An extremely rare mould half for producing toy cannons, D-section with a concave centre to receive the molten metal, side channels for trunnions and deep grooves to the main body for decoration; a long projecting 'handle' to base. 143 grams, 10.9 cm



Found Aughton, West Lancashire, UK, in 2015. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LVPL-3C5611. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Published by PAS as '1 of the top 50' finds in the North West a couple of years ago. According to PAS this is a 'find of note' and has been designated regional importance.

Composed of small oblate and annular beads; restrung. 5.88 grams, 41.5 cm



Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Modelled in the round with rugged features, recessed eyes, long ears; after the antique; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 376 grams total, 13 cm high 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. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Carinated and decorated with figures and panels of calligraphy between geometric bands. 1 kg, 20.2 cm wide

Fine condition.

Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s. Property of a Suffolk gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Hollow-formed and modelled in the round, nude male advancing with proper right arm bent and fist clenched, hollowed to accept the shaft of a spear; left arm tapered for attachment of a shield; contrapposto stance; after the antique; mounted on a custom-made stand. 321 grams, 16.1 cm (418 grams total, 20 cm including stand)



Ex London, UK, collection, 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

One with guide-rails to the keyhole and domed rear, one with transverse ribbing above. 56 grams total, 46-50 mm



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

With rosette cluster to each arm and hub, central cell with inset rock crystal(?) stud, floral detailing to the reverse, loop with rosettes. 8.2 grams, 43 mm



From the collection of a European lady; part of a private collection formed in Germany in the 1990s. Property of a Californian, USA, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising: girl with long hair crouching on a rock, cradling her knee, with stamped 'Bronze garanti Paris JB déposée' mark and signed 'Milo' to base, on a marble stand; youthful Roman lady in a lively pose with sweeping dress and mantle (unsigned). 2.36 kg total, 15.7-19.1 cm



Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Milo Martin, 1893-1970, was a Vaudois sculptor and medalist whose foundry stamp: “Bronze Guaranteed J.B. Paris” was chosen after a famous bronze brand from the 19th century.

With barrel-shaped profile to the body, three radiating stub legs, scooped square handles, domed lid with three loop handles; low-relief cloud pattern ornament; after the antique. 2.7 kg, 27 cm wide



From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

The pincers with long handles and sharply curving head. 446 grams, 24 cm



Found on the Thames foreshore in the 1980s. Property of an Essex collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Mainly with inset agate, carnelian or other cloison with incuse ornament comprising a bird in flight, insect, regardant beast or other motif. 241 grams total, 26-31 mm



Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Graduated group of beads with unusual grooved types. 33 grams, 44.5 cm



London, UK, art market, 1980-2000s This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.