Ancient Art -Antiquities and Ancient Coins

Roman Bronze Theatrical Mask Applique1st-2nd Century AD

Roman Intaglio Gem with Philosopher or Emperor of Severus Dynasty 3rd Century AD

Attica, Athens AR Tetradrachm. Circa 454-404 BC.

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Byzantine Amphoriskos Bird 5th-7th Century AD: A bronze figurine in the shape of an eagle, with circular foot; the head well detailed with concentric eyes and beak, the body with stylised regular representation of feathers. Cf.

0097: Byzantine Amphoriskos Bird 5th-7th Century ADEst. £120-£180Lot Passed

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Medieval-Viking Era Pendant of Horse 13en-15en Century AD: A bronze pendant - amulet in the shape of a horse . Brown patina is intact; 2.3 grams, 31mm. Property of a EU collector; acquired in the 2000s on the London art market.

0098: Medieval-Viking Era Pendant of Horse 13en-15en Century ADEst. £60-£80

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Late Roman/ Medieval Padlock 9th-12th Century AD: A bronze padlock with circle and dots decoration. Very well preserved; 58 mm, 35.66 grams. From: Private collection collected since 1990.

0099: Late Roman/ Medieval Padlock 9th-12th Century ADEst. £200-£250Lot Passed

Pre-Viking Silver Ribbed Buckle with Plate. 6th-7th Century AD: A substantial silver buckle comprising: a penannular loop with raised rib detailing; a long tongue with similar rib ornament, conical in plan with the forward edge passing over the front of the loop;

0100: Pre-Viking Silver Ribbed Buckle with Plate. 6th-7th Century ADEst. £250-£300Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Cupid Figurine 2nd ,3rd Century AD: A cast bronze figurine of a winged Cupid, the Roman god of love and desire. The figurine depicts Cupid striding forward with his right leg advanced, his wings spread wide behind him . His facial

0101: Roman Bronze Cupid Figurine 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £600-£800Lot Passed

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Medieval Silver Ring with Ptent Type Cross 12th, 14en Century AD : A silver ring with solid band and expanding arms, pyramidal bezel with engraved cross-Potent /Jerusalem type.; 7.8 grams, 16.32 internal diameter , 22mm external diameter. Very fine. From the

0102: Medieval Silver Ring with Ptent Type Cross 12th, 14en Century AD Est. £120-£160

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0103: Viking Silver Axe Pendant 9th-12th Century ADEst. £100-£150

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Medieval Era Belt Hook with a Cat 15th-16th Century AD: A bronze pendant- belt hook with a cat and loop; green patina intact; 7 grams, 35mm. Fine condition. Ex European private collection, acquired around the 1990s on the German art market. Currently in

0104: Medieval Era Belt Hook with a Cat 15th-16th Century ADEst. £40-£60

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Viking Period Rus Temple Earrings Pair 10th-12th Century AD: Substantial silver -gild pair of earrings , each composed of a decoratively twisted upper hoop, bulbous collars and a large central bulb with projecting cones and granules; 89.56 grams total ,around

0105: Viking Period Rus Temple Earrings Pair 10th-12th Century ADEst. £700-£900Lot Passed

Post Medieval Silver Clasped Hands and Heart Ring 18en Century AD: A silver ring with pair of hands with lace collars clasping a heart. For a similar ring see The British Museum, accession number 1961,1202.192; cf. Evans, J. English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford,

0106: Post Medieval Silver Clasped Hands and Heart Ring 18en Century ADEst. £120-£160Lot Passed

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Post Medieval Silver Inscribed Cross 17th, 18en Century AD: A silver cross fleury inscribed with Greek letters on each arm, suspension loop above; 2.9 grams, 31mm high (1 1/4"). European art market in the 2000s. UK private collection. Property of a Surrey

0107: Post Medieval Silver Inscribed Cross 17th, 18en Century ADEst. £80-£120

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Ottoman-Islamic Bronze Seal 16en-18en Century AD: Bronze seal with loop and plate with Islamic inscription; hight 21mm, diameter 14mm, 4 grams. From the collection of a US gentleman; acquired 1990 on the EU art market

