{"lots":[{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32409/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32409/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32409/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 700 - 900. a gold pendant in the form of a cross pattée with globular finials at the four terminals, each arm widening from the centre and inlaid with dark blue glass. a small pellet sits below the tubular suspension loop at the top; the reverse is flat and plain.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1313, ancient jewelry, lot 502.size: 55mm x 35mm; weight: 9.6gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"1","title":{"en":"rare byzantine inlaid gold pattée cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32409/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.763Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32409,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32410/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32410/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32410/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 700 - 1000. a gold cross pendant with a suspension loop above a box-built cross of wide rectangular arms, each bounded by a continuous beaded border. the centre has a circular bezel with a serrated edge, set with blue glass, and the vertical shaft and lateral arms are inlaid with rectangular pale glass plaques.size: 40mm x 26mm; weight: 9.5gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with glass inlays"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32410/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.782Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32410,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32411/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32411/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32411/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32411/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a gold ring with a raised bezel enclosing a domed sapphire cabochon, encircled by a wreath of small annular emerald beads threaded on a perimeter wire. the bezel is supported by a slender, rounded hoop of circular section.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1313, ancient jewelry, lot 521; christie's, live auction 1735, ancient jewelry, lot 325, the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 17.190.1670.size: d:15.9mm / us: 5 1/4 / uk: k; weight: 3.6gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with j. danier collection, france 1980s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with central sapphire and emeralds"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32411/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.904Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32411,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32412/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32412/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32412/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a circular gold bezel engraved with a nimbate and winged angel in niello, standing frontally, holding a long processional cross in the right hand and a globus cruciger in the left. the drapery is indicated in parallel grooves, and the wings are marked with small pellets. the bezel is flanked by small granules and joined to a slender hoop of round section that forms a continuous ring.size: d:18.34mm / us: 8 1/4 / uk: q; weight: 5.4gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"byzantine gold niello ring depicting a standing angel holding a processional cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32412/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.929Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32412,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32413/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32413/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"syria, ca. 10th - 12th century ad. a collection of three gold-in-glass tile fragments with cut-out triangles of gold leaf, arranged in a cruciform design and sandwiched between a thick dark brownish bottom layer of glass and a thinner upper protective layer of colourless glass, with silver weathering around the edges.cf. spear m., ancient glass in the israel museum. beads and other small objects, (jerusalem 2001), p.255, no.615.size: 90-40mm x 60-45mm; weight: 120gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. bonhams, new bond street, sale 16777, 29 april 2009, lot 160; ex. collection of jacques scotte (1928-2007), belgium, since the 1950s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"5","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine gold-in-glass tile fragments"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32413/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.931Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32413,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32414/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32414/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32414/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a matched pair of gold earrings, each with a crescentic openwork pendant suspended from a rounded wire and framed by a curved rim enclosing a central beaded roundel pierced by a cross-in-circle, flanked by peacocks; the perimeter set with applied hollow bosses.for similar see: christie's, online auction 14573, ancient jewelry: wearable art, lot 15.size: 42-45mm x 38-40mm; weight: 10gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"stunning pair of byzantine openwork gold earrings with cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32414/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32414,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32415/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32415/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a collection of four gold earrings, including from left to right: an earring with an openwork plaque and a long vertical element ending in a knob; one crescent-shaped earring with open scrollwork and a border of projecting pellets; one crescent-shaped earring with fine openwork, a central rosette, and a twisted chain pendant; and one large disc-shaped earring with dense openwork lattice framed by a rope-patterned border.for similar see: ?. bollók, byzantine jewellery of the hungarian conquest period: a view from the balkans, plate 2, n. 1-8.size: 32-65mm x 12-40mm; weight: 14gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"7","title":{"en":"collection of early byzantine openwork gold earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32415/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.601Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32415,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32416/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32416/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32416/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1200 - 1300. a gold repousse plaque of arched rectangular form. the scene is arranged beneath a tripartite arcade with columns. in the central bay stands nimbate christ, right hand raised in blessing and left holding a book. he is flanked by two nimbate saints facing inward, one presenting a wreath and the other a book. above the arches, two flying angels hold long branches and frame a small cross. a plain border encloses the scene, and the reverse is flat.for similar see: e. c. evans, w. d. wixom, the glory of byzantium: art and culture of the middle byzantine era, a.d. 843-1261, cat. 330.size: 40mm x 30mm; weight: 4gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"8","title":{"en":"byzantine gold plaque with christ saints and angels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32416/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.603Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32416,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32417/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32417/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32417/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a pair of gold pendants, including, from left to right: a small circular medallion of slightly domed profile with opposed lateral lugs for suspension, the field with a chi-rho monogram; and an elongated oval pendant with an integral upright loop above, the obverse with a nimbate standing saint in long robes holding a cross.size: 14-44mm x 18-22mm; weight: 11gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine gold pendants with a saint and chi-rho"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32417/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32417,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32418/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32418/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32418/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a silver bowl with a shallow hemispherical body and a rounded base. the interior is centred by a cross within a circular band engraved with scrolling foliate tendrils. the exterior is plain.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1939,1010.80.size: 40mm x 230mm; weight: 345gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"superb byzantine silver-gilt shallow bowl with central cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32418/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":5500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":32418,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32419/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32419/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32419/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32419/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1300 - 1400. an important silver-gilt repoussé appliqué from a bible depicting saint luke seated with a halo, holding a book in his left hand and a stylus in his right, with a bull at his side. he wears long robes articulated with crisp folds. small perforations run along the irregular border.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1989.87a\u2013l.size: 150mm x 115mm; weight: 130gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"large byzantine silver-gilt appliqué depicting saint luke and the bull"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32419/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.766Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32419,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32420/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32420/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32420/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 1000. a collection of three bronze weights, including, from left to right: a square weight engraved with a tall cross and scattered greek letters; a larger example with a rectangular panel above and a lower frieze of signs; and a square weight lightly incised with a cross and letters.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 2002.213.1.size: 50-65mm x 50-65mm; weight: 1.2kgprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine bronze weights"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32420/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32420,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32421/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32421/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32421/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32421/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold ring with a round-section hoop and a circular gold bezel flanked by small granules and inlaid with niello showing a jerusalem cross with four crosslets arranged in the quadrants.size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; weight: 5.4gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"rare byzantine gold and niello ring with jerusalem cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32421/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.807Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32421,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32422/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32422/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32422/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a lapis lazuli intaglio engraved with the confronting busts of a man and a woman, a juvenile bust between them, and a chi-rho above. set in a gold ring with a round collet within a scalloped bezel, and a hoop of paired twisted wires.size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; weight: 5gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a 1990s uk ancient art collection.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"rare byzantine gold ring with lapis lazuli intaglio depicting royal family and chi-rho"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32422/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32422,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32423/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32423/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32423/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a pair of gold earrings, each with a lunate openwork plaque within a granulated border. the one on the left with a field filled with scrolling tendrils flanking a central roundel; the one on the right with a spread-wing bird. a round-section wire hoop passes through a loop at the apex and fastens with a hooked catch.for similar see: christie's, live auction 5488, antiquities, 7 october 2010, lot 214.size: 28-34mm x 25-25mm; weight: 6gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine gold earrings with birds"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32423/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.830Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32423,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32424/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32424/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32424/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a matched pair of gold earrings, each formed as a hoop of round-section wire with a short reel-shaped collar. below hangs a granulated medallion made as a beaded circular ring crossed by two ribs to form a cross. the four cardinal points are marked by pellet clusters, and the lower edge is finished with a small pearl drop.for similar see: the museum at dumbarton oaks, bz.1938.7.size: 60-60mm x 35-36mm; weight: 13gprovenance: private uk collection; ex private collection h.l, rhineland, before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine gold and pearl earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32424/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.842Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32424,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32425/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32425/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32425/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold and amethyst cross pendant with four faceted amethyst arms meeting at a central gold box with stepped walls bordered by beaded wire. at each corner sits a granulated cluster, and a high-domed circular amethyst cabochon is secured in a raised collet with a beaded rim. cylindrical gold caps close each arm and are ornamented with applied granulation and beaded wire arranged in circlets. a ribbed suspension loop rises above.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1914, ancient jewelry, lot 480.size: 60mm x 40mm; weight: 14gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a south-german private collection formed on the european art market in the 1980s and 1990s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"stunning byzantine gold and amethyst cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32425/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":4000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.873Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32425,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32426/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32426/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32426/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a gold cross with flared arms, the intersection set with a circular bezel housing a garnet cabochon in a plain collet. the arm faces are decorated with fine chased foliate chevrons within narrow borders. a rounded suspension loop is set above.for similar see: j. spier, byzantium and the west: jewelry in the first millennium, cat. 14a.2.size: 27mm x 21mm; weight: 4gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross with central red garnet cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32426/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.918Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32426,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32427/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32427/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32427/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a gold cross pendant with straight arms formed of flattened tubes, each ornamented along the centre with a raised beaded rib and finished with plain ends. the junction is set with a square bezel holding a dark green glass cabochon in a closed setting, and a small tubular suspension loop rises above the upper arm.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1923,0716.89.size: 40mm x 30mm; weight: 4gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with central square cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32427/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.935Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32427,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32428/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500. a bronze steelyard scale with a long faceted beam engraved with graduations and an inscription, the ends finished with pointed finials. above the beam sits a pivoting suspension hook, with two sliding s-hooks for counterweights to the right. from a fixed hook hangs a triple chain supporting a circular plate. it is accompanied by a small bronze dish with an interlaced cross within a circular medallion.for similar see: christie's, live auction 2007, antiquities, lot 280.size: 25-660mm x 40-410mm; weight: 1.47kgprovenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze scale with inscription"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32428/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_ScientificInstruments","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.316Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32428,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32429/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32429/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32429/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32429/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a bronze polycandelon formed of a flat, openwork disc with six evenly spaced large round apertures, interspersed with triangular projections with circular terminals. suspension chains are attached at three points around the inner ring, converging in a central hook for hanging. size: 275mm x 265mm; weight: 755g provenance: private uk collection, acquired on the dutch art market, pre 2000. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze polycandelon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32429/view","tags":["ukHomeDecor_LampsLighting","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukHomeDecor","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts","ukHomeDecor_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.767Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32429,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32430/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32430/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32430/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a byzantine gold and cloisonné decoration consisting of an outer frame with gold and glass paste designs representing a frieze of crosses in red and blue, surrounded by white glass. for similar see: met museum object number: 1998.542 (cloisonne cross) size: 18mm x 2mm; weight: 2g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. private collection 1970s-1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"byzantine gold fitting with cloisonne"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32430/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_CloisonneChampleve","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32430,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32431/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32431/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32431/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32431/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a garnet cabochon secured within a high collet framed by a serrated edge and a beaded rim, flanked by globular appliqués at the cardinal points. the setting joins a broad hoop formed of three parallel beaded bands alternating with plain wires.size: d:17.32mm / us: 7 / uk: n 1/2; weight: 12gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"late byzantine gold ring with red garnet cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32431/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.789Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32431,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32432/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32432/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32432/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32432/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. an openwork gold ring with a narrow hoop formed as two beaded borders linked by a continuous undulating wire. the applied architectural bezel is a square colonnade with four arched panels and corner studs, surmounted by a dome with a small central knop. the bezel base sits on a short collar above the hoop.for similar see: j. spier, byzantium and the west, jewelry in the first millennium. cat. 28.size: d:15.09mm / us: 4 / uk: h 1/2; weight: 3.5gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a belgian collection (1980s-1990s).this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"byzantine openwork gold architectural ring with domed bezel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32432/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.818Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32432,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32433/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32433/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32433/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32433/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 800. a gold multiple-bezel ring with a rounded hoop and voluted shoulders supporting a raised cluster setting. at the centre, a larger circular collet is flanked by two smaller cup-shaped bezels, all linked by a lattice of wire and sheet elements. set above this trio is a further circular collet set with a pale, translucent stone.size: d:17.93mm / us: 7 3/4 / uk: p; weight: 4.3gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"byzantine gold multiple bezel ring with garnet cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32433/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.835Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32433,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32434/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32434/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32434/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32434/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a rock crystal convex intaglio engraved with a bust of christ above a tall latin cross, flanked by two nimbed saints in adoration with small crosses in the field. set within a broad oval gold collet with a flat rim supported by a round-section hoop. the ring of a possibly later period.for similar see: the ring of aebutia quarta in the museo archeologico nazionale di palestrina.size: d:17.93mm / us: 7 3/4 / uk: p; weight: 7.4gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in munich, germany in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"rare byzantine rock crystal holographic intaglio depicting christ between saints in gold ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32434/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":5250,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.840Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32434,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32435/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32435/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32435/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 370 - 450. a byzantine gold pendant in the shape of a bell, that secures a large carnelian intaglio. the intaglio depicts the byzantine emperor, theodosius. the figure is shown in profile, dressed in a long tunic wearing a crown; the facial features are typical of the early byzantine period. the bust is surrounded by an inscription with a cross at the centre. on the top of the pendant is a double hoop. for similar see: met museum accession number: 04.35.18. size: 30mm x 20mm; weight: 10g provenance: property of a north london gentleman; previously acquired on the uk/european art market in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"rare byzantine gold pendant with carnelian intaglio depicting theodosius"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32435/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.933Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32435,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32436/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 700. a pair of silver ritual spoons, each with a drop-shaped bowl joined by a narrow collar to a long tapering handle with a decorative finial. the stem of one spoon thickens at the bowl junction into a rectangular panel bearing a niello inscription reading 'aururscini'.for similar see: aa.vv., i traci, arte e cultura nelle terre di bulgaria dalle origini fino alla tarda romanità, 1989, fig. 378/10.size: 185-195mm x 25-25mm; weight: 45gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly in the private collection of d. ruskin, oxford, 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine silver and niello ritual spoons with inscription 'aururscini'"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32436/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_FlatwareServingPieces","ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32436,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32437/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32437/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32437/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32437/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32437/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a silver spoon with a deep pear-shaped bowl. a c-scroll junction links the bowl to a long tapering handle that terminates in a pointed finial. the handle is thickened at the junction and inscribed with 'polycronion'. size: 180mm x 28mm; weight: 20.12g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"byzantine silver spoon with inscription 'polycronion'"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32437/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_FlatwareServingPieces","ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.601Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32437,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32438/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32438/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32438/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a matched pair of gold earrings, each formed as a hoop of round-section wire with a short reel-shaped collar. below hangs a granulated medallion made as a beaded circular ring crossed by two ribs to form a cross. the four cardinal points are marked by pellet clusters, and the lower edge is finished with a small pearl drop.for similar see: dumbarton oaks, bz.1938.7.size: 45-46mm x 26-28mm; weight: 9gprovenance: private uk collection; ex private collection, germany since 2019; acquired in 1981 from the a.c. collection, england; previously on the english art market in the late 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine gold and pearl earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32438/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32438,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32439/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32439/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32439/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a gold ring with a small circular bezel bearing a chi-rho monogram, the solid hoop broadening to short faceted shoulders inscribed \u2018vivas in deo\u2019 (\u2018may you live in god\u2019). the monogram and inscription are inlaid with black niello.size: d:19.15mm / us: 9 1/4 / uk: s; weight: 14.25gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in switzerland; formerly with dr. hartmann, geneva, late 1980s to early 2000s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"byzantine gold and niello ring with inscription 'vivas in deo' and chi-rho"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32439/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":7000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32439,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32440/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32440/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32440/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32440/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 480 - 530. a silver-gilt brooch with engraved motifs on its main section. the brooch has a rectangular central part with a prominent ridge and meander patterns. the bottom of the design is shaped like a stylised animal muzzle, while the top is hemispherical and adorned with a geometric line pattern. the brooch is topped with five protruding knots. for similar see: early merovingian women\u2019s brooches, max martin, n. 20.7 , p. 229. provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"merovingian silver-gilt radiant brooch"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32440/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.771Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32440,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32441/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32441/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32441/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. an iron sword with a long, straight, double-edged blade of lenticular section with parallel sides running to a very gradual point, the shoulders stepping to a short rectangular tang. set against the base of the blade is a wide guard inlaid in cloisonné with deep red garnets arranged in small geometric cells. for similar blade see: j. jirik, k blazkova, j. bezakova, b. ager royal insignia of late antiquity from m_ec and _evni_ov, fig. 21: burial equipment from the \u201cprincely\u201d tomb of pouan (aube) discovered in 1842. late 5th century size: 980mm x 110mm; weight: 600g provenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"32A","title":{"en":"merovingian iron longsword with cloisonné"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32441/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.803Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32441,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32442/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32442/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32442/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a gold earring with an openwork lunate plaque, the field with two confronted peacocks flanking a central spray. a dotted inner border runs beneath a plain rim, small hemispherical studs set at the flanks. a round-section wire hoop passes through a loop at the apex and fastens with a hooked catch.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1583, ancient jewelry, 8 dec 2005, lot 125.size: 50mm x 41mm; weight: 6gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"large byzantine gold earring with peacocks"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32442/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.823Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32442,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32443/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32443/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32443/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a gold cross pendant with four rounded arms forming a clover-like shape. each arm is decorated with a palm branch motif enclosed within a hatched border, with additional foliate and scrollwork designs extending from the centre. the suspension loop is attached above.size: 40mm x 35mm; weight: 3.3gprovenance: private uk collection, acquired on the london art market in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"byzantine high karat gold cross pendant with palm branches"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32443/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.828Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32443,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32444/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32444/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32444/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a circular gold appliqué embossed with the frontal image of a male saint in high relief, wearing a tunic with long sleeves. the figure holds an indistinct object in the left hand, while the right arm is raised across the chest. a red cabochon is set in a raised bezel above the head. the border is framed with a twisted gold wire, with four small perforations placed around the edge for attachment.size: 33mm x 27mm; weight: 2gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in south german private collection 1980s-early1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"35","title":{"en":"byzantine high karat gold appliqué with red cabochon depicting saint"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32444/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.912Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32444,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32445/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32445/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32445/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32445/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32445/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1000. a large iron processional cross with flaring arms, each terminating in rounded knobs at the corners, the ends slightly widened and arched. the vertical shaft tapers towards a bulbous knop and faceted baluster. mounted on a modern stand. mounted on a modern stand.for similar see: h. c. evans, and w. d. wixom, the glory of byzantium, art and culture of the middle byzantine era, the metropolitan museum of art, 1997, cat. 232, p. 344.size: 575mm x 275mm; weight: 1.17kgprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the dutch art market in the 1990s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"36","title":{"en":"large byzantine iron processional cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32445/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.831Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32445,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32446/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32446/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a collection of three gold pendants, each set with a central cabochon. the first is pear-shaped with an insert framed by a plain gold sheet and an applied loop for suspension. the second pendant has a similar form and is mounted with a dark red garnet, enclosed within a beaded gold border and surrounded by granules applied symmetrically. the third is circular, with a red cabochon at the centre, bordered by two concentric beaded bands.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1923,0716.17.size: 11-25mm x 11-17mm; weight: 5gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a belgian collection (1980s-1990s).this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"collection of merovingian high karat gold pendants with cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32446/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.845Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32446,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32447/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32447/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 480 - 580. a bronze belt buckle with a rectangular plate and a robust loop with a carinated tongue hinged to one short side. the recessed central field bears a gilt cross with circular and drop-shaped inlays; the surrounding frame is inlaid with garnet and green and blue glass. size: 130mm x 65mm; weight: 230g provenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"37A","title":{"en":"merovingian / visigotic gilt-bronze, garnet and glass belt buckle with central cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32447/view","tags":["ukFashion_BeltsBuckles","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.873Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32447,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32448/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32448/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32448/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a collection of three gold cross pendants, each formed as a cross with four ribbed arms terminating in rolled tips. the centre is set with a cabochon within a beaded collar.size: 15-16mm x 15-16mm; weight: 1.4gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"38","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine gold cross pendants with central cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32448/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.893Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32448,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32449/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32449/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32449/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a collection of three gold cross pendants, each formed as a cross with four ribbed arms terminating in rolled tips. the centre is set with a cabochon within a beaded collar.size: 15-16mm x 15-16mm; 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weight: 2.8gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"40","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with niello cross potent"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32450/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.181Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32450,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32451/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32451/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32451/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold ring composed of a slender round-section hoop and a circular bezel inlaid in black niello with an interlaced monogram.for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 594.size: d:16.71mm / us: 6 1/4 / uk: m; weight: 4.48gprovenance: private central london collection; previously acquired on the uk art market before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"41","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with niello monogram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32451/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32451,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32452/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32452/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32452/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a gold ring composed of a tapering hoop with applied circular elements on the shoulders. the flat bezel is decorated with a schematic monogram incorporating stylised letters, filled with niello inlay.for similar see: christie's. live auction 7207, ancient jewelry, lot 186 (shoulders and hoop).size: d:16.1mm / us: 5 1/2 / uk: k 1/2; weight: 5gprovenance: private uk collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s london collection.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"byzantine high karat gold ring with niello monogram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32452/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.184Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32452,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32453/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32453/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32453/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold pendant in the form of a cross pattée, each flaring arm terminating in a rounded loop for attachment. the front face is covered in close-set granules within plain borders. at the centre sits a circular collet set with a cabochon, encircled by a beaded ring.for similar see: g. p. brogiolo, f. marazzi, c. giostra, i longobardi. un popolo che cambia la storia, p. 71, fig. 3; the british museum, museum number af.479.size: 20mm x 20mm; weight: 3gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990s"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"byzantine gold pattée cross pendant with central cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32453/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.185Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32453,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32454/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a silver-gilt necklace comprising a woven chain terminating in cylindrical collars and joined to two large discoid elements, each with a central garnet cabochon and punched decorative border. suspended below is a cross-shaped pendant with concave sides and broad, rounded terminals, similarly decorated with a central garnet and raised circular motifs surrounded by punched ornamentation. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 2007,8001.1 (cross shape). size: 400/800mm x 50mm; weight: 85g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, 1990s. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"44","title":{"en":"merovingian silver-gilt bishop's necklace with cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32454/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.187Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32454,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32455/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a silver spoon with a long, tapering handle surmounted by a decorative finial, the lower section curving gently into a stylised dolphin-form element that connects to an ovate bowl with slightly raised sides. for similar see: christie's, live auction 1164, ancient jewelry, lot 664. size: 200mm x 25mm; weight: 30.74g provenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the austrian art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"late roman / early byzantine silver ritual spoon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32455/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_FlatwareServingPieces","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.188Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32455,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32456/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32456/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32456/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32456/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a silver spoon with a deep pear-shaped bowl joined by a tight volute above a short, flat-sided neck to a long, round-section stem rising to a lanceolate finial, the underside of the bowl engraved with a shell motif. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number 13.42.1a; the british museum, museum number 1899,0425.9. size: 163mm x 30mm; weight: 26.2g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"46","title":{"en":"elegant byzantine silver spoon with shell decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32456/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_FlatwareServingPieces","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.189Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32456,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32457/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32457/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32457/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32457/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 300 - 500. a silver spoon with an elongated ovoid bowl of shallow profile. a short right-angled neck, decorated with a nielloed herringbone pattern, links the bowl to a long tapering handle of circular section. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number 13.42.1a; the british museum, museum number 1899,0425.9. size: 180mm x 24mm; weight: 21.5g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"47","title":{"en":"late roman/byzantine silver and niello spoon with geometric motif"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32457/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_SilverSilverplateditems","ukDecorativeArts_FlatwareServingPieces","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.190Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32457,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32458/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32458/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32458/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32458/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1000. a complete bronze belt composed of nine interlinked openwork plaques, each centred with a cross formed by four lobed arms enclosed within a circular frame. the plaques are linked by small rings and riveted hinges. the fastening mechanism includes a loop-and-tongue buckle and an elongated strap-end. for similar see: a. bosselmann-ruickbie, the oxford handbook of byzantine art and culture, fig. 37.3. size: 670mm x 50mm; weight: 215g provenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"48","title":{"en":"complete byzantine bronze belt with crosses"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32458/view","tags":["ukFashion_BeltsBuckles","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.191Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32458,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32459/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32459/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32459/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32459/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1000. a bronze belt composed of nine interlinked openwork plaques, each centred with a cross formed by four lobed arms enclosed within a circular frame. the surface of each cross is decorated with punched concentric rings and ring-and-dot motifs. the plaques are connected by looped links. for similar see: a. bosselmann-ruickbie, the oxford handbook of byzantine art and culture, fig. 37.2. size: 700mm x 50mm; weight: 270g provenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"49","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze belt with crosses"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32459/view","tags":["ukFashion_BeltsBuckles","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.567Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32459,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32460/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32460/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32460/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 450 - 525. a bronze belt buckle with a rectangular plate framed by a border of alternating square cells enclosing punched xs and ring motifs. the central field is executed in cloisonné, with an oval dark blue cabochon set within a matrix of irregular compartments filled with yellow and red inlays. a matching oval cabochon, smaller in size, is set into the prong extending from the fastening loop. the loop itself is decorated with shallow crescent-shaped incisions and joined to the plate by a simple bar secured with rivets.for similar see: v. bierbrauer, goti dell'oriente e dell'occidente europeo tra la fine del v e la prima metà del vi secolo alla luce delle fonti archeologiche, fibula tipo udine planis variante 2.size: 53mm x 117mm; weight: 145gprovenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the london art market in the 1970s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"50","title":{"en":"large merovingian inlaid bronze belt buckle with central cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32460/view","tags":["ukFashion_BeltsBuckles","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.650Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32460,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32461/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32461/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32461/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32461/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a silver-gilt enkolpion cross formed from two flat cruciform plates hinged at the top and bottom, with a cylindrical suspension aperture above, each face framed by a fine beaded border. one face bears a gilt crucified jesus, the nimbus surmounted by a small cross, accompanied by the title abbreviations hc xc; the opposite face shows a gilt standing virgin in orans, flanked at shoulder height by the inscriptions mp __. for similar see: h. c. evans, w. d. wixom, the glory of byzantium, art and culture of the middle byzantine era, cat. 225. size: 115mm x 55mm; weight: 130g provenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly with r. unger, parthenon gallery, 1990s. