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Mixed group of fragments in various sizes. 829 grams total, 27-80 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Flat in section with narrow rounded butt and gently curved cutting edge, tapering to each end. 695 grams, 19 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a tapering round-section pin and a domed finial. 27.4 grams, 10.4 cm



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

Round in section and penannular in form with shallow incised panels of herringbone ornament and ribbed collars. 179 grams, 11.2 cm



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

Flat in section with thick butt and straight cutting edge. 201 grams, 18.9 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Mixed group of polygonal ingots in various sizes. 3.21 kg total, 4.3-11.1 cm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, 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.

Large group of mixed artefacts, including Roman vessel fragments, a Neolithic pot boiler, a Royal Scots badge, coins, and others. 975 grams total, 0.9-18.5 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Penannular in form with square ends, with line and dot decoration to the outer face. 50.2 grams, 61 mm wide



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

A low-flanged palstave with a short 'squared' butt, a triangular-section blade with a convex cutting edge, lateral flanges, a stop and a median rib. 128 grams, 98 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Modelled as a bridled and saddled bull, naturalistically rendered with well-defined facial planes, lending a vivid and expressive character to the figure; the edge of the saddle adorned with a delicate row of incised circles, broad, hollowed-out hooves. 48.6 grams, 54 mm long



Frank Sternberg collection, Zurich, 1980s. Private collection, acquired from Frank Sternberg in 1992. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, dated 29 March 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12729-234223.

The statuette likely served as a votive offering (ex-voto) at a sanctuary or temple, and closely parallels numerous Iberian examples recovered from sacred sites in Alicante, Valencia, and particularly in Andalusia. In Iberian culture, the bull was a potent symbol of strength, virility, and martial power—frequently associated with warrior deities. The inclusion of a saddle and bridle suggests domestication, and it is plausible that such animals, being more docile than horses, may have been ridden or equipped in ritual or ceremonial contexts.

With a thick bow with a recurved foot, a spring pin and an integral catchplate. 12.7 grams, 44 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.