Comprising a squat conical body with a dimple at the base, long tubular neck with wide rim. 87 grams, 15 cm



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

Comprising five discoid brooches, most retaining some polychrome enamel. 20.27 grams total, 21-25 mm



From a Dunmow, UK, collection; formed from 1970.

Colchester-type brooch shank with seriffed enigmatic legend 'DIXMNM'. 8.19 grams, 78 mm



Ex important German collection of brooches, 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

The inscription 'DIXMNM' is not easy to interpretate. MNM was possibly used as abbreviation for Dis Manibus Monumentum, i.e. ‘Monument to the spirit of the dead’. DIX was a shorter form for he/she/it said (dixit), but also refers sometimes to the numeral 12 (duodecimus).

An interphalangeal ring with an incuse palm branch motif on the bezel. 2.67 grams, 19.40 mm overall, 15.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)



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

With flattened discoid body and tall neck with flared mouth, applied rim. 20.5 grams, 10.6 cm



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

Glass flasks, such as this example, were used as containers for ointments, powders, balms, and other expensive liquids such as perfumes. These flattened spherical vessels were often utilised by pilgrims to carry water on their travels. This particular form appears to be a predecessor to twin-handled pilgrim flasks, which became commonplace later in the 3rd and 4th centuries.

Domed lid with remains of ferrous pin on the hinge, modelled as a female face with neatly arranged hair framing the face. 69 grams, 63 mm



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

Section of ewer handle with attachment panel formed as a gorgoneion with hollow reverse. 59.4 grams, 89 mm



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

With tapering balustered body, sub-circular eraser to the terminal. 6.08 grams, 93 mm



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

With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle; mouth chipped. 448 grams, 16.8 cm



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

Mount or harness fitting in the form of a vine leaf displaying simple stylised detailing to the front face, together with a raised perforated lug and scooped plaque above; suspension loop to the reverse. 55.5 grams, 58 mm



Found Cambridgeshire, UK, in the 1990s.

Flat-section annular bangle with diagonal ribbing to the outer face. 34 grams, 79 mm



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

With broad hoop, incised lines to shoulders, plaque with cell. 1.06 grams, 13.02 mm overall, 11.30 mm internal diameter



Acquired from Brigantia Antiques, York, UK, in the early 1990s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.