0108: Ottoman-Islamic Bronze Seal 16en-18en Century ADEst. £40-£60

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Roman Bronze Figurine of Mercury2nd - 4th Century AD: A cast bronze statuette of the god Mercury standing nude with a cloak over his left shoulder, coin purse in his right hand, petasos to his head; nice olive-green patina intact; around 51 mm with the

0109: Roman Bronze Figurine of Mercury2nd - 4th Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Post Medieval Jewelled Gold Cross. Late 19th,early 20th Century AD: A gold cross pendant with beaded wire rim to the loop and central cells set with amethyst, garnet; 8.72 grams, 42mm. From a South London collection; previously acquired in the 2000s. Very fine

0110: Post Medieval Jewelled Gold Cross. Late 19th,early 20th Century ADEst. £900-£1,200

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Roman Military Aquila Brooch 2nd Century AD: A bronze -aquila brooch representing a eagle with open wings, attachment iron pin and catch on the reverse; 36mm, 17.24 grams. From the collection of EU gentlemen. Acquired on the German art market

0111: Roman Military Aquila Brooch 2nd Century ADEst. £120-£160

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Roman Legionary Aquila Ring 2nd, 3rd Century AD: A bronze Roman ring with solid band and oval bezel engraved with image of aquila between military standards ; 20 mm internal diameter, 2.50 grams. From the collection of EU gentleman , previously

0112: Roman Legionary Aquila Ring 2nd, 3rd Century ADEst. £160-£200Lot Passed

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Roman Figurine of Eagle2nd ,3rd Century AD: A bronze figurine of eagle, seating on a hexagonal pedestal. Green patina intact. Representing the power and might of Rome; 58mm , 89 grams. From the collection of EU gentlemen living in UK,

0113: Roman Figurine of Eagle2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £350-£450

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Medieval-Viking Era Pendant of Horse and Rider13en-14en Century AD: A bronze pendant - amulet in the shape of a horse and rider. Brown patina is intact; 2.99 grams, 27 mm. Property of a EU collector; acquired in the 2000s on the London art market.

0114: Medieval-Viking Era Pendant of Horse and Rider13en-14en Century ADEst. £150-£200

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Roman Figurine of Stepping Horse1st ,3rd Century AD: A bronze Roman horse figurine of stepping horse standing on a stand; 27 grams, 43mm. From the stock of EU auction, acquired on the Belgium art market.

0115: Roman Figurine of Stepping Horse1st ,3rd Century ADEst. £140-£180

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Roman Bronze Figurine of Goddess Fortuna 2nd ,3rd Century AD: A cast bronze votive figure of a goddess, Tyche-Fortuna. The goddess here is draped in finely rendered classical attire, including a himation that is draped around her waist and rests on one elbow.

0116: Roman Bronze Figurine of Goddess Fortuna 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £400-£600

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Medieval Pilgrim Ampulla circa 12th-13en Century AD: A lead pilgrims ampulla in the form of a male bust; 37 mm, 26. grams. Ampullae were designed to carry holy water or oil and were sold as souvenirs at sites of Christian pilgrimage, typically

0117: Medieval Pilgrim Ampulla circa 12th-13en Century ADEst. £140-£200Lot Passed

Ancient Greek Horse Protome 3rd -2nd Century AD : Ancient Greek bronze horse protome. Dark green patina intact; 38mm, 23.4 grams. From the collection of South African gentlemen. Acquired on the German art market prior 2000s.

0118: Ancient Greek Horse Protome 3rd -2nd Century AD Est. £200-£250Lot Passed

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Roman Stone Ballista Ball 1st-3rd Century AD: Roman stone Roman ballista ball- bullet. Around 70 mm, good condition. Acquired from a EU collector living in UK. Originally from the German art market prior 2000s.

0119: Roman Stone Ballista Ball 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £80-£100

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Roman Silver Ring with Griffin 1st Century AD: Ancient Roman silver ring with intaglio engraved with the image of griffin standing left and stepping of a shield. The scene is a symbolic representation of the supremacy of a Roman Legion over the

0120: Roman Silver Ring with Griffin 1st Century ADEst. £300-£400

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