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Click here to subscribe2nd century AD. A silver plate brooch formed as a cross patté with pellets to the outer edge, white enamelled lobes and central red pellets; pin-lug to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1617 for type. 9.31 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
7th-10th century AD. A matched pair of silver-gilt earrings, each a round-section hoop and three graduated bulbs with filigree and granule detailing. 22 grams, 42-44mm (1 3/4"). Property of a European collector; acquired in Germany 2000-2005. [2, No Reserve] Fair condition, loss to bulbs.
6th-10th century AD. A mixed group of bronze coin and trade weights comprising: three tabular weights, one marked 'IB' and two 'N'; a large discoid weight with pointillé 'NIB'; a discoid weight with wreath to the border, cross with silver-inlaid '??'. 98 grams total, 12-39mm (1/2 - 1 1/2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction in 2006; accompanied by a copies of the listings. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a flat-section tapering hoop with hatching, 'CH?' legend to the shoulder, discoid bezel with central trident, surrounding legend '+ ??????????C' (personal name?"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 489 for type. 5.99 grams, 20.34mm overall, 17.58mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.00, Japan 14) (3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A plano-convex bronze weight with incised 'S' to the upper face (for semis or half-pound) and silver-inlaid inscription to the sidewall 'SACRAE EXAMINATA AD PONDEM'. 151 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired from Hixenbavgh Ancient Art, New York, USA, 23 September 2006; formerly from an American private collection; accompanied by a Hixenbavgh certificate of authenticity, dealer's ticket, invoice and a copy of the listing. The Roman pons pound-weight varied over time from 273 grams to the later 327 grams. The present semis should relate to a pound of 300 grams. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A mixed group of bronze coin weights comprising: three of circa 13 grams, each with an incised cross and 'N ?', one silver-inlaid; one of 28 grams, with 'S ?' and cross, silver-inlaid. 66 grams total, 18-24mm (3/4 - 1"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction in 2006; accompanied by a copies of the listings. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring with D-section hoop, piriform plaque to each shoulder with spiral, trumpet-shaped bezel with incuse bird and leaves. 19.47 grams, 28.63mm overall, 19.25mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.38, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
6th-7th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a round-section hoop, discoid bezel with incised monogram. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 489. 2.18 grams, 18.52mm overall, 15.58mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 9.00, Japan 8) (3/4"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
6th-14th century AD. A mixed group of bronze coin and trade weights comprising: two barrel-shaped with silver-inlaid '??' to one face; one similar, smaller with 'IB' design; one discoid with nimbate bust and 'XP' legend, lip to reverse. 190 grams total, 15-27mm (1/2 - 1"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction in 2006; accompanied by a copies of the listings. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD or later. A silver penannular bracelet with tightly twisted shank, trapezoidal terminals with incised borders and punched scale detailing. 38 grams, 68mm (2 3/4"). Ex Vincent collection, Berkshire, UK; formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd-3rd century AD. A sheet silver bowl or patera with concentric rings to the base, everted rim, waisted handle with discoid finial; pointillé Greek inscription to the upper face, translated as Moukaporis, son of Apoukenthos, and his brothers, have consecrated this offering. This is in fulfilment of a pledge to the Syrian Goddess; lower Danube workmanship. 188 grams, 20.5cm (8"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. The 'Syrian Goddess' is probably to be identified with Atargatis whose temple and cult at Hierapolis Bambyce are described by Lucian in the treatise ???? ??? ?????? ???? (On the Syrian Goddess), written in the 2nd century AD. Atargatis was a mother-goddess associated with fertility known throughout most the Greek and Roman world as the Syrian goddess. When Lucian was writing in the 2nd century AD, her temple was one of the largest in Syria and her cult had spread around the world, reaching Egypt, Macedon, Aetolia and Delos. She was favoured by Nero in Rome and was transported by Roman troops to Britain, with an altar from Hadrian's Wall, and the Danubian provinces. It is here, perhaps, that this bowl finds its place, for the names mentioned are characteristic of the lower Danube area, attesting the presence of the cult far from the goddess' Syrian home. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition. Rare.