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"byzantine silver-gilt enkolpion with crucifixion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32461/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":2400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32461,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32462/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32462/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32462/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1300. a bronze cross pendant with each arm ending in rounded knops at the corners and an integral suspension loop above the apex. at the centre, a low-relief christ stands frontally with outstretched hands. the reverse is plain.size: 70mm x 45mm; weight: 33gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32462/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.915Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32462,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32463/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32463/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32463/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32463/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a bronze processional cross, cast in one piece with flaring arms ending in rounded bud-shaped terminals. at the centre stands a finely engraved saint figure in liturgical robes, flanked by incised border lines and zigzag ornaments. across the upper arm runs a greek inscription.for similar see: christie's, live auction 2007, antiquities, 4 june 2008, lot 282.size: 130mm x 100mm; weight: 75gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990s."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze processional cross depicting haloed saint with inscription"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32463/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32463,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32464/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32464/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32464/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a silver ring with a flat circular bezel engraved with a cross pattée enclosed by a continuous border of closely spaced crescent punches. the narrow, round-section hoop is undecorated and joins the underside of the bezel.size: d:18.14mm / us: 8 / uk: p 1/2; weight: 2.28gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"byzantine silver ring with pattée cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32464/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32464,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32465/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32465/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32465/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a silver ring with a plain round-section hoop and a circular bezel engraved with a cross of four flaring arms and pellets in the quarters. (ring with cross)a silver ring with a plain round-section hoop and a circular bezel engraved with a nimbate saint standing between upraised vegetal branches. (ring with saint)for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 586.size: d:16.71mm / us: 6 1/4 / uk: m; weight: 1.43gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"55","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine silver rings with cross and saint"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32465/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.006Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32465,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32466/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32466/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32466/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a silver ring with a plain round-section hoop and a circular bezel with a three-line greek inscription. (ring with inscription)a silver ring with a plain round-section hoop and a circular bezel engraved with a cross pattée. (ring with cross)for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 596.size: d:14.27mm / us: 3 / uk: f 1/2; weight: 1.49gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"pair of silver byzantine rings with inscription and cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32466/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.541Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32466,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32467/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32467/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32467/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a silver ring with a flat circular bezel engraved with a cruciform monogram composed of a central cross bearing greek letters at the termini of the arms. a plain round-section hoop joins the underside of the bezel.for similar see: d. ovcharov, fifteen treasures from bulgarian lands, 2005, p. 64.size: d:17.53mm / us: 7 1/4 / uk: o; 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and a quatrefoil bulla with a bust of the emperor within a double roundel, the reverse with a cross in a central medallion framed by a dotted band.size: 29-30mm x 25-26mm; weight: 13gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"58","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine lead bullae with monogram and emperor"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32468/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.917Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32468,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32469/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32469/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a pair of lead bullae, each struck with the facing bust of a haloed saint within a raised border. the reverses with multi-line greek inscriptions.for similar see: the british museum, museum number b.6847.size: 22-24mm x 22-24mm; weight: 14gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine lead bullae"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32469/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.919Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32469,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32470/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32470/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32470/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32470/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a matched pair of gold hoop earrings with pendant bead drops. each hoop is formed from round-section wire with a hooked fastening and a short ribbed sleeve at the lower junction. the drops are built of stacked gold reel spacers alternating with pearls, one drop incorporating a blue bead between dotted collars, both terminating in a small hook finial.for similar see: ?. bollók, byzantine jewellery of the hungarian conquest period: a view from the balkans, plate 1, n. 8.size: 66-67mm x 31-31mm; weight: 12.2gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"60","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine gold and pearl earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32470/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.484Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£2,500 - £3,500","currency":"GBP","id":32470,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":600,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32471/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32471/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32471/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a matched pair of gold earrings, each with a round-section hoop suspending a vertical pendant of a cuboid bead above small ribbed spacers and a pair of spherical pearls, terminating in a tiny coiled finial.for similar see: christie's, live auction 2491, ancient jewelry, lot 449.size: 42-43mm x 14-14mm; weight: 6gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"61","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine gold and pearl earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32471/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.602Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£900 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32471,"estimateMin":900},{"startPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32472/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32472/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700 . a collection of three gold pendants, each formed as a triangular openwork plaque of plain and twisted-wire filigree with a border of beaded circlets and fitted with ribbed suspension rings at the corners and mid-sides. one face is centred by a circular collet set with a cabochon, and the other face is arranged with concentric filigree rings.size: 20-20mm x 20-20mm; weight: 6gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly with r. unger, parthenon gallery, 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"62","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine openwork gold pendants with central cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32472/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":600,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£900 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32472,"estimateMin":900},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32473/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32473/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32473/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold pendant in the form of a cross pattée, each flaring arm terminating in a rounded loop for attachment. the front face is covered in close-set granules within plain borders. at the centre sits a circular collet set with a carnelian cabochon, encircled by a beaded ring.for similar see: g. p. brogiolo, f. marazzi, c. giostra, i longobardi. un popolo che cambia la storia, p. 71, fig. 3; the british museum, museum number af.479.size: 20mm x 20mm; weight: 3gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990s"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"byzantine gold pattée cross pendant with central red carnelian cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32473/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32473,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32474/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32474/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32474/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a gold pendant formed as a cross from four hollow bosses of thin sheet. each arm ends in an integral suspension ring. the centre with a circular bezel set with a gem within a beaded collar.size: 27mm x 25mm; weight: 1.5gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990s"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32474/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32474,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32475/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32475/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32475/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold cross pendant with four teardrop-shaped cloison panels inlaid with dark glass, each arm edged by a close beaded border and converging on a central domed boss. each terminal is fitted with a tubular loop on a ring.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1923,0716.66; e. c. evans, w. d. wixom, the glory of byzantium: art and culture of the middle byzantine era, a.d. 843-1261, cat. 122.size: 25mm x 25mm; weight: 1.7gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with inlaid arms"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32475/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.861Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32475,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32476/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32476/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32476/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1100 - 1300. a bronze ring with an oval bezel engraved with a five-pointed star set within a border of punched pellets. tapering shoulders lead to a flat-section hoop.for similar see: the archaeological museum of ancient corinth, inv. no. mf 6830.size: d:17.93mm / us: 7 3/4 / uk: p; weight: 5gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with s.t. collection, switzerland, 1980s-2000s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze ring with pentagram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32476/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.921Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32476,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32477/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32477/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32477/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a silver ring with a flat hoop that broadens at the crown into an elongated bezel. the field is incised with the holy dove in profile, wings folded along the body, framed by a linear border.for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 630.size: d:19.76mm / us: 10 / uk: t 1/2; weight: 3gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with s.t. collection, switzerland, 1980s-2000s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"67","title":{"en":"byzantine silver ring with holy dove"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32477/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32477,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32478/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32478/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32478/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1100 - 1200. a pair of silver bracelets, each of broad sheet-band form with a frieze of rectangular panels enclosing large hemispherical repoussé bosses flanked by small domes set within beaded collars, the interiors plain.size: 75-80mm x 77-79mm; weight: 73gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a 1990s uk ancient art collection."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine silver bracelets with hemispheres"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32478/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.007Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32478,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32479/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32479/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32479/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32479/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1300. a collection of three pottery grenades, including, from left to right: two acorn-shaped examples, each with a pointed base and a rounded shoulder topped with a domed pierced spout. diagonal radiating lines surround the mouth, and a horizontal band of roundels encircles the shoulder. the third has a waisted body with incised parallel bands around the lower body and the shoulder.for similar see: the british museum, museum number n.1600.size: 95-100mm x 85-95mm; weight: 1.42kgprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"69","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine pottery grenades"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32479/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:25:52.941Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32479,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32480/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32480/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32480/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32480/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1300. a pottery grenade with an elongated ovoid body tapering to a pointed base and a short collared nozzle with a circular mouth. from the shoulder radiate evenly spaced longitudinal grooves that converge at the tip, the interstices filled with ring-and-dot bosses set in continuous rows.for similar see: the british museum, museum number n.1600.size: 120mm x 70mm; weight: 315gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old oxford collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"byzantine pottery decorated grenade"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32480/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:25:52.983Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32480,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32481/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32481/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32481/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200 . a matched pair of bronze reliquary cross plates, each cast as a latin cross with a hinge lug above and a clasp lug below. the faces are engraved in linear style: one with christ crucified; the other with the virgin orans with nimbus and flanked by stars. the reverses are recessed.for similar see: christie's, live auction 7695, antiquities, lot 7.size: 65-68mm x 38-40mm; weight: 30gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1980s;"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"byzantine bronze enkolpion with crucifixion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32481/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.923Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32481,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32482/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32482/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32482/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a gold pendant cross constructed from a vertical and transverse stem of tightly plaited wire. the crossing and four terminals are marked by globular openwork beads formed from petal-shaped elements edged with twisted filigree and embellished with small granules. the upper terminal is surmounted by a bifid suspension loop.for similar see: m. jenkins, m. keene, islamic jewelry in the metropolitan museum of art, cat. 51e.size: 40mm x 27mm; weight: 3.3gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"early byzantine gold openwork cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32482/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.544Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32482,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32483/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"western europe, merovingian, ca. ad 500 - 700. a beautiful gold ring with a circular band and an inset garnet cabochon gem in a concave, elliptical bezel.for more information on merovingian art, see effros, b. & moreira, i. (2020). the oxford handbook of the merovingian world. oxford university press, 916ff.size: d:16.31mm / us: 5 3/4 / uk: l; weight: 9gprovenance: private london collection; uk art market early 2000s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"merovingian high karat gold and garnet stone ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32483/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32483,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32484/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32484/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32484/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32484/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a gold ring with a narrow hoop with a sequence of transverse ribs, fitted with an elevated rectangular bezel with rounded corners inlaid with a niello monogram.for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 600.size: d:18.95mm / us: 9 / uk: r 1/2; weight: 6gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a new york private collection formed in the 1980s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with monogram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32484/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32484,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32485/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32485/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32485/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a gold signet ring with a faceted, tapering hoop and a lozenge-shaped bezel engraved with a monogram arranged around a central cross, each arm of the cross terminating in a letter. the field is contained within a beaded border.for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 600; british museum museum numberaf.278size: d:13.3mm / us: 2 / uk: d; weight: 1.4gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"75","title":{"en":"byzantine gold monogram ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32485/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.838Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32485,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32486/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32486/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32486/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 650. a gold ring with a roped circular hoop rising to a massive box-bezel enclosing a rectangular green plaque within a plain high collet. the bezel is framed by dense granulated decoration.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1313, ancient jewelry, lot 538.size: d:15.39mm / us: 4 1/2 / uk: i 1/2; weight: 4.2gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"76","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with large rectangular bezel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32486/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32486,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32487/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32487/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32487/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a rectangular green glass inlay enclosed in a high-walled bezel set in a gold ring with a flat-section hoop.for similar see: j. spier, byzantium and the west, the jewelry in the first millennium, cat. 10.2.size: d:13.83mm / us: 2 3/4 / uk: e 1/2; weight: 4gprovenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the holland art market in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"byzantine green glass bezel in high karat gold ring"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32487/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.007Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32487,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32488/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32488/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32488/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a gold ring with a plain circular hoop mounted with an oval bezel edged by a beaded border with small rounded side projections, set with an oval glass gem displaying an iridescent surface.