https://timelineauctions.com Auction items - timelineauctions.com www.timelineauctions.com 60 hr https://timelineauctions.com/images/timelineauctions_logotip.gif https://timelineauctions.com Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Covers comprising: George Washington 2 Cents stamp with 22ct gold replica; 1996 £1 coin for Northern Ireland; Elizabeth II 70th birthday commemorative crown; a celebration of football £2 (2); a century of British motoring; Decus et Tutamen 1997 £1 (2); Hong Kong 5 dollar coin; Flights of Genius £2; 50th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip £5 (20); Royal beasts £1; NHS 1948-1998 50 pence; The Notting Hill Carnival 50 pence; The National Botanic Garden of Wales £1; ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/group-of-forty--40--mainly-gb-first-day-stamp-covers-each-with-unc-coi/267942/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Composed of spherical, melon, and other beads, central feature a facetted biconical bead; restrung.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/post-medieval-blue-glass-bead-necklace-string/267941/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the half-round with luxuriant curls to the hair and beard, strong nose and brow with lentoid eyes; undercut modelling to the nose, mouth and hair; large mounting socket to the right side of the brow and smaller beneath the chin.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-marble-head-of-jupiter/267911/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Hollow-formed in sheet gold with finely modelled details and applied granulated wreath between its horns; attachment hole to the rear of the head.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/the-mildenberg-greek-gold-bulls-head-pendant/267910/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a gold wire hoop with panels of baluster detailing, scrolled and securing a gold cell with an inset cabochon gemstone; to the domed face, the god Asclepius with caduceus symbol; to the flat face, goddess Hygeia standing holding a serpent; some usage wear.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/greek-gold-ring-and-carnelian-gemstone-with-asclepius-and-hygeia/267909/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a slender tapering body in graduated gilded sheet-silver sleeves with rolled rims; at base, a bronze ferrule with a squared finial; at top, a mushroom-shaped boss with lateral attachment rivet; restored.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/cuman-silver-military-sceptre/267908/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With three splayed stub feet, tubular body with flared shoulder and neck; applied facial detailing, pointillé circlet and collar, arms bent beneath the breasts, incised loincloth detail.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/phoenician-terracotta-anthropomorphic-vessel/267907/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://timelineauctions.com/lot/egyptian-terracotta-storage-vessel/267906/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Each formed as a D-shaped fluted bar with the finials formed as grotesque Medusa heads (gorgoneia) in Archaic Greek style with protruding tongue and a pair of bearded snakes framing her forehead; mounted on custom-made display stands.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/etruscan-bronze-handle-pair-with-heads-of-medusa/267905/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a hollow spherical body decorated with slightly concave petals radiating from each end, separated by a central grooved band; one end with a tapering funnel marked by horizontal grooves, the other with a short tapering neck and a wide rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-graeco-roman-silver-wine-infundibulum/267904/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid type with two standing figures, broken; plano-convex type with a perching bird.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-carnelian-gemstone-group/267903/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Plano-convex in section with incuse scene: rider advancing from left with sword in his raised hand, opposed standing figure with spear levelled at the horse's chest.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-agate-gemstone-with-rider-combat-scene/267902/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with a low-relief female profile portrait bust with hair dressed in a chignon.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-brown-stone-cameo-with-female-bust/267901/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust, bearded and wearing a crested helmet]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-jasper-gemstone-with-helmetted-bust/267900/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Discoid in plan with incuse bee motif, wings spread.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-carnelian-gemstone-with-bee/267899/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with an incuse profile stag with legs folded beneath the body.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/eastern-roman-carnelian-gemstone-with-stag/267898/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Discoid in plan with incuse stag motif, head erect and legs folded beneath the body.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/eastern-roman-carnelian-gemstone-with-stag/267897/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Discoid in plan with an incuse horseman figure.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/eastern-roman-dark-blue-gemstone-with-rider-to-left/267896/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Discoid type with incuse motif of two opposed lions beneath a star, flanking a bow-and-arrow.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/eastern-roman-dark-green-gemstone-with-two-lions/267895/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid type with an incuse profile figure of Jupiter facing left, eagle on the raised right arm.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-carnelian-gemstone-with-the-god-jupiter/267894/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with an incuse female profile bust.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-jasper-gemstone-with-female-bust/267893/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with a profile bust of the goddess Roma with a helmet.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-carnelian-gemstone-with-bust-of-roma/267892/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid in plan with incuse nude female standing beside an ewer on a stand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-black-gemstone-with-erotic-scene/267891/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Broad hoop with an oval jasper gemstone with perching eagle on a frond or wreath.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-bronze-ring-with-jasper-gemstone-depicting-an-eagle/267890/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Lentoid in plan and in section with low-relief legend to the centre of one face.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/greek-lead-slingshot-bullets/267889/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Lozengiform in section and fusiform in plan with the Greek letters 'TO' in low relief.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/greek-lead-slingshot-with-inscription/267888/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a silver body with an oval eyelet to the reverse, the head made of a thick gold sheet.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-silver-eagle-pendant-with-gold-head/267887/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-roman-bone-gaming-dice/267886/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Discoid in plan with a gorgoneion motif; hollow to reverse.