1st century A.D.. Round in section with flattened centre and a ellipsoid slot to accept a strap; decorated along one face with reserved La Tène style comma-leaf swirls on recessed fields inlaid with red enamel, sinuous incised line connecting the cells at each end. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London, under accession number 1846,0322.138. 83 grams, 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.). Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Frampton, West Dorset, UK. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.DOR-D0EAC4. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12285-219047.
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1st-4th century A.D.. Cuboid with very lightly incised spot markings disposed 1:6, 3:5, 2:4; old collector's tag with notation 'numbers hard to decipher'. See Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 724, for type. 7.46 grmas, 10 mm (3/8 in.). From the important private collection of dice and gaming pieces of Colin Narbeth, London, UK, collection no.60. Accompanied by a Colin Narbeth catalogue identification card. [No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round, nude male with legs in straddling pose, left hand thrust forward and right arm raised with hand open; head exaggerated with shoulder-length hair and crested helmet. Cf. Boucher, S., Recherches sur les Bronzes Figurés de Gaule Pré-Romaine et Romaine, Rome, 1976, item 354, for type; Mackintosh, M., The Divine Horseman in the Art of the Western Roman Empire,The Open University, 1991, fig.7, bronze rider from Brigstock. 35.6 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). The pseudo-Corinthian or Apulo-Corinthian helmet, here represented on the head of the divinity, was originally a legionary helmet, then became, in the Late Consular Age, an officer's helmet, then a typical attribute of military commanders and then of the war god, Mars. However, this statuette of Mars has strong Celtic connotations, as evidenced by the torques around the neck and the warrior god's hair.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
6th century A.D.. Discoid with raised rim and panel of geometric roundels and arms in an enamelled matrix. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.19, for type. 10.9 grams, 30 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found East Anglia, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
Lower Palaeolithic Period, 480,000-250,000 B.C.. Lentoid in section with narrow pointed butt and broad curved cutting edge; carefully knapped to a beautifully regular profile and wonderful patination; old inked inscription 'Abilly - 1926- / La Princerie'; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.1, for type; item 1.27 in the same collection is from Abilly, the find spot of the present piece. 701 grams, 23.5 cm (898 grams total, 28 cm including stand) (9 1/4 in. (11 in.)). Abilly is in the region of Grand Pressigny, Indre et Loire département, France. It is the location of the famous Archéolab – Musée de site archéologique where excavation and interpretation of archaeological sites are presented to the public.Found Abilly la Princerie, France, 1926. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. Group of two rings each with angled ward and bits to the forward edge. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 371, for type. 22.94 grams total, 31-34 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. [2, No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. With broad body and dimpled base, swept curve shoulder and tapering neck, everted rolled rim. Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 368, for type. 12.1 grams, 63 mm (2 1/2 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With trapezoidal headplate and lateral wings, domed stud above, deep bow and equine finial with discoid nostrils. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 12.12. 70 grams, 12.8 cm (5 in.). Found Lincolnshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.
Circa 16th century A.D.. Comprising a D-section hoop, facetted shoulders, integral octagonal bezel with pointillé border enclosing an incuse fleur-de-lys motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 613, for type. 2.73 grams, 21.28 mm overall, 17.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
15th-16th century A.D.. With D-section hoop and disc bezel, incised nasta'liq inscription. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 540; Content, D.J. (ed.), Islamic Rings & Gems. The Zucker Collection, London, 1967, item 94, for type. 8.13 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). From an old French collection believed to have been formed in the 1960s. Acquired privately as part of a collection in the early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12298-214825. [No Reserve] (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]
1st-2nd century A.D.. With lentoid-profile hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incuse frond motif. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 180, for type. 2.31 grams, 16.88 mm overall, 13.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2) (5/8 in.). UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]
1st-4th century A.D.. Formed as addorsed phallus and hand in the fica gesture, with suspension loop above. See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 435, for type. 21 grams, 48 mm (1 7/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
3rd century A.D.. Mould-blown with elliptical body, short neck and thick everted rim in amber-tinted glass, with modelled wrinkles to resemble date fruit. See Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 631, for type. 18.3 grams, 65 mm (2 1/2 in.). German art market. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 2003. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Early-mid 1st century A.D.. From fused canes of opaque white, yellow, pale blue and dark blue, then inflated; the pear-shaped body with a flat base and cylindrical neck, the rim folded out. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 268, for type. 20 grams, 76 mm (3 in.). American private collection, 1990s. with Christie's, New York, 16 June 2006, no.4. From the private collection of Sheik Al Thani. Accompanied by a copy of the Christie's lot listing.