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1313, ancient jewelry, lot 530; j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 492-497.size: d:15.9mm / us: 5 1/4 / uk: k; weight: 1.6gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"78","title":{"en":"late roman / early byzantine high karat gold ring with glass cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32488/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.532Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32488,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32489/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32489/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32489/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a gold ring with broad voluted shoulders tapering to a narrow hoop. the circular bezel bearing a monogram inlaid in black niello. for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 594. size: d:14.07mm / us: 2 7/8 / uk: f; weight: 1.9g provenance: private central london collection; previously acquired on the uk art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"78A","title":{"en":"merovingian gold and niello ring with monogram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32489/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.771Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32489,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32490/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32490/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32490/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a pair of gold pendant earrings, each composed of a circular openwork rosette surmounting a raised round collet set with a purple cabochon. the rosette is joined by short struts to a horizontal bar from which descend three articulated drops, formed as rhomboid box-collets set with small cabochons and terminating in globular pearl beads. the rosettes have narrow ear wires on the reverse.for similar see: christie's, online auction 12805; ancient jewelry: wearable art, lot 11.size: 42-44mm x 24-25mm; weight: 7.5gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"79","title":{"en":"stunning matched pair of late roman / byzantine gold and pearl earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32490/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.774Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32490,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32491/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32491/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a matched pair of gold earrings composed of circular hoops supporting crescent-shaped panels adorned with granulated and twisted wire decoration. each is fitted with five teardrop-shaped amethyst beads, individually mounted on fine gold wires and suspended from looped elements along the lower edge of the crescent.size: 62-62mm x 42-42mm; weight: 21gprovenance: private uk collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s london collection. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"80","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine openwork high karat gold earrings with amethysts"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32491/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.791Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32491,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32492/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32492/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a matched pair of gold earrings, each composed of a circular hoop with three suspended plaited chain pendants. each chain terminates in a drop-shaped banded agate bead set between granulated gold caps.for similar see: christie's, live auction 2770, ancient jewelry, lot 449.size: 80-80mm x 22-23mm; weight: 15gprovenance: private uk collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s london collection. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"81","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine high karat gold and banded agate earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32492/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.820Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32492,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32493/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32493/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32493/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a matched pair of earrings with arched ear wires suspending hollow openwork pendants of near-spherical form, each constructed from pierced sheet panels with applied granulation and a globular drop terminal.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1970.70.1.size: 48-50mm x 20-20mm; weight: 19gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"82","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine silver and bronze earrings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32493/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.827Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32493,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32494/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32494/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32494/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a gold pendant cross formed from tubular arms of circular section with domed caps topped with a single granule. a circular garnet cabochon is set at the crossing within a plain collet bordered by twisted wire. an upright loop for suspension rises from the top arm.for similar see: christie's, live auction 7542, icons and artefacts from the orthodox world, lot 40.size: 41mm x 33mm; weight: 6.5gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990sthis piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"83","title":{"en":"early byzantine gold cross pendant with red garnet cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32494/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.838Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32494,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32495/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32495/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32495/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a gold cross pendant with four tapering hollow arms, each terminating in a domed cap with a filigree cluster; the upper arm additionally surmounted by a suspension loop. at the centre, an oval garnet cabochon is mounted in a beaded collet.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1949,1007.8.size: 52mm x 43mm; weight: 8gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly with r. unger, parthenon gallery, 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"84","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with central red garnet cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32495/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.850Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32495,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32496/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32496/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32496/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a gold cross pendant with tubular arms of convex rectangular section, each ornamented along the face with longitudinal beaded ribs and finished with plain caps at the terminals. the junction is set with a circular plaque holding a green emerald cabochon in a closed setting, above rises a ribbed vertical suspension loop. the reverse shows a plain round field with the same ribbed treatment along the arms.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1923,0716.89.size: 40mm x 32mm; weight: 3.5gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"85","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with central emerald"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32496/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.898Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32496,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32497/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a lead bulla with the frontal bust of the mother of god, wearing a chiton and maphorion, holding before her the christ child. sigla to left and right: 'mp ov'. encircled by a legend within a double beaded border. the reverse bears a five-line inscription framed by a raised border.for similar see: the british museum, museum number b.6847.size: 25mm x 24mm; weight: 16gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"86","title":{"en":"byzantine lead bulla with virgin mary and child"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32497/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":440,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.925Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£250 - £400","currency":"GBP","id":32497,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32498/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a lead bulla with a cruciform invocative monogram on the obverse, enclosed by a raised border; the reverse with a four-line greek inscription within a beaded circular frame.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1983,0740.1.size: 24mm x 21mm; weight: 12gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"87","title":{"en":"byzantine lead bulla with monogram"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32498/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.927Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£250 - £400","currency":"GBP","id":32498,"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32499/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32499/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32499/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold pendant of arched form, centred by a circular red garnet cabochon in a high-collared collet set beneath a semi-circular turquoise plaque and flanked by two small applied bosses. the raised rim features a round suspension ring at the apex and lateral looped attachments at the shoulders. the lower edge bears four short chain pendants, each terminating in a dark green stone bead. the reverse is flat and plain.size: 25mm x 19mm; weight: 2.5gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in munich, germany in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"88","title":{"en":"byzantine gold pendant with red garnet cabochon, turquoise and dangles"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32499/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32499,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32500/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32500/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32500/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a gold pendant formed of an openwork, granulated frame with circular and oval loops arranged symmetrically around a central setting with a garnet cabochon secured within an oval bezel.size: 26mm x 18mm; weight: 3.5gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"89","title":{"en":"byzantine gold pendant with large central cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32500/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.771Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32500,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32501/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a matched pair of bronze hoop earrings with crescent-shaped plaques, each with a central cross formed of domed bosses, flanked by doves. the ground is finely stippled, and the outer arc features a beaded border with small suspension rings for pendants. bulbous terminals link the hoops to the plaques.size: 65-65mm x 50-53mm; weight: 25gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old oxford collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"90","title":{"en":"matched pair of byzantine bronze openwork earrings with holy doves"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32501/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.928Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32501,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32502/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32502/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32502/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a stunning set of gold byzantine earrings. each earring consists of a crescentic section featuring an openwork design and floral motif, framed with a gold wire. the earrings are further adorned with four chain pendants, each with pearls at the finials. the hook is joined to the concave edge, arching above and designed to hook into a loop at the other end. for similar see: byzantium and the west: jewelry in the first millennium, no. 14. size: 65-75mm x 20-25mm; weight: 10g provenance: property of a london art gallery, acquired on the us art market; ex. private collection, connecticut, 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"91","title":{"en":"byzantine gold openwork earrings with pendants"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32502/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.794Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,000 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32502,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32503/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32503/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32503/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32503/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32503/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 400 - 600. a gold earring formed of a circular hoop attached to a rectangular box-shaped bezel set with a flat, square-cut green gem framed by a narrow rim. a coiled wire rod is suspended from the hoop by a small ring.for similar see: j. spier, byzantium and the west: jewelry in the first millennium, inv. 10.2, p. 74.size: 30mm x 20mm; weight: 1.5gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"92","title":{"en":"byzantine gold earring with square bezel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32503/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.819Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32503,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32504/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32504/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32504/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 700. a gold ring with a high disc-shaped bezel set with a red garnet cabochon. the bezel has straight vertical walls and a plain upper surface framing the centrally placed stone. a pair of applied gold globules decorates each side of the bezel. the hoop is round in cross-section and connects to the bezel at a sharp angle.size: d:14.07mm / us: 2 7/8 / uk: f; weight: 4gprovenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"93","title":{"en":"saxon/viking iron gilt ring with red garnet cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32504/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.836Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32504,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32505/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32505/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32505/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600. a gold pendant formed as a cross with each arm terminating in a lobe outlined by a twisted wire, with a domed boss at the centre and at the end of each arm. the upper lobe is fitted with a suspension loop, and the reverse repeats the same decorative scheme.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1924,1006.37.size: 26mm x 18mm; weight: 3.5gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, munich before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"94","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32505/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32505,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32506/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32506/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32506/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1100. a pair of bronze crosses, including, from left to right: a cross with flaring arms, a domed central boss, and perforations at the apex and the foot; and a smaller cross of similar form, its faces plain and flat.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1999.519.4.size: 73-130mm x 95-57mm; weight: 103gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"95","title":{"en":"pair of byzantine bronze cross pendants"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32506/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":360,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:49.930Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32506,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32507/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32507/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32507/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a silver ring with a solid, rounded hoop and a large oval bezel enclosed by a scalloped edge. the face is engraved with an eight-rayed star set within concentric octagons.size: d:17.53mm / us: 7 1/4 / uk: o; 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weight: 28gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a new york private collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"98","title":{"en":"byzantine silver ring with inscription _____ ______"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32509/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":4800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.771Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32509,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32510/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32510/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32510/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32510/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 . a gold ring with a round-section hoop and an inscribed conical bezel encircled at the base by two rows of applied granules.for similar see: a. bollok, byzantine jewellery of the hungarian conquest period: a viwe from the balkans, plate 8. size: d:19.76mm / us: 10 / uk: t 1/2; weight: 4gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in munich, germany in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"99","title":{"en":"byzantine domed gold ring with engraved letters"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32510/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.774Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32510,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32511/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32511/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32511/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 600 - 800. a gold biconical pendant formed as a hollow bead with opposed suspension loops. the ribbed median band is bordered by fine wire fillets and encircling fields of filigree scrolls and concentric roundels, each enriched with neatly placed granules.for similar see: m. jenkins, m, keene, the islamic jewelry in the metropolitan museum of art, cat. 20csize: 18mm x 11mm; 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a drop-shaped lamp with a moulded channel around the discus, short oblique strokes on the shoulder, and a small rear lug; and a teardrop-shaped lamp with an upturned handle and a short tubular nozzle with a circular wick hole.for similar see: k. de rosa, roman ceramic oil lamps in the museum of ancient cultures: a typological and compositional analysis, fig.56 mu 4275.size: 40-40mm x 95-105mm; weight: 285gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a 1990s uk ancient art collection."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"102","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine terracotta oil lamps with moulded decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32513/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.826Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32513,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32514/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32514/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32514/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a collection of three terracotta oil lamps, including, from left to right: a pear-shaped lamp with rounded shoulder, upturned rear handle, filling hole within a single moulded ring, short nozzle, and a plain recessed base; an elongated drop-shaped lamp with high rear lug, wide filling hole and a tapered channel, underside undecorated; a pear-shaped lamp with the filling hole within a moulded ring, short rear lug, and a circular recessed base.for similar see: k. de rosa, roman ceramic oil lamps in the museum of ancient cultures: a typological and compositional analysis, fig. 73-74 mu 3711size: 50-55mm x 100-110mm; weight: 320gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a 1990s uk ancient art collection."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"103","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine terracotta oil lamps"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32514/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.833Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32514,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32515/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32515/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32515/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a collection of three terracotta oil lamps, including, from left to right: a pear-shaped lamp with a small rear lug and a band of short oblique strokes on the shoulder, underside with a plain recessed base; an elongated lamp with a tall back handle and a discus framed by concentric bands, underside with recessed rings; a pear-shaped lamp with a small rear lug and two bands of short oblique strokes bordering the central filling hole, underside with a cross in a circle.for similar see: the j. paul getty museum, object number: 83.aq.377.384.size: 49-59mm x 95-100mm; weight: 290gprovenance: private london collection; previously in a 1990s uk ancient art collection."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"104","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine terracotta oil lamps"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32515/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.845Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32515,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32516/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32516/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32516/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32516/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a collection of five glass vessels, including, from left to right: a squat jar with a rounded globular body, a short collar, and a wide funnel mouth; a miniature cylindrical phial with a rolled everted rim; a compact jar with an ovoid body rising to a concave neck and a flaring funnel mouth; a bottle with an elongated body and a narrow cylindrical neck; and a small molar-type flask with wedge-shaped feet.for similar see: j. kröger, nishapur: glass of the early islamic period, cat. 186-188.size: 35-80mm x 18-40mm; weight: 110gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a new york private collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"105","title":{"en":"collection of byzantine glass vessels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32516/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.872Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32516,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32517/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32517/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32517/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32517/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32517/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 700. a migration period glass lamp, comprised of transparent pale green glass with turquoise and opaque white threads. the vessel has a slightly averted mouth with a thickened, rounded rim. the form has a cone shape body and is a adorned with moulded threads onto the middle section of the body. size: 265mm x 55mm; weight: 155g. provenance: private london collection, acquired on the european art market pre 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"106","title":{"en":"migration period glass lamp"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32517/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.894Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32517,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32518/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32518/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32518/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32518/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 901. an iron shield comprising a domed boss, a pair of curved hand-grips, and a segmented rim composed of narrow sections.for similar see: a. m. heen-pattersen, insular artefacts from viking-age burials from mid norway. a review of contact between trøndelag and britain and ireland, fig. 11; c. cosma, warriors, weapons and harness from the 5th to the 10th century in the carpathian basin, taf. 19; i. bugarski, f. 1 pg. 130.size: 140-210mm x 5-140mm; weight: 675gprovenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market in the 1990s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"107","title":{"en":"rare viking iron shield"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32518/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.929Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32518,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32519/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32519/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 900. a set of four equestrian fittings, including a pair of iron stirrups with curved treadplates surmounted by rectangular openwork extensions; an iron bit with circular cheek rings at each end; and a domed circular bronze attachment with a central perforation for a forehead plume.for similar see: c. d. stelter, the horse and the norse: reconstructing the equine in viking iceland, fig. 5.2.2b; c. cosma, warriors, weapons and harness from the 5th to the 10th century in the carpathian basin, pl. 4; i. bugarski, f. 10, pg. 138; j. zabjnik, taf. vii. beigaben aus dem grab 42/61. 