6th century A.D. Comprising: trapezoidal headplate with beast-head spurs to the upper angles and concentric panels of Style I ornament; shallow bow with central cell and garnet insert; long footplate with lateral lappets and central lozenge; facing mask above a trapezoidal bar finial; pin-lugs and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hines, J., A New Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Great Square-Headed Brooches, London, 1997, items 11(a) Linton Heath for headplate, 17(b) Rothley, for foot. 82 grams, 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.).British private collection, acquired by 2000.The meaning of the 'facing mask' motif is probably related to the profile masks so frequently used in Style I art, where the 'pellet' eye is enclosed by an arched frame: the 'facing mask' repeats this motif to produce a pair of eyes in a doubled 'bow'. An element of visual 'riddling' is no doubt present: the design is neither one thing nor the other, but includes elements of both. Distribution of great square-headed brooches was initially concentrated along the valleys of the Rivers Trent, Thames and Severn, though it was later confined to the East Midlands and East Anglia (Hines, 1997, figs. 101, 102). [No Reserve]
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7th-9th century A.D. Displaying incised scroll decoration to the arms and pyramidal faces; four attachment lugs to the reverse. Cf. Youngs, S. (ed.), The Work of Angels. Masterpieces of Celtic Metalwork, 6th-9th centuries AD, London, 1989, item 113. 7.1 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.).Acquired on the UK art market before 2016. Ex property of an American collector. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
Circa 6th-8th century A.D. With narrow, flat-bottomed hoop and tapering shoulders, inset garnet cabochon with 'globus cruciger' motif. 4.75 grams, 24.93 mm overall, 17.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12) (1 in.).Acquired on the German art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.The globus cruciger comprises a sphere surmounted by a cross potent, symbolising the domination of the world by Christianity.
Circa 5th-6th century A.D. Broad flat-section hoop developing to a round-section rod at each end, formed into a spiral plaque and coiled about the shank. Cf. Hadjadj, R., Bagues Merovingiennes - Gaul du Nord, Paris, 2007, item 77 (Type 1e). 6.60 grams, 23.89 mm overall, 21.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
Circa 2nd-1st century B.C. Ellipsoid bezel with low-relief image of a warrior with pilos helmet, shield and xiphos short-sword. 6.93 grams, 22.90 mm overall, 20.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.46, Japan 16) (7/8 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
4th-3rd century B.C. Composed of a shallow bowl and broad flange rim, two integral scalloped handles with scrolled flourishes, tapering to a loop handle with swan head terminals each with incised eye and beak detailing; perforated whirl within roundel to interior base; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Reeder, Ellen D., Hellenistic Art in the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, 1988, p.125, no.130, for similar examples and a general discussion of type; A Passion for Antiquities, Ancient Art from the collection of Barbera and Lawrence Fleischman, The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1994, pp.77-78, no.31D; and The Search for Alexander, exhibition catalogue, 1980, p.167, no.130; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1972.118.88, for a group containing a silver strainer with similar looped handle and bird-head terminal; a similar specimen in the Walters Art Museum, accession number 57.910; a similar example in shape and quality can be seen in the ‘Tomb of the Prince’, in Pella, cf. Touratsoglou, I., Macedonia, History, Monuments, Museums, Athens, 1996, p.240, fig.312. 160 grams, 22.2 cm wide (526 grams total including stand) (8 3/4 in.).Ex private South German collection, 1980s. with Christie's, New York, 8 June 2012, lot 86. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11578-198980.Elaborate silver strainers, such as this present example, were used at symposia and festive occasions for the purpose of preventing the dregs of wine from entering the wine cup. This and other related silver utensils became popular in the later 4th and 3rd century B.C. These highly decorated wine strainers were fitted with dual handles forming loops in the shape of twisting animals, here a swan. Usually they took the form of a shallow dish complete with four rings of perforations in the centre in order to drain the wine. Strainers of this type were used to separate out sediments which could be found in the thick Greek wine. Examples similar to this one have been found in royal tombs in northern Greece, as well as the tomb of a monarch in Sudan. For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
14th-15th century A.D. Narrow hoop, square bezel with lion rampant(?) on a hatched field. 2.41 grams, 25.10 mm overall, 15.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9) (1 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
Circa 13th-15th century A.D. Thick weight with ropework border and raised escutcheon, reserved lion rampant with fourché tail, rectangular mounting-slot; believed to be the arms of Simon de Montfort, killed at the Battle of Evesham in 1265. Cf. Ashley, S., Medieval Armorial Horse Furniture in Norfolk, East Anglian Archaeology 101, Dereham, 2002, for discussion. 117 grams, 49.4 mm (1 7/8 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection. [No Reserve]
