Comprising a flat-section hoop and openwork bezel formed as two hands encircling a heart with a crown above; inner face showing traces of the original coin. 4.88 grams, 21.64 mm overall, 18.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



From the collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, collector.

Comprising an ovoid bowl and a round-section handle with a flattened terminal. 45.4 grams, 17.5 cm



Ex Suffolk, UK, collection.

Reversible type with printed floral cotton design in crimson and green, and brown herringbone pattern cloth with trellis design. 1.1 kg, 106 cm high



Private collection, UK.

Mixed group of jars and a cup with painted details. 1.11 kg, 85-140 mm wide

Very fine condition.

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

Composed of biconical beads interspersed with small metal beads, five lion-shaped amulets; restrung. 40.2 grams, 40.6 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Comprising a squat cup with broad rounded rim, low base with pedestal foot. 49 grams, 74 mm



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

Including fusiform, tabular and other types in banded agate and other materials. 117 grams total, 21-69 mm



Private collection, UK.

Restrung group of annular, fusiform, and other beads with crouching feline, pelta, crescent, and other pendants. 68 grams, 78 cm



Private collection, UK.

Comprising a cylindrical body and bell-shaped mouth with egg-and-dart detailing to the rim; segmented lower body with round-section strap handle; lotus-flower foot. 2.92 kg, 27.2 cm



Swiss private collection. Ex Herman Feldermann, Frankfurt, Germany, prior to 1985. Private collection, UK.

Including two lapis lazuli conical pawns, and other types. 310 grams total, 43-64 mm



Private collection, UK.

Each a round-section shank with ram's head finials. 328 grams total, 96-99 mm



Private collection, UK.

An imitation shrunken head modelled from leather with applied hair, moustache, eyebrows and eyelashes; pierced through the lips and ears; set in a later glass dome with base. 810 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand



Acquired Mellors & Kirk, circa 2019. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The Victorian ‘freak show’ played a significant role in mid- and late-nineteenth century popular culture, enjoyed by everyone regardless of their class. Such shows, which often travelled the country, were presented to the public as entertaining and educational, offering the opportunity to learn about anatomy and the ‘realities’ of people from foreign lands. The real 'shrunken heads', known as tsantsas, were carefully preserved, severed human heads that were used by the Jivaroan people of the Amazon as war trophies, for ceremonial purposes, or to intimidate enemies.