Antiquities


ANTIQUE ANTIQUITIES
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We always carry a truly comprehensive stock of antiquities dating from 2000 BC until the 17th Century. Many items of antiquity which we have sold are now held in museum collections and we work closely with museum curators ensuring that provenanced antiquities are recorded enabling future generations to have a greater understanding of our past. We have sold antiquities to the Museum of London, the City and County Museum in Lincoln and the the Rotterdam Museum to name a few. Our stock of antiquities includes many items from the Celtic, Roman, Medieval and Tudor periods as well as a good selection of early Chinese pottery to include important terracotta warriors. If you do not see exactly what you are looking for please contact us. We have many items in storage awaiting restoration and can undertake a search for you through our extensive client base and associated trade contacts which we have built up over the past 25 years.
 

Oak Statue Of The Virgin Mary & Child Circa 1480  (POA)

Oak Statue Of The Virgin Mary & Child Circa 1480 This early oak statue dates to the Late 15th Century. Detailed carving depicting a crowned and robed Virgin Mary holding Jesus in one arm and a fig in the opposite hand. A rare three-quarter life size image - both beautiful and imposing.



A Small 16th/17th Century Bronze Religious Medallion  (£ 45)

A Small 16th/17th Century Bronze Religious Medallion A Small 16th/17th Century Bronze Religious Medallion In Exceptional Condition With A Good Patina


 

A Rare Medieval Bronze Clasped Fist  (£ 65)

A Rare Medieval Bronze Clasped Fist A Rare Medieval Bronze Clasped Fist Possibly Originally The Handle Of A ‘Page Turner’

A Medieval Bronze Ring With IHS on The Bezel  (£ 65)

A Medieval Bronze Ring With IHS on The Bezel A Medieval Bronze Ring With IHS on The Bezel


 

A Medieval Bronze Ring  (£ 55)

A Medieval Bronze Ring A Medieval Bronze Ring With A Templier Type Cross On The Bezel With Signs Of Red Enamelling

A Celtic Votive Decorated Weight  (£ 35)

A Celtic Votive Decorated Weight A Celtic Votive Decorated Weight


 

A Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener  (£ 35)

A Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener A Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener

An Excavated Late Medieval Pewter Pilgrim  (£ 135)

An Excavated Late Medieval Pewter Pilgrim An Excavated Late Medieval Pewter/Lead Pilgrims Badge Possibly John Schorn The Preacher


 

A Bronze Medieval Suspension Loop Seal Matrix  (£ 85)

A Bronze Medieval Suspension Loop Seal Matrix A Bronze Medieval Suspension Loop Seal Matrix

An Early Bronze Hammer Or Pipe Tamper  (£ 120)

An Early Bronze Hammer Or Pipe Tamper An Early Bronze Hammer Or Pipe Tamper. Unusual design with ‘ring and dot’ decoration which is a form of Saxon decoration.


 

A Hand Beaten Bronze Medieval Spoon In Excavated Condition  (£ 85)

A Hand Beaten Bronze Medieval Spoon In Excavated Condition A Hand Beaten Bronze Medieval Spoon In Excavated Condition

A Silver 16th/17th Century Engraved Cross  (£ 125)

A Silver 16th/17th Century Engraved Cross A Silver 16th/17th Century Engraved Cross


 

Six Medieval Bone Chess Pieces  (£ 350)

Six Medieval Bone Chess Pieces Six Medieval Bone Chess/Gaming Pieces In Excavated Condition - Rare.

Priced Individually.