16th-17th century A.D. Flat hoop with discoid bezel, incuse design of a human, fish and other motifs. 5.15 grams, 24.42 mm overall, 21.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 27) (1 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With low-relief detailing, suspension loop originally above the eyebrow. Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession no.10.130.1900, for similar but less detailed example. 5.2 grams, 35 mm (1 3/8 in.).Acquired mid 20th century. From the private collection of the late Bill Verney. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With central 'Virgin and Child' motif, linear border and legend '+ S' IOH'IS. DE. HO+ON MOCHI' (seal of John of Hoxne, monk); tapering shank, bulb and trefoil loop above. 16.4 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.The place name may refer to Hoton, Leicestershire or more likely Hoxne, Suffolk.
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Glazed composition amuletic pendant depicting a kneeling pharaoh embodying the souls of Pé and Nekhen, spirits of the predynastic rulers. See Gardiner, A., Egypt of the Pharaohs, Oxford, 1961, for discussion. 0.52 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.).From an early 20th century collection. Ex Ancient Art, London N14, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
4th millennium B.C. Written over two faces; lentoid cross-section. 61.1 grams, 72 mm (2 3/4 in.).Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11869-201159.
Circa 4th-3rd century B.C. Comprising an embossed fragment of a breast-plate from muscle-type armour (thorax statos) representing Herakles fighting against the Hydra of Lerna; three-quarters of the hero's body preserved showing him naked in a dynamic position, wearing a fluttering short cloak (chlamys), overlooking the body of the monster of which the long tail covered with scales and fins is visible; fragment of cloak preserved separately. See Marazov, I., Thracian Warrior, Sofia, 2005, p.55, for a cheek-piece with Herakles in identical position; see also parallels with the warriors of the Panagyuriste treasure, pp.115-116; and Herakles against the Amazons in the Rogozen treasure; for similar elements on a bronze anatomical cuirass from Siris (BM) see D'Amato, R., Negin, A., Roman Decorated Armour, from the Age of the Kings to the death of Justinian the Great, Barnsley, 2017, p.46, fig.43. 122 grams total, 3.4-17.5 cm (1 3/8 - 6 7/8 in.).Acquired on the French art market before 2000. From an EU collection before 2020.This kind of armour is very rare, especially for this period, when most of the attested armour is plain or only slightly decorated. The young Herakles appears in heroic nudity running to the right, but, as on the cheek-piece from Gurlo, his head was probably turned in the opposite direction. The plasticism of the scene finds a good match in the Thracian tradition of the representation of weapons and armour, and the embossed elements with the highly prized work of the Panagyurishte treasure. The warrior-theme and the representation of Herakles or other fighting scenes on the Thracian and Hellenistic armours was a reference to the spirit of the immortal fighter. [2]
Circa 10th-6th century B.C. Composed of two coiled wire discs with integral loop between; repaired. Cf. Hattatt, R., Ancient and Romano-British Brooches, Sherborne, 1982, item 186. 15.4 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.).Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of a Surrey, UK, collector. [No Reserve]
Circa 17th century A.D. With a flat-section hoop and clasped-hands motif incised to the upper face, engraved ribbed collars. 1.36 grams, 21.55 mm overall, 20.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (3/4 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D. Decorated with a high-relief pattern comprising sphinxes, dolphins and masks of Medusa in fields between columns; ropework and floral border strips with laurel leaves. See Payne, G., Roman Leaden Coffin discovered at Plumstead in Archaeologia Cantiana, Vol.17, 1887, fig.10, for the presence of lead sarcophagi in Roman Britain; for a similar specimen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.31.116a-i; Penn Museum, coffin panel B10280, from Lebanon (Tyre). 6.4 kg, 41 cm wide (16 1/8 in.).From a West Sussex, UK, collection, 1990s.There were many ways of burying bodies during the Roman Empire. Although the majority were buried without coffins, there is evidence for wooden coffins, lead-framed wooden coffins, tile burials and lead and stone coffins. This item belongs to types widespread in the Eastern Mediterranean. The panel is decorated with a columned structure, and within each section are symbols of the outer-world, including gorgons, sphinx and dolphins. The sphinx, having a human head and breasts, legs and paws of a lion, and wings of a bird, was generally associated with protecting imperial tombs and temples. The roundels featuring the head of Medusa, known for her potent gazes that could turn one to stone, was favoured on sarcophagi and architectural ornaments because it was believed that her image would protect those within. The dolphin was considered to ferry the souls of the dead to the afterlife. Very often these sarcophagi were connected by a pipe to the ground above so that mourners could pour in offerings into the grave.
