brooch; one with six turrets; and one lozenge-shaped decorated with sta

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Lot 1281

Circa 14th-16th century A.D. Comprising: a plain ring brooch; one with six turrets; and one lozenge-shaped decorated with stamped annulets to the frame. 12 grams total, 23-38 mm (1 - 1 1/2 in.).Found Cambridgeshire, UK. [3, No Reserve]

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Circa 25 B.C.-10 A.D. Obv: geometric pattern forming eight-pointed star around a central pellet in ring, within wreath border

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Lot 2421

Circa 25 B.C.-10 A.D. Obv: geometric pattern forming eight-pointed star around a central pellet in ring, within wreath border. Rev: bull right, crescent or horns above. ABC 2685; VA 1810; BMC 1752-55; Ev.74; Al.-; M 174; S 248. 1.79 grams. .Found Cambridgeshire, UK. [No Reserve]

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20th century A.D. or earlier. Comprising: one complete ring with faux-twisted bezel; one fragmentary ring bezel with openwork

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Lot 1560

20th century A.D. or earlier. Comprising: one complete ring with faux-twisted bezel; one fragmentary ring bezel with openwork design. 5.6 grams total, 18-25 mm (3/4 - 1 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [3, No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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2nd-3rd century A.D. The upper part of a Beneficiarius dedicatory spear or sceptre, comprising a circular-section shaft with

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Lot 164

2nd-3rd century A.D. The upper part of a Beneficiarius dedicatory spear or sceptre, comprising a circular-section shaft with an ivy leaf finial, a crescent (lunula) below and the point with triple acorn-shaped spheres; the lower end of the shaft square-section and with a rosette for attaching it to the wooden part, engraved with X-motifs and circumferential lines. Cf. Klein M. J., ‘Votivwaffen aus einem Mars-Heiligtum bei. Mainz’, in JRMES,10 (1999), pp. 87–94, fig.1 and 9, for similar votive spearheads; Kovács, P., ‘Beneficiarius Lances and Ring-Pommel Swords in Pannonia’, in Limes XIX, Procedings of the XIXth International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies, Pécs, 2005, pp. 955–70, fig.5 (similar spear represented on the Altar of Müllendorf); D’Amato, R., Sumner, G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009, fig.258, p.179, for similar specimen; Gaiu, C., ‘The Beneficiarius spearhead from Arcobadara’ in Journal of ancient Art and Archaeology, No.1.3/2014, pp.22-30. 62 grams, 49 cm (19 1/4 in.).Found Cambridgeshire, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.The beneficiarii, within the Roman army, were soldiers exempted from menial duties and acting as orderlies of senior officers; they were also charged with particular duties by governors and generals. Their distinctive insignia were decorated spears, often with a point shaped like an ivy leaf. The military stela from Perinth depicting a 3rd century beneficiarius shows a very similar spear, mounted over a particular structure on the midshaft of the spear.

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1200-1400 A.D. With a slender D-section hoop, bevelled rectangular cell set with a garnet cabochon; satellite settings at the

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Lot 374

1200-1400 A.D. With a slender D-section hoop, bevelled rectangular cell set with a garnet cabochon; satellite settings at the corners, each with a green cabochon (one absent), the ring preserved in the same condition as it was when found. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 567, for type. 2.81 grams, 27 mm (1 in.).Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, UK, on Sunday 16th January 2022. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SUSS-95B0C7. Reported as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 with reference no.2022T118, and subsequently disclaimed. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11979-208180.

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Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Comprising an octagonal band with rounded inside, engraved inscription in Greek on four facets rea

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Lot 200

Circa 4th-5th century A.D. Comprising an octagonal band with rounded inside, engraved inscription in Greek on four facets reading '??? ??? /??? ???? /??? ????/ +?? ????', interspersed with a palm branches on the other facets. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 223, for type. 2.48 grams, 19.61 mm overall, 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13) (3/4 in.).Ex London, UK, collection, 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of a statement of opinion from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 210711.This type of ring (type III, Variant 1, of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification) is common among gold and silver examples since the 3rd century A.D. The inscription on our ring, however, shows Christian elements (such as the palm branch) which allow a dating to the 4th-5th century A.D. The inscription '+?? ???? /??? ??? /??? ???? /??? ????' is not simple to interpret. It could be read as '+?(?????)E A (???) TOI/ KON(??)?? (TIN?) B/OH(? EI) A(?)?? TO/ ? ??????' = 'Holy Mother of God help Constantine from the heights of your Holiness [Konstantinos being the possible owner of the ring]'.