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-silver-applique-with-head-of-medusa/267885/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Issued for a member of the equites singulares Augusti, the emperor’s horse guards; granted by Septimius Severus in the summer of AD 195, during his Parthian expedition; obverse with seven lines of text with well engraved letters: (1) [… IMP] • VI • C[OS …] / (2) [EQVITIBVS Q]VI•INTER•S[INGVLAR MILITAVERVNT CASTRIS] / (3) [NOVIS QVIB]VS PRAEEST [. . .] / (4) [TRIBVNVS QVI]NIS ET VICEN[IS PLVRIBVSVE STIPENDIS] / (5) [EMERI]TIS DIMISSIS H[ONESTA MISSIONE QVORVM] / (6) [NOMINA ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/fragment-of-a-roman-bronze-military-diploma-granted-by-emperor-septimi/267884/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Trapezoidal plaque with openwork scroll detailing, pierced at each corner for attachment, voided tab at the lower edge.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-bronze-openwork-mount/267883/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D-section hoop with a gold collar surrounding the amethyst cabochon.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/late-roman-silver-ring-with-amethyst-cabochon/267882/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000The hoop expanding towards the shoulders, set with a glass cabochon secured with four claws.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/viking-age-silver-ring-with-cabochon/267881/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000The hoop expanding towards the shoulders, with an oval bezel with an incuse image of a lion.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-bronze-ring-with-gladitorial-lion/267880/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Round-section with flattened terminals, punched dot detailing.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/late-roman-silver-bangle-with-snake-head-terminals/267879/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D-section hoop widening at the shoulders, tall oval bezel set with blue glass intaglio with a standing nude male, bow behind back, holding a wine skin in upraised hand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-bronze-ring-with-naked-male-gemstone/267878/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-silver-gilt-ring-with-gemstone/267877/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a slender hoop, an ellipsoid bezel with an intaglio deer motif.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/greek-seal-ring-with-advancing-deer/267876/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a D-section hoop with pairs of punched ring-and-dot motifs, a discoid flange to the bezel with similar decoration and a central cell with inset replacement nicolo cloison.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-gold-ring-with-nicolo-gemstone/267875/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With billeted inner and outer rims and D-section central panel decorated with punched-point wreath detail, the ring waisted to accommodate a flat-section triangular tongue.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/medieval-silver-gilt-annular-brooch/267874/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With disc bezel, high-relief hexafoil with pellet centre, beaded rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/tudor-bronze-ring-with-floral-bezel/267873/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a togate male figure leaning on a long staff.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-gemstone-with-standing-figure/267872/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Each with a shallow discoid bowl and flared rim, round-section shank; one with an integral suspension ring.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-silver-priests-ladle-pair/267871/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With suspension loop and link, filigree fillet to the border, and an inset glass cabochon.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-gold-pendant-with-cabochon/267870/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Flat-section shank flaring at the shoulders, filigree border around the bezel set with a replaced carnelian cabochon.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-gold-ring-with-carnelian-cabochon/267869/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Broad blade with thickened edge, rounded socket with lateral triangular extensions.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/viking-age-iron-bearded-axehead/267868/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Numismatique Bruxelloise: Essai sur les Jetons du XVe Siècle au type de Saint Michel, 1885; Recherches sur les Jetons des Receveurs de Bruxelles Postérieurs à la Charte de 1421, 1904 (3); Aperçu Général sur les Jetons des Anciens Receveurs et Trésoriers de Bruxelles (1334-1698), 1892; Recherches sur les Jetons des Receveurs de Bruxelles de la Famille Mennen, Frappes aux XIV et XV Siecles, 1903; Medaille D'Or Offerte par la Ville de Bruxelles, Baron Joseph van der inden D'Hooghvorst, ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-27-titles/267867/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Mixed group including: Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Great Britain and Ireland, 1956 Edition; Quelques Monnaies de Juste-Maximilien de Bronckhorst, 1914; Une Medaille Commemorative de la Fondation de Ois-le-Duc, 1904; Over Eenige Zeeuwsche Legpenningen, 1925; Cahiers du Centre G. Glotz III; Notice Biographique sur Charles-Francois Trebuchet, 1898; Le Graveur Particulier de la Monnaie de Bruges Norbert Heylbrouck, 1919; La Collection Laevinus Torrentius, Un Cabinet de Medailles en Belgique ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-18-titles/267866/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Piero Voltolina, Galleria Della Repubblica di Venezia: II, 1986, Vol LXXXVIII; 1985, Vol LXXXVII; 1990, Vol. XCII; 1987, Vol. LXXXIX; 1989, Vol. XCI; Chiron, Mitteilungen der Komission fur Alte Geschichte und Epigraphik des Deutschen Archaologischen Instituts, 1972, 1973, A Survey of Numismatc Reserach, 1966-1971 II, Mediaeval and Oriental Numismatics, New York, 1973, and others.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-24-titles/267865/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000R.H.M. Dolley & C.E. Blunt Finds of Anglo-Saxon Coins from Italy - Extract from Congeresso Internazionale di Numsmatica VOl II September 1961 (4 copies); S Schultz Literaturuberblick der Grieschischen Numismatik: Kilikien - Extract from Chiron Band 18, 1988 signed by the author; J. Ebner Hans Stockar: Ein unbekanntes Buchsbaummodell - Extract from Mitteilungen der Bayerischen Numismatischen Gesellschaft XXIX, 1911; J. Nolle & H. Zellner Von Anazoarbos nach ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-27-titles/267864/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Mixed group, including: Nomismata 1, 27-30 April, 1994; Acta Archaeologica, Vol XXXI, 1960; offprint from Eretz-Israel, Archaeological, Historical and geographical Studies, volume nineteen, Michael Avi-Jonah Memorial Volume, 1987; Revue Des Etudes Anciennes, Tome XCI - 1989 1-2, L'or Perse et L'Histoire Grecque; Pierre Rousel, Un Syrien Au Service de Rome et D'Octave, Extrait de la Revue Syria 1934; Arthur Houghton, A Colossal Head in Antakya and the Portraits of Seleucus I, Separatum aus ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-24-titles/267863/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Mixed group including: Robert Weiss, Nota sugli esemplari plumbei di medaglie Rinascimentali, 1964; Notes on the Coin Issues of Mazday by Leo Mildenberg, offprint from the Israel Numismatic Journal, vol 11, 1990-1991; National Gallery News, March 1979; Das Corpus Nummorum, sein Wesen und seine Ziele, nebst einer Besprechung von Band III, 1; Numismatik Internationale Monatsschrift, April 1932; Tippoo's Coins & c. appendix, pages 465-500; and others.