7th-10th century AD. A group of four silver earrings and fragments, each a rounded plaque and attachment loop, one with pointillé detailing and one with applied filigree and granules. 11 grams total, 28-45mm (1 - 1 3/4"). From a private collection; previously in an old central Asian collection; acquired in the late 1940s. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
10th-13th century AD. A pair of silver liturgical ladles each with shallow discoid bowl and flared rim, round-section shank; one with integral suspension ring. 65 grams total, 15.5-16.5cm (6 - 61/2"). Property of a London gentleman; part of a Mayfair collection formed in the 1970s and 1980s. [2] Fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A silver ring with flat-section hoop, square bezel with seal matrix of reversed chi-rho with pellets. 3.07 grams, 22mm overall, 17.14mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 3/4, Europe 13.85, Japan 13) (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired in Germany 2000-2005. [No Reserve] Fine condition, hoop cracked.
6th-7th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a hoop with reserved running zigzag to the outer face, bezel of four lobes with pellets surround 'AE' monogram. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 490 for type. 3.70 grams, 22.13mm overall, 17.71mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.
1st-3rd century AD. A silver figurine of Cupid (Greek Eros), naked and seated on back of dolphin; small wings to the back, right arm raised, left hand holding onto fin of dolphin. 42 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Fine condition.
5th century AD. A D-section silver hoop with scooped shoulders, rib detailing, trumpet-shaped bezel with low-relief knotted tendril motif. See Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 429 for type. 13 grams, 29mm overall, 19.77mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 22.0, Japan 21) (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
14th century AD. A gilt silver signet-ring comprising an angular hoop with marked fluting and a rectangle octagonal bezel depicting the archangel Michael standing with open wings and halo, flanked by two crosses. 14.74 grams, 24.42mm overall, 19.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.76, Japan 21) (1"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A gold foil phalera with silver disc to the reverse, applied wire collar and repoussé gorgoneion, pierced in two places; provincial workmanship. 15 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From a European collection; previously in a large American collection formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1995; previously in the Mansees collection, formed 1950s-early 1990s. Very fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising a D-shaped loop with spurs to the forward edge and couch, curved tongue with square lug to the upper face; pelta-shaped plaque with voids and ribbed bands; three attachment lugs to the underside. 35 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
14th-15th century AD. A silver group comprising: a plaque formed as a comb with scrolled upper edge, geometric panels and vertical 'teeth'; a pin with lozengiform head, pierced and with lateral scrolls and hatched bands. 32 grams total, 5.5-12.5cm (2 1/4 - 5"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1980. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition; comb mount split.
12th-14th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a faux twisted shank supporting a cell with discoid plaque, ropework border and radiating arms, granule to each node. 5.86 grams, 25mm overall, 18.62mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.40, Japan 17) (1"). Ex Vincent collection, Berkshire, UK; formed since the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver finger ring with narrow hoop, discoid bezel with incised monogram(?"). 1.79 grams, 15.76mm overall, 12.23mm internal diameter (approximate size British A 1/2, USA 0, Europe -, Japan -) (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-10th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with D-section hoop, widening at the shoulders to support a circular bezel with an enigmatic monogram and scrolling pattern. 13.37 grams, 23.25mm overall, 18.20mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 8, Europe 17.15, Japan 16) (1"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
8th-9th century AD. An iron axehead with triangular blade, slightly curved edge, central perforation, socket with scaphoid flange to the reverse and lateral wings; to one face, inlaid silver zoomorphic designs. Cf. Willemsen, A. Viking! Raids on the Rhine/Meuse Region 800-1000, Utrecht, 2004, p.128 for type. 68 grams, 99mm (4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. Fine condition.
13th-15th century AD. A silver archer's ring comprising a D-section hoop with three radiating lobes, triangular flange with notched rim, sunburst motif and hatching. 10.13 grams, 34.16mm overall, 21.10mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition. A large wearable size.
