Modelled in the round with three heads facing in different directions, and with a pair of snakes wound round the body as a harness; mounted on a custom-made stand. 77 grams total, 63 mm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

In Greek mythology, Cerberus, often referred to as the hound of Hades, was a multi-headed dog that guarded the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving. His figure is linked to the myth of Orpheus, the only one who managed to tame him with his songs, and to the myth of Hercules, the only one who managed to capture him.

With rounded body and small lateral wings, broad fanned tail with radiating lines and ring-and-dt motifs; mounted on a custom-made stand. 60.7 grams total, 75 mm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

The peacock had a dual symbolism in the Graeco-Roman world. In the pagan world it was the symbol of the goddess Hera (Roman Juno) and represented her beauty and immortality. In the Roman-Christian world it became a symbol of the resurrection of Christ, owing to its yearly moult and regrowth of its spectacular feathers.

Modelled in the round seated and with the head turned slightly upwards, left hand modelled open to grip a separate object; mounted on a custom-made stand. 55.5 grams total, 57 mm including stand



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Flügelfibeln type bow-brooch with spring and pin, trumpet-shaped finial with opposed knops on the curved horns, pointilé detailing to the spine. long catchplate with pierced tracery; reinforcing strip applied in antiquity. 73 grams, 19 cm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

An amuletic pendant with rectangular plaque and flat-section suspension coil; pointillé detailing to the surface, two reserved facing figures in ankle-length robes, parcel-gilt. 2.04 grams, 36 mm



From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

Carnelian cloison with intaglio figure with helmet and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.35 grams, 21.83 mm overall, 18.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Formed as youthful head with curly hair framing the face, loop to the top with ferrous remains. 55.1 grams, 50 mm



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Discoid in plan, both sides with a radiate profile bust of an emperor, legend surrounding. 4.88 grams, 26 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Round-section penannular bracelet pair each with snake-head finials, hatching and other ornament. 16.5 grams total, 55-56 mm



Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s.

With narrow round-section shank, flattened leaf-shaped finials with transverse ribbing and punched serpent-head detailing. 6.57 grams, 49 mm



Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s-1990s.

The armilla was a Roman military decoration in the form of an arm-ring or bracelet, often with snake-head terminals. They were made in gold, silver or bronze, the latter normally awarded to the lower ranks as a visible mark of distinguished service.

Dark amber-glass unguentarium with rolled rim, squat blue glass jar with trumpet-shaped mouth. 120 grams total, 6.5-12.7 cm



From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.

discoid bezel with intaglio scene of figure wearing a helmet and pleated robe sitting on a rock beneath a tree with a spear resting on one shoulder, altar behind him flaming vessel, post with armour and shield. 5.59 grams, 23.23 mm overall, internal diameter 11.8x15.38 mm (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.