A set of four framed and glazed historical prints: Sir Francis Drake, engraved by S. Freeman, published London, 1829, by Harding & Lepard; Sir Walter Raleigh, engraved by H. Robinson, published London, 1829, by Harding & Lepard; Spencer Compton, engraved by H. Robinson, published London, 1834, by Harding & Lepard; Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, engraved by H.T. Ryall, published London, 1830, by Harding & Lepard. 2.3 kg total, 32.5 x 24.5 cm each

Fair to fine condition.

Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

With slender shank, loop bow, bit with cruciform ward; possibly from a church or other large door. 116 grams, 20 cm



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

Scrollwork to the shoulders, square bezel with impressed crown above incised 'CVR monogram. 4.25 grams, 22.75 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



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

Including a glass fusiform bead with dragged trail detailing and seven tzi beads. 90 grams total, 26-76 mm



Private collection, UK.

Bowl formed as a jester head with prominent hooked nose and insert glass eyes, smoking a cigar, wearing a crown and prominent necklace, removable cylindrical cap to the top of the head; ascending stem with ribbed bottom and everted flat rim at the back. 177 grams, 15.5 cm



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

Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals showing various scenes, including one with cuneiform text. 180 grams total, 28-39 mm



Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection.

D-shaped in section with italic inscription to inner face "I love you". 1.05 grams, 20.67 mm overall, 18.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)

Repaired.

Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Plano-convex in section with intaglio rearing horses each on its own baseline, sunburst between. 1.64 grams, 19 mm



Acquired on the Swiss art market. Private collection, England.

The imagery possibly refers to the twin horsemen, Castor and Pollux.

A mixed group of idol figures, each a recumbent nude female with headdress. 224 grams total, 8-12 cm

Fine condition, two broken.

Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

With applied mask design, cabochon studs to the shoulders, screw-thread to stopper. 265 grams, 14.6 cm



From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

Carved in the half-round, four serpentine panels with fixing holes to the edges, combining to form a profile image of a ram with its legs folded beneath the body. 300 grams total, 71-90 mm



Private collection, UK.

Of academic interest, copper coated lead seal impressions taken from cylinder seals showing various scenes, including seven with cuneiform text. 375 grams total, 39-52 mm



Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection.