Western Asiatic Achaemenid Horse Bit Pair

1st millennium BC. A bronze horse bit in the form of a bar with curled ends and with figure of a horse at each end pierced in the body to pass bar through. 227 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/4"). Private collecti

An undated archaistic hematite cylinder seal with standing male, winged human headed bull in front and grazing horse behind, flying birds above. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s.

Includes Western horse bridle with bit, brown leather horse bridle with bit and reins, blue suede leather reins, and a pair of leather stirrups.

3rd-7th century AD. An agate stamp seal with domed profile, pierced longitudinally; underside engraved with a pair of horses, one laying on a baseline, the other one standing, watching over the other

**Originally Listed At $400** South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE; North America, western United States, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A pair of forged iron horse bits of different forms. First is a

A group of boot straps including: a pair of black leather and silver-tone metal boot chains with engraved metal panels and star plaques, unmarked; a pair of silver-tone metal horse bit boot chains, un

Eclectic lot of collectible includes: R. Merkelbach Stein, Western Germany stein, 2 pairs of old spurs, a single spur, a iron horse bit, a Oregon Short Line brass railroad lock and key, and a Meerscha

5th-4th century BC. A bronze bull with head erect, legs folded beneath the body. 125 grams, 59mm (2 1/2"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

6th-4th century BC. A bronze figure of a standing leopard on a rectangular base, with rounded features and ribbing to the neck and shoulders. Cf. similar leopard in chalcedony in A Peacable Kingdom. T

6th-4th century BC. A gold lozengiform plaque with radiating circular and piriform cells, granulated border; remains of stud to the reverse. Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a

5th-4th century BC. A bronze open ended bracelet with simple lines of decoration at the ends; at the bottom to one side is a cuneiform inscription; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and sign

5th-4th century BC. A section of a bronze ventral plaque, slightly curved with circular holes to the long edges; median band of repoussé profile birds between two rows of repoussé leaves with pellet

1st millennium BC. A gold amulet in the form of a roaring lion head made from a single gold sheet; suspension ring to the back. 0.42 grams, 16.6mm (3/4"). Property of a North London lady; gifted from

6th-4th century BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular body with ribbed collars, pelta-shaped blade, three large lugs to the reverse. 232 grams, 88mm (3 1/2") Property of a North West London gentle

6th-4th century BC. A bronze handle top formed as a head of a lion. 36.97 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). From an important private London collection; formed in the 1970s and 1980s.

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.

Circa 6th-7th century A.D. A mixed group of belt mounts of various forms, many with mounting studs or lugs to the reverse; including decorative examples. Cf. Aibabin, A., Khairedinova, A., 'Un nouvel

6th-4th century BC. A bronze bowl with flaring rim and body covered with sereis of vertical lines. 411 grams; 16.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a North East Essex collector; acquired in the 1980s. [No Rese

An undated archaistic silver repoussé plaque, depicting a standing male, wearing a small cap, long robes and trousers, walking to the left and holding a staff. 0.74 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). The property

Western Horse Bits & Spurs (10), 4 Rock Island Arsenal iron bits #1-4 & 3 sets of spurs w/leather straps, VG cond, some w/wear, largest 7.5"L.

4th century BC. A broad bronze bowl with repoussé fluting to the wall, central domed boss and ring, slightly flared rim. 483 grams, 19.5cm (8") From an important private London collection; formed in

1st millennium BC. A matched pair of gold foil discoid plaques, each with concentric radiating bands of leaf-shaped panels and central disc; loop to the reverse. 5.87 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Private col

Circa 13th-15th century A.D. In the form of a stylised horse, the body and tail with gilded line detailing; hollow, the mechanism not present. Cf. The British Museum, museum number OA+.1343 and 1872,0

Circa 1st millennium B.C. Each with a thick round-section body and overlapping terminals shaped as stylised dragon heads with incised detailing. 201 grams total, 82-94 mm (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 in.). Ex old E