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Circa 16th-17th century A.D. Comprising: one bronze with trefoil head, motif of three arrows; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of EC initials; one silver with trefoil head, motif of standing figure with bow; one bronze with trefoil head, motif of seven stars; one bronze, motif of eye, heart and arrows; the latter accompanied by an impression. 22 grams total, 16-30 mm (5/8 - 1 1/8 in.). Acquired before 1990. Property of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman.[5, No Reserve]
Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D. or later. With carination to the inner lip, conical body and narrow basal ring; the interior decorated with a lustrous blackish glaze with streaks of blue-silver 'hare's fur' markings. See Lili, F., Chinese Ceramics, Cambridge, 2011, for discussion; cf. Christie’s New York, 17-18 March 2016, lot 1493.241 grams, 11.3 cm wide (4 1/2 in.). From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
20th century A.D. Comprising a mixed group of silver-coloured metal finger rings of various types with engraved and raised motifs to the hoops and shoulders, with blue, red and green stone inserts bearing stylised animal, human or insect figures. 93 grams total, 26-32 mm (1 - 1 1/4 in.). Property of a North London gentleman.[10, No Reserve]
Fell 1516 A.D., found 1958 A.D. Nickel iron meteorite (1AB), cleaned. See Graham, Bevan and Hutchison, Catalogue of Meteorites, Natural History Museum, 1985, p.253, for details of this fall.3.5 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found Nantan, Nandan County, Guangzi Region, China. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Silver Moon Crystals, Southport, UK. The Nantan meteorite fell in 1516, as recorded in ancient Chinese texts; the fall exploded during descent which resulted in a shower of many individual iron meteorites over an area some 28km x 8km in Nantan County, Guangxi, China. Classified as an iron meteorite; 111CD Course Octohedrite, the composition is approximately 92% iron, 6% nickel and contains more than ten other minerals including kamacite, taenite, dominate, plessite, schreibersite, triolite, graphite and others. In 2000, pieces of the Nantan meteorite were incorporated into an art installation for The Bull Ring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, England. Today, a plaque commemorates the occasion. [No Reserve]
20th century A.D. By INA Ltd, Birmingham, for Spink, silver. Obv: profile bust with date below and VICTORIA DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: Three Graces with FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM legend; emblems in exergue. Edge: plain; hallmarked for London, 2001, 925 fine silver. See Spink Sale The Patina Collection, 11 July 2001, where similar items were offered.35.40 grams. Acquired Timeline Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman. These attractive retro 'pattern' coins were struck in copper-alloys, some with a golden hue, silver and gold to various designs; this type depicts the fabled Three Graces design, only officially used on some modern gold coins of Alderney and Royal Mint bullion issues.
Dated 1937 A.D. Set comprising: crown, halfcrown, florin, shillings (2; English and Scottish), sixpence, threepences (2; silver and brass), penny, halfpenny, farthing and Maundy set (4; fourpence, threepence, twopence and penny); with original Royal Mint red leatherette hinged case of issue. S. PS16.271 grams total, 18.5 x 12.3 cm (7 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.[No Reserve]For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Circa 10th-11th century A.D. Composed of a double-edged tapering blade of Petersen Type T variant, with a slightly rounded point, shallow fullers; boat-shaped cross guard with traces of vertical silver strips, narrow tang; boat-shaped upper guard supporting a five-lobed pommel with traces of silver inlay. Cf. Petersen, J., De Norske Vikingsverd, Oslo, 1919; Peirce, I., Swords of the Viking Age, Suffolk, 2002; Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987; the sword finds parallels in various similar Viking age specimens of T variant, published by Petersen (especially a sword from Utgården, Seliord, Telemark, p.151, fig.121), or types S and T published by Peirce (specimens C16430 and C18454-C3210 & C3211, pp.106-109) and Sedov (pl.CXXIII no.11).1.05 kg, 89.5 cm (35 1/4 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11755-202775.
10th-11th century A.D. Of Petersen Type S variant with a double-edged blade, shallow fullers and a rounded point; boat-shaped upper and lower guard with some remains of silver inlay, the pommel also showing traces of silver decoration. Cf. Hjardar, K. & Vike, V., Vikings at war, Oxford-Philadelphia, 2016, p.169, for the type; the sword finds good parallels in various similar Viking age specimens, like the sword from Mixnam’s pit, Chertsey, today at the Chertsey Museum (Peirce, 2002, pp.98ff.).1.3 kg, 87.5 cm (34 1/2 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector.Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11756 - 202774. Viking swords of Type S are commonly found in Nordic countries and in Eastern Europe, with only a small number found in Western Europe. The type was often characterised by splendid decoration achieved with silver and copper inlays, of which here some traces are still visible.