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/old-numismatic-coin-literature-and-catalogue-group-18-titles/267862/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Auktion 207 - Antiken - 16th February 2000; Auktion 210 - Antiken - 20th & 21st September 2000; Auktion 213 - Antiken - 14th February 2001; Auktion 216 - Praekolumbischen Kunst, Antiken - 26th & 27th September 2001; Auktion 219 - Antiken - 20th & 21st February 2002; Auktion 222 - Praekolumbischen Kunst, Antiken - 24th & 25th September 2002; Auktion 225 - Antiken - 12th & 13th February 2003; Auktion 232 - Antiken - 10th & 11th February, 2004; Auktion 241 - ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/gerhard-hirsch-german-antiquities-auction-catalogue-group-25-titles/267861/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Miranda J. Green - The Gods of Roman Britain, Princes Risborough, 2003, card covers, 76 pp, 49 black-and-white plates and 22 images; Michael Pitts - Later Stone Implements, Princes Risborough, 1980, card covers, 56 pp, black-and-white images and line drawings; John Peter Wild - Textiles in Archaeology, Princes Risborough, 1988, card covers, 68 pp, 45 black-and-white illustrations; Angela M.J. Tooley - Egyptian Models and Scenes, Princes Risborough, 1995, cad covers, 72 pp, 67 black-and-white ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/shire-archaeology-books-and-the-staffordshire-hoard-6-titles/267860/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000J. Reich - Italy Before Rome - Oxford, 1979, hardback, 151 pp, colour and monchrome; N. Kershaw (ed) - Ancient Art from Cyprus: The Ringling Collection - Sarasota, 1983, card covers, 79 pp, monochrom plates, line drawings; D. Williams - Greek Vases - London, 1985, card covers, 72 pp, colour & monochrome; E. Goring - A Mischievous Pastime - Edinburgh, 1988, card covers, 98 pp, colour & monochrome; P. Roberts & V. Baldwin - Art in Pompeii and Herculaneum - London, 2013, card covers, ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/books-on-roman-greek-and-cypriot-archaeology-5-titles/267859/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000J. Reade - Assyrian Sculpture - London, 1983, card covers, 72 pp, colour & monochrome; P.O. Harper - The Royal Hunter: Art of the Sasanian Empire - Washington, 1978, card covers, 175 pp, monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/books-on-the-sasanian-empire-and-assyrian-sculpture/267858/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Scunthorpe Museum - The Natural History of the Frodingham Ironstone, 1988, card covers, 24 pp, black-and-white illustrations; The Dinosaur Project, Egg & Embryo, Exhibition Guide, 1995, card covers, 16 pp, colour images; The Canterbury Auction Galleries - The contents of the showrooms of the mineralogists and geologists Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, Thursday 12th June 2014.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/books-and-catalogues-on-fossils-and-natural-history-3-titles/267857/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Maria Angelillo - History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization - New Delhi, 2007, hardback wth dusstwrapper, 207 pp, colour; Philip Rawson - The Art of Southeast Asia - London, 1990 reprint, card covers, 288 pp, colour and monochrome; R.E. Fisher - Buddhist Art and Architecture = London, 1993, card covers, 216 pp, colour and monochrome.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/books-on-gandhara-buddhist-and-south-east-asian-archaeology/267856/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000MORTON & EDEN - Complete set of Umayyad Gold Dinars and other coins of the islamic World - London 7th March 2006; Important Coins of the Islamic World, London 4th April 2011; Important Coins of the Islamic World, London 23rd April 2012; A.H. BALDWIN/Arabian Coins & Medals - Islamic Coin Auction 11, London 13th July 2006; Islamic Coin Auction 12, London 25th April 2007; Islamic Coin Auction 13, London 30th October 2007; Islamic Coin Auction 14, London 8th July 2008; Islamic Coin ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/islamic-coin-catalogue-group-baldwins-and-morton-and-eden-15-catalogue/267855/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Hardcover with dustjacket, including a separate estimate sheet, 171 pp, colour and black-and-white images of the lots.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sothebys-the-krug-collection-of-glass-part-ii/267854/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000V. Melegari - Great Military Sieges - London, 1981, hardback with dustwrappr, 253 pp, colour; B. & I. Gosney (trans) - Warriors and Weapons - London, 1972, hardback with dustwrapper, 260 pp, colour plates; J. Hewish (trans) - Military Uniforms of the World in Colour - London, 1968, hardback with dustwrapper, 278 pp, colour plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/books-on-warriors-sieges-military-uniforms-and-weapons-3-titles/267853/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000F. Hiebert & P. Cambon - AFGHANISTAN Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul - Washington, 2008, card covers, 303 pp, colour and monochrome; J. Kalter &M. Pavaloi (eds) - UZBEKISTAN Heirs to the Silk Road - London, 1997, card covers, 360 pp, colour and monochrome.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/uzbekistan-and-afghanistan--2-titles/267852/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D.M. Bailey - Vol III Roman Provincial Lamps - London, 1988, hardback with cloth covers, 560 pp, 160 monochrome plates; Vol IV Lamps of Metal and Stone and Lampstands - London, 1996, hardback with cloth covers, 192 pp, 192 monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/a-catalogue-of-lamps-in-the-british-museum-volumes-iii-and-iv-2-titles/267851/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000R.A. Higgins - Greek: 730-330 BC, Text - London, 1965, hardback with dustwrapper, 431 pp, line drawings; Plates - London, 1965, hardback with dustwrapper, 208 pp, monochrome; both dustwrappers torn.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/terracottas-in-the-british-museum-volume-i--2-titles/267850/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000M. Henig - Part I: Discussion - Oxford, 1974, card covers, 205 pp; Part II - Catalogue and Plates - Oxford, 1974, card covers, 117 pp, 61 monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/a-corpus-of-roman-engraved-gemstones-from-british-sites-part-i-and-ii-/267849/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000R.G. Collingwood & R.P. Wright - The Roman Inscriptions of Britain: Volume II: Instrumentum Domesticum - Fascicule I - Military Diplomata, Metal Ingots, Dies, Labels, Lead Sealings - Gloucester, 1990, hardback with dustwrapper, 126 pp, 8 monochrome plates; Fascicule II - Weights, Gold Vessel, Silver Vessels, etc. - Gloucester, 1991, hardback with dustwrapper, 146 pp, 8 monochrome plates; Fascicule III - Brooches, Rings, Gems, Bracelets, Helmets, etc. - Gloucester, 1991, hardback with ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/the-roman-inscriptions-of-britain-fascicule-1-2-and-3-3-titles/267848/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000James Mellaart - London, 1975, card covers, 300 pp, monochrome plates, line drawings.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/the-neolithic-of-the-near-east/267847/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000George Eogan - Oxford, 1994, hardback, 199 pp, line drawings, monochrome and colour plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/the-accomplished-art-gold-and-gold-working-in-britain-and-ireland-duri/267846/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000J.M. Turfa - Philadelphia, 2005, hardback with dustwrapper, 329 pp, colour and monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/catalogue-of-the-etruscan-gallery-of-the-university-of-pennsylvania-mu/267845/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ann Sieveking - London, 1987, hardback with dustwrapper, 115 pp, 131 monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/a-catalogue-of-palaeolithic-art-in-the-british-museum/267844/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000I.M. Stead & V. Rigby -London, 1990, hardback with dustwrapper, 187 pp, 200 monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/iron-age-antiquities-from-champagne-in-the-british-museum-the-morel-co/267843/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Jean M. Cook - Oxford, 2004, hardback, 128 pp, monochrome.