Classical Antiquities

Medieval Byzantine Gold Iconographic Ring, Circa, Circa 8th - 10th Century AD

Roman Discoid Mirror with Three, Circa Graces 2nd Century AD

Roman Bronze Oil Lamp, Circa 2nd ,3rd Century AD

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Viking Age Silver 'Hoard' Group: Comprising: A flat-section bracelet with raised ribs; two bracelets each of twisted silver wire; group of five silver Dirhem coins, each mounted for use as a pendant. 71 grams total, 18-55 mm (3/4 -

0001: Viking Age Silver 'Hoard' GroupEst. £300-£600Lot Passed

0002: Romano-Celtic Horse Heads Brooch, Circa 2nd ,3rd Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Idol Pendant , Circa 1st ,2nd Century AD: Roman bronze idol pendant of a male figurine with open hands and loop intact; 5.30 grams, 40.18mm. From the collection of a European gentleman; acquired in the 1980's on the Austrian art market.Fine

0003: Roman Bronze Idol Pendant , Circa 1st ,2nd Century ADEst. £40-£80

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Medieval - Western Europe Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-11th Century AD: A solid bronze cross pendant with integrated suspension loop ; 10.63 grams, 32 mm/34mm. Property of a gentleman; acquired on the Austrian art market in the 2000's from a private collector.Fine

0004: Medieval - Western Europe Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-11th Century ADEst. £40-£60

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Roman Bronze Bracelet, Circa 1st-3rd Century AD: A bronze bracelet with o-sectioned band, open terminals with small decorations; dark green patina intact; 16.38 grams, 60 mm. From a London auction house.Fine condition.

0005: Roman Bronze Bracelet, Circa 1st-3rd Century ADEst. £20-£60

Celtic Bronze Bracelet with Animal Heads Terminals, Circa 1st Century BC- 1st Century AD: A bronze bracelet with flat-sectioned band, open terminals with stylized animal heads and overall dotted decoration; dark green-brown patina intact; 17.81 grams, 53.35 mm. From a private collector

0006: Celtic Bronze Bracelet with Animal Heads Terminals, Circa 1st Century BC- 1st Century ADEst. £60-£80Lot Passed

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Roman to Medieval Arrowheads Group: Group of seven tailed iron arrowheads ; 87 grams in total, 129 mm-41.50 mm. Fine condition.From the collection of EU gentleman living in London.

0007: Roman to Medieval Arrowheads GroupEst. £80-£120

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Roman Lead Slingshot Bullet, Circa 1st Century BC-1st Century AD: Roman lead slingshot bullet with ellipsoid body ; 40 mm, 53.27 grams. From the collection of European gentleman.

0008: Roman Lead Slingshot Bullet, Circa 1st Century BC-1st Century ADEst. £40-£60

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Medieval-Holly Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century AD: A bronze cross pendant with dark brown patina and loop intact . Engraved image of Jesus on the obverse.; 6.26 grams, 38.62 mm / 25 mm. Property of a EU gentleman; acquired on the on the Austrian art

0009: Medieval-Holly Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century ADEst. £60-£100

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Group of Two Roman Crossbow Brooches, Circa 3rd -4th Century AD: Group of two solid bronze crossbow brooches with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, original

0010: Group of Two Roman Crossbow Brooches, Circa 3rd -4th Century ADEst. £60-£100

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Roman Bronze Stylus, Circa 1st Century AD: A bronze stylus with square body and pointed end; 129 mm, 21.44 grams. Ex EU private collection; acquired on the UK art market in the 2000s.Fine condition.

0011: Roman Bronze Stylus, Circa 1st Century ADEst. £60-£100

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A Pair of Roman Bone Hair Pins, Circa 1st-4th Century AD: Pair of Roman bone hairpins with decorated ends ; 130mm and 112mm, 11.51 grams in total. Very fine condition. From the collection of EU gentleman living in Surrey.