Dated 1884 A.D. Silver medallion by Loewenstark & Sons, London. Obv: profile bust with Hebrew legend and date. Rev: A / UNIVERSAL / TRIBUTE / OF / RESPECT & ESTEEM / TO / SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE / BART / PHILANTHROPIST / FROM HIS / ADMIRERS & FRIENDS / CENTENARY / 27TH OCTOBER 1884 in 13 lines with HOLY LAND EGYPT DAMASCUS CONSTANTINOPLE RUSSIA POLAND ROME MOROCCO ROUMANIA legend. BCM 1707; BHM 3166; JMC 1169.33.02 grams, 41mm. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.
4th century B.C. Obv: profile bust right. Rev: owl with letter right. 15.27 grams. Acquired Surrey Auctions, 2022. Property of a Kent gentleman. A contemporary copy or fake silver plated coin produced by a local workshop imitating a silver official issue of an Athens Tetradrachm. Fakes manufactured during the ancient Greek timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics. [No Reserve]
Dated 1993, 1994 and 1998 A.D. Group comprising: Royal Mint, UK, 1998, proof silver 50 pence (50th anniversary of NHS), 1994, proof piedfort silver £1 (Scotland) and Solomon Islands, 1992, proof silver $10 (40th anniversary of Elizabeth II coronation); all with original capsules and cases of issue; first two with certificates. 289 grams total, 66 x 66 - 88 x 93 mm (2 5/8 x 2 5/8 - 3 1/2 x 3 5/8 in.). Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.[3]
Dated 2016 A.D. Silver piedfort proof. Obv: profile bust with ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REG FID DEF legend and date. Rev: crown with national beasts around and ONE POUND legend; in Royal Mint capsule, case and box of issue with certificate numbered 2492. S. J37.93 grams total, case 72 x 73 mm. (2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in.). Acquired on issue. Property of a Yorkshire gentleman.
1836 A.D. Over and under turnover rifle with 82cm (32¼) barrel with brass insert inscribed 'D Kornman' to top, double set trigger, fitted with one (of two) ramrod in brass ferrules at side and characteristically curved wood stock with brass butt and side plates, trigger guard and patch container with hinged lid; left of stock with inset silver(?) of a fish or whale which might suggest that this was carried on a whaling ship; action working. See Flayderman, N., Guide to Antique American Firearms, 9th edition, 2007, p.670, no.11-032, for a very similar example.4.10 kg, 124 cm (48 3/4 in.). Acquired from Andrew Spencer Bottomley, UK, 2016. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.Accompanied by copies of the purchase invoice and listing. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the Firearms Act, 1968, to be held as a curiosity or ornament. No license required but buyer must be over 18 years of age. Overseas bidders should note that, due to UK regulations governing export of all firearms, overseas buyers will need to make arrangements for shipping this lot out of the UK directly, by air freight, with a specialist company or agent.
161 h. / 778 A.D. Madinat al-Salaam mint. Obv: inscription in three lines with legend around. Rev: inscription in four lines with legend around. Wilkes 1,379.2.91 grams. Ex David Harthill collection, UK. This silver Islamic coin may be a contemporary copy or fake Abbasid dirham produced by a local workshop imitating a coin minted at Madinat al-Salaam. Fakes manufactured during the ancient Abbasid timeline, although inexpensive at auction, present a fascinating area to research for those collecting on a budget. TimeLine Auctions normally has a small quantity of contemporary imitations on offer for those interested in this captivating area of numismatics.[No Reserve]
Dated 1219 h / 1804 A.D. Obv: arms with supporters and ISLAND OF SUMATRA legend and date. Rev: P (value) above inscription with date below. KM# Tn1 variant (fabric).1.97 grams. Acquired Spink USA Auction (with coin ticket). Property of a Kent gentleman. KM lists this issue as struck in copper but this piece is clearly silver. [No Reserve]
Dated 2016 A.D. Silver proof. Obv: profile bust with ELIZABETH II TWO DOLLARS COOK ISLANDS legend and date. Rev: bust of Macbeth with Is this a / dagger / which I see / before me / Macbeth / ACT II, SCENE I inscription in six lines; in capsule of issue with certificate. 15.99 grams total. Acquired on issue. Property of a Yorkshire gentleman.
20th century A.D. Group comprising proof silver issues: Vanuatu (1994, 50 vatu), Barbados (2; 1994, $1 and $5), New Zealand (1994, $5), Cayman Islands (1994, $1), Gibraltar (3; 1993(2), 1994, crowns), Tonga (1996, 50 seniti), Falkland Islands (1996, £2), Australia (1995, 1 oz kookaburra, $1), with cupro-nickel, Liberia (1965, $1); all but last in capsule of issue, held in a wood display case. 999 grams total, 27.5 x 24 cm (10 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.). Acquired on issue. Property of an Essex gentleman, by inheritance.[12, No Reserve]
Dated 1973 and 1977 A.D. London Bridge, silver-gilt. Obv: arms with CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON legend. Rev: LONDON BRIDGE above view of bridge with OPENED BY / H M QUEEN ELIZABETH II / IN THE PRESENCE OF / THE Rt Hon THE LORD MAYOR / THE LORD MAIS / OBE ERD TD DSc C Eng / 16th MARCH 1973 in seven lines below. Edge: with incuse issue number 1148 and impressed Birmingham hallmark with 'x' date letter. and 'TK&S maker mark. Daily Telegraph Royal Academy of Arts silver Pompeii Exhibition medal. Obv: naked male figure advancing right holding club and bow, dog before with At the Royal Academy London 1976-1977 legend. Rev: standing figure of Pan playing pipes with sack hung on tree right and POMPEII AD 79 / Exhibition in two lines left. Edge: with incuse issue number 246 and impressed Birmingham hallmark with 'B' date letter and TK&S' maker mark; both in original case of issue with certificates. 273 grams total, 76 x 77 - 86 x 88 mm (3 x 3 - 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.). Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.[2, No Reserve]
Circa 19th century A.D. Silver, Calcutta area? Obv: Durbar scene with two figures seated below canopy and two attendants. Rev: Rama and Lakshmana standing. Copper. Obv: figure leaping towards mountain with sun above and waves below. Rev: HALF / ANNA / 1808 in three lines within wreath with EAST INDIA COMPANY legend. See Mitchiner India Tokens, 1998, pp.98-100, for similar examples; see pp.74-76, for similar IEC tokens of different design.12.29, 11.91 grams. Acquired Kleefords Auctions. Property of a Kent gentleman.[2, No Reserve]
Published 1989 A.D. North, J. J., The J. J. North Collection - Edwardian English Silver Coins 1279-1351, British Academy, 1989, Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles 39; hardback with dustwrapper; fully illustrated. 972 grams, 25.2 x 19.5 cm (10 x 7 3/8 in.). Ex libris a Suffolk gentleman.[No Reserve]
Published 1981 and 1983 A.D. Sotheby's, Catalogue of British Coins in Gold, Silver and Bronze, 18 February 1981, with Sotheby's, Catalogue of English and Foreign Coins and Bonds, 17 February 1983; paperback; illustrated. 285 grams total, 24.5 x 15.5 - 24.2 x 18 cm (9 5/8 x 6 1/8 - 9 1/2 x 7 1/8 in.). Ex libris a Suffolk gentleman.[2, No Reserve]
Published 1967-1987 A.D. Seaby, H. A. and King, C. E. (volume V only), Roman Silver Coins, Volume I - the Republic to Augustus, volume II - Tiberius to Commodus, volume III - Pertinax to Balbinus & Pupienus, volume IV - Gordian III to Postumus, volume V - Carausius to Romulus Augustus, Seaby, various editions and dates; hardback, volumes II, III and V with dustwrappers; fully illustrated. 2.1 kg total, 22.2 x 14.5 cm each (8 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.). Ex libris Ian Roper.[5, No Reserve]
11th century A.D. Comprising a slender penannular hoop and hooked finials with conical bosses. Cf. Romisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM), Das Reich der Salier, 1024-1125, Sigmaringen, 1992, pp.168ff., fig.7, Vitrine 6.22.12 grams, 13 cm wide (5 1/8 in.). From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.200432. During the Salian period, large treasures of silver coins, bars and jewellery were buried in the West Slavic settlement areas, east of the borders of the empire. This torc corresponds with a Slavic neck collar from the hoard of Farve, Schleswig Holstein. The collar is in silver, but the structure is identical to our torc. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
9th century A.D. Formed from a hollow vesica-shaped silver mount which rattles when shaken, probably a horse-harness fitting; with Urnes style interlaced dragons in low relief surrounding a facing bearded mask with large staring eyes (Thor?). Cf. Owen, O.A., A catalogue and re-evaluation of the Urnes style in England, Durham, 1979, pls.39, 54, 55, for similar interlaces in Urnes style.67 grams, 73 mm (3 in.). Formerly acquired on the German art market in the early 1980s. Previously in a European collection in the 1990s. From an important central London collection.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by searcher certificate no. 200377. The last phase of Viking art is the Urnes style from about 1050-1150. The Urnes style has gracefully curved lines of different width - swelling, tapering - but always in a curve. The tendril clusters from the Ringerike style are abandoned. The Urnes style developed shortly before the middle of the 11th century. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
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