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Lot 159

2nd-early 1st millennium BC and later. A necklace composed of carnelian annular and facetted polygonal bicone beads and silver facetted beads, each of the two larger silver beads decorated with two crosses composed of recessed squares; large central pendant in the form of a ribbed bulb, chevrons to four ribs and a flared finial with ribbed suspension loops above; restrung, with later clasp.See Maxwell-Hyslop, K.R., Western Asiatic Jewellery, c.3000-612 BC, London, 1971, p.8-10, and pl.12, for bead types typical of this period, examples of which can be seen in the necklace offered here; see fig.127, for comparable flared terminal on a different type of jewellery item.96 grams, 47cm (18 1/2"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10656-174199. Fine condition.

Lot 165

6th-4th century BC. A silver pendant shaped as birds with large bodies and small heads, pierced beads for eyes, the main cells filled with bitumen(?) and clad with sheet-gold, a stone(?) insert between; viewed 'upside down', the gold bodies alone also form two stylised facing birds, with incised detailing to the neck, breast and tails; tubular bead above for suspension.19.9 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10662-174193. Fine condition.

Lot 166

6th-4th century BC. A bifacial silver pendant shaped as two facing birds or ducks, with gilt eyes and body with two miniature versions of the pair, reverse with two single standing birds with gilt eyes, feather detailing around, ribbed sphere below with vertical rows of gilt circles, triangular foot and tubular suspension loop.See The British Museum, museum number 1994,1004.1, for a bird's head similar in style to that of the birds decorating the body of the pendant offered here.64 grams, 75mm (3"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10654-174194. Fine condition.

Lot 168

6th-4th century BC. A silver pendant shaped as a duck or bird with wings folded along the back, head reclined between the folds of the wings; detailing to the beak, head, wings and tail; integral suspension loop to a hollow-form body; reverse with irregular piercing with metal 'plug'.See The British Museum, museum number 123916, for a silver and gilt bird from the Oxus treasure with comparable elements to the bird presented here.30.2 grams, 54mm (2"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10708-174195. Fine condition.

Lot 169

6th-4th century BC. A silver handle or ornamental grip formed as a round-section shank with scooped end, openwork finial formed as two addorsed horses with tails conjoined.65.3 grams, 97mm (3 3/4"). From an important London W1, gallery; previously acquired 1970s-1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 174

9th-6th century BC. A silver round-section penannular bracelet with opposed beast-head terminals.See The British Museum, 'Annual Report of the General Progress of the Museums for the year 1936' in Natural History, 1937, pp.10-11, accession no.1936,0613.188.60.2 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). From the collection of a deceased gentleman, his collection formed 1970-1999; thence by descent.A similar bracelet was found during the excavations of Urartu site at the castle of Çavu?tepe, near Van. The necropolis dates to the kingdom of Sarduri II (764-735 BC) who built the fortress. The bracelet was found in the grave of a child, and considering that the Urartians were the ancestors of the Proto-Armenians it could be an afterlife gift destined to honour the god Vahagn, the Dragon Reaper. Fine condition.

Lot 175

1st millennium BC. A silver penannular bracelet with opposed lion-head finials.77.8 grams, 89mm (3 1/2"). From an important collection, London, UK, 1970-1999; thence by descent. Fine condition.

Lot 208

6th century BC. A gold pin with tapering round-section shaft; finial with rounded neck below a cuboidal body, decorated with tripartite collars composed of plain gold wire between beaded, the collars alternating with bow-shaped plaques with applied central granules; dome-shaped chalcedony stone above; the shaft possibly later, the gemstone has also likely been reattached.Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, lot 140.15.10 grams, 10.1cm (4"). From an important North West London collection; acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, lot 140; accompanied by copies of the relevant catalogue pages and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no. 174382/24/03/2021; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10671-174382. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.

Lot 321

10th century AD. A silver openwork D-shaped scabbard chape with scooped upper edges and bear's head to the apex, facing mask of a bear in a knot of three-band tendrils.See Paulsen, P., Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, p.49-50.62 grams, 63mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; from his grandfather's collection by descent in 1989; formerly in the family collection since at least the 1970s. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition, cleaned and conserved.

