Perching on a column on a tiered plinth, modelled in the round. 11.2 grams, 38 mm

Found Suffolk, UK.
From an old private collection of Norfolk, UK, gentleman, formed since 1998.

Flat shank with raised vertical bands, five octagonal rosette motifs. 1.135 grams. 18.07 mm.

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Essex, UK, collector.

Accompanied by an old typed information card.

Including openwork rosette, triple-looped and other types. 22.16 grams total, 23-34 mm

Found on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.

See Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500 BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, for types.

Comprising glazed and unglazed vessels and fragments, including tripod vessels, chamber pots, tankards and others, including a pot with handle and polychrome geometric motif around the shoulder. 7.45 kg total, 16 - 25 cm

Acquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.

Including a seed-pod shaker with painted median band, glass jar, periwinkle shell and various other items. 1.7 kg total, 3.5-26 cm

From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.

Flat-section hoop in 5th-6th century A.D. Byzantine style with openwork median band flanked by filigree ropework, granule cluster to each shoulder, the bezel a tall tapering cell with cruciform and other granule clusters, inset slightly irregular ancient cabochon garnet. 7.55 grams, 28.74 mm overall, 21.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)

From a New York, USA, private collection.
Acquired in the 1990s.
Property of a North American gallery.

Comprising a female bust, biga on a baseline, erotic scene, kneeling figure (abraded); each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.94 grams total, 11-19 mm

Private collection, England.

Barrel-shaped with inscribed foliage, floral motifs and vesica panel with standing figure; inscribed 'AMER ET IEOIR' (translating to 'LOVE AND ENJOY'). 8.34 grams, 22.12 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)

Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1975-late 1990s.

Including composite rosette button, openwork hooked tag and other types; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 12.3 grams total, 14-21 mm

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

See Read, B., Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, for discussion.

Including tined and gilded types with mainly heraldic crests on torses; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 269 grams total, 14-27 mm

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Cf. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD, Witham, 2004, pp.40-83.

Rectangular plaque with enamel cloisonné scene of Mary and Joseph during the flight in Egypt; left, the door of the inn open with Saint Aphrodisius emerging, head bowed; centre Jacob, stepbrother of Jesus, advancing with rod and flag over his shoulder, holding the reins of the donkey; right Mary perched on the donkey's back and St Joseph supporting infant Christ. 337 grams, 183 mm

From an old French collection.
Acquired on the French art market circa 2000.
From the personal collection of Derek Rogers, Suffolk, UK.

See Thierry, N., La Cappadoce, de l'Antiquite' au Moyen Age, Turnhout, 2022, figs.96, sch.52,58, pl.67, for similar scene.

The plaque shows a version of the 'flight into Egypt' that became popular in Holland in the 16th century, it shows Saint Aphrodisius (venerated by the French as the first bishop of Beziers) welcoming the Holy family to his house, in the background is the palm tree that is said to have bent to shelter the mother and baby from the sun; as shown on this plaque, earlier iconography shows Joseph sometimes carrying the child on his shoulders while the donkey is led by an older boy who may represent the Lord's brother Jacob, who according the tradition of the Orthodox Church is interpreted to be one of the Joseph's sons by a previous marriage.

Including types with heraldic animals, initials, heater shields and others; many of these objects are published in the Detector Finds book series as well as Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-1840AD. 246 grams total,15-28 mm

From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.

Cf. Bailey, G., Detector Finds 3, Witham, 1997, p.18-29.