Comprising two rectangular D-section bars, discoid mount on one end securing a razor blade, rectangular mount with engraved inscription 'P.A. G E Wills 1675' with bulbous finial to the other. 14.7 grams, 12.1 cm



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

Anthropomorphic figure (ittarma) with low-relief facial features, radiating beard, raised rim, bronze lantern-shaped pendant on cord around the neck; outer garment a sleeved coat in silken textile with open front; beneath, a fabric undergarment. 105 grams, 14.8 cm



From the private collection of a London gentleman, from his grandfather's collection formed before the early 1970s.

Such effigies, called itterma or ittarma are regarded as a temporary vessel for the soul of a deceased person. They were intended to maintain contact between the surviving descendants and the spirit world.

Including 'Dennis the Menace Fan Club', Snoopy 'Let's See Eye to Eye' and other types. 46 grams total, 25-63 mm



From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.

Carved in the round with addorsed ibex heads, each with integral bridle, lotus flower at the junction above a floral collar and tubular stem. 243 grams, 15.5 cm



Private collection, UK.

Comprising polished bicone beads with gilt spacers. 41.7 grams, 21 cm



Private collection, UK.

The body formed of three round-section bars twisted together, with looped terminals. 460 grams, 21.3 cm



From a British private collection. Ex Lockdales Auctions, Suffolk, UK.

Tudor period with C-shaped locking arm, keyhole with ledge above. 16.92 grams, 34 mm



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

Discoid in plan with lip to underside, central low-relief motif of a laureate and draped Roman-style bust with a nimbate lion of St. Mark, within a band inscribed 'TERIACA F ALLA TESTA DORO IN VENET'; all within outer band containing laurel wreath. 31 grams, 45 mm



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

Theriaca or ‘Venice treacle’ was a medicinal compound used since the time of Mithradates VI of Pontus as an antidote against any poisonous bite.

Flat-section hoop with hatched shoulders, plaque with raised panel, spread eagle motif lightly incised. 2.93 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 18.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



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

With broad triangular flange, low-relief raised pellets and bands. 7.66 grams, 25.12 mm overall, 21.8 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)



From an old English collection, 1980s.

Including a key with slotted bit and ribbed shank, vajra with bow to each end and other types. 520 grams total, 7.6-16.2 cm



Private collection, UK.

Graduated group of long banded carnelian beads with gilt spacer beads, centrepiece carved bicone bead with scroll detailing flanked by two biconvex beads. 177 grams, 60.4 cm



Private collection, UK.