Nuremberg Jetton Used For Gaming  (£ 20)

Nuremberg Jetton Used For Gaming Nuremberg Jetton Used For Gaming/Accounting In The 16th Century


 

Decorative Medieval Bronze Band   (£ 15)

Decorative Medieval Bronze Band Decorative Medieval Bronze Band

Unusual 3rd Century Roman Brooch   (£ 35)

Unusual 3rd Century Roman Brooch Unusual 3rd Century Roman Brooch


 

Saxon Bronze Pin With Decoration  (£ 25)

Saxon Bronze Pin With Decoration Saxon Bronze Pin With Ring & Dot Decoration To The Pin Head

Medieval Decorated Bronze Fitting   (£ 45)

Medieval Decorated Bronze Fitting Medieval Decorated Bronze Fitting


 

16th/17th Century Tudor Bronze Buckle Complete With Pin   (£ 25)

16th/17th Century Tudor Bronze Buckle Complete With Pin 16th/17th Century Tudor Bronze Buckle Complete With Pin

Childs 16th Century Thimble   (£ 45)

Childs 16th Century Thimble Childs 16th Century Thimble


 

16th Century Thimble   (£ 45)

16th Century Thimble 16th Century Thimble

Lead Tudor Decorative Roundel   (£ 5)

Lead Tudor Decorative Roundel Lead Tudor Decorative Roundel


 

Saxon Bronze Strap End   (£ 45)

Saxon Bronze Strap End Saxon Bronze Strap End

Early Watch Key   (£ 25)

Early Watch Key Early Watch Key


 

Small 3rd/4th Century Roman Fibula Brooch   (£ 20)

Small 3rd/4th Century Roman Fibula Brooch Small 3rd/4th Century Roman Fibula Brooch

16th Century Bronze Casket Key   (£ 15)

16th Century Bronze Casket Key 16th Century Bronze Casket Key


 

Rare Early Medieval Bronze Decorated Strap End   (£ 135)

Rare Early Medieval Bronze Decorated Strap End Rare Early Medieval Bronze Decorated Strap End

15th/16th Century Bronze Buckle Complete  (£ 25)

15th/16th Century Bronze Buckle Complete 15th/16th Century Bronze Buckle Complete With Pin


 

Silver 18th Century Thimble  (£ 65)

Silver 18th Century Thimble Silver 18th Century Thimble

Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix Found In Woodstock   (£ 135)

Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix Found In Woodstock Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix Found In Woodstock


 

5 Tiered Open Top Thimble   (£ 75)

5 Tiered Open Top Thimble 5 Tiered Open Top Thimble

Rare George III Weight   (£ 135)

Rare George III Weight Rare George III Weight


 

Small Medieval Open Top Thimble  (£ 45)

Small Medieval Open Top Thimble Small Medieval Open Top Thimble

Superb Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix  (£ 185)

Superb Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix Superb Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix - Exceptional Condition


 

2nd/3rd Century Decorative Roman Fibula Brooch  (£ 40)

2nd/3rd Century Decorative Roman Fibula Brooch 2nd/3rd Century Decorative Roman Fibula Brooch

16th/17th Century Bronze casket Key  (£ 25)

16th/17th Century Bronze casket Key 16th/17th Century Bronze casket Key With Signs Of Gilding


 

Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener   (£ 30)

Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener

3rd/4th Century Roman Ear Scoop & Nail Cleaner  (£ 65)

3rd/4th Century Roman Ear Scoop & Nail Cleaner 3rd/4th Century Roman Ear Scoop & Nail Cleaner


 

Bronze Fitting From A Roman Site   (£ 15)

Bronze Fitting From A Roman Site Bronze Fitting From A Roman Site

Unusual Pointed 17th Century key   (£ 35)

Unusual Pointed 17th Century key Unusual Pointed 17th Century key


 

17th/18th Century Ornate Buckle  (£ 65)

17th/18th Century Ornate Buckle 17th/18th Century Ornate Buckle Depicting A Standing Figure

Bronze Roman Key 2nd/3rd Century  (£ 125)

Bronze Roman Key 2nd/3rd Century Bronze Roman Key 2nd/3rd Century


 

16th/17th Century Ornate Gold Ring With A Bloodstone   (£ 995)

16th/17th Century Ornate Gold Ring With A Bloodstone 16th/17th Century Ornate Gold Ring With A Bloodstone

17th Century Bronze Crotal Bell   (£ 18)

17th Century Bronze Crotal Bell 17th Century Bronze Crotal Bell


 

Rare 1st/2nd Century Silver Roman Fibula Brooch  (£ 995)

