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Lot 373

6th-9th century AD. A broad dish with chamfered rim, punched-point motif to the inner face of a bird with collar and triangular tag within an octagon and eight-pointed star. 166 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Byzantine silver vessels were a continuation of the Roman tradition of silver table ware that reflected the social status of the owner. Elaborate silver table services were produced for use in the formal dining rooms, or Triclinia, where guests reclined on couches and were entertained by readings from popular literature or music. The use of the vessels was also one of diplomatic gifts, as well as trade, and they were highly prized in other cultures, for example many have been found from the Sasanian Empire, and examples have also been found in Anglo-Saxon graves, most notably the royal burial at Sutton Hoo in England. Very fine condition, light usage wear.

Lot 375

13th-15th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring comprising D-section hoop with face detailing to the shoulders, hollow-formed star-shaped bezel with scrolls and central cell with inset cabochon garnet. 5.09 grams, 26mm overall,17.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.45, Japan 15) (1"). 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.

Lot 378

10th-13th century AD. A matched pair of silver-gilt temple rings, each comprising a twisted shank and loop finial, three spherical beads with granule detailing. 96 grams total, 61-65mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman; formerly acquired on the German art market before 1980.[2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 390

9th-11th century AD. A hacksilver hoard comprising: ten ingots and fragments; twelve melted lumps; a wire bangle; an expanding bracelet; three finger rings and fragments; eight portions of rod, bent; a beast-head finial; three pendant fragments; a crucifix fragment; five strip fragments; a pierced penny of Æthelred II, long-cross type of Stretting at London with peck-marks to the surface; nine whole and four fragmentary Arabic dirham coins. See Hårdh, B. Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia no.25, Stockholm, 1996.448 grams, 17-94mm (3/4 - 3 3/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent.[61, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 391

10th-11th century AD. A silver disc appliqué with beaded border, billetted inner band enclosing a scene with a facing horseman, bird of prey, three hounds and a duck all reserved on a hatched field. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.XCII, item 12.22 grams, 58mm (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. Very fine condition.

Lot 416

6th-7th century AD. A silver pyramidal stud with hollow reverse and remains of slider; each face with three chip-carved triangular recesses with gilding; the apex with cell to accept a glass or garnet insert.Disclaimed under the Treasure Act, reference number 2007 T25. Recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme, PAS reference BH-460DE6. 2.29 grams, 13mm (1/2"). From an old North Country collection; found in North Hertfordshire, UK. Fine condition, bar to reverse absent.

Lot 423

9th-11th century AD. A silver neckring formed as a central twisted bar with narrower beaded wire twisted around it, coiled ends. 114 grams, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). From an old European collection; acquired in Germany in the 1990s.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 424

9th-11th century AD. A silver bracelet with hinge and pin closure, beaded rims, with granule detailing, panels of rhythmic interlace within a beaded border. 81 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). 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. Fine condition. Rare.

Lot 426

9th-11th century AD. A flat silver-gilt hinged cuff bracelet with bands of applied ropework and granule clusters. 74 grams, 68mm (2 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.

Lot 427

9th-11th century AD. A silver bangle formed as an openwork trichinopoly band with twisted wire detailing, flat closure band with punched triangle and annulet detailing. See Hårdh, B. Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia no.25, Stockholm, 1996.42 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 428

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver penannular bracelet with bands of stamped decoration, tapering bear-head finials. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXI, item 24.95 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.

Lot 429

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver bracelet with punched design of points and triangles. See Hårdh, B. Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia no.25, Stockholm, 1996.57 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From an old European collection; acquired in Germany in the 1990s.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 430

8th-11th century AD. A silver penannular bracelet with triangular-section braided shank and trapezoidal plate finials. Cf. Nerman, B. Die Vendelzeit Gotlands, Stockholm, 1969, plate 284, item 2259.28 grams, 69mm (2 3/4"). From a private Dutch collection; formerly with TimeLine Originals in 2010; previously in an old English collection; accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity and invoice. Fine condition; small break to one cable.