10 maßstab b. \u2013 sonst maßstab a, pg. 168.size: 125-295mm x 40-125mm; weight: 685gprovenance: private uk collection, acquired on the us art market in the 1990s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"108","title":{"en":"set of viking equestrian fittings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32519/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.060Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32519,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32520/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32520/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32520/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 700 - 900. a pair of two large silver viking brooches with niello and a silver medallion. the external band of the brooches are embellished with intricate phytomorphic and vegetal motifs. the internal band is embellished with geometric motifs. the finials are adorned with square panels. the brooches have square decorative finials. the long silver pins of the brooches are flat with a ribbed head. the silver medallion is round with a central cross inscribed in a vegetal frame. size: 310mm x 220mm; weight: 100g (1.1kg with frame). provenance: private london collection; acquired on the european art market prior to 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"109","title":{"en":"pair of baltic viking silver brooches and medallion"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32520/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.616Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32520,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32521/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32521/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 900. a large circular bronze appliqué with a central domed boss surrounded by tight loops and knotwork arranged symmetrically around it. the back is flat with a short rivet projecting from the centre. for similar see: j. g. campbell, the viking art, thames and hudson 2013, f. 57; the british museum, museum number 1921,1101.123. size: 33mm x 33mm; weight: 9g provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"110","title":{"en":"saxon / viking bronze appliqué with geometric motif"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32521/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.063Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32521,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32522/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32522/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1100. an oval bronze amulet depicting two stylised birds facing one another, each with a hooked beak and circular eye. below them is a central triangle enclosing a raised dot, with two curved arms extending from its sides, each terminating in a rounded boss. the entire composition is bordered by a series of concentric grooves. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1921,1101.251. size: 35mm x 26mm; weight: 8g provenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"111","title":{"en":"viking bronze amulet with raven heads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32522/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukCollectibles","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukCollectibles_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.065Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32522,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32523/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32523/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32523/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 900 - 1000. a silver medallion centred by an interlaced cross in twisted wire filigree, the arms expanding into knotted terminals. the quadrants and the crossing contain rounded bosses. an integral suspension loop surmounts the rim, the reverse plain.for similar see: a. reynolds, l. webster, early medieval art and archaeology in the northern world, studies in honour of james graham-campbell, p. 828size: 39mm x 35mm; weight: 6gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in belgium."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"112","title":{"en":"viking silver medallion with cross"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32523/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32523,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32524/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32524/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32524/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 900. a circular medallion with a central field decorated with an interlaced motif, framed by a plain border and an outer ring incised with a repeating notched pattern. three rounded bosses are arranged around the field, with a garnet cabochon set in the centre. a broad suspension loop is attached at the top. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1921,1101.139. size: 57mm x 49mm; weight: 30.3g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the german art market, 1990s. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"113","title":{"en":"rare viking silver-gilt medallion with central cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32524/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32524,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32525/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32525/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32525/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1000. a gold medallion surmounted by a tubular suspension loop. the field is laid out with tripartite scrollwork in twisted wire radiating around a central roundel, the interstices filled with tight coils. a corded filigree border runs around the edge.for similar see: a. reynolds, l. webster, early medieval art and archaeology in the northern world, studies in honour of james graham-campbell, 2013, p. 828.size: 37.9mm x 32.4mm; weight: 7.41gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"viking gold medallion with central motif"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32525/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.006Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32525,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32526/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32526/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32526/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1000. a gold medallion with a broad rolled suspension loop. the upper face is decorated with filigree and twisted wires arranged as a cross within a quatrefoil of interlaced loops. each arm of the cross ends in a triangular cluster of granules, with a round cluster at the centre. a corded border runs around the edge with small applied pellets at intervals.for similar see: a. reynolds, l. webster, early medieval art and archaeology in the northern world, studies in honour of james graham-campbell, 2013, p. 828.size: 35.8mm x 31.1mm; 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weight: 60gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"viking silver bracelet with stamped hourglass motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32527/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Bracelets","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:14.783Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32527,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32528/009/009.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1050. a pair of silver-gilt bracelets, each formed from a slender, solid round-section hoop. the terminals are set with opposed pairs of ribbed conical bosses enriched with dense granulation and furnished with loops through which a short bar passes to secure the closure.for similar see: m. jenkins, m. keene, islamic jewelry in the metropolitan museum of art, cat. 16.size: 105-105mm x 110-115mm; 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the field further decorated with three domed studs.size: 32mm x 38mm; weight: 25.4gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"135","title":{"en":"frankish gold and cloisonné belt buckle"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32546/view","tags":["ukFashion_BeltsBuckles","ukFashion","ukFashion_all"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.801Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32546,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32547/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1400 - 1500. a rare gold iconographic ring with a recessed bezel engraved with two standing saints. the shoulders are decorated with vegetal motifs, and the interior of the hoop bears an inscription in gothic script. the script reads \"en bon an\" (a good year), signifying that this ring may have been a new year present. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1891,1124.1. size: d:16.1mm / us: 5 1/2 / uk: k 1/2; 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weight: 735g provenance: private london collection, acquired on the european art market pre 2000. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"137","title":{"en":"viking iron pointed helmet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32548/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"soldPrice":3200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.828Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32548,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32549/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32549/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32549/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32549/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1400 - 1700. a varied collection of iron knives, including, from top to bottom: three knives with cast anthropomorphic handles; six straight, single-edged examples with wooden grips and simple ferrules; and a folding pocket knife.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1985,1101.298, 1985,1101.256, 1985,1101.277, 1985,1101.274.size: 95-210mm x 15-35mm; weight: 405gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly with r. unger, parthenon gallery, 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"138","title":{"en":"large collection of medieval and post-medieval iron knives"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32549/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_Knives","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.180Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32549,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32550/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32550/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1600. a collection of four iron blades, including, from top to bottom: a long knife with a straight back and riveted tang; a pair of shears with opposing leaf-shaped blades; a straight-backed knife; and a slender utility blade with an integral tang.for similar see: the science museum group, object number: 1949-247/1.size: 390-245mm x 30-70mm; weight: 580gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired on the london art market; formerly with r. unger, parthenon gallery, 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"139","title":{"en":"set of medieval iron blades"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32550/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_Knives","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:54.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32550,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32551/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32551/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32551/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1400 - 1600. a gold ring set with a red garnet cabochon. the gem is secured in a closed setting within a broad, collar-type bezel, slightly domed and smoothly contoured around the stone. the hoop is slender and circular in section, broadening slightly at the shoulders.for similar see: the british museum, museum number af.1743.size: 9 3/4mm x tmm; 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a pendant cross with globular finials to the arm-ends, a pierced oblong lug above, and raised linear ornament on the shaft and cross-bar; and a cross with rounded terminals, each arm centred by a recessed roundel, surmounted by a small integral suspension loop.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 1985,0304.9, 1902,0529.27.size: 37-40mm x 21-29mm; weight: 17gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old oxford collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"159","title":{"en":"collection of medieval cross pendants"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32570/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:43.804Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32570,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32571/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32571/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32571/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 800 - 1200. a collection of three silver rings, including, from left to right: a ring with a beaded hoop and a green cabochon between pellet clusters; a ring with a twisted hoop supporting an oval orange gem in a raised collar with granule cresting and pellet bosses to the shoulders; and a ring with a thick, rounded hoop rising to a broad plain bezel.size: d:15.09-17.53mm / us: 4-7 1/4 / uk: h 1/2-o; weight: 12gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"160","title":{"en":"collection of medieval silver rings with cabochons"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32571/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.602Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32571,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32572/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32572/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32572/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200 . a collection of bronze jewellery, including, from left to right: a cuff bracelet of flat strip with the exterior ornamented with punched circles forming scrolled garlands; a robust ring with a wide hoop and a large shield-shaped bezel; and a signet ring with a broad hoop and a circular inscribed bezel.size: 20-50mm x 18-45mm; weight: 25gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1980s;"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"161","title":{"en":"collection of medieval bronze jewellery"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32572/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:43.805Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32572,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32573/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32573/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32573/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32573/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1200 - 1300. a silver ring with a broad hoop that expands gradually towards a bezel inlaid with niello. the field is engraved with a large cross whose four arms each contain a smaller cross pattée. the design is set within an octagonal framework and enclosed by a fine notched niello border, with the shoulders detailed by triangular niello panels.size: d:19.76mm / us: 10 / uk: t 1/2; 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a signet ring with a circular bezel incised with geometric motifs; a heavy ring with a shield-shaped bezel; a slender band with a narrow bezel engraved with crosses; and a large ring with a circular bezel enclosed by a scalloped border and a plain field.for similar see: j. bagot, el legado de hefesto: a memorial to a private collection of ancient rings and glyptics, n. 641-644.size: 3 3/4-8 1/4mm x h-qmm; weight: 29gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with s.t. collection, switzerland, 1980s-2000s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"164","title":{"en":"collection of medieval silver rings"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32575/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32575,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32576/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32576/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32576/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1300. a collection of two bronze seals and a ring, including, from left to right: a circular seal engraved with a standing bird within a line border, an integral pierced lug on the reverse; a circular seal with radiating scrolls within a hatched border, the reverse with a waisted conical handle marked with grooves; and a bronze ring with a scalloped round bezel engraved with a lattice of intersecting lines.size: 18-34mm x 19-27mm; weight: 62gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old london collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"165","title":{"en":"collection of medieval bronze jewellery"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32576/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles_WritingInstrumentsDeskAccessories","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:43.806Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32576,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32577/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1100 - 1300. a lead bulla. circular and thick-cast with a raised rim. the obverse depicts saint george on horseback spearing the dragon, encircled by a latin legend and an outer border. the reverse is plain.size: 40mm x 40mm; weight: 26gprovenance: from an old british collection formed in the 1990s; previously acquired in holland."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"166","title":{"en":"medieval lead bulla with saint george and inscription"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32577/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:48.275Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32577,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32578/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32578/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32578/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1450 - 1500. a bronze purse bar with an oval swivel loop rising from a cuboid central boss, issuing two long tapering arms, each furnished along the underside with pairs of pierced lugs. the faces engraved on both sides with the prayer 'ave maria g(r)acia plena dominvs tecvm' (hail mary full of grace, the lord is with you), the lettering inlaid with niello.for similar see: the cambridge antiquarian society, reference number 1883.733 b.size: 60mm x 156mm; 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weight: 127.6gprovenance: private collection of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"177","title":{"en":"seljuk silver bracelet with floral motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32588/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32588,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32589/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32589/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32589/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32589/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a pair of silver cuff bracelets of open-back form with tall, slightly flared sides and a sharp carinated medial ridge, each made from a single curved plate. the exterior is engraved in framed panels with scrolling vegetal motifs on a stippled ground, with hatched and dotted borders.size: 70-60mm x 55-65mm; weight: 375gprovenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"178","title":{"en":"pair of seljuk silver bracelets with geometric and floral motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32589/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.319Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32589,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32590/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32590/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32590/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32590/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200. a pair of silver cuff bracelets of open type with tall, slightly flared sides and a sharp carinated medial ridge, each formed from a single curved plate. the one on the left is engraved on the exterior with framed panels of scrollwork over a punched ground, while the one on the right is plain save for medallions enclosing six-pointed rosettes set along the margins.size: 60-60mm x 53-60mm; weight: 285gprovenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"179","title":{"en":"pair of seljuk silver bracelets with geometric and floral motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32590/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.602Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32590,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32591/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1300. a bronze mortar and pestle set. the mortar is of deep cylindrical form with straight walls, a flat base, and a broad everted rim forming a thick lip. the bronze pestle is a short rod with a broad grinding head at one end and a smaller button terminal at the other.size: 65-70mm x 20-50mm; 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weight: 10.88gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. rainer zietz limited, 14 july 2009; ex. collection of christian grand, zurich; ex. collection of fritz biemann, zurich; ex. collection of bernd and eva hackemeyer, bremen. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":30000,"lotNumber":"181","title":{"en":"very rare syro-frankisch glass fragment"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32592/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":10000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.649Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£15,000 - £30,000","currency":"GBP","id":32592,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32593/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1300. a bronze mortar and pestle set. the mortar is of a thick-walled cylindrical bowl with a flat base and a straight rim. two narrow incised bands run around the upper wall and two around the lower wall. the bronze pestle is a tapering rod with a broad grinding head at one end and a smaller button terminal at the other.size: 65-125mm x 35-50mm; 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the exteriors plain. for similar see: christie's, live auction 9540, antiquities, lot 734. size: 60-70mm x 170-180mm; weight: 2.3kg provenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1980s;"},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"183","title":{"en":"collection of aramaic devil trap pottery bowls"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32594/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32594,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32595/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32595/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32595/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32595/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 bc. a gold hair ring formed from a thick, round-section wire coiled into multiple loops. one terminal is neatly rounded, while the opposite end tapers slightly and remains open.size: d:21.79mm / us: 12 1/2 / uk: z; weight: 50gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. hermann historica, june 2006-1548. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"184","title":{"en":"bronze age gold hair ring - 50 grams"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32595/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - £9,000","currency":"GBP","id":32595,"estimateMin":4500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32596/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32596/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32596/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32596/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 900 - 300 bc. a restrung necklace composed of disc-shaped lapis lazuli beads interspersed with small biconical gold spacers. the central section includes ribbed gold tubes alternating with lapis discs. two banded agate barrel beads are symmetrically positioned near the clasp.size: 340/680mm x 5mm; 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weight: 830gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"189","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period sword with stone pommel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32600/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32600,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32601/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32601/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32601/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32601/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1000 - 800 bc. a bronze long sword with a slender blade tapering to a sharp point. short triangular shoulders lead to a flat hilt of ovoid outline, pierced for rivets and finished in a small flared terminal.for similar see: christie's, live auction 5524, axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, lot 7-8.size: 450mm x 50mm; 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weight: 264gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in switzerland; formerly with w.r. , late 1980s to early 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"191","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek bronze axe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32602/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32602,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32603/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32603/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32603/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze axe head with a flaring blade finishing in a convex edge, set at right angles to a thick-walled tubular socket.for similar see:r. matthews, h. f. nashli, the archaeology of iran from the palaeolithic to the achaemenid empire, f. 10.9 hsize: 100mm x 140mm; weight: 555gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in switzerland; formerly with w.r. , late 1980s to early 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"192","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek bronze axe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32603/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.386Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32603,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32604/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32604/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32604/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze axe head with a tubular socket, the neck rising to a pronounced spur. a broad, bearded blade projects forward with a deep upper notch and a convex cutting edge.for similar see: s. salvatori, early bactrian objects in private collections, f. 101.size: 55mm x 100mm; weight: 236gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in switzerland; formerly with w.r. , late 1980s to early 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"193","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek bronze axe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32604/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.387Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32604,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32605/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32605/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32605/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. end of 2nd millennium bc. a pair of bronze axe heads, including, from top to bottom: a head with a cylindrical socket and an expanding blade terminating in a convex cutting edge; 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weight: 475gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"195","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age / early greek period bronze dagger blades"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32606/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.390Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32606,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32607/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32607/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 800 bc. a collection of three bronze spearheads, including, from left to right: a leaf-shaped blade with a pronounced midrib; a lanceolate spearhead with a hooked tang; 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an axe with a flaring blade and a socket set with lateral bosses, from the butt extends a ribbed tang with a pointed terminal.for similar see: r. matthews, h. f. nashli, r. matthews, h. f. nasli, the archaeology of iran from the palaeolithic to the achaemenid empire, astaraban treasure, fig. 9.62.size: 175-180mm x 60-65mm; weight: 855gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"198","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age bronze axe heads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32609/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.098Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32609,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32610/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32610/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a pair of bronze flat axe heads, each with a long tang, a winged neck, waisted cheeks, and a flaring blade with a slightly convex cutting edge; 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an axe with an animal along the cylindrical socket and a long forward-curving blade.size: 115-125mm x 55-75mm; weight: 660gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"202","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age / early greek bronze axe heads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32613/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":380,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.107Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32613,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32614/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32614/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32614/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32614/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32614/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze sword with a triangular blade bearing a medial rib flanked by shallow grooves, a flared guard, and a short hilt with a ring moulding terminating in a disc-shaped pommel.for similar see: christie's, live auction 9482, the art of warfare: the axel guttmann collection, part i, lot 24.size: 540mm x 80mm; weight: 660gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"203","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze sword"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32614/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.108Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32614,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32615/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32615/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32615/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32615/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32615/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 1000 bc. a bronze sword with a long, leaf-shaped blade and a raised medial rib. a short cylindrical grip is cast with stacked annular mouldings and terminates in a crescent pommel.for similar see: christie's, live auction 5524, axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, lot 22-23; i. a. nigahban, marlik: the complete excavation report, v. 2. illustrations, 2024, n. 687.size: 465mm x 60mm; weight: 485gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"204","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze sword"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32615/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.109Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32615,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32616/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32616/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32616/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32616/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32616/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze sword with a narrow leaf-shaped blade tapering to a sharp point. the centre is formed with a longitudinal recess with a set of fullers running to the base. a voluted guard sits below, and a short grip with spaced annular collars ends in a crescent pommel.for similar see: christie's, live auction 9482, the art of warfare: the axel guttmann collection, part i, lot 14.size: 450mm x 60mm; weight: 555gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"205","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze sword with crescent pommel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32616/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":2800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.111Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32616,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32617/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32617/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze spearhead with a narrow leaf-shaped blade and a raised midrib extending into a bifurcated moulding from which a long tang emerges.for similar see: christie's, live auction 5524, axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, lot 31.size: 340mm x 50mm; weight: 375gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"206","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze spearhead"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32617/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.112Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32617,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32618/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32618/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32618/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1700 - 1300 bc. a collection of four axe heads, each made from a single cast piece of bronze, then hammered to raise the side flanges and a pronounced stop-ridge above a hafting depression. the bodies are elongated with gently arched cutting edges.for similar see: a. m. bietti sestieri, e. macnamara, prehistoric metal artefacts from italy (3500-720 bc) in the british museum, cat. 84, 85, 241.size: 60-100mm x 30-45mm; weight: 720gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a belgian collection (1980s-1990s)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"207","title":{"en":"collection of bronze age bronze axe heads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32618/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:51.113Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32618,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32619/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32619/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32619/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 900 - 500 bc. a pair of bronze pyxides, each cylindrical with gently flaring sides and an everted lip, the wall ornamented with a continuous wolf-tooth frieze set above a moulded ring.for similar see: r. matthews, h. f. nashli, the archaeology of iran from the palaeolithic to the achaemenid empire, astaraban treasure, fig. 8.43, dp 283.size: 110-125mm x 70-75mm; weight: 490gprovenance: from the private collection of an oxford gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s on the uk / international art markets."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"208","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age / urartian pyxides with wolf-tooth decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32619/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32619,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32620/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32620/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32620/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32620/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze horse bit with two matching openwork cheekpieces, each formed as a striding ibex with large curling horns arching back over the neck, and the legs set on an integral base. the cheekpieces are joined by a straight bar mouthpiece and secured by a large circular boss.for similar see: christie's, live auction 21014, antiquities, lot 62.size: 200mm x 80mm; weight: 410gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in belgium; formerly in a german private collection before 2000.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"209","title":{"en":"bronze age horse bit with ibexes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32620/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.773Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32620,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32621/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32621/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 800 bc. a pair of bronze dagger blades, including, from left to right: a tapering leaf-shaped blade with softly flared shoulders and short tang; a longer blade with strong central rib, riveted shoulders, and extended tang.for similar see: christie's, live auction 9482, the art of warfare: the axel guttmann collection, part i, lot 31.size: 300-380mm x 55-60mm; weight: 445gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"210","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age / early greek period bronze dagger blades"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32621/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:57.802Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32621,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32622/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32622/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a pair of bronze spearheads, each with a narrow leaf-shaped blade tapering to a sharp point and a pronounced midrib that continues through the neck into a hooked tang; 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weight: 105gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a belgian collection (1980s-1990s)."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"213","title":{"en":"bronze age bronze zoomorphic pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32624/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.318Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32624,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32625/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32625/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32625/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32625/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 800 - 700 bc. a bronze penannular bracelet with a heavy, rounded body decorated in alternating panels of fine parallel grooves and cross-hatched incisions. the tapered terminals are slightly flattened and plain.size: 85mm x 70mm; weight: 260gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly with mr. toussaint collection, holland 1980s-1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"214","title":{"en":"rare la tène bronze bracelet with geometric motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32625/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":360,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:34:58.601Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32625,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32626/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32626/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32626/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 600 bc. a silver brooch with an arched bow with an m-shaped profile. the flat catch plate extends below, and the long pin is hinged at the base.for similar see: v. palone, le fibule dal v al i sec. a.c. le fibule, cat. 403.size: 80mm x 30mm; weight: 24gprovenance: london collection; ex. mayfair collection, acquired from an ancient art gallery; formerly acquired on the london art market pre-2000."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"215","title":{"en":"la tene silver double bow brooch with engraved motif"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32626/view","tags":["ukJewellery_BroochesPins","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32626,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32627/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32627/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a pair of bronze long sword blades, including, from left to right: a narrow tanged blade with a medial rib; and an elongated blade with a strong central ridge extending to a tapered tang.for similar see: i. a. nigahban, marlik: the complete excavation report, v. 2. illustrations, 2024, cat. 709.size: 370-435mm x 35-40mm; weight: 385gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"216","title":{"en":"pair of bronze age bronze long sword blades"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32627/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:01.650Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32627,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32628/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32628/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32628/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32628/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32628/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze sword with a tapering leaf-shaped blade and a medial rib flanked by shallow grooves, set above a crescent-shaped guard. a short cylindrical hilt with annular collars terminates in an ovoid cap pommel.for similar see: christie's, live auction 9482, the art of warfare: the axel guttmann collection, part i, lot 33.size: 400mm x 50mm; weight: 460gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"217","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze sword"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32628/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32628,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32629/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32629/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32629/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32629/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 900 bc. a bronze dagger blade, leaf-shaped, with a central fuller flanked by subsidiary grooves. rounded shoulders fall to a short straight tang.for similar see: christie's, live auction 5524, axel guttmann collection of ancient arms and armour, part 2, lot 36.size: 395mm x 70mm; weight: 290gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"218","title":{"en":"bronze age / early greek period bronze dagger"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32629/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.616Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32629,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32630/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32630/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a collection of three bronze spearheads, including, from left to right: a small head with a narrow blade and a long tapered tang; a slender head with a leaf-shaped blade and central midrib, rounded shoulders and a long hooked tang; a broad leaf-shaped head with a strong midrib, rounded shoulders and a short rectangular tang.for similar see: i. a. nigahban, marlik: the complete excavation report, v. 2. illustrations, 2024, cat. 747-751.size: 175-240mm x 20-55mm; weight: 530gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in belgium; formerly with j. micas collection, paris, france formed since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"219","title":{"en":"collection of bronze age bronze spearheads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32630/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:04.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32630,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32631/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32631/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32631/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32631/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1st millennium bc. a restrung necklace composed of large rock crystal beads of flat, oval form, each pierced longitudinally for stringing, interspaced with small spherical garnet beads.for similar see: christie\u2019s, live auction 1914, ancient jewelry, lot 348.size: 265/530mm x 27mm; weight: 105gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"220","title":{"en":"western asiatic rock crystal and red garnet necklace"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32631/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:08.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32631,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32632/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32632/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32632/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32632/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2nd millennium bc. a restrung necklace composed of pale alabaster disc spacers alternating with green stone beads of flattened quadrangular and lentoid form.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1914, ancient jewelry, 6 december 2007, lot 349.size: 250/500mm x 23mm; weight: 64.7gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"221","title":{"en":"western asiatic alabaster and green stone necklace"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32632/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":380,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.007Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32632,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32633/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32633/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32633/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32633/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3rd - 2nd millennium bc. a restrung necklace composed of long lapis lazuli tubes alternating with carnelian beads, including small spherical spacers and larger winged forms.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1914, ancient jewelry, 6 december 2007, lot 349.size: 270/540mm x 25mm; weight: 45.7gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in germany; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"222","title":{"en":"western asiatic carnelian and lapis lazuli necklace"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32633/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:35:11.407Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32633,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32634/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32634/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32634/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2200 - 1800 bc. a bactrian gold flat bead with a rectangular carenated body. this body has a flat panel, with a central ridge on the front side. another of these flat panels bends to connect with the first. for similar see: christie's, live auction 2375, ancient jewellery, lot. 307. size: 15mm x 14mm; 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weight: 20kgprovenance: from the collection of a london gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in belgium; previously in 1970s european collection. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"224","title":{"en":"massive bactrian stone 'hand bag' ceremonial weight"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32635/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:48.281Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32635,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32636/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32636/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32636/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32636/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a schist bowl of deep cylindrical form with a thick rim and flat base. the exterior is carved in low relief with an all-over pattern of overlapping scale-like panels. each panel bears fine parallel grooves. narrow cross-hatched bands bound the design above and below.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 135757; a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, 2007, fig. 5.11. size: 90mm x 130mm; weight: 885gprovenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market before 2000. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"225","title":{"en":"superb bactrian schist decorated bowl"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32636/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:48.283Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32636,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32637/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32637/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32637/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32637/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a schist pyxis of cylindrical form with straight sides, a flat base, and a broad mouth with a thickened rim. the exterior displays a frieze of striding felines with drilled spots and lozenge-pattern collars.for similar technique see: s. salvadori, early bactrian objects in private collections, f. 86.size: 100mm x 135mm; 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weight: 225gprovenance: private london collection, acquired on the american art market pre-1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"252","title":{"en":"mesopotamian foundation cone with cuneiform inscriptions"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32663/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:05.172Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32663,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32664/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32664/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32664/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 604 - 561 bc. a terracotta brick of rectangular form with flat faces and squared edges, one face bearing cuneiform arranged in horizontal lines within a single-line border. the inscription reads: \"nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, provisioner of esagil and ezida, prime son of nabopolassar, king of babylon am i. ebabbaca, the temple of shamash in larsa i restored as it was before, for shamash, my lord.\"for similar see: the british museum, museum number 90121.size: 200mm x 125mm; weight: 885gprovenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"253","title":{"en":"babylonian terracotta ritual brick with the name of the king nebuchadnezzar ii"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32664/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:05.174Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32664,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32665/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32665/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32665/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3000 - 2000 bc. a group of ten terracotta idols featuring animal-shaped figurines, snakes, lizards, and a mythological beast with three heads, along with a stylised human figurine and vases. one of these vases is decorated with a moulded spiral in the centre. size: 30-90mm x 15-90mm; weight: 315g provenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. jean-david cahn auktionen. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"254","title":{"en":"large group of anatolian terracotta idols"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32665/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:05.177Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32665,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32666/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32666/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32666/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2200 - 1800 bc. a collection of five clay tablets of pillow-shaped form with gently convex faces and rounded edges. cuneiform is impressed in lines across the obverse and reverse, the text continuing onto the sides. for similar see: the british museum, museum number 114789. size: 20-55mm x 19-45mm; 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a rounded banded agate seal engraved with a geometric motif; an oval stone with a schematic engraving; below, a speckled stone seal with a central perforation and incised face; an ovoid brown stone intaglio with signs; and a small stone amulet drilled lengthwise.size: 12-26mm x 10-23mm; weight: 22gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"257","title":{"en":"collection of western asiatic stone seals and amulets"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32668/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:05.185Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32668,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32669/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32669/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2nd - 1st millennium bc. a collection of stone and bronze amulets and stamp seals, including, from left to right: an oval chalcedony seal; 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weight: 90g provenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"259","title":{"en":"sumerian pillow-shaped clay tablet with cuneiform inscription"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32670/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:08.903Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32670,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32671/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32671/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32671/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2200 - 1800 bc. a rectangular clay tablet with a gently convex, pillow-shaped profile, inscribed on both sides with an administrative record in well-formed cuneiform script arranged in horizontal lines. for similar see: christie's, live auction 21014, antiquities, lot 58. size: 55mm x 50mm; weight: 65g provenance: private london collection; previously french art market 1970s/1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"260","title":{"en":"sumerian pillow-shaped clay tablet with cuneiform inscription"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32671/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:08.940Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32671,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32672/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32672/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32672/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2000 - 1000 bc. a necklace of twisted cord set with sections of small annular gold beads alternating with tubular turquoise spacers. the strand is centred by a larger turquoise bead suspended as a pendant.size: 350/700mm x 20mm; 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weight: 235gprovenance: israeli private collection, with israeli export license.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"263","title":{"en":"pair of canaanite bronze axes"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32674/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:08.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32674,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32675/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32675/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32675/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32675/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1730 - 1550 bc. a bronze axe head with a long, slender body tapering slightly towards a rounded cutting edge. the butt is expanded and pierced with an elongated ovoid hafting hole.size: 135mm x 20mm; 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weight: 505gprovenance: israeli private collection, with israeli export license."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"265","title":{"en":"collection of canaanite bronze spearheads"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32676/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:09.010Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32676,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32677/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32677/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32677/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 1200 bc. a terracotta female idol with elongated legs drawn closely together and tapering at the feet. the torso is narrow and slightly angular, with outstretched arms and a prominent pierced disc applied to the lower abdomen. a necklace of vertical incisions spans the upper chest, while a double row of punched dots curves across the hips. the head is broad and flat, pierced at the edges, with large applied eyes flanking a prominent vertical nose. a further disc is set centrally on the forehead. for similar see: the los angeles county museum of art, m.75.85.18. size: 165mm x 60mm; 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a circular dish with a broad, flat rim and shallow central cavity; an elongated cup of dark stone with a circular recess at one end and the elongated exterior decorated with incised lozenges and chevrons.for similar see: a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, 2007, fig. 7.8. size: 20-40mm x 20-70mm; weight: 390gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in germany; formerly with m. koening collection, brussels, belgium 1990s-2010."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"286","title":{"en":"collection of bactrian and mesopotamian stone decorated vessels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32697/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.789Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32697,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32698/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32698/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32698/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32698/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a collection of three stone vessels, including, from left to right: a calcite beaker with tapering sides, flat base and a slightly flared lip; a tall calcite conical beaker with a flaring mouth; a dark stone jar with a short neck and pronounced rim, the exterior decorated with sets of triple incised bands.for similar see: a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, 2007, fig. 6.14. size: 90-135mm x 35-45mm; weight: 675gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in germany; formerly with m. koening collection, brussels, belgium 1990s-2010."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"287","title":{"en":"collection of bactrian and mesopotamian stone decorated vessels"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32698/view","tags":["ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.791Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32698,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32699/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32699/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32699/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2550 - 2250 bc. a matched pair of eye inlays, each with a grey stone outer border framing a white sclera and a central raised circular pupil in dark stone.for similar see: christie's, live auction 2007, antiquities, lot 78.size: 30-35mm x 25-25mm; 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and a compact pazuzu mask with a tapering neck, arched brows, large eyes and nose, and a layered beard, fitted with an integral suspension loop above.for similar see: the british museum, museum number 117941.size: 20-23mm x 10-11mm; weight: 11gprovenance: private london collection; previously acquired from a new york private collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"290","title":{"en":"pair of late babylonian bronze pazuzu pendants"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32701/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":380,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:41.946Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32701,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32702/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32702/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32702/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32702/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32702/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2100 - 1700 bc, 500 bc - ad 200. a collection of three bronze stamp seals, including, from left to right: a stamp seal with a round, flat face, the back rises and curves inwards to a neck, above which is a substantial knob, the design consists of three parallel lines and to each side a dot in a circle; a stamp seal with a round, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a short stalk handle with a large oval, pierced top, the design on the face is linear: a horizontal line divides the area into two parts, below are four curving strokes, the two on the right bending outwards, similarly the two on the left, above are two crescents, one within the other, and a single stroke from one side; and a stamp seal with a round, flat face within a low rim, the design, executed in raised lines, shows a trident above two opposed curved strokes, flanked on either side by a crescent, the back rises to a short stalk handle pierced laterally.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1978.261.2, 1978.261.1, 1983.535.151, 1983.535.52.size: 24-25mm x 19-26mm; weight: 105gprovenance: private london collection of an ancient art dealer; formerly in a central london family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by professor wilfrid george lambert fba (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in assyriology and near eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; 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a stamp seal with a compartmented flat face, the solid back rises to a round pierced loop, the design is composed of a central circle with straight lines moving at three points to the rim, and three crescent lines with ends also reaching the rim; and a stamp seal with a round, flat face, the back rises steeply to a stalk handle, now broken off, with a secondary hole drilled sideways through the base of the stalk, the design is compartmented but is difficult to interpret, half of it resembles the front of a crab or insect, but the other half cannot be taken in that way.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1978.261.2, 1978.261.1, 1983.535.151, 1983.535.52.size: 16-20mm x 20-25mm; weight: 45gprovenance: private london collection of an ancient art dealer; formerly in a central london family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by professor wilfrid george lambert fba (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in assyriology and near eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; 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and a square plaque with notched edges, the obverse with a dotted trefoil motif, the reverse with a central drill hole and four small peripheral circles.size: 18-23mm x 16-23mm; weight: 14gprovenance: property of a london gallery; previously in a collection of a north london gentleman; formerly in a collection of mrs b. ellison, a deceased former member of the egyptian exploration fund, bought from the 1940s, cairo and london."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"294","title":{"en":"mesopotamian stone amulets"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32705/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:41.951Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32705,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32706/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32706/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32706/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2200 - 1800 bc. a collection of three stone bowls, including, from left to right: a cylindrical vessel with slightly flaring sides, two registers of cross-hatched lozenges between corded borders and a flat base; a cylindrical bowl with a slightly everted rim, a central frieze of opposed triangles between zones of petite squares; and a conical bowl with the exterior imitating coiled wicker.for similar see: a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, fig. 5.1.size: 90-100mm x 55-70mm; weight: 940gprovenance: private london collection; previously in f. piket collection, netherlands, formed in the 1970s to the 1980s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"295","title":{"en":"rare collection of fine bactrian stone bowls"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32706/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:41.952Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32706,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32707/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32707/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32707/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a collection of three stone vessels, including, from left to right: a pale stone cylindrical jar with slightly waisted sides and a wide everted rim; a grey stone bowl with out-turned lip; a dark green stone hemispherical bowl with a double zigzag frieze below the rim.for similar see: a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, 2007, e30-33. size: 40-65mm x 85-95mm; weight: 660gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in germany; formerly with m. koening collection, brussels, belgium 1990s-2010."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"296","title":{"en":"collection of bactrian and mesopotamian stone vessels of oxus cult"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32707/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:41.953Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32707,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32708/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32708/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32708/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32708/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2300 - 2000 bc. a pair of bronze circular compartmented seals, including, from left to right: an openwork seal cast with four confronting birds arranged in a cross, their curved bodies forming the intervening compartments; and a seal with a central hollow square framed by quadrant panels of nested semicircles. each has a small attachment loop on the reverse.for similar see: christie's, live auction 6060, antiquities, 14 april 2011, lot 313; the los angeles county museum of art, ac1995.5.3; the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1983.535.95, 1983.535.76.size: 53-62mm x 54-63mm; weight: 90gprovenance: private central london collection; previously acquired on the uk art market before 2000."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"297","title":{"en":"pair of central asian bronze stamp seals"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32708/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:41.955Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32708,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32709/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32709/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32709/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32709/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32709/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1500 - 500 bc (ring); 2200 - 1800 bc (seal). a pair of bronze objects, including, from left to right: a bronze finger-ring with a thick disc bezel, and the hoop of strip metal joined to it, the bezel with a design of a tree within a circle, and a rhomb on each side of the trunk below the branches; and a bronze stamp seal with a flat, roughly round face, and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle with oval pierced top, the design on the face is done in raised lines and shows an abstract pattern.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1978.261.2, 1978.261.1, 1983.535.151, 1983.535.52.size: 23-27mm x 28-32mm; weight: 50gprovenance: private london collection of an ancient art dealer; formerly in a central london family collections 1990s; suggested to be examined by professor wilfrid george lambert fba (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in assyriology and near eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.; ex. 1970s/early80s uk art market."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"298","title":{"en":"central asia bronze ring depicting tree and stamp seal with circular motif - with original report by"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32709/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.414Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32709,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32710/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32710/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32710/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32710/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3000 - 2000 bc. a collection of three compartmented bronze stamp seals, including, from left to right: an openwork disc arranged with a central cross with triangular finials; a circular seal with a scalloped rim and a grid of small rectangular cells; and a disc with radiating spokes from a central ring. each has a small attachment loop on the reverse.for similar see: christie's, live auction 6060, antiquities, 14 april 2011, lot 313; the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 1981.448.7, 1983.535.46, 1983.535.76.size: 12-22mm x 54-55mm; weight: 120gprovenance: private central london collection; previously acquired on the uk art market before 2000."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"299","title":{"en":"collection of central asian bronze stamp seals"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32710/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.417Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32710,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32711/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32711/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32711/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32711/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2000 - 1500 bc. a pair of vessels conjoined in burial comprising a dark grey stone bowl nested within a hemispherical bronze bowl.for similar see: r. matthews, h. f. nashli, the archaeology of iran from the paleolithic to the achaemenid empire, fig. 8.48.size: 145mm x 120mm; weight: 1.02kgprivate london collection; previously acquired on the english art market; originally in the collection of w jenikin, london 1980\u2019s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"300","title":{"en":"bactrian stone and bronze bowl conjoined in burial"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32711/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.419Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":32711,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32712/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32712/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32712/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32712/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a schist chalice with a deep conical bowl carved on the exterior with closely spaced horizontal ribs. it rises from a tall cylindrical stem with a broad, splayed foot decorated with concentric bands and a notched outer rim.for similar see: christie's, live auction 1244, antiquities, lot 68; r. matthews, h. f. nashli, the archaeology of iran from the palaeolithic to the achaemenid empire, astaraban treasure, f. 9.12.size: 120mm x 160mm; weight: 490gprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in germany; formerly with m. koening collection, brussels, belgium 1990s-2010."