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Roman, 2nd century A.D., bronze or iron finger ring, of broad oval form, the bezel containing a carnelian intaglio carved with the image of Victory placing a shield on a trophy, (25mm diameter). Ring with slight corrosion, the intaglio extremely fine and intact.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Roman, 2nd - 3rd century A.D., bronze key ring, of fine style with an 8-pronged key, possibly for a lady to access a small jewellery box, 20mm diameter. Very fine with custom perspex stand.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Roman, (1st - 3rd century A.D.), carnelian intaglios, attached to fragments of rings, one depicting a winged Griffin seated left, another depicting a satyr seated left holding a bunch of grapes, the last depicting a Harpy bird walking right, (10mm - 15mm long). A few minor chips, otherwise very fine and rare. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Roman, 2nd century A.D., iron finger ring, of oval form, the bezel containing a carnelian intaglio carved with the image of Mercury holding a caduceus, (23mm diameter). Mild corrosion, the intaglio good very fine and intact.
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Roman, 4th-5th century A.D., bronze finger ring, the raised decorative bezel engraved with the image of an eagle with wings spread, crescent moon above, (25mm diameter). Attractive patina, good very fine and intact.
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Roman, (1st century A.D.), bronze fibula, of t-bar form with tapering body, (34mm long). Attractively toned, extremely fine with hinge intact.
Estimate $100
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Roman, (1st - 2nd century A.D.), bronze fibula, of angular bow-form, the body with sectional design, (63mm long). Attractive toning, very fine and intact.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Roman, 1st-2nd century A.D., bronze finger ring, of diminutive form, the raised bezel containing a glass or dark stone intaglio depicting a bull standing left, (20mm diameter). Slight crack to ring, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Roman, (1st-3rd century A.D.), bronze Legionary open-work trumpet brooch fibula, of scroll form, (40mm long). Attractive green toning, fully intact and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Roman, (1st - 3rd century A.D.), bronze fibula, of elongated oval form with round bosses attached to terminals, (70mm long). Toned, missing two bosses, otherwise very fine and a rare style.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Roman, (1st - 3rd century A.D.), bronze fibulae, both of elongated bow-form, one with incised leaf and roundel design, (75mm - 85mm long). Toned, one with corrosion, the other with green patina, very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Roman, (2nd century A.D.), bronze fibula with green enamelled decoration, length 50mm. Toning, missing pin, otherwise very fine and scarce with enamelling.
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
Romano-Celtic, bronze fibula, (c.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), length 68mm, massive arch shaped fibula with T-bar and bulbous terminals, etched design to arch complete. Very fine with olive patination, preofessionally cleaned and attractive. Comes with collectors card description.
Estimate $200
SOLD $400
Romano-Celtic, iron fibula, (c.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), length 46mm, iron hinged fibula with gold plated arch and tongue, cross hatch design, missing pin and clip. Very fine and very rare with gilding, comes with collectors card description.
Estimate $150
Passed in
Romano-Celtic, iron fibula, (c.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), length 75mm, four spiral spring fibula of curved form, complete. Very fine in original condition, comes with collectors card description.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Romano-Celtic, iron fibula, (c.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), length 66mm, four spiral spring fibula of diminutive form, complete; another, length 45mm. Nearly very fine in original condition, comes with collectors card description. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Romano-Celtic, iron fibula, (c.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.), length 43mm, four spiral spring fibula of diminutive form, complete; another, length 43mm. Very fine in original condition, comes with collectors card description. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Byzantine, (c.6th century A.D.), bronze pectoral Reliquary Cross encolpion, depicting the crucifixion, suspension loop above, (41mm high); another, (c.11th century A.D.), cast with raised points to the arms and a central boss, loop suspension above, (35mm high). Toned, extremely fine and scarce in this condition. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
China, Song Dynasty, (960-1279 A.D.), shallow dish of fine form, cream glaze to dish and underside, unglazed base, diameter 135mm.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
China, Qing dynasty, (1644 - 1911), small bronze incense burner, twin handled, parcel gilt, width 60mm, cast signature to base. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
China, Qing dynasty, (1644 - 1911), lidded jar of squat form, decorated all over with dragon and cloud scenes, signed to base with old ticket attached, 110mm wide - 120mm high. Very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
China, Qing dynasty, (1644 - 1911), porcelain brush washer for the scholars studio or table, attractive oxblood glaze, base unglazed, diameter 250mm.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
China, Kangzi period, (1654 - 1722), shallow dish, decorated in blue and white pattern including dragons and clouds, diameter 160mm, signed to base with old ticket attached. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $230
China, QianLong Reign Period of Great Qing, (1735 - 1796), fine Chinese hundred butterflies famille rose porcelain bowl, of a deep vessel, steep round sides to flat wide opening rim, raised on slightly concave footed base, the exterior adorned with hand painting of famille rose design depicting colourful butterflies between various flower blooms, banded with double fine blue rings beneath the gilt rings on the rim, the central interior decorated with a butterfly among four seasonal flowers, diameter 190mm, signed to base - six blue seal script - ZhuanShu - characters, QianLong Reign Period of Great Qing. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
Passed in
China, late Ch'ing (Qing) Dynasty, c.1890, yellow glaze carved dragon bowl, diam., 150mm. Guangxi 6 character to base, together with a plate of the same style and period, 220mm diam. similar mark to base. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
China, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, Jiaqing teapot, decorated with flowers and intricate patters, 190mm wide x 155mm high. Chip to lid finial, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
China, (late 19th century - early 20th century), circular lidded pot, of heavy stoneware, blue and white glaze, decorated with birds in a sylvan scene, signed to base of lid and pot, (130mm wide x 110mm high). Very fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
China, carved jade bangles, 20th century, milky green colour, 75mm diam.; white jade pendant 20th century carved with 4 fortune coins; another 19th century with carved dragons and another pendant of rectangular form carved with feeding birds and detailed character description. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Yemen, antique silver woven belt, late nineteenth century, (183cm long, 635g), both ends are secured with decorative finials, one end finishing in a loop and the other a hook so that the two ends can be linked together. Very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
The Bentley Collection, complete in a limited edition volume, published by Baldwin's, 2013. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70