Neolithic Period, 4th-3rd millennium B.C.. With rounded butt and rectangular section, curved cutting edge. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.175, for type. 389 grams, 12.8 cm (5 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in seated pose, wearing a stylised Corinthian helmet, breastplate with gorgoneion motif, draped stola; right hand extended to support a patera, left hand raised holding the shaft of a spear (absent); hollow to the reverse underside; repaired; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 67, for type. Exhibited at the Harwich Museum, Harwich, Essex, UK, 19th June-9th September 2024; accompanied by a copy of a photograph of the artefacts on display. 717 grams total, 91 mm including stand (3 1/2 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd century A.D.. With broad discus and short nozzle, low-relief scene with two lovers on a bed. Cf. Bémont, C., Lampes en Terre Cuite, Paris, 2007, item D.187, for type. 66 grams, 85 mm (3 3/8 in.). From a London collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
1st century A.D.. Modelled nude with left hand resting on her hip and right hand above her head, detailed hair cascading down her back, pellet breasts and dimpled navel; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 78. 37.6 grams total, 72 mm (2 7/8 in.). Venus Anadyomene (Greek: ?????????? Rising from the Sea) is an iconic and much-repeated image of Venus (Aphrodite) which was popular in the ancient world and was revived in the Italian Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods. The goddess is shown emerging from the water and wringing out her long hair.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
6th century A.D.. With raised flange rim, tondo with raised border and four radiating Style I profile heads around a central stud; pin-lug and catch to reverse. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 2.44, for type. 17.8 grams, 39 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found East Anglia, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
4th century A.D.. With three faceted knops to the crossbar, the upper one with beaded collar, and pierced moulding to the upper face, deep bow, stepped junction with foot, chamfered edges to foot with integral catch; hinged pin to reverse; Keller Type 3. Cf. Mackreth, D.F., Brooches in Late Iron Age and Roman Britain, Oxford, 2011, vol.2, pl.139, item 10452. 58 grams, 80 mm (3 1/8 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Circa 3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round with kilt and lionskin mantle, standing with club resting on his shoulder, left hand concealed behind the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Boucher, S., Inventaire des Collections Publiques Françaises - 17 Vienne: Bronzes Antiques, Paris, 1971, item 34, for type. 87 grams total, 55 mm including stand (2 1/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
1st-3rd century A.D.. Comprising a slender body with lateral testes, suspension loop behind. Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 758, for type. 4.44 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. [No Reserve]
15th-16th century A.D.. Substantial hoop with tapering shoulders, ellipsoid plaque; engraved pointillé disc to each shoulder with reserved rampant winged beast above a piriform motif, Kufic script legend to the plaque and surrounding area. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 523, for type. 7.68 grams, 19.52 mm overall, 14.84 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (3/4 in.). Private USA collection. Acquired from the Alexander Gallery, New York, USA, in the early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12294-214827. [No Reserve] (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]
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.. Modelled in the round, the god standing wearing a paenula, his two hands holding up the hem to support a pile of fruits on his erect penis; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 136, for type. 116 grams total, 72 mm including stand (2 7/8 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
6th century A.D.. With raised circumferential border to the obverse; decorated with high-relief La Tène designs featuring elaborate curvilinear tendrils and triskele-style swirls enclosing an area of fine-line trumpet spiral designs on an enamelled field. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 47.19, for type. 7.1 grams, 31 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found Lincolshire, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
10th-11th century A.D.. Tongue-shaped with recessed attachment bar at top and holes for two studs; the field with low-relief Borre Style ornament. Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 29, for type. 12.14 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Found Lincolnshire UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
