Of early type with lemon-shaped knop above the round-section crossbar, facetted bow with impressed crow's foot motifs to the outer edge and faceted knop finials, D-section footplate with lateral chamfered edges and catchplate to reverse, hinged pin behind the crossbar. 43 grams, 80 mm



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

A D-section snake with incised lozenge hatching to the outer face, tail looped over the neck and raised head with eye and mouth detailing. 3.45 grams, 22.82 mm overall, 18.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.

Appliqué with repoussé detailing, mask of Alexander the Great or Dionysus with diadem to his brow. 3.77 grams, 22 mm



Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s-1990s. From the family collection of an East London, UK, gentleman.

Similar applications in bronze or silver (sometimes even in gold) decorated the triclinia of rich aristocrats, or the precious furnishings in fine wood of the furniture of the Villas.

Cuboid with drilled holes disposed 1:2, 3:6, 4:5. 11 grams, 19 mm



From a collection of gaming items, formed 1980-1990s.

Restrung designer necklace string of tubular, oblate and other types with heart-shaped pendant centrepiece. 14.4 grams, 38.5 cm



London, UK, collection, 2000s.

Discoid with integral loop, impressed monogram design. 2.93 grams, 24 mm



From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.

Comprising an elliptical-section bow with D-shaped chord and spring extending to the pin; rectangular foot with catch to the reverse; top of catch extended to a wire coiled about the lower bow. 29 grams, 81 mm



Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.

Comprising: sturdy tweezers with chamfered edges to the arms, thn spike, mounting ring. 12.92 grams, 94 mm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

Plate brooch formed as a leaping lion, with raised tail and detailed face, notched edge to mane and tail; spring, pin and catch to reverse. 7.87 grams, 42 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

The lion brooch of flat metal in low relief shows remarkable uniformity of artistry, technique, workmanship and construction with Eagle and Hare brooches. Both categories can be dated to the 2nd century A.D. and both have typically Celtic craftsmanship within minimal simple lines. They were probably a product of Romano-British workmanship

Formed as two broad tapering flat-section arms with transverse ribbing to the loop, notched edges and impressed ring-and-dot ornament. 6.84 grams, 56 mm



From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s.

Cuboid with slightly dished faces, incised ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 3.45 grams, 12 x 13 mm



From a collection of gaming items, formed 1980-1990s.

With an openwork sub-triangular body made up of three curved trumpet motifs; to the reverse, a pin lug supporting the hinged pin, and a flat transverse catchplate. 10.2 grams, 34 mm



Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket.