Roman Bracelet with Beast-Head Finials

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze square-section bracelet with stylised beast-head finials with pellet decoration, two segments with ring-and-dot decoration to the hoop. 47 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). Property o

6th century AD. A penannular bronze flat-section bracelet with beast-head finials, segmented outer face with radiating knops, incised saltires and pellets. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas

4th-5th century AD. A bronze belt suite in late Roman military style comprising a central c-shaped loop with beast-head finials and ribbed tongue, surrounding rectangular plate with running scroll and

1st-3rd century AD. A group of five bronze penannular bracelets, one flat-section with rounded finials, one square-section with snake-head finials, two round-section bangles. 189 grams total, 65-95mm

5th-4th century BC. A penannular round-section shank with ribbed collars and beast-head finials. 64 grams, 76mm (3") From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

A striking Roman finial in bronze, skillfully fashioned into the shape of a ram's head, a beast revered in ancient mythology as a symbol of determination and leadership. The artistry of the piece is e

1st century AD. A silver-gilt openwork discoid brooch with central cross of opposed La Tène trumpets ending in serpent heads; pin hinge and catch plate to the reverse. 10 grams, 40mm (1 1/2"). Prop

2nd millennium BC. A matched pair of bronze arm rings, each a thick round-section shank with opposed beast-head finials. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965 item 18 for type. 1.2 kg total, 13

9th-11th century A.D. With domed profile to the distributor, three different beast-head finials to the strap-attachments. Cf. similar item in the British Museum, London under acquisition number 1921,1

10th-12th century AD. A bronze D-section lunate pendant with median facing mask above a trefoil, pelletted bands, profile beast-head finials; loop above. From an old Munich collection; acquired on the

6th-8th century AD. A bronze S-shaped link with gaping beast-head finials, median polyhedral panel. 4.85 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. [No Reserve]

14th-15th century AD. A bronze S-shaped fastener with beast-head finials, median facetted bulb with quatrefoil ornament, bronze ring attached. 14 grams, 44mm (1 3/4") Property of a London, UK collecto

13th-14th century AD. A bronze incense burner comprising a discoid body with openwork sidewall, three small feet, tubular handle with openwork upper face and beast-head finial, domed openwork lid with

10th-11th century AD. A bronze openwork belt fitting with scrolled tendrils and beast-head finial, return strap to the reverse with attachment rivets; attached to the beast's mouth a cast openwork pan

6th century AD. A bronze miniature bow brooch with D-shaped headplate and five radiating knops, shallow ribbed bow, triangular footplate with bird-head lappets, beast-head finial; spring, pin and catc

9th century AD. A delicate silver tag or strap end, tongue-shaped with incised interlace design, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age Strap-Ends 750-1100: Part 1, Finds Re

6th-7th century AD. A bronze bow brooch comprising a D-shaped headplate with five radiating knops, shallow ribbed bow, tongue-shaped footplate with lateral knops and beast-head finial, impressed round

An undated archaistic bronze ladle with tubular openwork handle, beast-head finial and loop, bowl with everted rim, scrolled foliage and raised detailing. 747 grams, 38cm (15"). Property of a London g

9th century AD. A tongue-shaped bronze strap end with two attachment holes, applied silver detailing with niello-filled triskele ornament, beast-head finial. See Thomas, G. Late Anglo-Saxon and Viking

An undated archaistic ceramic spouted pot with loop handle to the rear, band of Kufic text to the shoulder, arabesque panels to the body, spout with beast-head finial. 914 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Pro

6th-9th century A.D. A mixed group of artefacts comprising: two annular brooch frames with worn remains of geometric motif and remains of pin; a zoomorphic strap end with beast head finial and geometr

10th-7th century B.C. A bronze bracelet with round-section body, overlapping arms with beast head terminals. 167 grams, 87 mm (3 3/8 in.) UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of

9th-11th century AD. A bronze bracelet with twist effect decoration to the body, the ends with dragon heads. Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War

1st millennium B.C. A penannular bracelet with D-section body and terminals formed as beast heads. 27.5 grams, 70 mm (2 3/4 in.). Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a p