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/early-anglo-saxon-buckets/267842/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Sonja Marzinzik - Oxford, 2003, card covers, 483 pp, line drawings, maps, tables, charts.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/early-anglo-saxon-belt-buckles/267841/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D.M. Wilson - London, 1964, hardback, 248 pp, monochrome plates, line drawings.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/anglo-saxon-ornamental-metalwork-700-1100/267840/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000R. Avent - Part I: Discussion - Oxford, 1975, card covers, 75 pp, 36 monochrome maps and drawings, tables and charts; Part II - Catalogue and Plates - Oxford, 1975, card covers, 52 pp, 78 monochrome plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/anglo-saxon-disc-and-composite-brooches-part-i-and-ii/267839/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A. MacGregor & E. Bollick - BAR 23, Oxford, 1993, card covers, 277 pp, monochrome.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/a-summary-catalogue-of-the-anglo-saxon-collections-in-the-ashmolean-mu/267838/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Audrey L. Meaney - Oxford, 1981, card covers, 364 pp, line drawings.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/anglo-saxon-armlets-and-curing-stones/267837/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Philip J. Watson - Catalogue of British and European Prehistoric Metalwork in Birmingham City Museums - Oxford, 1993, card covers, 47 pp, line drawings, monochrome plates; A.M.B. Sestieri et al - Prehistoric Metal Artefacts from Italy (3500-720 BC) in the British Museum - London, 2007, card covers, 348 pp, maps, line drawings, monochrome photographs.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/catalogues-of-british-and-european-prehistoric-metalwork-2-titles/267836/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Depicting Deesis with Jesus at the centre, Saint Mary on the left and Saint John the Baptist on the right; Jesus seated upon a throne, depicted with the open Gospel in his left hand and raising his right hand in blessing; Mary, with veiled head and mantle, wearing a maphorion mantle over an embroidered robe and holding a scroll; the Deesis surrounded by a theory of saints, with Saint Zosima and Saint Sabbas making the Proskynesis in front of the Christ; Old Slavic inscription above the ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/russian-orthodox-enamelled-bronze-travel-icon-with-extended-deesis/267835/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With blue champlevé enamel, depicting scenes of the life of Prophet Elijah: on the bottom right Elijah rolling up his mantle and dividing the waters of the Jordan, in front of his disciple Elisha; on the bottom left Elijah watched over by the Angel; on the top right Elijah ascending to heaven on a Chariot of Fire, assisted by the hand of God; on the left Elijah, covered by his mantle, fed by ravens; frame with blue enamel over gilded pseudo-vegetal decorations.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/russian-orthodox-enamelled-bronze-travel-icon-with-scenes-of-the-life-/267834/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With blue enamel and framed by a raised border; Saint Julitta and her son, Cyricus, Saint Gregory the Theologian and Saint John the Chrysostom standing beside them at the centre; three half-length figures above: St. Paraskeva (right), Eudokia, and Barbara (left); OCS inscriptions identifying the saints framing the scene; on the top a deesis, with Christ Pantokrator at the centre, flanked by Saint Mary and Saint John the Precursor; at the top left corner Archangel Michael, on the top right ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/russian-orthodox-enamelled-bronze-travel-icon-with-saint-julitta-cyric/267833/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/russian-orthodox-enamelled-bronze-travel-icon-with-saint-nicholas/267832/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Depicting the Deesis divided in three panels, with Jesus Christ at the centre, Saint Mary on the left panel and Saint John the Baptist on the right; God holding the Gospel in his left hand and raising his right hand in blessing; Mary with veiled head and mantle, wearing a maphorion mantle over an embroidered robe and holding a scroll; Saint John, portrayed as an elderly man, wearing a camel-skin robe, winged and holding a bowl containing an infant with flexed legs and raised right hand, ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/russian-orthodox-enamelled-bronze-triptych-icon-with-christ-virgin-mar/267831/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Two copies of: D. Stanley - London, 2013, hardback with dustwrapper, 103 pp, monochrome; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-books-royal-service-volume-iii-2-copies/267824/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000James Risk, Henry Pownall, David Stanley and John Tamplin - London, 2001, hardcovers with dustjacket, 368 pp, monochrome and colour images; as new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-royal-service-volume-ii/267823/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A. Hanham - London 2005, card covers, 126 pp, line drawings; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-a-manual-for-the-wearing-of-orders-decorations-and-medals/267822/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Serge Boutin - Maastricht, 1979, card covers, 290 pp; as new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-catalogue-des-monnaies-grecques-antiques-de-lancienne-collect/267821/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Clas-Ove Strandberg - Stockholm, 2001, hardback with dustwrapper, 189 pp; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-the-queen-lovisa-ulrika-collection-of-numismatic-literature/267820/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000L. Goldscheider (ed.) - Unknown Renaissance Portraits - London, 1952, hardback, cloth covers, 14 pp, monochrome plates; M. van Daele - Les Médailles des Khédives et des Rois d'Egypte - Bruxelles, 2009, card covers, 33 pp, perspex outer boards; Y.C. Stanton - The Pub Check Phenomenon - Monmouth, 1998, card covers, 25 pp, monochrome figures; U.L. hansen (ed.) - Christian Jürgensen Thomsen 1788-29 december 1988 - København, 1988, hardback with dustwrapper, 227 pp., text figures; V. Nop - ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/group-of-coin-token-and-other-books/267819/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Louis Ciani and Jules Florange (experts) - Prix Courants Des Monnaies Royales Françaises De Hugues Capet A Louis XVI, 1928, card covers, 97 pp, uncut pages.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/prix-courants-des-monnaies-royales-francaises-de-hugues-capet-a-louis-/267818/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Two copies of: The Bahrain Monetary Agency - London, 1417 H / 1996, hardback with dustwrapper, 174 pp, colour illustrations; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-books-history-of-currency-in-the-state-of-bahrain-2-copies/267817/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Michael Amdray & Donal Bateson - Glasgow, 2009, card covers, 726 pp; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-international-numismatic-commission-a-survey-of-numismatic-re/267816/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Peter Galloway - Chichester, 1983, hardback with dustwrapper, 146 pp, colour and black-and-white illustrations; as new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-the-most-illustrious-order-of-st-patrick/267815/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000P E Abbott & J M A Tamplin - London, 1981, hardback with dustwrapper, 316 pp; new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-british-gallantry-awards/267814/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Card covers, 340 pp, black and white illustrations; as new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-the-asylum-25-years-of-the-numismatic-bibliomania-society/267813/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000J. Florance and L. Ciani (experts) - Catalogue De Monnaies Francaises Henri II A Henri IV (IIIe Partie), 1929, card cover, 201 pp, black-and-white plates.