Lot 346

9th-11th century AD. A brooch and necklace assemblage comprising: a matched pair of bronze tortoise brooches each with a shallow dome bearing low-relief zoomorphic ornament, narrow flange, transverse bar and catch to the reverse; attached double-link chain suspended between two trefoil pendants with attached chains supporting an axehead amulet, an ear-scoop, a pendant with addorsed horse-heads and dangles to the lower edge, an equal-arm brooch, a latch-lifter, a fire steel, a male mask amulet; separate restrung necklace of glass and other spacer beads with rock-crystal cylindrical beads and gold-in-glass drum-shaped beads, three rock crystal cabochons in silver frames.Cf. Ewing, T., Viking Clothing, Stroud, 2007, p.25; Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.62; MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 4.1.435 grams total, 8-84.5cm (3 - 33 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10712-175093.Female costume in the early middle ages in northern Europe usually included a pair of brooches worn high on the chest with a swag of beads slung between them and attachment chains or cords from which were suspended various tools (needle-case, ear-scoop, nail-cleaner, shears) and amulets. The purpose of the pins was to fasten the shoulder-straps of the hangeroc, a pinafore dress, to the kirtle beneath. [4] Fine condition.

Lot 369

7th century AD. A gilt-silver disc-shaped brooch with quadrilobe design formed from interlaced lines with four 'eyes' and four pellet-in-annulet features, within a beaded border; the reverse with pin, catchplate and two further loops, through one of which a silver wire with twisted joint ring runs.Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 2.2; Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, accession number: 53.48.6.29.3 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989.This Scandinavian Vendel period brooch precedes the Viking Era both in history and art style, as we can observe the use of box and disc brooches in both eras. There were lively contacts with continental Europe, and the Scandinavians continued to export iron, fur and slaves; in return they acquired art and innovations, such as the stirrup. Some of the riches were probably acquired through the control of mining districts and the production of iron. The rulers had troops of mounted elite warriors with costly armour, since their graves were found with stirrups and saddle ornaments of birds of prey in gilded bronze with encrusted garnets. The geometric and interlaced pattern was popular especially in Scandinavia, although we can find ornaments with similar motifs among continental Germanic people. Abstractly designed brooches like this were fashionable until larger and more massive Viking oval and drum brooches replaced them. [No Reserve] A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.

Lot 370

7th century AD. A gilt-silver disc-shaped pendant with a stylised beast formed from interlaced lines within a dashed ropework border, which continues to the sides of the integral suspension loop.Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections (Roman Iron Age, Migration Period, Early Medieval), Oxford, 1997, item 2.2; Metropolitan museum of Art, New York, accession number: 53.48.6.14.5 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.

Lot 371

9th century AD. A silver-gilt equal-arm brooch of Aagård Type III A, with central segmented boss, symmetrical tongue-shaped scooped flanges with Borre Style low-relief facing bearded mask beneath an openwork finial formed as a female figure(?), fists placed against the ears; silver rivets; ferrous pin to the reverse with lugs and catch.See Aargaard, G-B., Gleivasrmige Spangen in Arwidsson, G. (ed.), Systemastische Analysen der Graberfunde Birka II:2, Stockholm, 1986.47.2 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10713-175110. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition.

Lot 373

9th-11th century AD. A silver filigree pendant with elaborate decoration; a central pelletted motif surrounded by four wave-like double ropework scrolls with pellets in the field within a ropework border; apex loop above with triple ropework lines separating rows of pellets.See Arbman, H., Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, for discussion and comparable examples; see Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, for discussion and comparable examples.3.97 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 374

9th-12th century AD. A silver disc pendant with integral loop; the disc with applied concentric bands of filigree ropework, granules and volute scrolls surrounding a central ellipsoid cell with inset amber cabochon, filigree and granulation to the loop.Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate XV, for type.4 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 375

10th century AD. A discoid silver pendant with integral loop, openwork regardant Jellinge style beast with tendrils and border.Cf. Korshyn, V.E., Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rysi X-XIV Vekov, Moscow, 2013, type J.2.02.3.12 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 376

9th-11th century AD. A discoid silver pendant with ribbed suspension loop, raised central boss with equal-arm cross, three concentric bands of stamped decoration of pellets-in-rectangles, Z-motifs and pellets.6.22 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 377

9th-11th century AD. A silver pendant comprising: ovoid rock crystal centrepiece; D-section silver frame with incised ropework detailing, filigree band at the junction with the sheet-silver sleeve, suspension loop with the ends wound around the shank; three loops to the lower edge each with a twisted wire link and pendant equal-arm cross pommee, all with stamped ornament to the obverse and two with incised cross motif to the reverse.Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L., Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands II: Typentafeln, Stockholm, 1998, pl.170, items 15-20, for type.64 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 378

9th-11th century AD. A silver amuletic pendant with irregular agate gemstone and free-running coiled loop suspended on a twisted wire hoop with coiled terminals; silver granules within the agate and circumferential bands of stamped pellet-in-triangle and other motifs to the body.4.83 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). From a central London collection; previously in a European collection formed 1979-1989. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 379

6th century AD. A sheet-silver appliqué of an advancing canine with parcel-gilt rectangular panel to the shoulder and similar spiral to the hip; eye and curled tail pierced for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand.18 grams total, 39mm including stand (1 1/2"). Property of an English gentleman; previously in a private UK collection since the 1980s. Very fine condition.

Lot 383

10th-12th century AD. A twisted gold finger ring with tapering shank formed as two twisted rods.Cf. Johnson, C.E., A Typological Assessment of Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Finger-Rings from Britain Dating from AD 600-1100, MA dissertation, UCL, 2014, item 25 (Boynton, PAS reference MCL-40E866); Williams, G., Pentz, P. & Wemhoff, M., Vikings Life and Legend, London, 2014, item 18.4.38 grams, 26.13mm overall, 19.27mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). From a private UK collector; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s.In the Viking world, the status that an individual might achieve through personal qualities, war ability, social position and wealth, whether inherited or acquired through his own efforts, was enhanced by valuable clothing and finely worked jewellery produced predominantly of gold or silver. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 388

9th-10th century AD. An iron mould for casting silver ingots, D-shaped in section; the mould with triangular handle to one end.500 grams, 34.5cm (13 1/2"). From an Essex antiques gallery; formerly in a 1980s private collection. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 413

12th-13th century AD. A large solid silver Outremer altar or processional cross with gilt detailing, the arms of the cross on the obverse encrusted with inset gemstone cabochons including ruby, garnet, carnelian and others, each in a gilt setting, an internal cross formed of small seed pearls threaded through a wire and affixed to the cross by small rings, holes to the arms for hosting a separate Corpus Christi, engraved gilt inscriptions 'IHS' for Jesus and 'INRI' for Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, to the upper arm; the reverse with five ornamented medallions and foliage decoration; short triangular tang.See Thorbecke, J., Das Reich der Salier 1024-1125, Germany, 1992.1.06 kg, 37.5cm (14 3/4"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a European gentleman in 2014; previously in an old European family collection since the 1980s; accompanied by a report by historian and archaeologist Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10575-173067The form and styles employed in the obverse of this cross are typically western Latin, while the reverse is clearly inspired by oriental models, from Armenia or Byzantium. The cross thus represents a symbiosis of both cultures, possibly produced in the Outremer Crusade States or in the Kingdom of Cilicia-Armenia. The presence of the Corpus Christi on the cross excludes its use within the Orthodox Church; its use in one of the Latin States in the East is more plausible. The shape of the cross is clearly inspired by German Medieval models, such as the crosses of Herimann, or Saint Mary of Lily from North-Westphalia (Thorbecke, 1992, pp.395-396, 429-430), or the Theodericus cross from Mainz (Thorbecke, 1992, pp.393-395"). The same style of inscription is visible on a cross at Padeborn. Richly decorated crosses with inset precious stones, heirs of Carolingian art, are visible in the Holy Roman Empire treasures of Hessen, Ornabrück and Münster (Thorbecke, 1992, pp.365ff.) A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition, some restoration. Rare.

