Sturdy hoop, broad plaque with inset glass stud with perching eagle flanked by military standards. 12.83 grams, 26.40 mm overall, 17.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)



Found in Britain. Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, UK, in the 1990s. 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.

Shoe-shaped with white studs, pin, pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 3.58 grams, 31 mm



Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Each a bone cube with ring-and-dot markings disposed: 1:6, 2:4, 3:5. 1.78 grams total, 7-8 mm



From an English collection formed before 2000.

Modelled in the round, with disc (nut or biscuit?) held in the forepaws. 3.45 grams, 22 mm



Private collection, Arundel, West Sussex, UK, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

With squat body and dimple base, reticulation pattern to the shoulder, partly restricted inner neck and baluster, applied gusseted rim to the mouth. 49.4 grams, 82 mm



Ex London art market 1990s. 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.

Of Wirral type, the bow with three raised vertical panels with alternating enamelled cells in each panel, central panel with some blue enamel, the side panels with yellow enamel; rounded foot; pin and hinge absent. 13.09 grams, 54 mm



Found Thornton, Sefton, Merseyside, UK, in 2014. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.LVPL-BFF3DB. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

The Wirral brooch is thought to have been derived from the trumpet brooch, and is called such as the earliest discovery of this type was from the Wirral. It is now thought that the main, and possibly only, production site was based in Wirral.

Small, flattened base with pontil mark; long, cylindrical neck with a slightly everted mouth; lip folded inwards; free-blown, partially with sinter deposits. 39.8 grams, 13.3 cm



Ex Helene Wackernagel-Wenk (1901-1979), Switzerland; thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Helene Wackernagel-Wenk was a distinguished collector of art and antiquities, celebrated for her refined taste and commitment to preserving cultural heritage. Her collection encompassed a wide range of artifacts, reflecting her deep appreciation for the artistic and historical significance of ancient civilizations. Known for her meticulous curation, Wackernagel-Wenk’s legacy endures through the exceptional pieces that once formed part of her esteemed collection. Artifacts associated with her name are highly valued for their provenance and quality. Pear-shaped body.

P-shaped bow brooch with returned foot and end of the catchplate wound around the shank; hinged pin with lateral knops; beaded median line to the bow, foot with beaded borders and 'MVMI' legend. 16.5 grams, 12 cm



Ex German collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Comprising a domed vine-leaf with notched edge and incised veins, finial with lateral scrolled tendrils; pierced for attachment. 6.12 grams, 50 mm



Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

The sword of Pompeii typology was the main side weapon of the Roman legionary from the second half of the 1st century A.D. until the end of the 2nd century A.D. In the Flavian Age, the scabbard was decorated with various bronze appliques: openwork decorated copper-alloy plates and chape, and over the chape, this distinctive bronze foliage mount, used only for these typologies of scabbards.

Comprising: penannular brooch from the Roman fort at Burgh castle, Norfolk; Romano-British T-shaped brooch of Mendip type; each mounted on one of Richard Hattatt's personal collection display stands; both published and recorded on verso. 108 grams total, 34-44 mm (84 mm including stand)



Found East Anglia and Burgh Castle, Norfolk. From the private collection of the famous author and brooch collector Richard Hattatt since before 1987. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

A dark amber double balsamarium formed as a pair of conjoined tubes with slightly flared tops with thickened rims; applied handles at the shoulders joined to the rim; glass with areas of iridescence and dark crust, a few small earthy deposits. 67 grams, 10.3 cm



From a UK private collection. Ex London, UK, gallery. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

In yellow-greenish translucent glass, globular body with flaring funnel neck, dimpled base. 26.8 grams, 86 mm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Property of a Stockport, UK, collector. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

The type was popular in the late Roman period, especially in the east. Its characteristic trait is an oval body, convex base and a neck with a funnel-like upper part.