Carved in the half-round in three-quarter view, youthful male head with stern features, hair gathered in a browband, horns to the brow; from a frieze or relief; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Carved in the round with thick wreath of laurel leaves to the brow, short tousled hair, stern face with thick jaw; mounted on a custom-made stand.

Standing contrapposto with his weight on his right leg and the left leg brought slightly forward; the musculature of the torso displaying well-defined pectoral muscles, prominent abdominal muscles and wide shoulders, the back with equally toned musculature and well-formed rounded buttocks; the veining of the marble accentuating the idealised anatomy; the now-absent head was most probably turned towards the supporting leg and the left arm would have been raised; mounted on a custom-made display stand.

A high-status green chalcedony seal with frieze depicting a seated figure in horned headdress facing a standing figure with arms outstretched, small monkey to the legs; six columns of Akkadian cuneiform text transliterated as: 1. ki-di-nu UGULA KUŠ-MEŠ 2. GAL šà tan-dru-hu- 3. ra-te-er EŠŠANA šu-ši 4. u an-za-an ARAD 5. šà dha-te-ri-iš 6. šak(?) ì-lí-šu 'Kidinu, chief overseer of the equerries(?) of Tan-Ruhurater, King of Susa and Anzan, servant of Haterishshak, his god'. The seal's owner was an official of King Tan-Ruhurater II (circa 1450 B.C.), king of Susa and Anzan. The title used to describe Kidinu is sometimes translated 'high official', elsewhere 'horse groom' or 'animal trainer'; the Elamite deity Haterish is otherwise unknown.

A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash.

Comprising mixed issues with obvs: profile bust right with legend. Revs: fire altar and attendants with legend. 19.81 grams total, 30-33 mm.

Fine-extremely fine.

Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Comprising mixed issues with obvs: inscription in three lines with legend around. Revs: inscription in three lines with legend around. 28.90 grams total, 20-24 mm.

Very fine-extremely fine.

Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Comprising mixed issues with obvs: inscription in three lines with legend around. Revs: inscription in three lines with legend around. 28.10 grams total, 20-23 mm.

Very fine-extremely fine.

Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Obv: + IAQVЄ RЄI · D :, rampant lion left. Rev: + IЄRV3m RЄI C, cross pattée. 0.47 grams, 14 mm.

Very fine.

Ex London, UK, private collection. Ex London gallery, 2003. Property of a North London collector.

Comprising: various monarchs, issues and types from various countries. 1.05 kg total, 1.4-15 cm.

Fine-extremely fine.

Property of a European gentleman.

Comprising: various monarchs, issues and types from various countries. 280 grams total, 50 x 50 - 50 x 56 mm including card.

Fine-extremely fine.

Property of a European gentleman.

Britain's First Decimal Coins set in plastic folder (3 sets); Canada uncirculated coin collection, 1983, in card slipcase. 293 grams total, 12.5-15.5 cm



Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

Obv: Queen Juliana facing right, JULIANA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. Rev: Queen Wilhelmina facing left, NEDERLAND HERRIJST 1945 ·10 G ·1970, edge inscribed: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *. 24.95 grams, 38 mm.

Good fine.

Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

Comprising: various monarchs, denominations, issues and types, mostly with handwritten coin identification tickets. 563 grams total, 40 x 40 - 50 x 50 mm including case.

Fair-extremely fine.

Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.

Mixed group comprising: various emperors, issues and reverse types. 38.83 grams total, 15-26 mm.

Mostly good fine.

From a 1980s UK collection. Property of an London antiquarian.

Comprising mixed issues with obvs: inscription in three lines with legend around. Revs: inscription in three lines with legend around. 28.12 grams total, 20-25 mm.

Very fine-extremely fine.

Property of a London, UK, gentleman.

Group comprising: three silver bullion 'Bullet Money' from Peluru Pitunang, iron bullet-like magic or good-luck amulets with inscriptions, applied according to the traditional Batik technique. 108 grams total, 21 mm each.

Very fine.

Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Kent lady collector.