Lot 436

18th century AD. A silver ring with the hoop formed of four lentoid plaques, openwork shoulders with two radiating leaves supporting a large oval bezel frame with scalloped edge, inset with a slightly domed bezel with a central coffin lid with skull, crossbones and a wheel representing fortune, inscription 'memento mori' and a star surrounding.17.80 grams, 24.62mm overall, 17.75mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From the private collection of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000.The motif of a skull and wheel of fortune is Hellenistic in origin. The most striking example of the iconography can be seen in a mosaic from Pompeii, today in The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (inv.no.109982), in which death is presented as the great leveller who cancels out all difference of wealth and class. Fine condition.

Lot 437

18th century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, X-motifs and pellets to the shoulders imitating snakeskin; openwork lentoid bezel composed of four fierce serpent heads with gaping jaws and biting the raised oval bezel, intaglio motif of a seated skeleton resting against the side of a tombstone inscribed with 'RIP', skeleton's right hand resting on the ground and left hand holding a bouquet of flowers, flowers laid on the ground in front of the tombstone and other vegetation on the field, 'memento mori' inscription for 'remember you must die' to the left edge.7.18 grams, 22.64mm overall, 18.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). From the private collection of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 438

18th century AD. A silver memento mori finger ring with broad hoop and ellipsoid bezel; the hoop with bands of flowers, leaves and tendrils and to the underside the blackletter inscription 'mors certa - hora incerta' for 'death is certain [but the] hour is uncertain'; bezel with central facing skull surrounded by a clock-face arrangement of Roman numerals.9.72 grams, 24.06mm overall, 18.68mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman; acquired after 2000. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 439

18th century AD. A silver ring with exceptionally broad band, circular raised bezel depicting an incuse facing skull; the band engraved with Gothic 'BREVE ET IRREPARABILE / TEMPUS OMNIBUS VITA' inscription taken from Virgil's Aeneid 'brief and irrecoverable is the time all have of life' in two lines divided by a central segmented band; a punched 'X-above-crescent' maker's mark to the inside.19.30 grams, 24.13mm overall, 18.33mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). From the private collection of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 52

1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver ring with tapering D-section hoop and gold oval-shaped bezel, holding a garnet cabochon with intaglio design of winged Victory standing; gold beaded collar to edge of bezel marking the orientation of the gemstone; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.6.48 grams, 22.75mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (1"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 55

2nd-1st century BC. A silver spoon with shallow ellipsoidal bowl and square-section handle with dog-head finial.19.8 grams, 15.7cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition.

Lot 56

2nd-1st century BC. A silver spoon comprising a flat bowl with slightly raised rim, square-section handle with curled end and swan-head finial.42 grams, 18cm (7"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s; formerly in a 1980s collection. Fine condition.

Lot 58

3rd-1st century BC. A sheet-silver pendant formed as a pair of sandals, hatched decoration to the borders of the main straps, suspension loop between the heels.See Veldmeijer, A.J., Footwear in Ancient Egypt: the Medelhavsmuseet collection, Världskulturmuseerna Stockholm, 2014, figs.15ff.11.4 grams, 48mm (2"). From a private family collection formed in London from the mid 1980s-early 1990s.The style of these sandals is Egyptian; they can be compared to a model (1479-1425 BC) found in the grave of the three foreign wives of Thutmose III, in gold sheet (MET accession number 26.8.147a"). Modest examples can be seen in the leather sandals from the village of Deir-El-Medina ( 2435-2305 BC), now in the Egyptian Museum of Torino. This Egyptian pattern lasted centuries and was again in fashion during the Ptolemaic and Roman period. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition.

Lot 59

4th century BC. A silver-gilt mount of two opposed eagles with hooked beaks, the parcel-gilding providing accents and details to the two birds; the bodies and wings represented as three-band loops and a trefoil between; pierced in three places for attachment.Cf. I. Marazov (ed.), Ancient Gold: The Wealth of the Thracians, (New York, 1998); particularly the phalera, p. 137, no. 62, now in the Museum of History, Lovech (inv. no. 591).14.1 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Property of an English gentleman; previously in the private collection of Mr James Bishop; acquired prior to 1970. Very fine condition.

