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Lot 365

A Collection of Silver Mounted Items to Include Easel Back Photo Frame, Needlecase and Hair Brush Together with a Silver Plated Dressing Table Mirror

Lot 366

A Collection of Silver and White Metal Filigree Costume Jewellery to Include Brooches, Pendants, Earrings etc

Lot 367

A Ladies Silver Watch Chain with Gold and Silver Fob and a 1914 3d Coin, Total Wight 28g

Lot 368

A Collection of Two Silver and Stone Pendants, Silver Locket and a Silver Brooch Together with Love is Patient Entwined Ring Pendant

Lot 369

A Silver and Turquoise Sectional Necklace with Five Stones, 42.5cm Long 28.2g

Lot 370

A Silver Belt Buckle Designed Bangle, with Buckle Clasp, 21.1g

Lot 371

A Silver Watch Chain and Pierced Fob, 85.9g

Lot 372

A Silver and Turquoise Bangle Stamped 925, 40.8g

Lot 373

A Silver Filigree Seven Section Bracelet, 19cm long, 24.8g

Lot 374

A Five Sting Freshwater Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp Together with a Graduated Single String Necklace and a Pearl Mounted Chain Also Faux Pearl and Cameo Three String Choker

Lot 375

A Collection of Silver Bangles and a Necklace, 109g

Lot 377

A Collection of Silver Jewellery to Include Earrings, Cameo Brooch, Five Rings, Chains etc. Total Weight 138.3g

Lot 39

A Four Piece Silver Plated Teaservice, Teapot with Loss to Two Feet

Lot 4

A Copper Lidded Pot on Silver Plated Tripod Scrolled and Pierced Supports, Plinth Base, 21.5cm high

Lot 41

An Edwardian Silver Plate and Glass Four Bottle Cruet Etc, 21cm high

Lot 412

Four Boxes of Sundries to Include Vintage Books, Pictures and Prints, Cast Iron Dog Doorstop, Vintage Polaroid and Other Cameras, Cigarette Boxes, Bellows, Brass Companion set, Silver Plate Items etc

Lot 454

A Collection of Silver Plated and Bone Handled and Other Cutlery

Lot 78

A Silver Plated Bosuns Whistle with War Department Stamp on Long Chain

Lot 84

A Mid 20th Century Chromed Rectangular Box with Santa Maria Relief Decoration to Lid Together with Two Enamelled Vestas, a Silver Plated Example and a Miniature Penknife

Lot 86

A Modern Oval Silver Plated Two Handled Tray Decorated in Relief with Vines and Grapes, 48cm Wide

Lot 374

Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of mainly bronze stamp seals, some accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (V-853) 'A Stamp Seal of Silver, 32 x 36 x 17 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design is no doubt meant to depict something, but it is not clear to the present writer what the thing is. The edges of the piece are worn down, and there is dark incrustation on the surface, but generally it is in good condition and it is rare for its material. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C.'; (V-362) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30 x 30 x 12 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design consists of a central Greek cross, and on the end of each arm of the cross a crescent is put. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. generally it is in very good condition.'; (C-23) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 39 x 51 x 24 mm. This is an open work seal with a design consisting of three equilateral triangles, two side by side, the other tete beche and in the middle. There is a large loop handle on the back.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is rare. perhaps unique, as a type, and in very good condition. The object is made from strip metal with a triangular profile.'; (C-21) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 33 x 7.5 mm. This is compartmented with a solid back and a handle on the back made from sheet metal. The design consists of two concentric circles within the cross.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is somewhat incrusted, but could be cleaned, and save for a worn handle is in good condition.' 216 grams total, 28-45mm (1 - 2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.