1st millennium B.C.. Comprising a barrel-shaped collar with raised corrugated rim to each end; flat-section curved neck with beast-head finial, incised circular eyes, long curved horns. Cf. similar item forming the finial to a whetstone in the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession no.32.161.13. 115 grams total, 84 mm including stand (3 1/4 in.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.. Modelled in the half-round with rounded facial features, lappet wig, false beard and crossed arms holding a pick and a hoe. Cf. Stewart, H.M., Egyptian Shabtis, Princes Risborough, 1995, item 32. 18 grams, 78 mm (3 in.). One of the primary purposes of shabti figures was to carry out heavy manual tasks on behalf of a person in the afterlife, and they were often depicted with necessary implements in their hands, such as baskets, picks, and hoes. Over time, the number of shabtis in a standard elite burial increased, from one in the Eighteenth Dynasty to several in the Nineteenth Dynasty, to one for every day of the year by the Third Intermediate Period. The high number of shabtis remained a feature in the Late and Ptolemaic Periods.Ex H. Norry collection, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. Comprising a crescentic tapering shank with ribbed baluster to the centre; attachment points formed as wings with punched detailing. Cf. Appels, A. & Laycock, S., Roman Buckles and Military Fittings, Witham, 2007, item AA.4.8, for type. 65 grams, 92 mm (3 5/8 in.). Many such handles are formed as a pair of opposed dolphins, whence the conventional name 'dolphin mounts'. They were attached to infantry helmets so that they could be carried when not in use, or slung from a strap.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
7th-8th century A.D.. Formed as a keeled sub-triangular plaque, convex in profile with bulbs on the flanks extending to a short rounded projection; integral catchplate to reverse and remains of ferrous pin. Cf. MacGregor, A. et al., A Summary Catalogue of the Continental Archaeological Collections, Oxford, 1997, item 3.5. 15.4 grams, 46 mm (1 3/4 in.). This form of brooch developed from Scandinavian Iron Age forms of bow brooch with crossbar, bow and footplate; it later evolved into the standard form of boar-head brooch.Acquired early 2000s. East Anglia, UK, collection. [No Reserve]
11th-10th century B.C.. With flared socket developing to a midrib with median gusset, leaf-shaped blade; casting seam to socket and opposed lateral holes to accept attachment pegs. Cf. Ehrenberg, M., Bronze Spearheads from Berks, Bucks and Oxon, BAR 34, Oxford, 1977, item 37, for type. 120 grams, 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.). Acquired in Germany in 2000. Acquired by the present owner from the above. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
15th-17th century A.D.. With fluted shoulders and scooped edges to the bezel, pointillé border and Greek monogram of a cross with 'MHN?' finials. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 609. 6.72 grams, 21.82 mm overall, 18.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2 , USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). Acquired 1960s-1990s. From the collection of the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister. [No Reserve]
13th century A.D.. With slender hoop, octagonal bezel with scooped profile, inset garnet cabochon at the apex. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 560, for type. 6.19 grams, 28.88 mm overall, 20.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 1/8 in.). Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. UK collection of a European gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12296-219624. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website]
17th-19th century A.D.. Collection of clay pipes mounted and labelled from 1580 through to 1930, with smokers' accessories (pipe tampers) in a glazed wooden display case; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series. Bailey, G., Detector Finds, Witham, 1999, p.60-63 (item 20, hand holding a scroll). 3 kg total, 49 x 34 x 5 cm including case (19 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 2 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