Lot 431

9th-11th century AD. A silver bracelet of two wires twisted about each other, the ends wound about the shank, granulated collar to one end. Cf. Thunmark-Nylén, L. Die Wikingerzeit Gotlands I.: Abbildungen der Graubfunde, Stockholm, 1992, Fig.440, item 4.15 grams, 77mm (3"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 432

5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt radiate-headed brooch with D-shaped headplate bearing scroll decoration, surrounded by three collared knops; the border cast thick with punched triangle niello-filled decoration; the bow with median rib and outer ribs continuing the ridge and niello-filled punched design extending to the outer border of the lozengiform footplate with a collared knop finial; to the reverse, sprung pin, pin-lugs and catchplate. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.380, item V.2.1.3.48 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. Fine condition.

Lot 433

6th century AD. A silver-gilt bow brooch comprising a rectangular headplate with concentric borders and Style I motifs, broad bow with scroll detailing, teardrop footplate with three roundels, facing bearded mask; pierced lugs and catch to the reverse. 28 grams, 83mm (3 1/4"). From a West London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. Very fine condition.

Lot 435

9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising flat-section hoop, flared shoulders each with scroll motif, rectangular bezel with radiating lines to the border, stamped saltire, niello-filled rectangle with triangles. Cf. Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.49, item 5.5.87 grams, 23mm overall, 20.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 25.66, Japan 24) (1"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 437

9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a discoid plaque and two twisted bands forming the shank; the plaque with punched rosette and outer ring. 9.0 grams, 24mm overall, 17.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 7, Europe 14.51, Japan 14) (1"). From an old European collection; acquired in Germany in the 1990s.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 438

9th-11th century AD. A silver finger ring with tapering hoop, bands of hatching to the shoulders, square bezel with reserved knotwork motif. Cf. Sedova, M. V. Yuvelirniye izdeliya Drevnego Novgoroda X-XV vv, Moscow, 1981, Fig.49, item 5.3.57 grams, 20mm overall, 18.06mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.55, Japan 16) (3/4"). From a private ring collection; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 439

9th-11th century AD. A mixed silver group comprising: a round-section braised rod bangle with triangle and pellet punchmarks; a similar finger ring without punchmarks. See Hårdh, B. Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia no.25, Stockholm, 1996 for discussion.40 grams total, 29-86mm (1 1/4 - 3 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000.[2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 441

9th-11th century AD. A substantial silver-gilt pendant with integral suspension loop and ring with coiled ends, the plaque formed as a pair of opposed birds' heads with punched feather detailing. 56 grams, 64mm (2 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 442

9th-11th century AD. A silver amuletic pendant group on a suspension ring comprising: a crescentic plaque with twisted wire finials, punched annulet detailing; a miniature knife with punched triangles to the back; two miniature firesteels, each a rod with coiled wire finial; a hammer and suspension ring with punched triangles and points to one face. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, pl.104, items 2-6.17 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990. Very fine condition.

Lot 444

9th-11th century AD. A silver pendant of a spear with balustered shaft, midrib to the leaf-shaped blade, ribbed loop. 4.74 grams, 52mm (2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. Gungnir 'shaker' is the name of the spear used by the god Oð­inn (Odin"). In the Poetic Edda, it is said to have been forged by the dwarves and to have passed to Loki, who gave it to Odin. Very fine condition. Rare.

Lot 445

8th-12th century AD. A silver pendant with drum-shaped body with four horizontal ribs; set with rock crystal point; suspension loop to the top with knotted suspension ring. 7 grams, 55mm (2"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 446

5th-6th century AD. A silver-gilt cross moline pendant with integral loop, four stylised human masks with pellet eyes. 8.55 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. Very fine condition.

Lot 448

6th-8th century AD. A silver pendant with coiled and ribbed suspension loop, flat shank, raised pelta-shaped head with pointillé border. 5.13 grams, 43mm (1 3/4"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000.[No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 449

6th-8th century AD. A silver amuletic pendant comprising a round-section shank and rectangular head with chamfered underside. 2.91 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). 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, loop absent, usage wear.

Lot 450

9th-12th century AD. A silver pendant with pierced lug, flat shank with stamped crescent detailing, T-shaped finial ending in wolf-heads with open mouths. 5.04 grams, 35mm (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. The animals depicted may refer to Hati and Skol, the two cosmic wolves which pursue the sun and moon across the sky. Very fine condition. Rare.

