Mixed group of figures with anatomical details. 314 grams, 8.6-16.2 cm

Very fine condition.

From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

Cruciform plaque with lateral lobes to each arm; obverse with low-relief Corpus Christi; reverse with nimbate busts. 6.75 grams, 39 mm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Composed of two pieces secured together by a rivet, incised cross motif to both faces. 5.15 grams, 30 mm



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

Representing the Protection of the Mother of God; the icon within inside a crested kokoshnik (bochka) with triple border; the crest depicting the Trinity, with God the Father and the Son sitting and facing each other across an orb and crucifix; a dove, symbolising the Holy Spirit, hovering above the crucifix; the Trinity inscribed inside a crown of flying angels, sitting at his feet the four living creatures, the Cherubins symbolising the Evangelists: the Lion, the Angel, the Eagle and the Ox; inscription in Old Slavonic beneath the crest, the Mother of God standing slightly left, looking toward God the Son in the upper corner; clouds at her feet and around the upper left corner; thirteen Saints and four Angels above them standing around her. 281 grams, 17.1 cm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

The Icon of the Protection of the Mother of God, or Pokrov (in Old Slavonic), celebrates the Virgin Mary, depicting the Mother of God in prayer, wrapped in her mantle, surrounded by angels and saints. The image is a powerful symbol of protection and a reminder of Marian intercessory prayer, centered on protecting the Christian people from adversity and danger.

Restrung group of fusiform and other types with zoomorphic types. 130 grams, 60 cm



London, UK, collection, 2000s.

Including a rock crystal lion-head, carnelian winged putto and other items. 73 grams total, 24-42 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Equal-armed pendant with pellets to the central saltire and inset teardrop amber cabochons; hinged bale. 4.5 grams, 33 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Cross pommy pendant with integral pierced lug, low-relief crucifixion scene with monogram to each arm. 3.05 grams, 43 mm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Wide hoop with a starburst motif at the base, lozengiform bezel with linear decoration. 6.65 grams, 27.83 mm overall, 23.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+2 1/2, USA 13 3/4, Europe 32.01, Japan 30)



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

Various types including discoid with pierced lug, spherical, domed and other types. 1.75 kg total, 9-27 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export)

Comprising a carved stone owl, seated nude male terracotta figure and bearded male(?) marble bust with display stand. 645 grams total, 6.8-11.2 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Comprising a disc flange with stem and lateral clip below, waisted base and horse-head modelled in the round with flying mane. 55 grams, 55 mm



From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.