1st-2nd century A.D.. With inset jasper gemstone, intaglio profile bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing a crested helmet. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 233, for type. 3.39 grams, 21.07 mm overall, 17.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (3.4 in,). Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Lower Palaeolithic Period, 480,000-250,000 B.C.. Substantial cleaver, ovate in profile with rounded cutting edge, chipped from usage; grey flint with soft tan patination. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.9, for type. 370 grams, 12.6 cm (5 in.). From the collection of Jean-Claude Debenne (1936-2020), an amateur prehistorian and former member of the French Society of Prehistory and the Prehistoric Association of the South-West, as well as an Honorary Member of the Geological Club of Ile-de-France. This collection of flints was assembled between the 1950s and 1990s and originates from Ile-de-France, Oise, and Val-d'Oise. [No Reserve]
Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 1,000,000-500,000 B.P.. Biconvex in section with large rounded butt and narrow tip (absent). Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 1.1, for type. 1 kg, 17 cm (6 3/4 in.). Found Northern Sahara, North Africa. From the British art market in the 1970s-1980s. Acquired via inheritance, 1988. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]
14th-13th century B.C.. Drum-shaped body and broad shoulder with short neck and everted rim to the mouth; bands of circumferential painted ornament to underside, sidewall, shoulder and mouth and plain band with '?' motifs to the shoulder. Cf. University of Boulder, Colorado, USA, item 2006.22.T (Mycenaean Stirrup Jar), for similar decorative scheme. 217 grams, 10.2 cm (4 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
Neolithic Period, circa 6th-4th millennium B.C.. Columnar in section with domed butt, narrow straight edge. Cf. MacGregor, A., (ed.) Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 5.6. 1.271 kg, 22 cm (8 3/4 inches.). From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
2nd-3rd century A.D.. With rolled rim to each tapering tube, applied trail detailing to the body, lateral angled handles and large applied loop handle above; iridescent surface. Cf. Lightfoot, C.S., Ancient Glass in National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh, 2007, item 460. 59 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in.). Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12237-222167. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
CIRCA 2000-1750 B.C. With incised frieze of a seated figure with hand extended to a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, blank panel to the rear. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 97, for type. 5.92 grams, 20 mm (3/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.05. London collection, 2016. [No Reserve]
3rd century A.D.. Narrow mouth with squared rim, short cylindrical neck extending to a wide shoulder with applied strap handles, the ovoid body moulded with ten rows of stylised grapes; some iridescence; old collector''s label to underside '4187 TD'. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.2, New York, 2001, item 631, for type. 50 grams, 97 mm (3 7/8 in.). Th neck has the appearance of having been reduced in height and ground off flat at the rim, while the applied handles are an unusual feature on this type of vessel. The examples in the Corning Museum have a much taller neck and flared rim to the mouth.From the private collection of a French Count in the 19th century. Ex Thierry de Maigret, April 2010.
Later 5th-6th century A.D.. With broad rectangular headplate and slender bow and foot. Cf. MacGregor, A. & Bolick, E., A Summary Catalogue of the Anglo-Saxon Collections (Non-Ferrous Metals), Oxford, 1993, item 15.15. 13.5 grams, 61 mm (2 3/8 in.). Found Suffolk, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.. With large central hole, incised frieze of a standing nude hero facing and a figure in tiered floor-length garment, two columns of cuneiform text to the rear. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 111, for type. 9.18 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.033. London collection, 2016. [No Reserve]
Mesolithic Period, circa 12000-9000 B.P.. Elongated lentoid-section flint core axe with old 'SOUTH DOWNS' legend. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 3.3. 95 grams, 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.). Found South Downs, UK. From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector. [No Reserve]
13th century A.D.. Comprising a narrow shank rising to a triangular bezel with inset lapis lazuli cabochon at the apex. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 565, for type. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.26-27, fig.13, and p.29. 3.42 grams, 28.86 mm overall, 17.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15) (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
1st century A.D.. With piriform body, tubular neck with everted rolled rim, raised rib below the shoulder. Cf. Whitehouse, D., Roman Glass in the Corning Museum of Glass, vol.1, New York, 1997, item 268, for type. 54 grams, 97 mm (3 7/8 in.). From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s.