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. Of pendant type with ribbed loop, flat-section neck with chamfered sides, piriform plate extending to split finial; central vertical panel of engraved Late Roman military style zig-zag ornament. See Hawkes, S.C., Soldiers and Settlers in Britain, Fourth to Fifth Century in Medieval Archaeology, vol.5, 1961, for similar. 3.23 grams, 49 mm (2 in.).Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector. [No Reserve]
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. Standing nude on one leg on a cuboid socle base, the other leg raised and extended, right arm raised and bent, hand open to accept a sceptre, left arm extended with patera in the open hand, short mantle to the shoulders, hair and rays framing the face. Cf. similar in the British Museum under accession number 1865,0712.17. 57 grams, 72 mm including stand (2 3/4 in.).Acquired on the German art market before 2000. From an EU collection before 2020. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
1st-2nd century A.D. Modelled in the half-round on an elliptical base, forelegs bent clutching a piece of food, saly tail to the rear. 29 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.).UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Property of an East Sussex, UK, private collector.Rats can be distinguished from mice by their thick, scaly tails. [No Reserve]
Circa 15th century A.D. With two standing figures facing right on the bezel, the head of a saint to each shoulder, remains of black niello highlighting the design. 6.37 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 18.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (3/4 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
Circa 11th century B.C. With heavy penannular rib, tapering triangular blade and round shoulders, flanged hilt with straight grip, widening to a fan-shaped pommel; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s. cat 12, for type. 554 grams total, 35 cm (37.5 cm including stand) (13 3/4 in. (14 3/4 in.)).Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.These short daggers and dirks were mainly cast in one piece, and especially the penannular rib was cast on at the same time with handle and blade according to Medvedskaya. On the contrary, Moorey said that the penannular rib was later cast on the dirk, possibly to strengthen a weak point at the junction of hilt and blade.
1st-2nd century A.D. Depicted as a bearded man from the Eastern Empire, seated and naked apart from a pointed cap on his head, with rope binding the hands together and extending around the neck, feet also bound; hole through the back and side for attachment. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 1007. 28 grams, 51 mm (2 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
2nd-1st millennium B.C. Of fine quality, showing an open cast crescentic pommel with raised midrib and two parallel shallow lines across the top; pommel open on both sides to reveal the tip of the blade, tang rising from the grip; the solid cylindrical grip decorated with fourteen circumferential ribs, angular guard and triangular blade with strong midrib. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s. cat 37, for type. 1.05 kg, 58 cm (22 7/8 in.).Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.The dirk has its hilt cast onto the blade. Moorey published a very similar piece with fourteen encircling ribs on the grip and attributed similar pieces to the North-West, also based upon examples of similar dirks from the Iranian and Russian Talesh region. He dated these pieces to the late 2nd millennium B.C. Similar examples were excavated at Marlik. Stutzinger attributed these types with a wider dating (13th-9th century A.D.)