Lot 64

3rd century AD. A silver mount with the face of the young Dionysus or Hermes, the eyes with engraved pupils, surmounted by a thick curly hairstyle, with curls descending on the cheeks and covering the ears.See Hammond, B., Roman artefacts of England and United Kingdom, Witham, 2016, fig.MN-2035, p.234.36 grams, 52mm (2"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.This round mount, beautifully executed, is influenced by the prototypes of Hellenic art. Probably this piece was used as furniture mount, for caskets or triclinary beds. Fine condition, heavily patinated.

Lot 76

1st-2nd century AD. A substantial ornamental silver armour phalera with gilt detailing, embossed face of Gorgon Medusa to the centre with detailed eyes, eyebrows and mouth, strong nasal ridge extending towards the forehead, furrowed brow with a pair of wings emerging from the curly hair framing the face, a pair of snakes knotted beneath the chin; wide edge with beaded rim and wavy pointillé decoration; accompanied by a discoid bronze sheet to which the fastening pins were attached to.Cf. Jahn, O., Die Lauersforter Phalerae, Bonn, 1860, taf.1; Maxfield, V.A., The military decorations of the Roman Army, Los Angeles, 1981; D’Amato, R., Sumner, G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009, figs.157, 254-255; D’Amato, R., Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1), 112BC-AD192, Oxford, 2018, p.54; D’Amato, R. & Negin, A., Roman decorated armour, London, 2019, p.150, fig.137.113 grams total, 8.8-12.5cm (3 1/2 - 5"). From the private collection of a London antiquarian; acquired from Coins and Antiquities, formerly known as D.J. Crowther Ltd, Mayfair, London, UK, in 1970; accompanied by an expertise by military specialist Dr Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10623-174245.Discoid military decorations usually depicted the heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions, Medusa being the most popular subject. Sets of phalerae, similar to those shown on monuments dedicated to Marcus Caelius, Quintus Sertorius Festus and Celer Allius, were found in Neuss, Lauersfort and Newstead. Our phalera finds parallel in similar examples from the magnificent Lauersfort set, echoing the decoration visible on the gravestone of centurion Caelius from Bonn, depicted with a corona civica on his head; the best-known silver military decorations of the early Imperial Age. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing such rich suits of phalerae with the straps attached directly to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. One such example can be seen on the gravestone of the Aquilifer G. Musius (Jahn, 1860, taf.II; D’Amato, 2018, p.54), where the phalerae are worn over a leather structure like a doublet over the subarmalis. Wearing a double-padded armour under the doublet provided twice as much protection to the warrior and enhanced the phalerae worn over the doublet. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although the sources confirm that this was not an absolute rule. They were worn in a similar fashion to medals on the chest, attached to a leather harness of straps, which ran straight around and up and down the front of the chest, and continued over the shoulders and around the back where they were fastened with buckles (Maxfield, 1981, pp.92-93"). [2] Very fine condition.

Lot 77

1st-2nd century AD. A silver toilet set comprising: a strigil with curved C-section blade and tapering rectangular-section handle, with rectangular piercing at the terminal for suspension, a silver shell ornament applied to the junction between blade and handle on the reverse; a balsamarium or aryballos, with squat spherical body, collared shoulder, convex neck, everted rim and flared foot, with two comic theatre masks applied to the body, with loops to accept a handle; the masks with detailing to the faces and hair; the body with a concentric band of inlaid floral decoration; a partial handle with collars and decorative elements.See The British Museum, museum number 1868,0105.46, for a comparable toilet set; see The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 61.88, for a comparable silver strigil; see Roberts, P., Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum, London, 2013, for discussion.323 grams total, 6.1-19.6cm (2 1/4 - 7 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10706-174980.Before the introduction of fat-based soaps in the late Empire, the usual method of cleansing by athletes, as well as bathers of both sexes, was a mixture of low grade olive oil, and a pumice. The oil was applied to the body and then scraped off by means of the long, scoop-like scraper, known as a strigil. A common form of public benefaction was money for a free distribution of such oil. The physical well-being of the gladiator was of the utmost importance so that they could perform at the games; vast sums of money were spent by the owners of gladiatorial schools on the training and upkeep of the athletes, and this would have included regular bathing, exercise and massage. [3] Fair condition, balsamarium split.