Lot 381

3rd-2nd century BC. An iron sword with wide double-edged blade, raised middle ridge to both sides and rounded tip, long tang and conical pommel with later antennae and guard. See Pleiner, R., The Celtic sword, Oxford, 1993; Allen, S., Celtic Warrior 300 BC-AD 100, Oxford, 2001; for a similar specimen see a sword from Pottenbrunn in Fischer, T., Die Kelten in Donauraum und in den Ostalpen in vorrömischer Zeit, in Noricum Orbis Provinciarum Wien,1999, pp.6-14, p.8, fig.7. 522 grams, 75.5cm (29 3/4"). From a 1980s collection, acquired by the vendor’s family; thence by descent; accompanied by an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. The sword was the main weapon of the Celtic warrior, together with the spear. Diodorus tell us that the swords were worn by the Celts on their right side, hanging from a belt tied around the waist, and were not carried hanging from a baldric over the shoulder like the Greeks or the Etruscans had (V, 30, 3"). He describes (V, 29 and 30) the fighting techniques of the Celts (combat chariot) and lists all the weapons used: shields as tall as a man which exhibit embossed figures of animals in rolled brass with both decorative and protective function; brass helmets with high crests, horns, or with figures of birds and quadrupeds to the top; iron ring mail armor; long swords hanging from the right side by means of iron and bronze chain; spears; javelins; war trumpets with hoarse sounds; gold or silver plated belts. Fine condition.

Lot 388

5th-6th century AD. A square-section iron snaffle-bit with two straight silver-gilt cheek-pieces with transverse grooves and kidney-shaped loop, rectangular finial to the base with inset garnets, the top with a raven-head finial with garnet cabochons; two strap ends to each loop with inset garnets. See Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item III.13.2.4, for a similar snaffle-bit without garnets. 155 grams, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). From the private collection of a British gentleman based in London; acquired in the 1980s; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.160857/1/9/2020. Very fine condition.

Lot 389

6th century AD. A sword pommel, upper guard and associated portion of the iron tang; the pommel of cocked-hat type in sheet silver with a panel of niello-enhanced Style II knotwork to each broad face and a looser knot to each lateral face; the upper guard formed as two silver lentoid plates, the lower one slightly dished, joined to the upper with six vertical bronze pins; below the lower plate, a ring of beaded wire, elliptical in plan enclosing the grip of the hilt. Cf. Carver, M. Sutton Hoo. A Seventh Century Princely Burial Ground and its Context, London, 2005; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010, p.271-3; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors, Ely, 2011; Brunning, S. The Sword in Early Medieval Northern Europe: Experience, Identity, Representation, Woodbridge, 2019; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Fern, C. Dickinson, T. & Webster, L. The Staffordshire Hoard: an Anglo-Saxon Treasure, London, 2019. 41.5 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). From an old Suffolk collection; formed 1990-2000. The item includes the entire metal assemblage from the upper end of a Saxon sword from the early period (Pollington et al. 2010; Mortimer, 2011"). The organic guard which sat between the two lentoid plates was probably of horn or bone and highly decorated, but it has not survived. The designs on the two faces of the pommel are not identical: this is the case with all examples of pommels from the 6th-7th century. The knotted bands creating the Style II design find close parallels in the Staffordshire Hoard (Fern et al, 2019), and on the great gold buckle from Sutton Hoo Mound 1. The elliptical shape of the beaded wire ring indicates the shape in plan of the organic grip. The profile of the pommel is similar to item 31 in the Staffordshire Hoard catalogue (Fern et al, 2019), although on that example the interlace is in gold filigree, looser in execution and spread out; item 53 in the same group is likewise similar in profile, but bears garnet cloisonné ornament. Items 64-67 are likewise silver and closer in their general profile to the present piece, but lack the Style II ornament. Fine condition.