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/catalogue-de-monnaies-francaises-henri-ii-a-henri-iv-iiie-partie/267812/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Thomas A. Hardy - London, 2005, card covers, 141 pp, monochrome images; as new.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/new-book-remember-nelson-campaign-and-commemorative-metals-portrait-me/267811/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a shallow body with sharply sloping walls and wide, everted rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/qaznavid-bronze-dish/267810/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Broad and squat with flared sidewall and rounded edge to the mouth, concentric rings to inner centre.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sasanian-bronze-bowl/267809/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Broad and squat with lip to the inner edge of the mouth, concentric rings to the centre.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sasanian-bronze-bowl/267808/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Broad and squat with slightly everted rim to the mouth; old collector's label to underside 'N6056-2 P5000-'.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-brown-stone-bowl/267807/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Bell-shaped in profile with carination above the foot.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/cypro-phoenician-bronze-cup/267806/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved bag-shaped body with two lateral unpierced lug handles at the shoulder, flared rim to the mouth.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-alabaster-vessel-with-lug-handles/267805/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Indurate limestone vessel with squat profile, broad flat base, carinated shoulder and broad rounded rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-limestone-jar/267804/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a broad squat body with carination and a flat rim to the mouth; basal ring.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-stone-vessel/267803/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Doughnut-shaped body and a round socket.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-polished-stone-macehead/267802/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Core-formed with a slightly dimpled base, broad shoulder and narrow neck, mouth with a rolled and everted rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-iridescent-glass-flask/267801/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Tubular in form with shallow rounded base, sloped shoulder and flared rim to the mouth.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-iridescent-glass-bottle/267800/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Squat in profile with tall, trumpet-style neck and everted rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-opaque-white-glass-unguentarium/267799/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a piriform body and applied trail collar, flared neck with applied trail pinched into a pouring spout; strap handle; dimpled base with applied foot.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-yellow-glass-trefoil-mouthed-jug/267798/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the half-round; D-shaped in section with applied black pigment detailing to hair and midriff; some iridescence.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-glazed-terracotta-fertility-figure/267797/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with wide rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-tall-glass-flask/267796/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with everted rolled rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-tall-glass-flask/267795/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Squat in profile with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, rolled rim, dimple base.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-glass-flask/267794/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Drum-shaped body on a low basal ring and everted rim, bands to the outer face; iridescent surface.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-iridescent-glass-cup-with-trail/267793/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-glass-bottle/267792/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Piriform body raised on nine small feet at the base, collar to the conical neck and chamfered rim; to the lower neck a disc with narrow central opening; to the outer face of the body, vertically pinched flanges.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-glass-sprinkler-vessel-with-applied-fish/267791/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With flange rim, flared base, stem with collars, and some painted decoration to the rim and neck.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-terracotta-vessel-stand/267790/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000An elongated ovoid body with a flat base and trumpet-shaped neck, with a handle to the rear.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/amlash-tall-terracotta-jug/267789/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with a midrib and a long tapering socket; accompanied by a display stand, repaired.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-spearhead/267788/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With inscription '+ΘKEB / OΘTO / ΔΟΛΟ / ΤΘΛΑ' for 'ΘΕΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕI ΤΩ ΔΟΥΛΩ ΤΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΛΑΔΕ' (Mother of God, help Lades, the servant of God).]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-seal-matrix-with-inscription/267787/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Obverse with low-relief bust wearing conical headgear, with trefoil sceptre and hatched robe; reverse with legend 'ΚΕΒΟΗΙΤΟ' ('T' inverted).]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-inscribed-bone-plaque/267786/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Restrung group of tabular, fusiform and other carnelian beads, including some glass beads, with granulated tubular gold collar spacers between.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-carnelian-and-gold-bead-necklace/267785/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Barrel-shaped with incised ring-and-dot ornament forming an arcade.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-engraved-bone-spindle-whorl-with-birds-below-canopy/267784/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved from agate with horizontal contrasting banding, with a later ellipsoid gold cap to each finial.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/achaemenid-banded-agate-elbow-bead/267783/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Pierced tapering handle to reverse, billeted border enclosing profile standing bull and legend in Indus Valley script.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-stone-stamp-seal-with-inscription/267782/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D-shaped hoop and trefoil shoulders, square-section bezel with band of pellets, claw setting for an iridescent glass cloison.