10th-11th century AD. A ferrous prick spur comprising a C-shaped, D-section bow with slotted square terminals and conical pricket to the rear; the outer surfaces of the bow inlaid with fine strips of silver wire in the Tauschierung technique. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010, item 1.9-d. 61 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
18th-19th century AD. A silver disc amulet with suspension ring, hollow plano-convex plaque with polychrome mosaic centre and reserved voided cross, border of filigree ropework loops. 30 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A silver lamp with hemispherical body resting on a circular stand; raised gold band to the outer rim and to the base; outside body decorated with four gold crosses, set within four gold circles, separated by triangular latticed windows and defined by nielloed outlines; four applied suspension loops attached to chains comprising simple s-shaped links followed by decorative pieces, attached to a central distributor with knop and large hook. 362 grams, 48.5cm overall (19"). Property of a professional Austrian gentleman; part of his private collection since the 1990s. Accompanied by X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate number 00960-2018BL. Very fine condition. Extremely rare in silver.
A gold and silver tellurides specimen; displaying an exceptionally rich, complex material with much visible gold, together with silvery specs, over a granular grey coloured telluride matrix. 135 grams, 57mnm (2 1/4"). Ex Dr M. G. 'Sam' Weller, MBE, collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with 19th century collection; from Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, USA, supplied with Dr Weller's personal collection label. Dr Maurice G. Weller, MBE, Ph.D, FISC, traded for many years as 'Sam Weller Minerals' following an interest held from the age of 12 years when he inherited a 19th century family collection; he was a member and sometime President of the Royal Geological Society of Cornwall and a member of Cornwall Archaeological Society (born Cornwall, 31 March 1931"). He had joined the RAF as a young man and spent 22 years in developing sophisticated military radar technology (for which he was awarded his MBE) until he medically retired in 1969, after which he established Yonder Town Field Studies Centre in Newquay, Cornwall before moving to Pendeen. Sam has now decided that the time has come to part with his private collection of minerals, including a number from historic Cornish sites, some with 19th century pedigrees. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-8th century AD. A mixed group of bronze tabular weights comprising: one with two silver-inlaid nimbate figures beside a tree, armoured and carrying weapons, trampling a supine dragon; one with three facing seated figures with silver-inlay detailing to the faces, hands and feet, marked '?S'; one with facing nimbate bust of Christ, silver inlay to the face; one with central silver-inlaid cross, concentric rings and legend 'A?IA MAPIA [...]ICO?'; accompanied by a 17th century weight with floral detailing. 528 grams total, 25-50mm (1 - 2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; previously with Iconastas Russian Fine Art and Antiques, London SW1; formerly in the collections of Constable-Maxwell and Lord McAlpine in the 1980s-1990s; accompanied by a copy of the invoice for a part of the collection acquired from Iconastas dated 26 September 2005. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-7th century AD. A sheet silver bowl with rolled rim, domed centre with raised ring, radiating pointillé spokes and rings. 103 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
1st millennium BC. A pair of sheet silver rectangular panels on backing, each with billets to the rim and repoussé lion motif. 8.12 grams total, 22-37mm (1 - 1 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1980. [2, No Reserve] Fair condition, damaged.
2nd millennium BC. A chalcedony stamp seal engraved to the underside with a male worshipper before two standards on a platform; silver twisted wire hoop to the top. 12 grams, 27mm (1"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; previously from an American collection formed in the 1950s. Fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A sheet-silver bell-shaped bowl with domed centre, band of bird and cloud images to the outer face, tortoise to the dome on the inner face. 234 grams, 16cm diameter (6 1/4"). From the collection of a London ancient art specialist; from a collection acquired in the 1970s and 1980s. Fine condition.
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 AD. A lozengiform silver-gilt dish with four legs to the underside, reserved foliage on as hatched border, central textured panel with reserved fenghuang bird, lung dragon and clouds. 171 grams, 25cm (10"). Property of a London W1 collector; formerly acquired between 1970 and the late 1999s. Fine condition.
Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A bronze vase with flat rim, short neck; globular body decorated with silver and gold geometric motifs and animal masks; professionally cleaned and conserved. 150 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A silver neck torc composed of two rods of metal twisted together, increasing in size to the middle; plain rod to the ends with knopped terminals. 65 grams, 30cm (12"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
1st century BC-2nd century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section hoop, scrolls to the shoulders and triskele to the bezel. 6.54 grams, 21.75mm overall, 17.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.45, Japan 15) (3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A bronze nude male figurine with broad hat and two lugs above, right arm extended and left arm covered by a mantle, two silver rings looped around the body. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 for discussion. 7.54 grams, 47mm (1 3/4"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. The figure resembled the Roman god Mercury with the broad hat (petasos) and wings above, while the arms covered by a mantle recalls Hercules's lion-skin garment. The two silver rings are evidently intended as votives offered for good fortune. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
2nd-1st century BC. A silver bow brooch with sprung pin, vertical bar with disc to bow, openwork detailing of heart-shaped voids and lattice band, flared footplate, catch to the reverse connected at the foot and wire extension to the bow. 19 grams, 94mm (3 3/4"). From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition, small loss to one edge.