1st-3rd century A.D.. Modelled in the round as a figure of a nude male with legs spread as if bestriding a horse; the bald head tilted an turned towards the right shoulder, with pointed ears, fleshy features and a full beard; a textile covering draped around the right thigh and lower body gathered in the left hand; the legs spread and feet dangling, with later holes for attachment pegs; the right arm extended perpendicular to the body and the hand bent round; the base of the spine with vestigial tail and the cloth draped as if on a horse's rump; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 140, for type. 200 grams, 98 mm (362 grams total, 14 cm high including stand) (3 7/8 in. (5 1/2 in.)). The figure represents either Silenus himself, the aged and semi-bestial companion of Dionysus, or a Seilenos - a member of the feral group of which he was the leader. The attitude of the figure, with the right arm extended and the head tilted, suggests that there should have been an accompanying female figure to whom Silenus was paying full attention. As a devotee of Dionysus, Silenus is often shown with Bacchantes, female celebrants in the cult of wine-drinking, music and other pleasurable pursuits.London art market, 1992. [No Reserve]
Neolithic Period, circa 8000-3000 B.C.. Triangular in section with broad cutting edge, old collector's label 'Hache Taillée / Roche Gréseuse / L14cm. Néolithique / Calvados / 8000 à 3000 AJC / Homo Sapiens Sapiens' Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord MacAlpine of West Green, Oxford, 1987, item 4.4, for type. 297 grams, 13.5 cm (5 1/4 in.). Found Calvados, France. [No Reserve]
3100-2850 B.C. With incised linear ornament and drilled pellets. Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 23, for type. 6.3 grams, 32 mm (1 1/4 in.). Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.22. London collection, 2016. [No Reserve]
15th-16th century A.D.. Comprising a plain hoop with frond to each shoulder, square cell to the bezel with claw setting; inset probably older blue glass cloison. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 660, for type. 7.10 grams, 25.77 mm overall, 19.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19) (1 in.). From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968. [No Reserve]
Circa 2nd century A.D.. Modelled in the round standing wearing a crested helmet, muscle-cuirass with tunic beneath, short pteruges and greaves; left hand raised to hold a spear, right hand with gladius resting on the forearm. Cf. for similar examples Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und die Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch-Altenburg, 2017, item 65; for the Jupiter Dolichenus cult see Kusseven, P., The Cult of Iupiter Dolichenus: origins and iconography, Ankara, 2007, p.120, fig.B15. 36 grams, 62 mm (2 1/2 in.). The cult of Jupiter Dolichenus was a variant of worship of Zeus from Asia Minor whose mystery cult was widespread in the Roman Empire from the early 2nd to mid-3rd centuries A.D., especially in the military. The god is usually represented mounting a bull, with the double axe (labrys or bipennis) in his right raised hand, and dressed in the military attire of a Roman general.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D.. Sturdy D-section hoop with stepped shoulders and hexagonal rosette bezel with bands of incised pseudo-text. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 551, for type. 20.25 grams, 31.80 mm overall, 20.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 1/4 in.). Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. [No Reserve]
10th-11th century A.D.. Tongue-shaped Winchester Style plaque with openwork acanthus-leaf design, transverse collar, panel with two rivets. Cf. Thomas, G., Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 2, Finds Research Group datasheet 33, Sleaford, 2007, item 24, for type. 9.07 grams, 33 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found East Anglia, UK. From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998. [No Reserve]
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.. Standing nude with arms raised, legs in advancing pose. Cf. Boucher, S. & Tassinari, S., Musée de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine a Lyon: Bronzes Antiques I. Inscriptions, Statuaire, Vaisselle, Lyon, 1976, item 54, for similar figure of Neptune, item 61, for similar figure of Sucellus. 37 grams, 60 mm (2 3/8 in.). The condition of the statuette does not allow a easy identification of its original characterization, but the position of the body shows a certain affinity with provincial statuettes of the god Neptune, especially produced in Gallo-Roman ateliers. Some statuettes of Sucellus, the Gallic divinity assimilated into the Roman Pantheon as the equivalent of the Dispater, brother of Jupiter, could possibly also bear resemblance with our statuette for the position of the body.From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. [No Reserve]
9th-7th century B.C.. Comprising a broad crescentic plate with incised border and radiating strokes respecting the concave curve of the blade; knop below the inner edge, short handle with stem and ring formed as addorsed birds; Grotta Gramicella Type A. Cf. similar item in National Museums Liverpool, World Museum under accession no.M4574. 33.6 grams, 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.). Acquired on the European art market, 1990s. English private collection.
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