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Ancient Art, Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
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.jpg "Roman Marble Portrait of a Boy as Worshipper of Isis")
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £20,800
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.jpg "Carved Marble Memento Mori Skull")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
With wreath detailing to the shank, octagonal plaque bezel with merchant's mark and blackletter 'i h' flanking. 9.96 grams, 29.40 mm overall, 23.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12293-219669.
Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, Witham, 2008, p.32, figs.C8.30a-c.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12293-219669.
Bailey, G., Detector Finds 6, Witham, 2008, p.32, figs.C8.30a-c.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
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. 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)
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.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 523, for type.
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.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 523, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
The lower shank with twisted ropework detailing and beaded bands, the shoulders with raised median beaded bands developing to a horizontal ridge dividing the bezel into two panels, each with a reserved standing figure: left, female saint in floor-length robe; right, facing male saint in knee-length tunic; probably Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist. 3.96 grams, 21.91 mm overall, 17.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 587, for type.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 587, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a square-section shank and bezel formed as two clasped hands; hatched band to each cuff; punched markings to the outer face, pseudo-script or amuletic in purpose. 2.97 grams, 23.51 mm overall, 20.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 727, for type.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 727, for type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
The hoop with frond to each outer edge below a square panel with reserved cross-crosslet motif, square bezel with raised lozenge and reserved cross pommée. 1.41 grams, 19.05 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2 , USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.24-5.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.24-5.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
Annular in plan with two segmented hoop, inset sapphire cabochons, separate pin. 1.17 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12295-219667.
Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.25.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12295-219667.
Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.25.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,820
Annular in form with four granulated bulbs; straightened and with replicant pin. 11.00 grams, 25 mm
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Boxted, Colchester, Essex, UK, by Kevin Stimpson in September 2019.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.ESS-585B22.
Disclaimed as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2019T1066.
Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 1333.
Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Boxted, Colchester, Essex, UK, by Kevin Stimpson in September 2019.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme report no.ESS-585B22.
Disclaimed as treasure under the Treasure Act with reference no.2019T1066.
Cf. Egan, G. & Pritchard, F., Dress Accessories 1150-1450, London, 2002, item 1333.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Ring brooch with sword-shaped pin. 1.3 grams, 13 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, p.47-48, no.8; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.24.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, p.47-48, no.8; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.24.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With slender hoop and four applied quatrefoil plates, alternating plain and twisted hoop sections; free-running pin. 7.29 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Published on the front cover of Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, also p.47-48, no.6; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.26.
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
Published on the front cover of Bailey, G., Detector Finds 1, Witham, 1992, also p.47-48, no.6; and Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD 1840, Witham, 2004, p.107, fig.(1)3.26.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Rectangular buckle-plate with repoussé advancing griffin and plain backplate with fixing pins; broad loop with bulbs to the forward edge; narrow tongue. 11.4 grams, 78 mm
From the Sir Alistair McAlpine collection.
London trade, 2001.
From the Sir Alistair McAlpine collection.
London trade, 2001.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
With slender hoop, octagonal bezel with scooped profile, inset garnet cabochon at the apex. 6.19 grams, 28.88 mm overall, 20.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
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.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 560, for type.
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.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 560, for type.
Comprising sculpted frond to each shoulder, rectangular stepped cell to the bezel with inset pyramidal topaz cabochon. 5.40 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 17.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
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.12297-219626.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 677, for type.
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.12297-219626.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 677, for type.
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