Rare 1st/2nd Century Silver Roman Fibula Brooch Rare 1st/2nd Century Silver Roman Fibula Brooch

Medieval Bronze Fitting With Zoomorphic Design   (£ 35)

Medieval Bronze Fitting With Zoomorphic Design Medieval Bronze Fitting With Zoomorphic Design


 

17th Century Glass Head   (£ 85)

17th Century Glass Head 17th Century Glass Head Probably From A Wine Glass Stem

17th Century Slip Top Pewter Spoon  (£ 85)

17th Century Slip Top Pewter Spoon 17th Century Slip Top Pewter Spoon


 

17th Century Lead Standing Figure  (£ 75)

17th Century Lead Standing Figure 17th Century Lead Standing Figure

16th Century Small Bell  (£ 65)

16th Century Small Bell 16th Century Small Bell - Probably A Pilgrims Bell Minus The Clapper


 

15th/16th Century Decorative Sword Handle  (£ 225)

15th/16th Century Decorative Sword Handle 15th/16th Century Decorative Sword Handle

Rare Early 15th Century Painted Stonework.  (£ 10,000)

Rare Early 15th Century Painted Stonework. Symbolic carving depicting Christ
in Majesty with apostles possibly English.



 

A Superb Late 16th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Statue  (£ 7,800)

A Superb Late 16th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Statue A Superb Late 16th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Statue. From France, rare in the original polychrome, large size.

16th/17th Century Devotional Walnut Carving  (£ 4,950)

16th/17th Century Devotional Walnut Carving A 16th/17th Century Devotional Walnut Carving. Depicting the crowned Virgin Mary sitting on a gothic seat holding baby Jesus on her lap with an open book/bible supported in her left hand.


 

A Circa 1400 Medieval Gothic Stone Font  (POA)

A Circa 1400 Medieval Gothic Stone Font A Circa 1400 Medieval Gothic Stone Font. Constructed in three sections from limestone and covered in period Gothic decoration - Worn with various damages consistent with age - Exceptionally rare.

A Stone Gothic Mortar  (£ 650)

A Stone Gothic Mortar A Stone Gothic Mortar with crescent moon decoration dating from Circa 1500 acquired from the garden of a Chateau in St. Project, South West France.


 

15th/16th Century Bronze Zoomorphic Tap  (£ 950)

15th/16th Century Bronze Zoomorphic Tap A 15th/16th Century bronze zoomorphic tap
from a Chateau in France - rare.

16th Century Brass Knife  (POA)

16th Century Brass Knife One 16th Century brass knife and two 17th Century knives all with figurative handles.

Priced Individually.



 

Ming Storage Vessels. Mid 15th Century  (£ 950)

Ming Storage Vessels. Mid 15th Century A pair of Ming green glazed small storage vessels dating from the Mid 15th Century.

Pair Of Funerary Vases. Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD  (£ 675)

Pair Of Funerary Vases. Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD A pair of Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD straw glazed provincial dragon funerary vases.


 

Pair Of Pots. Han Dynasty 206 BC - 221 AD  (£ 1,250)

Pair Of Pots. Han Dynasty 206 BC - 221 AD A pair of Han Dynasty 206 BC - 221 AD green glazed pots with a hunting scene depicted around the neck.

Pottery Attendants. Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1643 AD  (£ 20,000)

Pottery Attendants. Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1643 AD An extremely rare pair of green amber-glazed Pottery Attendants dating from the Ming Dynasty
1368 - 1643 AD. These figures have been subject to thermo luminescence analysis reports by Oxford Authentication.


 

Jin Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1115 - 1234 AD  (£ 150)

Jin Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1115 - 1234 AD Jin Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1115 - 1234 AD.

Yuan Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1279 - 1368 AD  (£ 100)

Yuan Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1279 - 1368 AD Yuan Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1279 - 1368 AD.


 

Chinese Pot. 10th - 12th Century Sung Dynasty  (£ 225)

Chinese Pot. 10th - 12th Century Sung Dynasty Glazed Chinese pot from an ancient wreck 10th - 12th Century Sung dynasty complete with export label.

