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Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 200/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Sasanian Style Silver-Plated Ring
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a D-section hoop with the shoulders formed as snake-heads supporting the bezel, a decorative border on the bezel, and set with an octagonal agate intaglio with a grazing zebu. 8.48 grams, 31.14 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Acquired from bid2antique, Bangkok, Thailand, on 8th May 2008. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Chinese Amuletic Glass Pendant
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A rectangular bifacial plaque pierced through the upper edge for suspension, one side with four vertical columns of writing, the other side with three animal-drawn carriages. 35.1 grams, 53 mm
Ex Paris gallery, France, 1990s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Post Medieval Silver 'En Bon Desir' Posy Ring
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Featuring a wide band with floral decoration surrounding a French inscription 'en bon desir' meaning 'in good faith' and two lozenge-shaped panels, each with a robed figure. 6.84 grams, 21.55 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
Ex East Sussex collection, 1980-1990. -
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Composed of cylindrical beads and a lozenge-shaped feature pendant at the centre, restrung. 8.52 grams, 32.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Chinese Amuletic Glass Pendant
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A bifacial rectangular plaque pierced through the upper edge, both sides with densely arranged scroll motifs. 27.1 grams, 59 mm
Ex Paris gallery, France, 1990s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Tudor Period Gilt Bronze Merchant's Signet Ring
Circa 16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With D-section shank, ribbed shoulders, raised square bezel with legend 'N · Π / A'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.86 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 19.96 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector. -
Palestinian Iron Rocket Keyring
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed as an outline map of Israel with an inset glass stud and a Hebrew legend; attached to a keyring. 13.7 grams, 11 cm
Property of a North West London, UK, lady.
The fabric of the ornament is made from a piece of an incoming rocket which landed in Israel; certificate of authenticity D-288 issued by 'Rockets into Roses'. -
Post Medieval Bronze Button Group
Circa 16th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Various types including discoid with pierced lug, spherical, domed and other types. 1.75 kg total, 9-27 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export) -
Post Medieval Inlaid Bronze Cross Pendant
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Substantial in form with chamfered edges, ribbed and collared bale, four inset blue glass studs and a central gold-in-glass panel. 103 grams, 12.2 cm
Constable-Maxwell and Lord McAlpine in the 1980s-1990s. With Iconastas Russian Fine Art and Antiques, London SW1. Formerly in the private collection of Russian businessman Yuri Golubev (1942-2007), some of his collection was published in his book 'Symbols and Images’. Ex property of a British gentleman. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Chinese Amuletic Glass Pendant
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A rectangular bifacial plaque pierced through the upper edge for suspension, one side with four vertical columns of writing, the other side with three animal-drawn carriages. 39.36 grams, 55 mm
Acquired 1990-2000s, North London, UK collection. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Renaissance Lead Fragment of a Draped Female
16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Appliqué fragment with a figure in a loosely draped palla turning to hold a cup in one hand. 11.04 grams, 55 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.