Lot 390

8th-10th century AD. An iron axehead with tubular socket and languettes, curved blade with Y-shaped void, inlaid silver scrolls and rosette to each face, scooped spike to the rear with silver and brass inlay. 296 grams, 20cm (8"). Ex private English collection, 1980s-1990s. Fine condition. LiteratureSee Vegetius Flavius Renatus, Epitoma Rei Militaris, in L’arte militare di Flavio Renato Vegezio, traduzione e commento a cura di Angelini A., Roma, 1984; Vitlianov,S., Старобългарското въоръжение, София, 1996 (Vitlianov, S. Ancient Bulgarian armament, Sofia, 1996, in Bulgarian); Yotov, V., Въоръжението и снаряжението от българското средновековие (VII-XI век), (Arms in Bulgaria in medieval period, 7th – 12th century), Варна 2004; Vagalinsky, L, (ed.), Tsar Samuil (+1014) in battle for Bulgaria, Sofia, 2014; The Tactica of Leo VI, text, translation and commentary by G.T. Dennis, Dumbarton Oaks Papers, Washington, 2014.FootnotesBy the third century AD, the axe was forming a firm part of Roman infantryman's weaponry, mainly due to the influence of the Germanic auxiliaries. A good contemporary depiction of marching dromedarii equipped with axes can be seen in a frieze the Arch of Constantine (the Great) in Rome.In his tactica, circa 900 AD, Emperor Leo insists that each cavalryman should be armed with a double-edged axe, furnished with a long, pointed spear-shaped blade hanging from the saddle in a leather case:"Then you will arm the infantry Skoutatoi, who the ancients called oplitai, in a way that they should wear sword, spear and, when necessity arises, a long and wide shield, called thureos, completely round. The shields should be all of identical colour following the bandon (regiment) or tagma (company) of belonging; moreover they should have a helmet furnished on the top of a small plume, slings, double-edged axes, whose blade should be as a sword's blade, from one side, and from the other side as the point of a spear, which will be worn in leather cases, or other axes having a cutting side and round thetheir side, and still other axes double edged as the bipennes".

Lot 398

9th century AD. A double-edged sword of Petersen Type K, Sub Type 8, with broad tapering blade, shallow fullers, boat-shaped crossguard inlaid with copper and silver ringerike pattern, the large pommel bearing the same decoration. See Petersen, J., De Norske Vikingsverd, Oslo, 1919; see Peirce, I., Swords of the Viking Age, Suffolk, 2002; see Williams G., Weapons of the Viking Warriors, Oxford, 2019. 1.3 kg, 86.5cm (34"). Property of an East Anglian collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. The sword finds very few parallels, the best one being the specimen from Loten, Hedmark, published by Petersen (1919, p.144, fig.92"). Petersen regarded the type K typically characterised by its five and rarely seven lobed pommel, and ascribed its origin to the workmanship of the Frankish lands. He supported the thesis that the type came to Norway in the first half of the 9th century, as a consequence of Viking raids (Peirce, 2002, p. 20"). However, the find locations of type K are thoroughly distributed across Europe, having been found from as far south as the Balkans. The presence of two distinct upper hilt components is the most typical feature of this type, and in the later examples the upper guard and pommel may have been fused into a single piece, with only incised lines recalling the former boundary. In Norway, the type continued eto evolve into the second half of the ninth century, originating the type O in the late ninth-early tenth century. Fine condition.

Lot 410

11th-12th century AD. An iron two-edged sword with broad two-edged lentoid-section blade, slightly tapering square-section crossguard. flat tang, D-shaped pommel with inlaid silver(?) vertical bar to each face; the blade with traces of copper inlay to one face, to the other two applied discs: the upper copper-alloy with punched rosette detailing, the lower abraded to its present state of three concentric rings (apparently copper, bronze and silver"). See Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991, items X.4, X.5, and see p.21, item 8, for the blade. 850 grams, 61cm (24"). The property of a private family; previously acquired from a collection formed before 1990; thence by descent. The blade does not bear a fuller and is a plain lentoid-section which might indicate a date of manufacture in the 5th-8th century in northern Europe; the crossguard and the pommel are later additions, more typical of the later 10th century, i.e. Petersen's Type X (Oakeshott, p.25"). [No Reserve] Fair condition; lower blade absent; edges notched and partly absent.