Circa 3rd-1st century B.C. With narrow flat-bottomed hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incuse combat scene of a standing human figure with a shield seizing a rearing lion. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 71. 9.17 grams, 24.52 mm overall, 19.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17) (1 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
11th-8th century B.C. The cheekpieces formed as stylised horses with small ears, elongated heads and long tails, a circular opening to the body for the bar to pass through, two loops to the body and two spurs to the reverse. Cf. Legrain, L., Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, Philadelphia, 1934, pl.XVIII no.52; Musée Cernuschi, Bronzes de Luristan, enigmes de l'Iran Ancien, IIIe-Ier millenaire av. J.C., Paris, 2008, p.111, no.71, 112, nos.72-73, for similar types. 654 grams, 21 cm wide (8 1/4 in.).Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11975-210127In Luristan, horses were usually buried with a bronze horse-bit in their mouths, as shown by finds from Sarkishti, where the horses’ teeth were stained green.
2100-1850 B.C. Tapering square-section votive with transverse bands of dense linear hatching; repaired. 116 grams, 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.).From the celebrated personal collection of art formed by the famous anthropologist, artist, and television presenter Desmond Morris. with Christie’s, South Kensington, 14 May 2002, lot 19 (part). [No Reserve]
1951-1981 A.D. Group comprising: festival of Britain crown. Obv: bare head of George VI facing left. Rev: St. George and dragon, 1551 in ex; The Tower Mint Royal Wedding Edition. Obv: portraits of the Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer facing left, 1981 in front. Rev: an image of Windsor Castle with WINDSOR CASTLE legend above. S. 4111; S. -. 148 grams total. .Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Kent lady collector. [2, No Reserve]
Circa 1st millennium B.C. Each with a thick round-section body and overlapping terminals shaped as stylised dragon heads with incised detailing. 201 grams total, 82-94 mm (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. [2, No Reserve]
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D. With D-shaped flange surrounding the face in place of braided hair, small female face with fleshy features, eyes recessed to accept silver insert; mounted on a custom-made stand. 280 grams total, 88 mm high including stand (3 1/2 in.).Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.
Late Period, 664-323 B.C. Made of a round gold sheet composing distinctive seven-petalled flower. Cf. Kantor, H.J., Plant Ornament in the Ancient Near East, pp.127ff., fig.IV.10. 0.48 grams, 15 mm (5/8 in.).Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.Rosettes, such as this lovely example, have a long history in Egyptian decorative art and were popular at most sites. This small decoration could be the central nail of a daisy pattern provided for architectural purposes, or could be an applique of furniture or dress.
Late 2nd millennium B.C. With solid cast hilt, straight horizontal guard with turquoise inlay; plain narrow grip with conical hollow cast mushroom pommel decorated with dots and lines; wide shallow midrib on the blade tapering to a sharp tip. Cf. Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s.cat 36, for type. 505 grams, 52 cm (20 1/2 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.Moorey and Khorasani dated swords with mushroom pommels to the end of the second millennium B.C. The weapon belongs to Category IX of the Khorasani classification, the ones with a mushroom or bell-shaped pommel. A similar example is in the National Museum of Iran, Tehran.
Early 9th century A.D. Plate brooch with integral coiled spring and stub of the pin to one end; raised border enclosing a dense panel of 'Mercian Style' foliage in high-relief with central stud. Cf. a similar lozengiform brooch in the collection of Market Hall Museum, Warwick under Accession no. 53/11726; Hammond, B., British Artefacts vol.2 - Middle Saxon & Viking, Witham, 2010 p.44-5; Weetch, R., Brooches in Late Anglo-Saxon England within a North West European Context: A Study of Social Identities Between the Eighth and Eleventh Centuries, Unpublished PhD Thesis: University of Reading, 2013. 2.6 grams, 41 mm (1 5/8 in.).Ex Colchester, UK, collection, formed 1980s-1990s. From the collection from Dirk Kennis, Belgium.Lozenge brooches (known as Weetch (2014) Type 31.C ) are not a frequently found type in British archaeology; the British Museum's records list only 34 such items, almost all found in the East Midlands or the Winchester area. Recorded, studied, and determined by the Secretary of State’s Expert Adviser as an object of cultural interest. The Reviewing Committee on the Export of Works of Art and Objects of Cultural Interest (RCEWA) considered an application to export this object. The Committee concluded that the object satisfied the third Waverley criterion and is therefore currently not exportable.