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Late 1st millennium B.C. and later. Mainly comprising polished beads of various sizes and shapes, including facetted, barrel-

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Lot 609

Late 1st millennium B.C. and later. Mainly comprising polished beads of various sizes and shapes, including facetted, barrel-shaped and cuboid types, together with examples with ring-and-dot motifs. 29.3 grams total, 9-15 mm (3/8 - 5/8 in.).UK gallery, early 2000s. [30]

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Circa 15th-19th century A.D. Mixed group including beehive and tailor's ring types. 42.9 grams total, 16-22 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in

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Lot 1297

Circa 15th-19th century A.D. Mixed group including beehive and tailor's ring types. 42.9 grams total, 16-22 mm (5/8 - 7/8 in.).Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK, and Essex, circa 1980s. Property of an Essex collector. [8, No Reserve]

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9th-11th century A.D. Composed of a ring with two free-running bars with openwork designs to the front face and bars to rever

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Lot 1219

9th-11th century A.D. Composed of a ring with two free-running bars with openwork designs to the front face and bars to reverse; section of fabric remaining. 35.3 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price

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Circa 710-760 A.D. Obv: Woden head with seven bosses around. Rev: pecking bird within berry bush, ring and pellet above and b

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Lot 2291

Circa 710-760 A.D. Obv: Woden head with seven bosses around. Rev: pecking bird within berry bush, ring and pellet above and below. Abramson 48; S. 801A; M. 285-8; M.p. 325-32. 0.86 grams. .Ex UK collection.

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Kangxi Period (1662-1722) With two dragon loop handles, each with a loose ring, and left in the biscuit. Painted in vibrant s

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Lot 29

Kangxi Period (1662-1722) With two dragon loop handles, each with a loose ring, and left in the biscuit. Painted in vibrant shades of cobalt blue and decorated on the body with two panels alternating with lotus sprays. Each panel featuring a scene with fishermen on a river and a mountainous landscape in the background. The neck is decorated with 'Antiques' and the foot is encircled with a ruyi border.Height: 41,5 cmNote: A jar of the same shape and with almost identical decoration, from the collection of Norma and William Gruber, was presented by Christie's on March 20, 2001, Auction 9602, lot 232. SPECIAL SALE NOTICERestricted BiddingTo register and bid at this auction you will need to provide proof of identity and of address and provide photographic ID. You may be asked to pay a deposit of €5.000. Fund must be cleared in VERITAS Art Auctioneers account no later than 11am on Monday, December 4th, 2023. If you are not the winning bidder, you will be refunded within seven working days. Online bidders may be required to pay a €5.000 deposit, which will allow the online bidder to bid up to a maximum of €50.000 in total. For higher bids, different deposits apply.Bank Transfers should be sent to: Beneficiary PERIHASTA Bank BPI Branch Saldanha IBAN PT 50 0010 0000 4626 3080 0018 2 SWIFT/BIC BBPIPTPLCondition of LotsPlease note that the condition of lots is not stated in the catalogue descriptions. Reports on condition may be available on request. The absence of condition reports in the catalogue does not imply that the lot is free from imperfections or faults.

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Churchill mounted coin pendant, coin brooch, sundry pieces including dress ring and pair of cameo 9ct gold earrings

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Lot 168

Churchill mounted coin pendant, coin brooch, sundry pieces including dress ring and pair of cameo 9ct gold earrings

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A small collection including large oriental silver jade dress ring, a pair of faceted amber cufflinks, yellow gold & amber he

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Lot 059

A small collection including large oriental silver jade dress ring, a pair of faceted amber cufflinks, yellow gold & amber heart pendantand a Victorian yellow gold amethyst brooch with picture inset.

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A 9ct gold and garnet gents ring together with a 9ct gold dress ring, approx. 5.5g (2).

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Lot 023

A 9ct gold and garnet gents ring together with a 9ct gold dress ring, approx. 5.5g (2).

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A George V 1911 gold sovereign set in a heavy 9ct ring, overall weight 16.8g.

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Lot 033

A George V 1911 gold sovereign set in a heavy 9ct ring, overall weight 16.8g.

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An 18ct five stone ring together with an unmarked sapphire ring (2)

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Lot 108

An 18ct five stone ring together with an unmarked sapphire ring (2)

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An 18ct five stone diamond ring, size L, total weight 3.20g.

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Lot 331

An 18ct five stone diamond ring, size L, total weight 3.20g.

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A 22ct gold wedding band ring, approx. 4.9g, together with a 9ct signet ring approx. 9.4g (2).

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Lot 107

A 22ct gold wedding band ring, approx. 4.9g, together with a 9ct signet ring approx. 9.4g (2).

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An Ingersoll pocket watch together with a collection of other assorted watches, cameos and a 9ct signet ring.

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Lot 329

An Ingersoll pocket watch together with a collection of other assorted watches, cameos and a 9ct signet ring.

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