Lot 84

3rd century AD. A parcel-gilt silver crossbow brooch comprising a hexagonal-section bar with gilt knop finials, rectangular openwork bow with inset epigraphic panel 'LEGXICLPF' (Legio XI Claudia Pia Fidelis) and gilt knop to the angle; D-section catchplate.Cf. Heeren, S. & van der Feijst, L., Fibulae uit de Lage Landen. Beschrijving, Analyse en Interpretatie van een Archeologische Vondstcategorie, Amersfoort, 2017, items NL-0446-11a-294, NL-1219-03a-002, NL-1225-01b-005, for prototypes.32 grams, 60mm (2 1/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.Legio XI Claudia, the eleventh legion was a unit of the Imperial Roman army, levied by Julius Caesar for his campaign against the Belgic Nervii tribe. During the turbulent period of the third century the legio had its headquarters in the Pannonia Inferior, but various detachments (vexillationes) of this legio operated in the western and eastern corners of the huge empire. Between 200 and 250 AD a vexillation was in the Pontus at Alma Kermen, while between 198-209 we have sources for another vexillation in Asia, at Aulutrene. In 297-298 AD, a vexillation of the legion followed the Emperor Diocletian in Egypt. Fine condition.

Lot 93

2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with D-section hoop, expanding at the shoulders to an oval-shaped bezel with applied granules and tiered setting holding a jasper gemstone with intaglio motif of a hen standing on a wheat sheaf, a cockerel standing on her back.24.04 grams, 28.46mm overall, 22.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 179

QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE - LP COLLECTION. Ace instant collection of 13 x LPs from Quicksilver Messenger Service (and related). Titles are S/T (UK green labels S/T (2904 - Ex/VG+), Shady Grove (UK green labels E-ST 391 - VG copy), Happy Tails (UK green labels E-ST 120 - Ex/VG+), Just For Love (inc. UK EA-ST 498 and US SMAS-498), Quicksilver (E-SW 819), Comin' Thru (E-ST 11002), What About Me (EA-ST 630), Maiden Of The Cancer Moon (PSYCHO 10), Nick Gravenites John Cipollina Band - Monkey Medicine (Big Beat Records), Solid Silver and Revolution. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+

Lot 18

PINK FLOYD - LPs. A smashing pack of 5 LPs by Pink Floyd. Titles include The Best Of The Pink Floyd (5C054-04299, 1970 Dutch stereo pressing with black labels. Side 1 has a light but feelable mark on track 1. The rest of the record is strong VG+. Front laminated sleeve is VG+), The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (SCX 6157, UK stereo repress on black/ silver box label. Record has some light surface marks, VG+. Sleeve is also VG+), Meddle (SHVL 795, VG+/ VG+), Atom Heart Mother (SKAO-382, Canadian pressing, Ex/ Ex) & Ummagumma (SHDW 1/2, UK press with EMI logos on labels. VG+/ VG+).

Lot 180

THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND - LPs. Smart bundle of 6 x LPs from ISB. Titles are Wee Tam (UK EKS 74036 red/silver labels - Ex+ super clean record/VG+ small top seam split, an easy repair), The Big Huge (UK EKS 74037 red/silver labels - Ex+ very clean record/VG+), I Looked Up (UK 2469 002 - VG due to a scratch on track A1, elsewhere very clean/VG+), Changing Horses (UK EKS 74057 red label/white logo - clean Ex/Ex), 'U' (UK 2665 001 - top Ex+ records/with insert/VG+) and Relics (EKS 74065 - Ex+/VG+).