Lot 415

12th-14th century AD. A hand-forged iron triangular blade, lentoid in section with shallow tip, broad tang and slender D-shaped pommel; bronze baluster with inlaid silver 'N' motif to each edge and punched detailing. 438 grams, 41cm (16 1/4"). The property of a private family; previously acquired from a collection formed before 1990; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 432

1st-2nd century AD. A penannular gold neck-ring with body formed from twisted rods, loop finials. See Farley, J. and Hunter, F., Celts Art and Identity, London, 2015, p.105-7 and 123-4, for discussion of torcs and their role in British society. 88.52 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the private collection of Jon Lawton, Surrey, UK; ex Nicholas Wright collection; formerly with Maurice Braham in the early 1980s; accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate no. 8708(8).AR; a positive metal analysis report and a copy of the collector’s notes; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163548-10099. Neck-rings were a symbol of power in Iron Age society - as much a badge of rank as a personal decoration or adornment. While bronze and silver examples are relatively widespread, examples in gold are rare and it is believed that the use of this metal marked the wearer out as significant - either an important political leader or a religious officiant, or both. Very fine condition. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

Lot 446

9th-10th century AD. A silver disc brooch comprising: basal disc with scooped rim, hatched field with reserved knotted serpent motifs, central bell-shaped fitting with four-armed cage above, each arm terminating in a snake's head; four model rams(?) facing the cage each with spirals to the shoulders and hips, horns joined to the tail; at the rim, four bear-heads facing inwards; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. See item 112584. SHM 246, in The Swedish History Museum, Stockholm. 86.5 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990 this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.163524-10102. Very fine condition. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

Lot 447

6th century AD. A matched pair of sheet-silver bow brooches, each comprising a D-shaped headplate, narrow bow with beaded-wire collar to each end, trapezoidal footplate with knop to each side and to the apex; headplate with balustered knop above, two pairs of similar fittings forming the ends of the sprung bars to the reverse for the pin; catchplate to reverse of the footplate. Cf. Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item IX.6.9, for type. 80 grams total, 10.4-10.8cm (4 - 4 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 448

9th-11th century AD. A silver penannular brooch with twisted shank, splayed dragon-head terminals with punched pellet eyes, pin with coiled finial. 50.7 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 449

9th-11th century AD. A silver pendant formed as a long-handled hammer with applied loop. 5.22 grams, 60mm (2 1/4"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 450

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver cruciform pendant with rounded arms and integral loop, rows of punched chevrons and annulets to the outer edges, central circular motif of annulets and chevrons. 13.4 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 452

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-rectangle, 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 453

9th-11th century AD. A silver repoussé pendant with applied suspension loop, punched decoration depicting a regardant beast within a border. See Thunmark-Nylén, L., Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands II: Typentafeln, Stockholm, 1998, pl.170, items 3-6, for type. 2.75 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fair condition.

Lot 454

9th century AD. A silver sub-triangular hooked tag with attachment loop to each lower corner, niello field with reserved Trewhiddle Style beast enmeshed in tendrils. 3.68 grams, 28mm (1"). Ex Den of Antiquity, Cambridgeshire, UK; formerly in the O'Donavan collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, before 1990; accompanied by a dealer's ticket. Fine condition.

Lot 455

9th century AD. A silver tongue-shaped strap end with two mounting rivets and a hole for the third, niello face with reserved Trewhiddle style birds with entwined beaks. 4.65 grams, 23mm (1"). Previously in a UK private collection, the family of John Hewett until 2014. Fine condition.

Lot 456

6th-7th century AD. A silver-gilt finial comprising a stylised bird-head with pellet eyes and coiled beak, tapering neck with collar to the rim, triangular panels of Style I ornament, fixing pin in situ. 21.1 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). Property of a Worcestershire collector; previously acquired from an English collector; formerly acquired at an antiques fair in London in the late 1990s. Very fine condition.