Lot 451

6th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising: convex loop with animal-head finials, each with a garnet cabochon eye in a raised setting; triangular-section tongue with similar raised eyes, beak curved over the tongue; square plate with parcel-gilt scrolled borders and central volutes surrounding a discoid cell with inset garnet cabochon and profile eagle-head to the rear edge; later oversize backplate secured with pins. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, item I.7.1.86 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From the collection of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 452

5th century AD. A complete silver-gilt hinged buckle suite; the dished loop with running chip-carved zigzag to the outer face, recessed couch for the tongue; triangular-section tongue with similar detailing to the rear, median recess, curved bird-head finial with eyes formed as cells for gemstones; lozengiform plaque with raised border and bands of running scrolls, holes for rivets, discoid cells to the angles to accept gemstones, lateral profile bird figures with eyes formed as cells; the finial a pair of similar cells with lateral bird-head scrolls, eyes formed as cells. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period: Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.306.40 grams, 10.5cm (4"). From an old English collection formed in the 1970s. Fine condition.

Lot 453

6th century AD. A silver belt buckle comprising: convex loop with two garnet cabochons and two cloisons each in a raised setting, punched triangles to the inner edge; triangular-section tongue with scrolls and geometric panels; square plate with parcel-gilt scrolled borders and central volutes surrounding a discoid cell with inset garnet cabochon, smaller garnet cabochons to the corners and profile eagle-head to the rear edge with garnet cabochon eye; backplate secured with pins. Cf. Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period. Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, items I.9.2.1, I.18.94 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From an old European collection; acquired in Munich in the 1970s. Fine condition, usage wear.

Lot 455

9th-11th century AD. A silver-gilt tongue-shaped strap end with low-relief facing masks surrounded by geometric detailing, split to the scooped upper edge, silver securing pins. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LXXXI, item 14.10 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a professional collector; acquired before 1990.[No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Lot 457

9th-11th century AD. A flat-section silver crescent plaque with scrolled finials, pointillé borders, punched brackets and pointillé detailing. See Hårdh, B. Silver in the Viking Age. A Regional-Economic Study, Acta Archaeologica Lundensia no.25, Stockholm, 1996.56 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000.[No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Lot 514

15th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring with D-section hoop, lateral plaques each with a parcel-gilt intaglio dagger. 16 grams, 26mm overall, 19.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 515

16th century AD. A substantial silver finger ring comprising a thick flat-section hoop with transverse bars and punched detailing between, discoid bezel with central double-headed eagle surrounded by a circular band with enigmatic text 'MIROI?I?O?[.]?T'. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 655 for type.50 grams, 35mm overall, 20.36mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.87, Japan 23) (1 1/2"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition. A very large wearable size.

Lot 517

15th century AD. A silver-gilt finger ring with deep central rib to the underside, transverse fluted shoulders, two adjacent rectangular panels each with a nimbate robed facing figure, one with a staff (St. Christopher?) and one holding a cross to his breast (St. Peter?"). Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 588 for type.20 grams, 26mm overall, 20.17mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition, usage wear. A large wearable size.

Lot 519

14th century AD. A silver-gilt chessman seal matrix with facetted shank, pierced pentagonal knop, discoid base with intaglio design of Christ on cross, flanked by two kneeling figures, Lombardic legend to the border '*IESVS NAZARENVS' (Jesus the Nazarene"). 13 grams, 28mm (1"). Private collection, UK; formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire collector; acquired on the UK art market 1940s; thence by descent 2004. Fine condition.

Lot 523

Mid 16th century AD. A very large silver-gilt octagonal-section ring with flared shoulders, hollow bezel with pellet border and waisted shield with crossed stave and scythe; below a later stamped 'broad arrow' and diagonal slash and three vertical lines above the shield, possibly an abraded 'VIII' (for King Henry VIII ?"). Cf. Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974, plate 52(E).28 grams, 33mm overall, 23.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+3, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.57, Japan 31) (1 1/4"). Property of a UK gentleman; acquired from a London gallery in the late 1980s; formerly from a private European collection, formed in the 1960s and 1970s. The shield with rounded base and waisted sides appears first in the Tudor period and is found, for example, on the arms of Anne Boleyn (1533-6"). This ring was made for a merchant and bears his arms, with the later addition of the 'King's Broad Arrow' stamp which may indicate that the merchant was associated with the Office of Ordnance, created by King Henry VIII in 1597, and tasked with organising the supply of guns, ammunition, stores and equipment to the King's Navy. The Office and Board used the 'broad arrow' to signify objects purchased from the monarch's purse; only later (from the 17th century) was its use extended to include government property. Very fine condition. A very large wearable glove ring. Rare.