10th-12th century AD. A sheet-silver pendant axehead with pierced detailing, attachment loop. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate II, item 13. 5.32 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
4th century AD. A silver bow brooch with peltiform headplate, deep D-section bow, lozengiform footplate, ring-and-dot ornament; spring extending beyond the edges of the headplate, thick pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Beck, H. et al. Fibel und Fibeltracht, Berlin, 2000, fig.121 (9) and (12) for type. 8.26 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Swindon gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A silver pendant with suspension hoop, sheet-silver cap and faceted rock crystal insert. 14.8 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt belt buckle comprising a triangular-section loop with hollow underside, reserved running scrolls to the outer faces, curved tongue with block to the rear, similar ornament. See Heynoswki, R. Bestimmungsbuch Archaeologie: Gürtel, Munich, 2017, type 2.1.9. 15 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Private collection, home counties, UK; acquired before 1980. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
5th-6th century AD. A silver buckle comprising: flat annular loop with hatching, punched annulets, two cabochon garnets in cells; square-section tongue with curved beast-head finial and cabochon eyes; rectangular plaque with concentric zones of punched decoration, cabochon garnet to each corner, central cell with later carnelian intaglio regardant lion, bird-head finial with cabochon eye; pentagonal backplate. 91 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction on 24 September 2006; accompanied by a copy of the listing. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
11th century AD. A bronze pentagonal stirrup mount of Williams's Class A Type 8, with silver-inlaid detailing, attachment holes and ledge to the reverse. Cf Williams, D. Late Saxon Stirrup-Strap Mounts, York, 1997, item 131 for type. 27 grams, 50mm (2"). Found Humberside, UK. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A large silver finger ring comprising a square-section shank divided into four twisted bands in a knot. 12 grams, 32.82mm overall, 21.2mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11.5, Europe 26.29, Japan 25.5) (1 1/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising: D-shaped headplate with scroll ornament, balustered knop above, lateral lugs each with a garnet cabochon insert; short bow; lozengiform footplate with scroll ornament and beast-head foot; pin and catch to the reverse. Cf. Tejral, J. Morava na Sklonku Antiky, Prague, 1982, plate XXI, items 5/6. 13 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired on the London art market 1990s-2007. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
3rd-5th century AD. A silver-gilt belt buckle comprising: broad flat-section loop with beast-head finials, scroll detailing, two cells with inset garnet cabochons; long triangular-section tongue with beast-head finial, pierced spur to the rear; tongue-shaped plaque with tubular cells set with garnet cabochons, scroll detailing and lateral lobes with facing masks, central quincunx of square cells each set with a green glass cloison, beast-head finial with raised cells and garnet eyes; transverse attachment bar and under-plate. 140 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a British gentleman; formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images'; acquired by auction on 27 December 2006; accompanied by a copy of the listing. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising a round-section loop, D-section tongue with end curved over the loop and faceting to the rear, square plate. See Marzinzik, S. Early Anglo-Saxon Belt Buckles (Late 5th to 8th centuries AD.), BAR British Series 357, Oxford, 2003 for discussion. 37 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
10th-11th century AD. A silver convex belt mount with scrolled tendril ornament and hatched field, three pins to the reverse. Cf. Fodor, I. et al. La Hongrie de l'An Mil. Naissance d'une Nation Européenne, Budapest, 1998, item 24 for type. 7.48 grams, 28mm (1"). Property of a North West London gallery; formerly in a 1980s collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-12th century AD. A conical silver pendant with geometric ornament, bulb with suspension loop, dentilled edge and inset canine tooth. 12.1 grams, 61mm (2 1/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Fine condition.
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