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/medieval-silver-ring-with-glass-gem/267781/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ovoid body with circular socket.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-polished-stone-macehead/267780/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a globular body and a short cylindrical socket.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-polished-stone-macehead/267779/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a cylindrical shaft with flared mouth, rounded flanges around the bulb, and horizontal stepped collars.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-macehead/267778/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the round leaning forward, wearing a knee-length tunic and trousers; much pigment remaining.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-tang-style-terracotta-groom-figure/267777/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the round on a rectangular base, horse with integral saddlecloth and saddle, crupper, bridle and harness, rider with riding coat and boots; head with cap modelled separately.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-han-style-terracotta-horse-and-rider/267776/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a horse standing erect with arched neck, hole to the centre of the back to accept an attachment pin; separate hollow-formed rider figure with painted facial detailing.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-han-style-terracotta-horse-and-rider/267775/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Squat body with funicular neck and rolled rim, the upper part of the neck with two piercings.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-luristan-terracotta-storage-vessel/267774/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved as a standing saddled horse biting a large snake entangled around its body; mounted on a rectangular stand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/carved-stone-panel-of-a-horse-attacked-by-a-large-snake/267773/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising an elaborate ogival niche, standing figure dressed in long robes and holding a drumstick in one hand and fly-whisk in the other, beside a small architectural frame for a musical instrument; handprint to reverse.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-song-terracotta-tile-with-handprint-signature-to-verso/267772/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With an ovate blade, prominent central rib and rounded shoulders, square-section shaft with flared lateral spurs forming a collar, rectangular tang with narrow tip.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-spear-blade/267771/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a leaf-shaped blade with a midrib, a long tapering socket with a flared mouth.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-socketted-spearhead/267770/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a triangular blade with a narrow midrib, a short tang with two attachment studs in situ.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/luristan-bronze-tanged-and-rivetted-spearhead/267769/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a tapering leaf-shaped blade with a raised midrib and a short tapering tang.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-spear-blade/267768/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a triangular blade with integral ribbed handle and a crescentic pommel.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/luristan-bronze-short-sword-with-crescent-shaped-pommel/267767/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a triangular blade with a rounded tip, a flaring neck with incised barleytwist detailing, and a square-section tang with bent tip.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-spear-blade/267766/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising a triangular blade with a broad midrib, a short neck and a square-section tang with a bent finial.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-spear-blade/267765/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Figure of Hanuman advancing in a roundel, modelled in the half-round.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/indian-sacred-copper-alloy-plaque-with-hindu-god/267764/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a short socketted shaft, the plain rectangular blade broadening towards the cutting edge; side holes on the shaft.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-axehead/267763/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A spike-butted axehead with a short cylindrical socket with four furrowed ribs leading to four short spikes, blade with curved upper and lower edges and a convex cutting edge.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/luristan-bronze-axehead/267762/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Drum-shaped with addorsed grotesque masks beneath a sturdy loop.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/neo-assyrian-bronze-pazuzu-head-pendant/267761/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the round on a waisted rectangular base, head turned.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/luristan-stag-statuette/267760/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Barrel-shaped in profile with concentric rings to the base, tapering U-section spout to the rim.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bronze-pouring-vessel/267759/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A hollow-form figure of a crouching male with a protruding round belly and bendy legs, mature age indicated by a deeply grooved forehead.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-tang-dwarf-figure/267758/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the round as a lady in floor-length robes with hands crossed at the chest, toes of her slippers protruding at the base, black headdress.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-tang-court-lady-figure/267757/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Modelled in the round as a lady in floor-length robes with hands exposed from her broad sleeves, toes of her slippers protruding at the base and wearing a tall headdress.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-tang-court-lady-figure/267756/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Rounded body with narrow neck and flared mouth, strap handle to the rear, the body showing a lively Dionysian procession with a satyr holding a long staff at the centre and a cymbal player behind him.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/grand-tour-greek-red-figure-lekythos/267755/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising: chalcanthite from Planet Mine, La Paz County, Arizona, USA; apophylite from Pune, Maharashtra, India; stilbite from Jalgaon District, Nashik Division, Maharashtra, India; pyrite from Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, USA; heulandite from India.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/mixed-india-and-usa-crystal-and-mineral-specimen-group/267754/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising: quartz from Rostowrack China Clay Pit, Cornwall; smoky quartz from Virginia Pit, St Stephen, Cornwall; chalcopyrite from Mount Wellington Mine, Twelveheads, Cornwall; rhodonite from Greystone Wood Mine, Lawhitton, Cornwall; tourmaline from Buttern Hill Placers, Altarnun, Cornwall; rutile from Lanterdan Quarry, Treknow, Cornwall; epimorph in siderite from Virtuous Lady Mine Buckland, Monachorum, Devon; banded gneiss specimen.