Comprising a slender hoop and an oval bezel with an incuse image of a stylised horse. 3.53 grams, 18.72 mm overall, 16.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)



Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

The ring belongs to the Type 4b of Hadjadj classification, i.e. rings with a sinuous profile and thick head. The image on the bezel is reminiscent of horse motifs linked to the Romano-Celtic mythology, although the horse was a known pattern in the Germanic legends as well.

Each U-shaped in section with bulbous finial, flute and flared terminal at upper end with notch detailing. 7.43 grams total, 43 mm each



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Comprising a narrow shank with thick ellipsoid loop at each end. 18.52 grams, 64 mm



Found Norfolk, UK.

Including lozenge-section, ribbed and other types, most with their pins. 39 grams total, 22-44 mm



From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

Anthropomorphic type with oval eyes, beard and hair raised to form a convex shape, flat cheeks, a wedge-shaped nose, hair dressed in lateral lobes, rivet hole above and another to the underside. 38.8 grams, 48 mm



Found Norfolk, UK.

Hoop with coiled wire closure; free-running axehead pendant decorated with incised triangle motif, ring-and-dot at each angle and to centre. 9.47 grams, 45 mm



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

Comprising: D-shaped headplate and seven radiating lobes, flat ribbed bow, lozengiform footplate with piriform finial, pin-lug and catch to the reverse. 17.5 grams, 61 mm



Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman.

Each a square block with concave sides and for ring-and-dot motifs, with trapezoidal extension and ledge at the base; two mounting posts to reverse. 6 grams total, 18.5 mm



From an old English collection, 1980s.

With ribbing to the hooked beak, L-shaped band with stamped offset triangles, cell to accept a gemstone eye. 16.8 grams, 45 mm



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

Each a waisted tongue-shaped plaque with openwork detailing to the obverse, incised vegetation. 14 grams total, 44-48 mm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Large example of the type (Avent's Class Ai) with deep flange to the rim, inner collar with pellets, central helmetted mask with scaphoid mouth, remains of pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 5.17 grams, 19.7 mm



Found Norfolk, UK.

Comprising a braided band of wire; each end splayed and enclosed by the shank. 25.25 grams, 63 mm



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