Lot 526

16th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with clasped-hands motif to each shoulder, discoid bezel with inset garnet cabochon, florid detailing to the underside with 'T-B' script, incised christogram to the inner face. 7.81 grams, 27mm overall, 18.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 ½, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.

Lot 527

18th century AD. A silver finger ring with D-section hoop, bifid shoulders with notched edges, discoid bezel with dentilled rim, raised plaque with inset panel, intaglio image of a skeletal horseman with a scythe and legend 'vive memor leti' (live mindful of death"). 10 grams, 26mm overall, 17.89mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.0, Japan 15) (1"). Private collection, UK; formed in the 1980s. Fine condition.

Lot 528

17th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with incised scale detailing, head to the underside gripping the tail, discoid bezel with blackletter 'MEMENTO / MORI' legend, central gold plate insert with facing skull motif. See Oman, C.C. British Rings 800-1914, London, 1974 for discussion.6.59 grams, 24mm overall, 17.73mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 530

18th century AD. A gilt silver statuette of a Roman aquilifer standard bearer wearing a knee-length tunic, coiled band to the waist with pteruges, leather cuirass with rosettes to the chest and reinforced plates to the shoulders, lion headdress tied on the chest; mounted on a custom-made stand. 545 grams, 18.5cm including stand (7 1/4"). From a private Melbourne collection; acquired on the Australian art market. Fair condition, right arm and left leg absent.

Lot 531

19th-20th century AD. A hinged waist belt of seven silver wire plaques with applied detailing, gilt rosettes, hook closure. 326 grams, 83cm (32 3/4"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975. Fine condition.

Lot 532

Dated 1595 AD. A rectangular silver ingot bearing impressions for an obverse with large IX at centre and '+PHILIPPVS D G HISPANIARV' legend for Philip II of Spain and a reverse of long cross and pellets/annulets with 'BARC / INO CI / VITA' legend and date with incuse acanthus leaf between the impressions. 86 grams, 75mm (3"). From a home counties collection; formed 1970-1980. Fine condition.

Lot 546

Dated 1720. A George I gold half guinea folded twice into an s-shape for use as a love token gift, first laureate bust right, on the reverse crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, 17 and 20 either side of upper crown. Spink p.401, no.3635.4.07 grams, 21mm (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in 2013 from the Reubins collection. In the 18th and 19th centuries love tokens were handmade by suitors who gave them to their sweethearts. Poorer working class young men made their tokens from copper coins. The wealthy young man could use a silver or very rarely a gold coin. It was the custom for a gentleman to either piece and/or bend a coin and give it to his beloved as a token of his love and a sign of his intention to marry her. The coin was not to be spent, but instead, to be carried always by the woman as a demonstration of her fidelity, a constant reminder to her each time she opened her purse. Fine condition.

Lot 547

1620-1621. A James I gold quarter laurel (five shillings) pierced for use as a pendant, first bust, third coinage, with laureate bust left, rose mintmark, IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX legend; to the reverse a square topped shield of arms with rose mintmark after REGINA. Spink p.276, no.2642.2.23 grams, 21.80mm (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired in 2011 from the Robert Green collection. In the 18th and 19th centuries love tokens were handmade by suitors who gave them to their sweethearts. Poorer working class young men made their tokens from copper coins. The wealthy young man could use a silver or very rarely a gold coin. It was the custom for a gentleman to either piece and/or bend a coin and give it to his beloved as a token of his love and a sign of his intention to marry her. The coin was not to be spent, but instead, to be carried always by the woman as a demonstration of her fidelity, a constant reminder to her each time she opened her purse. Very fine condition.

Lot 599

6th-4th century BC. A sheet silver mount with repoussé ornament comprising: outer ring of leaves and pellets encircling a parcel gilt mane with fur detailing, central lion's mask with open mouth and exposed fangs; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 727 grams, 21 x 23.5cm including stand (8 1/4 x 9 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; part of a family collection since the 1970s; accompanied by an original French Archaeological Passport number 173927. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Fine condition, some restoration to the rim. Rare.

