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Large Commonwealth Period Lead Seal
Mid 17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £43
Lead bag-seal comprising two roundels joined by a short strap; onverse - heater shield with cross and sword (arms of London) and legend 'DE LONDINO' (from London); reverse with winged angel and border with legend '+ GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 16[..]' (glory in the heavens) and date. 37.4 grams, 49 mm
Ex P Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Imperial German Naval Officer's Hat by W. Lucas Hoflieferant Berlin
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Cocked hat with maker's badge inside. 172 grams, 38.5 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung group of square-section tubular beads with interstitial seed beads. 29.96 grams, 38.2 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Silver Coin with Indian Fanam Coin Tie Pin
Circa 18th-19th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £247
Bar-type tie-pin formed as a row of six replicas(?) of AR Indian Chuckrams, hinged pin and catch to reverse; offered with a pierced AR Stater of Lokris Opuntii, Lokris (circa 420-380 BC): Head of Demeter to left, wearing barley-wreath, triple-pendant earring and necklace / Ajax the Locrian, nude but for crested Corinthian helmet, advancing to right on rocky ground, holding short sword in his right hand, round shield decorated on its interior with coiled serpent in his left hand; between his legs, small shield; OΠON-TIΩN around. Pin: 3.64 grams, 37mm; coin: 11.72 grams, 22 mm, 12h.
Private collection, UK. -
Lapis Lazuli and Hardstone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung group of annular, tabular and other types with granulated collars. 39.63 grams, 47 cm
London, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Seal Matrix with Saints
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A lead-alloy reproduction of a Medieval seal discoid in plan with incuse design of two robed and nimbate figures on a field of scrolled tendrils; left, St. Michael with drawn sword and right, St. Peter with key; incuse reversed Lombardic script legend to the border ' + SIGILLVM CAPITVLI SANCTI PAVLI IN LAVUNT' (chief seal of St Paul in ?). 205 grams, 74 mm
Private collection, UK. -
Western Asiatic Style Bronze Oil Lamp Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each hollow-formed and piriform in plan with high-relief mask, foliage and other detailing. 908 grams total, 11.5-22.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a slender hoop with applied bezel with scalloped edge and an annulet to the centre. 1.40 grams, 18.17 mm overall, 16.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval 'Parker Family' Oak Heraldic Shield
Circa 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £8
With raised border, comprising three advancing hinds, fess with three broad arrow heads, pointing downwards, possibly for the Parker family. 287 grams, 21 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Georgian Bronze Bawdy Pipe Tamper
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed as a copulating couple with a dog standing on the head and buttocks of the female; bell-shaped finial with hatched underside. 20.2 grams, 65 mm
Found Lincolnshire, UK. -
Roman Style Bronze Figural Scabbard Hook Group
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising three hooks, one with an erotic scene, one with face mask and the third with a seated figure. 27.1 grams total, 51-63 mm
From a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970. -
Pugio Dagger and Scabbard Reproduction
21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Comprising: dagger with thick midrib to the triangular blade, narrow guard, bulb to the grip and pommel; D-section steel scabbard with applied bronze panels with stamped decoration, four lateral rings for suspension, leather-lined. 787 grams, 37 cm
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.