0012: A Pair of Roman Bone Hair Pins, Circa 1st-4th Century ADEst. £60-£80

Roman Gilded Bronze Crossbow Brooch, Circa 4th Century AD: A solid bronze gilded crossbow brooch with three onion-shaped knops to the headplate, deep bow, trapezoidal footplate with chamfered edges, and raised panels with incised annulets, hinged pin. Some

0013: Roman Gilded Bronze Crossbow Brooch, Circa 4th Century ADEst. £100-£120Lot Passed

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Roman Stylus with Eraser, Circa 2nd- 3rd Century AD: A bimetallic stylus comprised of- iron pointed end, rivetted to a bronze handle with eraser; 149 mm, 16.84 grams. Ex EU private collection; acquired on the UK art market in the 2000s.

0014: Roman Stylus with Eraser, Circa 2nd- 3rd Century ADEst. £100-£160

Roman Face Mount with Phrygian Cap , Circa 1st ,2nd Century AD: A bronze mount with depiction of male face with Phrygian cap; 11.85 grams, 25mm. From the collection of a European gentleman; acquired1980s on the Austrian art market.Fine condition.

0015: Roman Face Mount with Phrygian Cap , Circa 1st ,2nd Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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Roman Lead Slingshot of Pompey The Great , Circa 1st Century BC: Biconical lead slingshot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius

0016: Roman Lead Slingshot of Pompey The Great , Circa 1st Century BCEst. £200-£400

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Viking Era Bronze Twisted Bracelet, Circa 10th- 12th Century AD: A single wire bronze bracelet with twisted shanks and looped terminals. 10.92 grams, 56mm. Property of an EU private collector since the 1990s. Fine condition.

0017: Viking Era Bronze Twisted Bracelet, Circa 10th- 12th Century ADEst. £40-£60

Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century AD: A bronze cross pendant with dark brown patina and loop intact. Greek alphabet on the obverse; 4.83 grams, 37.42 mm / 26.42 mm. Property of a US gentleman; acquired in the late 1970s on the German art

0018: Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century ADEst. £80-£100Lot Passed

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Medieval Bronze Fede Ring with Clasped Hands, Circa 15en, 16en Century AD: Medieval bronze Fede ring with D shaped band section and clasped hands; 17.95 mm inner diameter, 19.82 mm outer diameter, 2.61 grams.From the collection of a London collector.Fine condition.

0019: Medieval Bronze Fede Ring with Clasped Hands, Circa 15en, 16en Century ADEst. £40-£60

Viking Era Bronze Ring ,Circa 9th-10th Century AD: A bronze ring with a solid D sectioned band, ellipsoid bezel with decoration; 9.92 grams, 26.37mm outer diameter, 20.35 mm inner diameter. From a London collection; previously in a collection

0020: Viking Era Bronze Ring ,Circa 9th-10th Century ADEst. £40-£60Lot Passed

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Celtic Bronze Bracelet Decoration, Circa 5th-3rd Century BC.: A substantial bronze D -sectioned bracelet with pen terminals, green patina intact; 41.50 grams, 84 mm. Property of a London private collector since the 2000s.Fine condition.

0021: Celtic Bronze Bracelet Decoration, Circa 5th-3rd Century BC.Est. £60-£80

Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century AD: A solid bronze cross pendant with suspension loop and dotted decoration/ letters on obverse and reverse sides ; 7.59grams, 29.77 mm/ 44.35mm. Property of a UK gentleman; acquired in the late 1990s

0022: Medieval-Holy Land Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century ADEst. £60-£80Lot Passed

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Medieval-Byzantine Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century AD: A bronze cross pendant with expanding arms and suspension loop intact; 4.64 grams, 32 mm / 19 mm. Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1990s on the Austrian art market.

0023: Medieval-Byzantine Cross Pendant, Circa 10th-12th Century ADEst. £60-£80

Late Medieval Ring with Inscription, Circa 16en Century AD: Solid silver ring with decorated arms; inscription on Cyrillic on the bezel . 19.70 mm max internal diameter, 24.60 mm external diameter, 9.16 g. Fine condition. Purchased from a London collector ,

0024: Late Medieval Ring with Inscription, Circa 16en Century ADEst. £80-£120Lot Passed

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