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/mixed-cornwall-and-other-crystal-and-mineral-specimen-group/267753/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising: quartz from Cloghmore Quarry, Costelloe, Galway, Ireland; smoky quartz and hematite from Auchinloch Quarry, Dalbeattie, Dumfries, Scotland; baryte from Mowbray Mone, Frizington, Cumbria; pumpellyite from Creag Brimishgan, Isle of Mull, Scotland; fluorite from Mildam Mine, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire; fluorite from Greenlaws Mine, Daddry Sheild, Weardale, Durham; epidote from Cloghmore Quarry, Costelloe, Galway, Ireland; baryte and dolomite from Frizington, Cumbria; azurite from ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/mixed-ireland-scotland-and-english-crystal-and-mineral-specimen-group/267752/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising: calcite from Dulcote Quarry, Wells, Somerset; quartz from Wheal Wrey, St Ive, Cornwall; sphalerite and chalcopyrite from Great South Tolgus, Tarewaste, Cornwall; pyrite from Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall; goethite from Barngate Level, Restormel Royal Iron Mine, Lostwithiel, Cornwall; quartz on fluorite from Wheal Mary Ann, Menheniot, Cornwall; goethite and quartz from Cornwall; quartz from Royal Restormel Mine, Lostwithiel, Cornwall; pyrite from Cornwall.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/mixed-cornwall-and-somerset-crystal-and-mineral-specimen-group/267751/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000The sclera white alabaster stone and the iris black glass.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/egyptian-alabaster-and-glass-eye-pair/267750/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Plano-convex in section with low-relief carving: scene with a meal at a so-called sigma table surrounded by Christ, Peter, John and the other disciples; Christ and Peter attending and beardless Saint John the Evangelist preparing the fish.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-carved-agate-cameo-of-the-holy-banquet/267749/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D-section carved mask with lateral spurs to the brow, exaggerated aquiline nose and broad mouth with raised lips; applied shell and glass inlay to each eye; pierced at the cheeks for attachment; mounted on a custom-made stand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sumerian-head-with-inlaid-eyes/267748/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid onyx gemstone with an incuse skeleton motif, set in a gold-sheet cell with granule cluster below and ribbed loop above, reverse with border of pellets enclosing three rosettes.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-gold-pendant-with-skeleton-gemstone/267747/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved bust modelled in the half-round with large lentoid eyes and braided hair to the brow, depicting a disciple, an apostle, or a portrait; gold cell with band of granules to the outer edge, ribbed suspension loop with granule detailing.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-gold-pendant-with-carnelian-cameo-bust/267746/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising an annular plaque with beaded wire frame to inner and outer edges, granule clusters to three cardinal points and a cruciform cluster to the centre; a suspension loop with cluster at the junction and beaded wire edges.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-gold-cross-pendant/267745/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Formed as a Maltese cross, each arm with twisted filigree frame and filigree coils, dangle to the outer end with pearl and other beads (pearls ancient but possibly not original), central stepped cell with beaded collar and inset garnet cabochon, loop with filigree detailing.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/byzantine-filigree-gold-cross-pendant-with-bead-drops/267744/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Polished plano-convex crystal gem in sheet gold cell with two bands of herringbone braid to the sidewall and five more to the loop, applied granules at the junction with the cell.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/neo-assyrian-rock-crystal-pendant-in-decorative-gold-setting/267743/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://timelineauctions.com/lot/viking-age-torc-of-twisted-gold-wire/267742/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sumerian-jemdet-nasr-recumbant-bull-seal/267741/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Mammiform body with pedestal base and two loop handles to the rim; Side A - band of white ovolo detailing to the neck, median red band with vine leaves and tendrils; Side B - bilinear band below neck with lateral pellets.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/exceptionally-large-greek-gnathian-skyphos/267740/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With flared and carinated foot, broad stem, ovoid body, carinated shoulder, everted rim with lip, D-shaped antefixes and lateral pendant loop handles; band of ivy to the neck and meander to the lower edge, frieze with figural scenes: Side A - seated female with thyrsos pointing towards Eros with head turned regarding her, wings spread; Side B - seated female in tiered robe pointing towards standing Eros with wreath, objects in the field; by the Ascoli Satriano Painter; restored.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/greek-red-figure-bell-krater-with-eros/267739/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Placenticeras costatum with gem quality fossilised shell with some visible suture lines, conserved and stabilised with natural polish and acrylic lacquer, with excellent iridescence showing red, green, orange and gold colours.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-iridescent-placenticeras-ammonite-from-alberta/267738/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A well-preserved large tooth with knife-like serrations on two edges, designed to slice through flesh and bone, displaying beautiful dark brown patina.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/the-tooth-of-a-north-american-tyrannosaurus-rex-from-montana/267737/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-ming-glazed-terracotta-tomb-figure/267736/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-ming-glazed-terracotta-tomb-figure/267735/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Standing on a hexagonal base with pointed shoes, dressed in an ankle-length robe tied at the waist; separate head with a conical cap.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/chinese-ming-glazed-terracotta-tomb-figure/267734/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Openwork disc with segmented detailing, mounted in a wooden frame.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/bactrian-bronze-stamp-seal-of-a-bird/267733/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Subrectangular in plan with rounded ends, applied handle to reverse with modern hanger; high-relief calligraphic text.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/wooden-bread-stamp-with-mohammed-prophet-of-god-inscription/267732/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Squat body with a short neck and an everted rim, painted wave motifs on the shoulder.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/indus-valley-painted-terracotta-vessel/267731/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Drum-shaped in profile with broad shoulder and mouth, flared rim; concentric painted bands to the shoulder and sidewall, with hatched and geometric detailing.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/indus-valley-decorated-terracotta-jar/267730/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With conical lower body, carination and rounded bowl; white glaze with blue and black zigzags.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-bowl-with-blue-glaze/267729/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With a rounded underside and flared rim; painted asterisk to centre, hatched chevrons to mouth with profile birds in the voids; early Iranian workmanship.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/western-asiatic-terracotta-bowl-with-painted-birds/267728/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000With stylised repoussé head and face detailing showing two faces, one to the side and the other to the top, the mane represented by a scalloped border; sheet-silver cladding to the head over bronze; pierced for attachment.