Hollow-formed and rectangular in section with rounded rim to the mouth, tapering lateral faces each with three raised ribs, flared blade with lateral spurs, narrow integral loop. 155 grams, 71 mm



Found UK. From the collection of a late West London, UK, gentleman.

Formed as a leaf-shaped blade with raised ribs on both sides, pierced through the tang. 41 grams, 12.2 cm



From an ancient art collection, formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA art markets from pre-2000 collections. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

The penannular body formed from a round-section bar; inked collection number '2736' to one side. 18.7 grams, 85 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising: two small tapering types with overlapped ends; one penannular type with facetted section. 16.09 grams total, 13.14-18.29 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With a straight blade and long tubular socket; carination to the collar. 30 grams, 67 mm



Ex German collection, 1990s.

With a short square-ended butt, lateral flanges to both sides, a firm stop-ledge, broad curved edge with spur ends. 329 grams, 12.13 cm



From the private collection of the late Mr W. Magee, Hartlepool, County Durham, UK, 1960s-1990s, thence by descent.

A broad iron sword with tapering blade and rounded shoulders, bronze hilt with crescentic pommel and apotropaic eye motifs to both sides; accompanied by bronze scabbard or baldric elements including a pair of eyelets with suspension loops, four circular appliqués with conical tips and ropework borders, and a scabbard chape with two opposing ibexes; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 2.2 kg total, 78 cm including stand



From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12914-245170.

The sword belongs to the Caucasian culture of the Colchis and represents a very rare typology. A similar blade was found together with early Scythian arrows during excavations at Karmir-Blur. A similar combination found at Kulanurkhva’s excavations suggests that the appearance of such blades in Abkhazia is linked to the Scythian campaigns in Near Eastern Asia.

Domed upper face and a concave underside, the upper face with triangular and crescentic cells to accept enamel. 5.93 grams, 16.9 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Squat in profile with broad base and flange rim, deep looped handle; bands of applied pellets to the sidewall. 402 grams, 18 cm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Annular in form with radiating knops to the equator. 14.30 grams, 36 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Modelled in the round in a resting pose with faux-rope and annulet detailing. 2.6 grams, 20 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With a saddle-shaped body, incised bands and pellets, a bulbous head with a scooped beak, concave to the underside. 4.6 grams, 24.3 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.