Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 0753

Byzantine Decorated Bone Spindle Whorl Collection

CIRCA 6TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

5/8 - 7/8 in. (30 grams total, 17-23 mm).

Comprising two beehive-shaped, one oblate, two sub-conical, and three domed whorls; all but one with carved ring-and-dot and line motifs. [8, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection.
Acquired from Redhouse Antiques Centre, York, 2009.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 0753

Byzantine Decorated Bone Spindle Whorl Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £247

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Byzantine Greek Fire Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
    Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
    9th-11th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

    Piriform body with domed filler-hole, decorated with two circumferential bands of circlets; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. 351 grams, 96 mm



    Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.

    Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.

    Lot Details

  • Post Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription
    Post Byzantine Bronze Ring with Inscription
    Circa 18th century A.D.

    Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £50

    With ellipsoid plaque, incuse border and text 'KERO / HOHAN / A'. 5.55 grams, 22.52 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



    From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.

    Lot Details

  • Byzantine Silver Ring with Saint
    Byzantine Silver Ring with Saint
    6th-8th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    With square plaque, incuse Daniel in orans pose flanked by two lions. 4.41 grams, 22.27 mm overall, 18.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



    From a UK private collection, before 1980.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list