Lot 626

UrIII, dated to 2050-2020 BC. The lower left-hand portion of a large Sumerian bifacial administrative tablet from the town of Umma (modern Tell Jokha), with cuneiform script detailing the government's inventory of aromatics, each item given a value in silver; accompanied by a two page translation provided and signed by the late Professor W.G. Lambert, formerly of the University of Birmingham, and also accompanied by a new translation and publication (13 pages) provided by the Professor Emeritus David I. Owen, Cornell University.David I. Owen, David I. A New Silver Balanced Merchant Account from Umma. The First Ninety Years. A Sumerian Celebration in Honor of Miguel Civil, 2017, pp.250-261. 255 grams, 12 cm (5"). From an important Scandinavian collection; acquired from TimeLine Auctions, 5 October 2012, lot 1508; formerly in the Douglas Rose collection, London, UK; acquired from a London gallery prior to 1985. This text belongs to a small group of silver balanced merchant accounts and provides important data on the economy of the Third Dynasty of Ur. According to the late Prof. Lambert silver served as a standard of value: each commodity has a notional value in silver, though few people would handle it. Buying and selling was normally by exchange of commodities. One summary line in this tablet makes clear that the king was involved in all this material. Extremely fine condition.

Lot 691

6th-4th century BC. A silver bowl with flared rim; shoulder decorated with elongated ovules; to the inside repousse decoration of linked palmettes and lotus flowers. 68 grams, 13cm (5"). 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. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Very fine condition.

Lot 694

3rd-2nd millennium BC. A group of silver stamps comprising: a motif of intersecting crescents; a quadruped within a dentilled circular frame; an ibex with curved horns; mounted on a custom-made stand. 441 grams, 19.5cm including stand (7 3/4"). Property of a London gallery; previously from the London art market since 1994; formerly in a private Swiss collection.[3] Fine condition.

Lot 695

4th-7th century AD. A large sheet silver discoid phalera with ring of repoussé domes to the rim, central dome with repoussé and incised lion-mask detailing; mounted on a custom-made stand. 806 grams total, 22.5cm including stand (8 3/4"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; collected from 1966-2017. Fine condition.

Lot 697

3rd-7th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a tapering D-section hoop, stepped discoid bezel with inset garnet(?) cabochon, intaglio standing robed female with distaff(?"). 8.08 grams, 23mm overall, 18.74mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 ½, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a Mayfair gentleman; collected from 1966-2017. Fine condition.

Lot 780

14th-15th century AD. An islamic silver finger ring with flared shoulders, discoid cell with inset carnelian plaque inscribed with concentric rings and calligraphic text. 8.89 grams, 23mm overall, 19.48mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.0, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s. Fine condition. Rare.

Lot 842

19th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a square-section balustered hoop stamped '925' to the underside, applied scallop shoulders supporting an ellipsoid cell with inset carnelian plaque, intaglio calligraphic text reading 'With the help of God'. 9.81 grams, 29mm overall, 22.57mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+1 1/2, USA 13 1/4, Europe 30.81, Japan 29) (1 1/4"). Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The calligraphic carving is of a very high standard.' Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 849

19th-20th century AD. A bronze ewer of early style, with fluted body, flared base, deep shoulder, rubular neck with hexagonal-section spout, strap handle to the reverse; bands of silver-inlaid talismatic charms in arabic text, guilloche, arabesque roundels. 1.2 kg, 33.5cm (13 1/4"). From a South West London collection; formed 1990-2000. Fine condition.

Lot 100

A quantity of coins comprising two bags of old pennies, a quantity of silver coloured coins, etc

Lot 108

A silver bangle, cased, Chester 1959, a silver vest, Birmingham 1907 and a cigarette case, Birmingham, 1911, together with two pipes, a mottoware jug and a Widdicombe Fair musical tankard (qty)

Lot 112

A Victorian silver twelve piece fish set, with a pair of servers, ivory handles, London, 1893, cased

Lot 114

A pair of silver goblets, made to commemorate 200 years of The Sheffield Assay Office, Sheffield 1973, maker's mark HLB, approximately 10oz

Lot 115

A Birmingham 1935 silver christening set in case, depicting Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, etc

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