Painted Pottery Guardian. Tang Dynasty 618 - 906 AD  (£ 8,500)

Painted Pottery Guardian. Tang Dynasty 618 - 906 AD An extremely rare painted pottery Guardian dating from the Tang Dynasty 618 - 906 AD with traces of original paintwork. Both these figures have been subject to thermo luminescence analysis reports by Oxford Authentication.


 

15th/16th Century Marbles  (£ 24)

15th/16th Century Marbles A group of 15th/16th century Marbles in excavated condition. Price per marble.

19th Century Shoes  (£ 275)

19th Century Shoes A pair of 19th Century shoes from a Carlisle shoe maker - J Sproat makers name inside.


 

Brass Folding Icon  (£ 1,250)

Brass Folding Icon A brass travelling folding Icon depicting the 12 feasts of the church 16th/17th Century - In excavated condition.



A Selection Of Medieval Arrowheads  (£ 45)

A Selection Of Medieval Arrowheads A selection of excavated and cleaned medieval arrowheads

Priced Individually



 

9th Century Bronze Arabic Oil Lamp  (£ 650)

9th Century Bronze Arabic Oil Lamp A 9th Century bronze Arabic oil lamp.

17th Century Knife With Bone Handle  (£ 220)

17th Century Knife With Bone Handle A rare 17th Century knife with an inscribed bone handle, found in Holland.


 

16th/Early 17th Century Spur  (£ 220)

16th/Early 17th Century Spur A most unusual late 16th/early 17th century spur with brass inlay.

17th Century Powder Cask  (£ 695)

17th Century Powder Cask A 17th century tooled leather powder cask with foliate and geometric designs.


 

Blue Tile In Frame  (£ 95)

Blue Tile In Frame A Blue And White Dutch 17th Century Mounted Tile.

17th Century Blue And White Dutch Tile  (£ 95)

17th Century Blue And White Dutch Tile 17th Century blue and white Dutch tile mounted in an ash tray.


 

1st Century Roman Oil Lamp  (£ 55)

1st Century Roman Oil Lamp A small 1st Century Roman oil lamp.

2nd/3rd Century Roman Oil Lamp  (£ 145)

2nd/3rd Century Roman Oil Lamp A 2nd/3rd Century Roman oil lamp with central motif.


 

17th Century Westerwald Jug  (£ 895)

17th Century Westerwald Jug A 17th Century Westerwald jug - fully restored.

16th Century Glazed Stoneware Jug  (£ 275)

16th Century Glazed Stoneware Jug An early 16th Century glazed stoneware jug found in Holland.


 

Belamine Jug. Circa 1640  (£ 1,385)

Belamine Jug. Circa 1640 A small unrestored Belamine jug dating from Circa 1640 from Germany with a face mask and rose cipher.

15th Century Money Pot  (£ 235)

15th Century Money Pot A glazed 15th Century money pot from Holland - restored.


 

15th Century Hand Thrown Thumbprint Jug  (£ 595)

15th Century Hand Thrown Thumbprint Jug A 15th century hand thrown thumbprint jug from Holland.

17th Century Stoneware Mug  (£ 575)

17th Century Stoneware Mug 17th Century hand thrown glazed stoneware mug.


 

17th Century Dutch Stoneware Jar  (£ 995)

17th Century Dutch Stoneware Jar A 17th Century Dutch stoneware jar - restored.

Large Virgin Mary And Child Icon. 18th Century  (£ 3,250)

Large Virgin Mary And Child Icon. 18th Century Large Virgin Mary and Child Icon - Walnut veneered, pine lined case dating from the 18th Century - Ritzier very ornate - Icon probably restored/cleaned as condition good - ornate carved wood and dove (Holy Spirit) re-affixed as nails replaced.


 

16th/17th Century Fire Brick  (£ 120)

16th/17th Century Fire Brick 16th/17th Century fire brick.

Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD Figure  (£ 1,850)

Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD Figure A rare Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD straw glazed standing figure of an attendant - superb.