Circa 9th-11th century A.D. Shaped as a rectangular bar with rounded ends, hammered flat creating a ribbed pattern. 1.58 grams, 27 mm (1 in.).Acquired late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex private collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market in 2012. Property of a Kent lady collector. [No Reserve]
9th-11th century A.D. Modelled standing left with stylised detailing; likely a cockerel; pin lug and catchplate to reverse. Cf. Pedersen, A., ‘ Birds of Prey or Doves. Early Medieval bird-shaped brooches’ in Aarboger for Nordisk Oldkyndighed og Historie 1999 (2001), 2001, pp.19-66, fig.22, for similar brooch. 6.4 grams, 26 mm (1 in.).From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.Similar brooches are known from Denmark and some examples show us a very similar form and decoration. So far England is the only area outside Scandinavia where bird brooches similar to those discovered in Denmark have been found. The archaeological finds indicate close contacts between England and Denmark in the first half of the 11th century. Anne Pedersen suggests that Byzantium art may be a source of inspiration for these specific type of brooches as is evident from the Danish coinage of the 11th century that direct or indirect influence from Constantinople played an important role, especially in connection with the presence of Danish mercenaries in the Varangian Guard of the Roman emperor. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price
3rd-4th century A.D. With a flat-section expanding hoop, the oval bezel with the quadruped advancing right, voluminous tail curled above the beast's back, surrounded by a dotted border. 6.00 grams, 23.22 mm overall, 23.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (7/8 in.).Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
1450-1200 B.C. Cup or bowl of spherical shape, unpainted, fitted with a wishbone handle. Cf. similar cup at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession no.74.51.1148, Cesnola collection. 96 grams, 14 cm (5 1/2 in.).Ex P.A., Hertfordshire, UK, specialist collection of Greek art, 1980-1990s.The presence of Achaeans in Cyprus, in late Cypriot II, also significantly influenced the life of the island from a ceramic production point of view. The social changes and new habits that developed among the elites of the main urban centres of the island included elaborate funerary displays, a means through which the emerging elite could express its identity and differentiate itself from other social groups. The ceramic forms were often cups intended for elaborate libation rituals, symposia, or ceremonies equivalent to Near Eastern marzeah, during which drinking services including kraters for mixing wine, cups and jugs were used. Alongside the more elaborate Achaean pottery, local Cypriot pottery (white-slip and base-ring) was still in use. [No Reserve]
13th-6th century B.C. Comprising four large triangular-shaped arrowheads, each with a raised midrib. See for similar arrowheads Muscarella, O.W., Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York,1988, pp.289ff. 129 grams total, 14-15.5 cm (5 1/2 - 6 1/8 in.).Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.Although different in shape, these four heads are apparently related types of a polythetic group. There are represented two basic deltoid forms: one has a sharp, flat blade, the ends of which extend to form wings or barbs, and a prominent midrib extending into a long tang that often has a stop; the blade shape varies from deltoid to more manifestly triangular. The other form has no barbs, but it has a prominent midrib extending to the tang, it is narrow and leaf shaped. [4]
4th century A.D. With a double-edged blade of Illerup-Wyhl Type, narrow parallel cutting edges tapering towards the point; remains of wooden scabbard on the blade and remains of wooden grip on the hilt; accompanied by a crescent-shaped iron chape. Cf. Bishop, M. C. & Coulston, J.C.N., Roman military equipment, from the Punic wars to the fall of Rome, London, 1993; Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007; D’Amato, R., Roman army Units in the Western Provinces, Oxford, 2019; for a very similar specimen see Miks, 2007, no.A146, 67 (Eisbøl). 1.02 kg total, 6.5-94.5 cm (2 1/2 - 37 1/4 in.).From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. 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 no.11924-209661.The iconographic sources indicate that Roman swords changed in the later 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. Longer swords, which were more popular within Germanic and Celtic cultures and more useful for fighting on horseback, were soon widespread among infantry units and mass-produced in the Roman workshops. They were brought home by foreigners after mercenary or auxiliary service in the Roman army. This, together the possibility of war booty, may explain why a great number of these swords have been found in the distant areas such as Nydam Mose, Eisbøl and Illerup Adal, all in modern Denmark. [2]