Lot 459

7th-10th century AD. A restrung necklace string composed of oblate blue and amber glass beads, interspersed with collared silver biconical beads; the necklace featuring four pendants: two Roman silver denarii with applied suspension loops; two polished rock crystal pendants set in a decorative silver frame; a floral pendant with central red glass cabochon, irregular cells to the outer edge for glass inserts of which two are still in situ. 53 grams, 36cm (14"). From the family collection of a UK gentleman, by descent in the early 1970s; previously acquired before 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 478

13th-14th century AD. A chased silver chalice comprising a bowl with six D-shaped panels decorated with foliate motifs, framed by raised swags and tear-shaped bosses; the conical pedestal stepped; on the rim three attachment points for a cover, removed and repaired in antiquity. 128 grams, 71mm high (2 3/4"). In a UK private collection 2012-2020; acquired from Antiquarium Ltd, New York, USA; found on the Thames foreshore near Greenwich, London, UK, by Lee Hunt in the 1970s; recorded with the Museum of London; accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00057125, and UK export permit no.PAE11287/11; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.160592-10104. Fine condition. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

Lot 480

12th-13th century AD. A silver roundel with repoussé decoration of a human-headed lion facing forward; scrolling plant motifs to the background. 18 grams, 60mm (2 1/4"). From an important London collection; acquired on the UK art market in the early 1970s. Very fine condition, small edge repair.

Lot 49

5th-3rd century BC. A sheet silver appliqué with attachment hole to each corner, band of ovolo repoussé ornament to the edges, central repoussé gryphon advancing with wings folded. 32 grams, 86mm (3 1/2"). From a private New York collection; previously in a private German collection, since the 1980s. Fine condition.

Lot 50

4th-1st century BC. A silver bowl with slightly rolled rim and wide, dished body; to the outside a border with egg-and-dart motif; below four stylised trees with fruit, central medallion in the form of a four petalled rosette. 339 grams, 20cm (8"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 514

17th-18th century AD. A carved rock crystal cross pendant with silver-gilt bands to the arms and domed finials each with a ropework collar; ropework suspension loop to the upper arm, loop with dangle to the other three arms, with garnet and pearl beads; to the obverse a series of carved symbols including a ladder, crossed spears, hand, human mask and others, possibly inspired by the Rosicrucian order. 27.1 grams, 10.8cm (4 1/4"). Ex British private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2000; accompanied by an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.163701/1/9/2020. Rosicrucianism was a 17th century European spiritual and cultural movement derived from a number of mystical texts relating to a secret order with political and economic power. Its proponents claimed that the order was founded on ancient esoteric principles which govern the universe. The background to the Rosicrucian order combined elements of Kabbalah, Hermeticism, alchemy and Christian mysticism in an attempt to combine religious orthodoxy with scientific principles and discoveries. It is often dismissed as an elaborate hoax, but has sometimes enjoyed widespread acceptance through an association with Freemasonry. Very fine condition.

Lot 520

17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with an openwork bezel depicting a scene of a girl reading a book on a daybed, her knees bent and pulled towards the tilted body, head resting against a small pillow, each end of the bed with openwork floral motif and turquoise(?) cabochon. 3.90 grams, 27.61mm overall, 18.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). Ex Stratford collection, Suffolk, UK; acquired on the UK art market after 2000. [No Reserve] Very Fine condition. A large wearable size

Lot 524

18th century AD. A substantial silver ring with rococo scrolls to the shoulders, disc bezel with intaglio motif of a skeleton holding a flower with a serpent coiled round the lower legs, legend 'MORTI NATUS ES' (you are born to die"). 11.77 grams, 25.51mm overall, 19.94mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). Property of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired before 2000. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 525

18th century AD. A silver finger ring with large braided bezel, punched pellet and triangle ornament, ellipsoid plaque with intaglio skeleton kneeling in prayer beside a heater shield with blackletter 'T', legend 'ne m'oubliez' (do not forget me"). 8.54 grams, 27.25mm overall, 17.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 1/4"). Property of a Buckinghamshire gentleman; acquired before 2000. Fine condition.

