Auction Highlights
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Greek Marble Head of Dionysus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £23,400
Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand. -
Greek Marble Head of a Ruler
Sold for (Inc. bp): £31,200
Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand. -
Roman Veined Marble Torso of an Athlete
Sold for (Inc. bp): £48,100
Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand. -
Large Middle Elamite Cylinder Seal of Kidnu, Chief Overseer of King Tan-Ruhurater II
Sold for (Inc. bp): £15,600
A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown. -
Mesopotamian Torch Bearer Stand with Lion Tamer
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46,800
A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.
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English Milled Coins - Victoria - 1897/9 - AR Halfcrown Group [2] Dated 1887, 1999 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Old Head issue. Obvs: bust left with VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT legend. Revs: arms in collar with FID DEF IND IMP HALF CROWN legend and date. 27.48 grams total, 32 mm each.
Fine-good fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK. -
English Milled Coins - George III - 1797 - AE Twopence and Penny Group [2] Dated 1797 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Obvs: profile bust with incuse GEORGIUS III D G REX legend. Revs: Britannia seated with incuse date and BRITANNIA legend. 83.8 grams total, 35-41 mm.
Fine-very fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. From the private collection of Mr G.B., Hampshire, UK. -
English Milled Coins - Mixed AE Farthing Group [25] 17th-20th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: various monarchs, issues and types, all with handwritten coin identification tickets. 132 grams total, 40 x 40 mm including case each.
Fair-very fine.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent. -
English Milled Coins - Mixed Decimal Coin Group [46] 20th-21st century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Comprising: various denominations, issues and types, some with handwritten coin identification tickets. 574 grams total, 18-38 mm.
Fair-uncirculated mint state.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent. -
English Milled Coins - Victoria - 1887 - Halfcrown Dated 1887 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned arms in garter with date below and BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF legend. 14.13 grams, 32 mm.
Very fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
English Milled Coins - Victorian to Elizabeth II Pennies and Other Coin Group Dated 1910-1967 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: various monarchs, issues and types. 3 kg total, 21-30 mm.
Fine-extremely fine.
Property of a European gentleman. -
English Milled Coins - Charles II - AE Farthing Group [2] 1660-1685 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Obvs: profile bust with CAROLVS.A.CAROLO legend. Revs: seated Britannia with BRITANNIA legend; date in exergue. 9.97 grams total, 22-23 mm.
Fine.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent. -
English Milled Coins - Charles II - 1672 - AE Farthing Dated 1672 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Obv: laureate and cuirassed bust left, no obverse stops, CAROLVS A CAROLO. Rev: Britannia seated on globe with spear, shield and spray of leaves, date below in exergue. 4.22 grams, 22 mm.
Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Kent lady collector. -
English Milled Coins - Charles II - 1675 - AE Farthing Dated 1675 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Obv: profile bust with CAROLVS A CAROLO legend. Rev: Britannia seated with BRITANNIA legend and date in exergue. 5.24 grams, 22 mm.
Fine.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
English Milled Coins - James II - AR Threepence Dated 1687 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Obv: with IACOBVS.II.DEI.GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned roman numeral IIII with date 16-87 above and MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX legend. 1.42 grams, 17 mm.
Fine/good fine.
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent. -
English Milled Coins - Victoria AR Coin Group [3] Dated 1855-1881 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Mixed group comprising: Gothic Florin dated 1872 and two one shillings of 1855 and 1881. 21.90 grams total, 23-30 mm.
Good.
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Yorkshire, UK -
English Milled Coins - George III - Pattern Copy - AE Cartwheel Twopence 20th century A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A pattern restrike 'dated 1797'. Obv: profile bust with GEORGIUS III D G REX incuse legend. Rev: Britannia with BRITANNIA incuse legend and date. 55.32 grams, 41 mm.
Extremely fine.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by original coin ticket.