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.jpg "Roman Bronze Eros Cradling Goose Applique")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,800
.jpg "Assyrian Bronze Relief Fragment")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
.jpg "The Tenby Hiberno-Norse Viking Penannular Brooch")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
![English Milled Coins - George VI - 1937 - Cased RM Proof Coronation Gold Set [4]](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/203351-s(2).jpg "English Milled Coins - George VI - 1937 - Cased RM Proof Coronation Gold Set [4]")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Cylindrical with domed terminals with apex pellet and pelletted ribbing, ridge of suspension loops, body adorned with horizontal bands of filigree wire and pellets; hollow-formed. 90 grams, 10.1 cm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Of varying sizes and bowl depths, used for testing the quality of gold and silver. 96 grams total, 23-34 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
A large cast iron smoothing iron with hollow and vented body to receive hot coals, the dentil-edged lid hinged at back with wood-handled securing latch and fitted with arched strap handle on posts; the rear of the body with access slot and hinged cover. 1.7 kg, 19.5 cm high
Acquired from a UK supplier.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Acquired from a UK supplier.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £618
Composed of a gold centre with expanding bezel, central oval turquoise cabochon flanked by heart-shaped stones, all with gold settings against a horn or lignum vitae field. 3.40 grams, 20.99 mm overall, 14.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)
Swiss art market, 1996.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume II, Leeds, England, 1994, p.451, item 1453, for broad type.
Swiss art market, 1996.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings: The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Volume II, Leeds, England, 1994, p.451, item 1453, for broad type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising eight blue and white tiles set into a slab, displaying animals, figural vignettes and floral compositions. 8.7 kg, 53.5 x 28 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Modelled in the round with swishing tail forming a loop, engraved anatomical and facial detailing; hollow-formed. 20.8 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
With everted upper and lower rim engraved with foliate motifs to the front faces, recessed central band engraved with a floral panel and inscription 'IN MEMORY OF', with continued inscription to the interior in cursive script 'O. Coates Obt. 12. Oct 1847, aet 54', followed by the hallmarks comprising: HI or IH maker's mark, anchor for Birmingham, 18 carat mark, duty mark and date letter 'Gothic A' for 1824; field to exterior keyed to receive enamel; seemingly an older ring with later inscription. 1.50 grams, 19.63 mm overall, 17.78 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, UK.
Property of a Kent gentleman.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a large quantity of buttons, coins, furniture and other fittings, weights, buckles, crotal bells, thimbles, knives and other miscellaneous items. 4.5 kg total, 1-10.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising four differently proportioned rectangular domino tiles displaying dimple numerals: 2:3; 5:1; 1:1; 2:[blank]. 19.8 grams total, 12-27 mm
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
Found Thames foreshore spoil, 1980s.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a rectangular body, likely silver plate, displaying cut paste. 19.6 grams, 48 mm
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
From the late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Of octagonal form, basket of flowers at centre with linear and foliate borders; repaired. 283 grams, 19 cm wide
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Acquired 1960s-1990s.
Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.
Ellipsoid bezel with claw setting for a polychrome glass bead, lion motif to the underside, stud beneath the hoop; glass cabochon possibly an ancient glass bead made by folding melting glass. 6.63 grams, 30.60 mm overall, 18.57 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
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