Circa 2nd century A.D. Standing with its left foreleg raised, the head held high and turned slightly left with a full, fleshy dewlap cascading to the brisket; the tail looping over the rump, with its end adhering to the left flank; wide-open eyes and flaring nostrils; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. similar statuette in the Leo Mildenberg collection in Kozloff, A.P., Animals in Ancient Art, from the Leo Mildenberg Collection, Mainz, 1981, no.62. 106 grams, 72 mm wide (207 grams total, 91 mm high including stand) (2 3/4 in. (3 5/8 in.)).Acquired from Charles Ede Ltd., London, UK, in 2004. From the collection of a South West London, UK, collector.After the Roman annexation of Egypt, Egyptian cults such as that of the Apis bull were syncretised, becoming part of a distinctively Egyptian form of Roman polytheism. Representations of prancing Apis bulls, turned either left or right, have been found throughout the Roman empire. Various parallels can be found in the Cincinnati Art Museum (inv.1956.13), in Walters Art Gallery (inv.54.1565) and in the British Museum. [No Reserve]
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. Discoid plaque with strap and loop to the reverse; central motif of flowers and a sleeping lion within a pelletted border; legend: '* S' BRIEN . MACTAYG . YBRIEYN'. 6.8 grams, 21 mm (3/4 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.An interesting example of an Irish personal name.
Circa 9th-11th century A.D. With a tapering hoop composed of twisted rods hammered at the base. 6.70 grams, 28.12 mm overall, 20.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 1/8 in.).Ex North American private collection. Acquired privately on the European art market in the 1990s. Property of a Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman.
Late 1st millennium B.C. Round-section hoop supporting a scaphoid plaque with chamfered underside, incuse image of a winged gryphon seizing an ibex. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 31, for type. 6.32 grams, 25.71 mm overall, 20.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1 in.).Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With frontal uraeus, holding the crook and flail in his hands; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 12(d). 70 grams total, 15.2 cm high including stand (6 in.).Old Dutch collection, acquired prior to 1985. Ex Netherlands ancient art gallery. Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.Osiris is a deity who represents both death and fertility and is commonly regarded as the quintessential god of rebirth. Though he was once a mortal ruler, as a deceased entity his domain was the Underworld. Abydos was the primary centre of Osiris’ cult, where a renowned yearly celebration of the god was held. Statues of Osiris were dedicated at temples throughout Egypt to ensure the protection and blessings from the god.
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D. Standing nude on a socle base with egg-and-dart ornament; goatskin mantle to the left shoulder, right arm bent and hand raised with finger extended; intricately modelled strapped sandals to the lower legs and feet; after the antique. 8.35 kg, 62 cm high (24 1/2 in.).German auction, 2000s. Ex French gallery, Paris. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11986-209631.
6th century A.D. Central stud with six running spirals around; dimple to the reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.4, (saucer brooch) for the running spiral design. 6.53 grams, 30.23 mm (1 1/4 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.The item is probably the button from a shield-boss as it shows signs of a ferrous rivet to the centre.
Circa 14th-15th century A.D. With central 'flower and crescent' motif, linear border and legend '* S' IACOBI ALFVEMESLIRC' (seal of Jacob ..); tapering shank and loop to the reverse. 12.9 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.
14th-16th century A.D. Group of conserved gilt-bronze and other fragments including the discoid head with radiating openwork florid cross finials and eagle of St. John, ribbed arm beneath; similar fragment with plain attachment shank; angel as the symbol of St. Matthew the Evangelist, left hand supporting a book; fragments of the tubular socket and other items. 1.6 kg total, 3.6-17 cm (1 3/8 - 6 3/4 in.).Believed to be found by Mr Bramble, UK. Recorded and conserved by his local museum and held in a museum conservation box. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11977-210855. [11, No Reserve]
Circa 13th-15th century A.D. With central St. Michael slaying the dragon with cross-topped lance motif motif, pelletted border and legend '+ S' HENRICI DE THOR[P]' (seal of Henry of Thorp); strap and loop to the reverse. 12.4 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.).Found Southern England. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.The placename may be Thorpe Market, Norfolk.
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