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/sasanian-silver-plated-lion-shield-boss/267727/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000D-shaped in profile with a round-section loop; obverse with a reserved scene of two lions with hatched detailing to the fur advancing towards a small quadruped placed perpendicular to them; reverse with a median eagle with wings extended and feather detailing, flanked by rearing serpents and a scorpion; mounted on a custom-made stand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-bactrian-black-chlorite-hand-bag-ceremonial-weight/267726/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000A large illumination with silver and gold highlights, a tall capital 'I' occupying the left margin, depicting the seven scenes of the Creation of the World within an interlacing design terminating in small leaves, fine Gothic script with red punctuation; set in a gilt glazed frame.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/medieval-illuminated-vellum-leaf-from-the-book-of-genesis/267725/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Featuring a large initial 'I' with the scenes of Creation with gold highlights, text from the Book of Genesis with red punctuation; set in a gilt glazed display frame.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/medieval-illuminated-vellum-leaf-from-the-book-of-genesis/267724/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Two wooden panels showing two standing nimbate figures, probably Saint Daloucham on the right, wearing a red veil, and a bearded figure on the left, probably Saint Pachomius, holding a small cross and prayer beads; mounted on a fabric-covered backing board.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/late-coptic-panels-decorated-with-two-standing-saints/267723/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Matched pair of carved stone corbels, each a mythical beast with a rounded body, bat-like wings folded behind the back, long arched neck and reptilian head with gaping mouth; mounted on an integral square-section base with stepped rear face; socket to forward face with bronze insert; some surface accretions.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-medieval-stone-church-gargoyles/267722/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved in the round bust depicting a faun or centaur with a youthful face; the hair falling in exuberant curls over the goat-like ears, the mouth parted in laughter, the eyes set beneath a stern brow; on an integral pedestal base with repair to reverse.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/life-size-stone-head-of-a-centaur/267721/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Rectangular scene with ledge to lower edge; high-relief carved scene depicting a standing male in loosely draped toga, holding the upper edge of a papyrus scroll; beside him, a small boy in similar attire holding the lower two corners of the document; legend in seriffed Roman capitals 'VICTORIAE / AVGVSTO / RE[...]' (to Victoria, to Augustus, ...).]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-marble-relief-with-roman-era-scene-of-a-boy-presenting-a-scroll/267720/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Rectangular slab with raised border and high-relief scene; three standing females wearing floor-length draped and tiered robes, holding hands; the left figure with right hand extended slightly, holding out the folds of her robe, head turned back towards the middle figure whose hand she holds; middle figure facing with diadem in her neatly dressed hair, holding the extended hand of the third figure holding the hem of her robe and angled stiffly away from the others.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-marble-relief-with-three-figures/267719/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Ellipsoid plaque with carved high-relief scene depicting Psyche crouching with left leg extended, her right arm raised to support a veil, head turned towards Eros, left arm passing between the legs of Eros, standing nude with wings spread to kiss Psyche, his bow and quiver cast aside in the field.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/renaissance-fontainebleau-marble-plaque-with-psyche-revived-by-eross-k/267718/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Depicting two celestial musicians: one holding a stringed instrument, head turned to the right; the other playing a drum, head turned to the left; each positioned to create a sense of movement and carved with very fine details, including carefully manicured hair and facial hair, extensive jewellery and beautifully crisp eyelids; mounted on modern steel bases.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/rajasthan-red-sandstone-figures-of-celestial-musicians/267717/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Pillar capital for an architectural column or pier decorated with dense vegetation motifs, tapering swags or garlands; reef-knot motif and leaves above; unworked to the reverse.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/romanesque-limestone-capital-with-reef-knot/267716/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Finely carved bust of Drusus, son of Emperor Tiberius; the hair shaped in a mop of short locks combed forward towards the brow; the features adolescent with soft lips and smooth skin; the nose chipped; mounted on a custom-made stand.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/roman-marble-portrait-of-drusus-the-younger/267715/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Carved in high relief, limestone scene depicting Saint Martin of Tours on horseback with his sword raised to cut off a portion of his military cloak to share it with a beggar; the saint wearing articulated armour buckled at his forearms and on his lower leg, with a billowing cloak draped across his shoulders; the horse shown in a contrapposto stance with one foreleg raised, with ornamental caparison and harness pendants; the beggar depicted with emaciated form wearing only underclothes, hands ...]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/large-medieval-carved-limestone-of-st-martin-on-horseback-with-cloak-a/267714/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000TI · CAESAR · DIVI · AVG · F · AVGVST · IMP · VIII, bare head to left / PONTIF · MAXIM · TRIBVN · POTEST · XXIIII around large S C. RIC 44; Cohen 25.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/tiberius-ae-as-/267713/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Head of Nymphe to right / Rose. HGC 6, 1479.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/islands-off-caria-rhodos-rhodes-ae-11mm-/267712/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000Comprising: mixed issues, mostly pierced.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/group-of-eight-8-islamic-mansour-i-bin-nuh-bukhara-mint-samanid-ae-dir/267711/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000✠ ARCIEPISCO around, PVS around central pellet / ✠ DE RAVENA, short cross pattée; trefoils in alternating angles. MIR 1251.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/italian-states-ravenna-archbishopric-anonymous-ar-denaro-/267710/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000King Hetoum and Queen Zabel standing facing, holding long cross between / Crowned lion advancing to right, head facing and with raised right paw; behind long cross. Cf. CCA 1205.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/armenia-cilician-armenia-hetoum-i-with-zabel-ar-tram-/267709/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0000St. Eugenius standing facing, holding long cross / Crowned facing figure of Manuel, holding labarum and akakia; manus Dei to upper right. Retowski 43; S. Bendall, An Introduction to the Coinage of the Empire of Trebizond, 20; SB 2602.]]> https://timelineauctions.com/lot/manuel-i-comnenus-emperor-of-trebizond-ar-asper-/267708/