Lot 526

11th-12th century AD. A silver-gilt enkolpion or reliquary pendant cross comprising: polyhedral suspension block of Pitarakis Type X with parcel-gilt cross clechée motifs, two-part cruciform body with slightly flared verticals (Type IV) and pierced fleur-de-lys spurs to the ends; obverse with Corpus Christi flanked by nimbate figures, crown and skull below (Golgotha) and legend 'HX XC' above; reverse with border enclosing standing figure of Mary Theotokos in orans posture, legend 'MP ??' and hatched ovoid leaf to each angle. 132 grams, 11.6cm (4 1/2"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 114

3rd century AD. A silver ring with facetted hoop and shoulders, octagonal bezel with inset carnelian(?) gemstone, intaglio advancing lion. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 208, for type. 15.81 grams, 27.49mm overall, 16.64mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (1"). From the property of an Essex private collector; acquired in the early 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 115

2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with fluted shoulders, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio profile bust of Mars (Greek Ares) with pteruges and helmet. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 197, for type. 4.59 grams, 21.30mm overall, 16.76mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 116

2nd-3rd century AD. A flat-section silver ring with fluted shoulders, large raised bezel with carnelian intaglio with an engraved scene of a rodent in a simple chariot pulled by two cockerels, holding the reins and a whip; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. See Staatliche Kunstsammlung Dresden, for a similar jasper intaglio. 12.05 grams, 22.42mm overall, 18.03x13.24mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. Fine condition.

Lot 117

2nd century AD. A silver bust mount of youthful Bacchus (Greek Dionysus), the god of wine and sensual pleasures, depicted nude with serene expression, his long hair dressed in neat curls with two locks falling on his shoulders, two rosettes to his hair, a draped garment over his left shoulder. 18.3 grams, 37mm (1 1/2"). From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 119

1st-2nd century AD. A perfume container formed as a miniature amphora with rock crystal body held by silver wires to a flared base; domed shoulder and broad neck with scrolled lateral wire handles. 67 grams, 65mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Fine condition. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

Lot 120

2nd century AD. A silver plate brooch formed as a fortified gate with crenellation to the upper edge, loopholes, arched doorway and rampart below; pin-lugs, pin and catch to the reverse. 8.9 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in the J Layne collection before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 123

2nd century AD. A matched silver cutlery set comprising a spoon with long parallel-sided bowl, chamfered rim, hexagonal-section handle with polyhedral finial; fork similar with square-section U-shaped head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 388 grams total, 19cm including stand (7 1/2"). Property of an English gentleman; formerly the property of J.S.; acquired in Belgium 1968-1972. Fine condition.

Lot 210

6th-7th century AD. A silver boat-shaped bowl, elliptical in plan with rounded underside, thickened rim, hammered texture; to the centre a profile advancing lion with pointillé fur detailing, herringbone border. See Harper, P.O. & Meyers, P. Silver Vessels of the Sasanian Period, New York, 1981 for discussion; Muscarella, O.W. Bronze and Iron. Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 1988, item 428, for type; also Godard, A. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, p.214-215, ill.120 and 121, for a bottle with repoussé decoration now in the National Museum, Tehran, depicting a similar mythical animal at the base. 259 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980; accompanied by a metallurgic analytical report, written by metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford, report number 621/134652. Fine condition.