Lot 191

CLASSIC/ BLUES/ PROG ROCK - LPs. Here we have a smashing collection of 20 LPs. Artists/ titles include The Beatles inc Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Cub Band (PCS 7027, black/ silver labels with insert, record VG+/ sleeve Ex). Jimi Hendrix inc The Cry Of Love (2408 101, Ex/ Ex), Backtrack II (2407 011), High Live N Dirty & Crash Landing. Pink Floyd inc Live: The Best of Tour 72 (KDBO 1034, private release. Ex/ Ex), Animals (SHVL 815, printed inner), Relics. Traffic - Welcome To The Canteen (ILPS 9166, pink-rim Island label). Cream inc Live Cream (2383 016), Disraeli Gears (593003, G+/ VG+), Wheels Of Fire (583 031/2), Goodbye, The Story Of Cream. The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man, The Doors - Greatest Hits. The Rolling Stones inc Still Life, Big Hits, Goats Head Soup. The Who - Quadrophenia (2657 013, records Ex/ gatefold with attached booklet, VG+). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex.

Lot 250

CREAM/ YARDBIRDS AND RELATED - LPs/ 7". A quality collection of 16 LPs/ 7" by Yardbirds/ Cream and related solo projects. Artists/ titles include Cream inc Disraeli Gears (594 003, UK stereo on Reaction. Record is strong VG+/ sleeve Ex), I Feel Free (591011), Badge (56315), Anyone For Tennis (56258) & White Room. Yardbirds inc Evil Hearted You (DB7706), Eric Clapton inc August (925 476-1), I Shot The Sheriff & After Midnight. Jeff Beck inc The Most Of (MFP 5219), Hi Ho Silver Lining (DB8151), Love Is Blue and Tallyman. Delaney And Bonnie inc Miss Ann, Groupie and Just Plain Beautiful. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, some have name stickers on labels, stamped on sleeve or both.

Lot 29

ELECTRONIC/ INDUSTRIAL - LPs/ 12" COLLECTION. A quality selection of 26 LPs/ 12" singles. Artists/ titles include Spiritualized inc I Think I'm In Love (Spirit 014T), Electric Mainline (Spirit 007T). Nitzer Ebb inc Ascent1 (1/10Mute 145, Limited Edition 10" No: 06930), As Is, Godhead, Join In The Chant. Jah Wobble's Invaders Of The Heart - Visions Of You, Depth Charge vs Silver Fox, The orb - Assassin (BLRT 81). Edge Of No Control, The Hair And Skin Trading Co, Eon, Gary Clail, Soundclash Republic, Fluke, Loop Guru, Salt Tank, Leftfield, TC 1992, Hydrogen, Test Dept, Transglobal Underground, Underworld. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

Lot 48

HEAVY ROCK/ METAL - JAPANESE LPs. A quality collection of 30 LPs, mostly Japanese pressings. Many include obi strips and inserts. Artists/ titles includeUniverse - Silver Mountain (SO25-5190), Scorpions inc Virgin Killer (RVP-6155), Best 2, The Tail Of The Scorpion (private release), Tokyo Tapes (RPL-2138-39), Stampede - Hurricane Town (28MM 0305). Steeler, Starz - Coliseum Rock (ECS-81138). Steppenwolf inc Live (YW-8031-2-AB), Golden Disc (IPP-95039B). MSG inc One Night At Budokan (WWS-67159-60), Anthology (WWS-67170-71), Built To Destroy. Samson, Saga, Rubicon, Survivor, Styx, Grace Slick, REO Speedwagon. Condition is superb Ex to Ex+/ Archive.

Lot 133

PINK FLOYD - LPs. Here we have a superb selection of 7 LPs by Pink Floyd. Titles include The Dark Side Of The Moon (SHVL 804, A-5/ B-5 matrix. Includes 2 posters & 2 stickers. Record is Ex/ sleeve is Ex), The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn (SCX 6157, 2 box EMI black/ silver label. Record is Ex/ front laminate flip-back sleeve is Ex), Meddle (SHVL 795, A-1U/ B-1U. VG+/ VG+), Obscured By Clouds (SHSP 4020, A-4/ B-4. Ex/ Ex), The Final Cut (SHSP 1983, Ex/ Ex), Animals (SHVL 815, A-2U/ B-3U, printed inner. Ex/ Ex) & Relics (MFP 50397, Ex/ Ex).