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"301","title":{"en":"unique bactrian schist chalice"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32712/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.420Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32712,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32713/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32713/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32713/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32713/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32713/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2500 - 2200 bc. a stone lidded pyxis with a tall, slightly tapering cylindrical body on a flat base. it has a domed lid with a broad overhanging brim and concentric incised rings. its apex is cut with a square mortise.for similar see: a. bevan, stone vessels and values in the bronze age mediterranean, 2007, e30.size: 220mm x 165mm; weight: 1.3kgprovenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"302","title":{"en":"amazing bactrian stone lidded pyxis"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32713/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:45.422Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32713,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32714/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32714/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32714/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 2nd millennium bc. a bronze group depicting four standing figures arranged in a single row on a roughly modelled base. each figure is shown nude, with an elongated body, prominent genitalia, and a tapered head modelled with schematic facial features. their short arms extend forward, and the reverse is supported by a horizontal bar linking the backs of the figures. for similar see: the ashmolean museum, accession number: an1889.776. size: 85mm x 55mm; 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weight: 3.24kg provenance: from the private collection of a somerset gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed before 2000 on the uk /european art markets. this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"316","title":{"en":"chinese terracotta polo rider - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32727/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_Chinese","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":2600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:18.080Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32727,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32728/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32728/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32728/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32728/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"tang dynasty, ca. ad 618 - 907. a terracotta figure of a foreigner depicted in mid-action, standing on a rectangular pedestal. he might be in the process of a performance, hence the body posture of moving his arms. the figure may have been holding something. his face is modelled with a textured beard and, passionate expression. he wears a loose-fitting robe hiked around the waist, accompanied by a pair of tall black boots. size: 580mm x 220mm; 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weight: 1.75kg provenance: uk private collection of asian art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in hong kong. this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"352","title":{"en":"chinese terracotta dancing lady - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32763/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_Chinese","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.233Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32763,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32764/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32764/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32764/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32764/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32764/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"han dynasty, ca. 202 bc - ad 220. a delicately modelled court attendant kneeling with the hands placed before the body, the serene face framed by neatly coiffed hair drawn into a topknot. she wears long flowing robes with wide sleeves, painted in shades of cream and red. size: 600mm x 310mm; weight: 13.1kg provenance: uk private collection of asian art; formerly acquired in the early 1990s in hong kong this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"353","title":{"en":"chinese terracotta kneeling court lady - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32764/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_Chinese","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.236Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32764,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32765/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"northern wei dynasty, ca. ad 386 - 534. a court attendant figure modelled standing upright with hands clasped at the chest, dressed in long, flowing robes falling in soft vertical folds to the feet, the sleeves slightly flared. the head is shaped with a gentle expression and traces of pigment to the surface; 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weight: 1.26kg provenance: from the private collection of a somerset gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed before 2000 on the uk /european art markets. this piece has been precisely dated using a thermoluminescence analysis carried out by ralf kotalla. the report will accompany the lot."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"355","title":{"en":"chinese terracotta female musician - tl tested"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32766/view","tags":["ukAsianAntiques_Chinese","ukAsianAntiques_all","ukAsianAntiques"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":420,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.239Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32766,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32767/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1368 - 1644. a greyish-brown stone head of buddha in high relief with a three-banded halo. the figure is depicted with an elaborate high topknot (ushnisha), followed by abstract stylised facial features including high eyebrows, thick-lidded closed eyes, an aquiline nose, prominently curved lips, a small chin and characteristically large pendular ears. his shoulders, only partly preserved, are dressed in heavy robes. the figure's head is flanked by two rows of stylised seated figures. the seated posture refers to the moment just before buddha enters enlightenment. mounted on a custom-made stand. size: 370mm x 310mm; 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weight: 1.5kg provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"367","title":{"en":"double barrel percussion cap pistol"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32778/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_FirearmsAccessoriesAmmunition","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":420,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:10.981Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£600 - £1,000","currency":"GBP","id":32778,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32779/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32779/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32779/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32779/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. mid-19th century ad. a rare colt model 1849 pocket percussion cap revolver pistol. this gun has the serial number 328358, and all visible serial numbers match. the octagonal barrel is engraved with the phrase \"address col. colt london\". the mechanism appears to be working correctly. for similar see: museum of new zealand, registration number dm000231. size: 115mm x 260mm; weight: 820g provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"368","title":{"en":"rare colt london model 1849 pocket revolver"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32779/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_FirearmsAccessoriesAmmunition","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:10.542Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32779,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":70,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32780/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32780/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32780/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32780/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. mid-19th century ad. a 1796 pattern life guards officer\u2019s full dress sword made by the retailer andrews of 9 pall mall. some looseness in handle fittings and severe pitting to the blade. size: 975mm x 110mm; weight: 400g provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"369","title":{"en":"life guards 1796 pattern dress sword"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32780/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":70,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:10.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32780,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32781/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32781/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 19th century ad. a lot of five pocket pistols, all of which have proof-marks to the underside of the barrel. the first gun is a rare double-barrelled example, the second is the only flintlock of the group, and the fifth gun with a lighter-coloured wooden handle appears to have a working mechanism. size: 110-115mm x 155-200mm; 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weight: 2kg provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"371","title":{"en":"pair of french m1866 chassepot yatagan sword bayonets"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32782/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":70,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:10.546Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£100 - £200","currency":"GBP","id":32782,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":70,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32783/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32783/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1876 - 1878. a pair of french m1874 gras bayonets. the first bayonet features st etienne armoury markings from april 1876. the second bayonet features tulle armoury markings from december 1878. both have working release buttons. size: 645-650mm x 100-100mm; 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weight: 1kg provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"375","title":{"en":"austrian mannlicher model 1895 bayonet and scabbard"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32786/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:10.551Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£100 - £200","currency":"GBP","id":32786,"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32787/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32787/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1909. an argentine bayonet for the m1909 mauser rifle, made by weyersberg, kirschbaum & co. of solingen. the bayonet and scabbard share the matching serial number a1902. size: 535mm x 100mm; 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the second by wilkinson sword with an issue date of 1916; the third by the royal small arms factory, enfield, with a king george v cypher. lot also includes one scabbard. size: 553-558mm x 63-65mm; weight: 3.7kg provenance: from the private collection of an essex gentleman; previously in an old british collection, formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"381","title":{"en":"collection of british 1907 pattern bayonets"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32792/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles_MedalsandMilitaria","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:11.697Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32792,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32793/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32793/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32793/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. early 20th century ad. a german army model 1890 officer's sword (heer mannschaftsabel), a pattern that was in service between 1890 and 1945. this item was made by the solingen firm puma and features an ornately decorated blade. it is personalised with the phrase \"zur erinnerung an meine dienstzeit kempten / allgäu\" (\"in memory of my time in kempten / allgäu\"). size: 1000mm x 145mm; 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weight: 7.2gprovenance: private london collection; acquired in france in the early 2000s; formerly in a swiss private collection formed in the 1980s and 1990s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"389","title":{"en":"collection of cypriot gold pomegranate pendants"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32800/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:25:52.940Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32800,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32801/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 - 450 bc. a terracotta kyathos with a shallow, rounded body on a flat base, a wide open mouth, and a tall strap handle rising vertically above the rim. the exterior is decorated in bichrome with red and brown bands encircling the rim and body. additional parallel lines run along the handle. the interior base bears a central painted stylised motif.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 63.11.1.size: 110mm x 150mm; 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weight: 2.9kgprivate london collection; previously acquired on the belgian art market; originally in the collection of p v d elst, liege 1980\u2019s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"391","title":{"en":"large daunian pottery funnel krater"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32802/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:13.137Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":32802,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32803/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32803/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 550 - 400 bc. a pair of pottery funnel-kraters, including, from top to bottom: a group of fragments preserving the wide funnel mouth and lower body, together with multiple shoulder sherds with dark-painted decoration; 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the british museum, museum number 1856,1208.57.size: 50mm x 180mm; weight: 170gprivate london collection; previously acquired on the belgian art market; originally in the collection of r verbruggen, brussels 1990\u2019s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"393","title":{"en":"cypriot dish with red painted decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32804/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:13.140Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32804,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32805/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32805/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32805/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 700 - 500 bc. a terracotta dish of shallow form on a low ring foot, with a gently everted rim and two small perforations near the lip. the interior is decorated in red with double bands: a pair of lines encircles the rim, a second mid-field, and a central ring encloses a solid roundel.for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, object number: 74.51.967.size: 40mm x 160mm; 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weight: 615g. provenance: private london collection; ex. london art dealer, uk, 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"406","title":{"en":"massive rare sasanian glazed plaster of bust of bahram ii"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32817/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:11.562Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£3,000 - £6,000","currency":"GBP","id":32817,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":8000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32818/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32818/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32818/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32818/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32818/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 500 - 600. a mould-made glass cup with a thick-walled body adorned with meticulously spaced circular facets. a large and deeply cut facet on the base provides a stable surface upon which it rests. these facets create a sparkling effect when held to the light. for similar see: the metropolitan museum of art, accession number: 59.34. size: 85mm x 85mm; weight: 230g. provenance: ex. russkin collection, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":20000,"lotNumber":"409","title":{"en":"sasanian wheel-cut glass beaker"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32818/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":8000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:11.564Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£12,000 - £20,000","currency":"GBP","id":32818,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32819/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32819/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32819/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32819/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32819/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 200 - 400. a carnelian stamp seal of plano-convex form with an axial perforation. the engraved face shows a male bust in profile, with striated hair, a prominent nose, and short linear strokes marking the garment.for similar see: c. j brunner, sasanian stamp seals in the metropolitan museum of art., cat. 74, p. 57.size: 22mm x 19mm; 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and a cast mirror with a circular discoid plate, one face modelled in low relief with interlacing scrolls arranged around a central boss and enclosed by a raised concentric rim, the reverse plain.for similar see: a. m. bietti sestieri, e. macnamara, prehistoric metal artefacts from italy (3500\u2013720 bc) in the british museum, cat. 632; the british museum, museum number 1870,1013.16.size: 70-95mm x 70-90mm; weight: 160gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"413","title":{"en":"celtic bronze coiled armlet and mirror with scroll motifs"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32822/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:52:57.488Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£150 - £300","currency":"GBP","id":32822,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32823/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32823/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32823/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32823/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32823/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 - 300 bc. a pair of bronze torques, including: a torque made from a solid round-section bar that thickens towards the centre and tapers to opposed hook terminals, the outer face ornamented with broad zones of closely spaced transverse ribs; 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and a socketed axe head expanding to a broad wedge-shaped blade.for similar see: r. mathews, f. h. nashli, the archaeology of iran from the paleolithic to the achaemenid empire, fig. 11.66.size: 85-100mm x 200-270mm; weight: 960gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1980s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"422","title":{"en":"amlash bronze vessel and axe"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32831/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:26:01.943Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":32831,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32832/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32832/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32832/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32832/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 900 - 800 bc. a flat-bottomed bronze jar with a broad shoulder and a bi-conical profile with a sharp carination. a short concave neck rises to a collared rim with a lightly bevelled lip.size: 250mm x 330mm; 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weight: 1.09kgprovenance: private uk collection; acquired in london in the early 2000s; formerly with verite collection, paris, france formed in the 1970s.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"429","title":{"en":"etrusco-corinthian olpe with friezes of animals"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32838/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":5000,"soldPrice":5000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-23T18:26:02.184Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£7,500 - £15,000","currency":"GBP","id":32838,"estimateMin":7500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32839/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32839/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32839/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32839/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 650 - 580 bc. a ceramic pyxis of globular form on a low ring foot. a short everted neck and a pair of opposed upturned lugs sit at the shoulder. across the body runs a continuous frieze of striding felines and quadrupeds punctuated by rosettes and dotted fillers on a reserved ground. above and below, multiple concentric bands frame the frieze.for similar see: the barnes foundation, accession number a104ab.size: 160mm x 185mm; weight: 655gprivate london collection; previously acquired on the belgium art market; originally in the collection of d bogaerts, brussels 1990\u2019s.this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"430","title":{"en":"stunning etrusco-corinthian pyxis with wild animals frieze"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32839/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Ceramics","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.307Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - £2,000","currency":"GBP","id":32839,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32840/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32840/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 500 bc. a collection of five hollow gold lion-head appliqués, each modelled as a frontal mask with ridged brows, recessed eyes, a rounded snout with incised whiskers, and small ears, set within a collar-like frame.for similar see: vatican museum cat. 14955-14956; aa.vv. i principi etruschi, marsilio editore, cat. 589.size: 18-25mm x 15-22mm; weight: 8gprovenance: private london collection; formerly in austrian private collection 1980s-early1990sthis item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"431","title":{"en":"collection of etruscan gold lion-head appliqués"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/67449/lot/32840/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_Metalware","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T20:36:12.309Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":32840,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32841/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/32841/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-11-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 530 bc. a pair of hollow gold lion-head appliqués, each modelled as a frontal mask with ridged brows, recessed eyes, a rounded snout with incised whiskers, and small ears, set within a collar-like frame.for similar see: aa.vv. i principi etruschi, marsilio editore, cat. 589.size: 26-30mm x 23-24mm; 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