 

 



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Our Selection of Antique ANTIQUITIES

15th Century Hand Thrown Thumbprint Jug | 15th Century Money Pot | 15th/16th Century Bronze Buckle Complete | 15th/16th Century Bronze Zoomorphic Tap | 15th/16th Century Decorative Sword Handle | 15th/16th Century Marbles | 16th Century Brass Knife | 16th Century Bronze Casket Key | 16th Century Glazed Stoneware Jug | 16th Century Small Bell | 16th Century Thimble | 16th/17th Century Bronze casket Key | 16th/17th Century Devotional Walnut Carving | 16th/17th Century Fire Brick | 16th/17th Century Ornate Gold Ring With A Bloodstone | 16th/17th Century Tudor Bronze Buckle Complete With Pin | 16th/Early 17th Century Spur | 17th Century Blue And White Dutch Tile | 17th Century Bronze Crotal Bell | 17th Century Dutch Stoneware Jar | 17th Century Glass Head | 17th Century Knife With Bone Handle | 17th Century Lead Standing Figure | 17th Century Powder Cask | 17th Century Slip Top Pewter Spoon | 17th Century Stoneware Mug | 17th Century Westerwald Jug | 17th/18th Century Ornate Buckle | 19th Century Shoes | 1st Century Roman Oil Lamp | 2nd/3rd Century Decorative Roman Fibula Brooch | 2nd/3rd Century Roman Oil Lamp | 3rd/4th Century Roman Ear Scoop & Nail Cleaner | 5 Tiered Open Top Thimble | 9th Century Bronze Arabic Oil Lamp | A Bronze Medieval Suspension Loop Seal Matrix | A Celtic Votive Decorated Weight | A Circa 1400 Medieval Gothic Stone Font | A Hand Beaten Bronze Medieval Spoon In Excavated Condition | A Medieval Bronze Ring | A Medieval Bronze Ring With IHS on The Bezel | A Rare Medieval Bronze Clasped Fist | A Selection Of Medieval Arrowheads | A Silver 16th/17th Century Engraved Cross | A Small 16th/17th Century Bronze Religious Medallion | A Stone Gothic Mortar | A Superb Late 16th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Statue | A Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener | An Early Bronze Hammer Or Pipe Tamper | An Excavated Late Medieval Pewter Pilgrim | Belamine Jug. Circa 1640 | Blue Tile In Frame | Brass Folding Icon | Bronze Fitting From A Roman Site | Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix Found In Woodstock | Bronze Roman Key 2nd/3rd Century | Childs 16th Century Thimble | Chinese Pot. 10th - 12th Century Sung Dynasty | Decorative Medieval Bronze Band | Early Watch Key | Jin Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1115 - 1234 AD | Large Virgin Mary And Child Icon. 18th Century | Lead Tudor Decorative Roundel | Medieval Bronze Fitting With Zoomorphic Design | Medieval Decorated Bronze Fitting | Ming Storage Vessels. Mid 15th Century | Nuremberg Jetton Used For Gaming | Oak Statue Of The Virgin Mary & Child Circa 1480 | Painted Pottery Guardian. Tang Dynasty 618 - 906 AD | Pair Of Funerary Vases. Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD | Pair Of Pots. Han Dynasty 206 BC - 221 AD | Pottery Attendants. Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1643 AD | Rare 1st/2nd Century Silver Roman Fibula Brooch | Rare Early 15th Century Painted Stonework. | Rare Early Medieval Bronze Decorated Strap End | Rare George III Weight | Saxon Bronze Pin With Decoration | Saxon Bronze Strap End | Silver 18th Century Thimble | Six Medieval Bone Chess Pieces | Small 3rd/4th Century Roman Fibula Brooch | Small Medieval Open Top Thimble | Song Dynasty 960 AD - 1279 AD Figure | Superb Bronze Medieval Seal Matrix | Tudor Clothes Hook Fastener | Unusual 3rd Century Roman Brooch | Unusual Pointed 17th Century key | Yuan Dynasty Chinese Bowl 1279 - 1368 AD |