Lot 142

THE ROLLING STONES - (I CAN'T GET NO) SATISFACTION/TUAWCPM - UK 7" TEST PRESSING (FOR EXPORT). Amazing to see original UK Decca 7" test pressing of (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction c/w The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man. Issued with the distinctive blue/silver Decca 'Demonstration Sample Not For Sale' print, the tracks are not printed, rather an 'X' on the A side label is handwritten. The record is in great Ex condition - both playing sides super fine and glossy, there are just a couple of very light and minor surface hairline marks. Matrix/mother stampers (machine stamped): DRF-35801-T1-1C 1 G & XDRF-36261-T1-1C. Housed with original company sleeve.

Lot 155

Every Cloud has a Silver Lining by David Bassoli. A limited-edition book (151/1000) being the definitive history of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S Series. 448pp, 2014, with a blue cloth bonding and fitted to a slip case. In very good, clean condition.

Lot 162

H. J. Mulliner. A card file of line drawings, all A4 size, and including body-styles for Wraith, PV, Silver Cloud, etc, and appearing to be from late 1950s.

Lot 186

A Tigg by Doulton of Lambeth having three handles and three appliqué depictions of cyclists in different guises: Military, Path and Road. Fitted with a silver collar by H. Wilkinson of Birmingham. In very good condition, design number 840 on the base. 6-inches (15cms) high.

Lot 191

Silver Kings. Two lamps, in polished brass (2)

Lot 23

Automobiles Voisin 1919-1958 by Pascal Courteult. A White Mouse publication of 1991, being a numbered limited edition of only 2000 printed, although 3500 were planned, this copy numbered 1838. French text. Together with a saddle-stitched English translation by Peter Hull, also, published in 1991 with the assistance of the M.S.M.T. 63pp including an index. The book is celebrated for its silver intaglio plate mounted front cover. Both books correctly housed in a decorative slipcase, albeit broken with rubbed corners

Lot 272

Three Joseph Lucas Oil Lamps. A c1905 'New Holophote', a similar period 'Silver King' and another later example dated 1916. (3)

Lot 275

A J. Lucas Ltd., 'Silver King' dated 1925 and a Lucas oil-powered rear lamp dated 1941, both in good, useable condition. (2)

Lot 45

Vintage Sports Car Club 'Bulletin'. A run of bound volumes from March 1937 (with previous and later Interim Sheets) to 2017. The earlier smaller magazines in matching dark blue buckram bindings with silver titles and VSCC logo, while the later larger volumes are bound in light blue bindings with silver titles. All in delightful condition, the first and last volumes illustrated. (72)

Lot 56

Sadler Novelty Motorcar Teapot. A pink underglaze teapot with the application of silver decorative lining, registration number impressed below

Lot 69

Auto Cycle Union - 1903. 'The South Midland Centre'. An assayed silver medal awarded to T. Catrell for the 'Inter Club Team Trial' in 1931.

Lot 7

Marque Histories. La Hispano-Suiza 1899-1915 by Emilio Polo. Bagatti by Jonathan Wood Salmson Register 1921-1930, Racing the Silver Arrows 1934-139 by Chris Nixon, AC in Detail by Rinsey Mills, Jowett Jupiter by E. Nankivell and The Lanchester Legacy 1895-1931 by C. S. Clark volume one. All in good fettle, minor tears to several DJs. (7)

Lot 199A

A silver four-branch candelabra, by Garrards, Birmingham 1978, with three sconces mounted on 'S' shaped reeded supports, the fourth sconce mounted on the central tapering plinth, 11.5cm high, 11.5ozt, approximatelyCondition report: Marks clear - stamped 1387.

Lot 2

A Georgian style silver coffee pot, William Comyns and Sons London 1965, with a carved scrolling, handle and raised on a circular stepped foot, 26cm high, 25oztCondition report: good order, handle slightly faded, marks clear, no dents or knocks

Lot 20

A modern silver Armada dish, by Mappin & Webb, London 1990, 17cm diameter, 8oztCondition report: Light surface scratches only.

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