Lot 211

6th-5th century BC. A substantial sheet-silver bowl with central discoid omphalos, three tiers of intersecting raised lotus petals, chamfered rim. Cf. Mahboubian, Art of Ancient Iran: Copper and Bronze, London, 1997, no.321, p.246; also the type is found in Greek phialai such as the example from Asia Minor, now in Berlin, cf. Strong, D. E., Greek and Roman Silver Plate, New York, 1966, pl.9A. 765 grams, 28cm (11"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with Bonhams, London, 15 October 2008, lot 165; previously with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously in a late 1970s-early 1980s collection; accompanied by a copy of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.159304-10076. Very fine condition. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

Lot 212

4th-3rd millennium BC. A silver pendant formed as a stylised female figure with splayed limbs, incised notches to the edges, pointillé to the pubic triangle, domed breasts, pierced lobe for the head. 22.65 grams, 10.9cm (4 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.See Bilgi, O., Anthropomorphic Representations in Anatolia Before The Classical Age. Volume 1, Istanbul, 2014, figs. 398, 778, 781 and 782, for similar; see also Maxwell-Hyslop, K.R., Western Asiatic Jewellery c.3000-612 BC, London, 1971, fig.36, for a similar type.

Lot 245

5th-4th century BC. A spectacular pale-green aqua glass lion-headed beaker or rhyton of exceptional quality, with chamfered rim and conical body with eighteen graduated circumferential ribs, thickened collar with notches indicating the mane and incised ears, lion-head finial with gaping mouth; eyes, teeth, nose and muzzle with wheel-cut detailing. See von Saldern, A. Glasrhyta Festschrift für Waldemar Haberey, Mainz, 1976 for discussion; Trowbridge, M.L. Philological Studies in Ancient Glass, Urbana, 1930; Barag, D. Western Asiatic Glass in the British Museum, London, 1985; a comparable piece is found in the Miho Museum, Shiga 529-1814, Japan, known as the 'Shumei beaker'. 257 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Previously the property of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 2010 from a private European collector living in South Kensington, London, UK; previously acquired in 1991; accompanied by a positive five page scientific report written by glass specialist Professor Julian Henderson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., F.S.A., dated 26 June 2019; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.159507-10077. The luxury glass items produced in the Achaemenid Empire were of exceptional quality, made in the royal workshops at Persepolis, Susa and Ecbatana, possibly utilising the skills of Assyrian workmen. The peak of craftsmanship is associated with the 5th century BC in the city of Persepolis under Darius and his successors Xerxes and Artaxerxes I. The glass is transparent and clear with a slight green tinge (described as 'aqua' in the literature), a technique which began in Assyria in the 8th century BC replacing the earlier highly coloured opaque forms of glass which were intended to imitate gemstones and faience. These were produced using the core-form process which appears at around the same time in Egypt and Mesopotamia, mainly in connection with polychrome mosaic glass pieces. The intention with aqua glass was to imitate rock crystal and to enable engraving. There are several known examples in Europe dating to the 7th century of glass vessels with deliberate colour-reduction and rather thick walls, which are probably of Assyrian origin, and which are direct precursors of the Iranian material which in turn inspired Aegean and other craftsmen. The prototypes for the design are all found in precious metal (mainly silver) beakers and other vessels. In the play Acharnians by Aristophanes (first performed in Athens in 425 BC) it is reported that Athenian ambassadors to the Persian court at Ecbatana 'drank sweet wine from vessels of gold and glass' (Trowbridge, 1930, 134"). Persepolis's treasury revealed, during excavations in the 1930s, a wealth of clear or aqua glass vessels, many with cut decoration and made in moulds. The decorative device of fluting or grooving was applied to a variety of artefact types, typified in the lotus bowls of Achaemenid Persia and its successors which are mainly of silver although glass examples are known (mainly aqua or pale blue in colour"). These items form a cohesive group (of which the present piece is an example) of highly accomplished vessels and other items which emanate from the workshops established beside royal residences in Achaemenid Iran. Very fine condition. An excessively rare museum piece similar to the famous 'Shumei beaker'. ( A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.)

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