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.

Including fusiform plano-convex and other types with wedge-shaped pendant. 286 grams total, 15-80 mm



Private collection, UK.

Fusiform, tubular and other types with dragged trails and other ornament. 138 grams total, 39-87 mm



Private collection, UK.

Comprising a bell-shaped pawn with pellet detailing; a standing knight with sword and teardrop shield; a mounted knight with spear and shield. 226 grams total, 44-85 mm



Private collection, UK.

A mixed group of hooked fasteners, including an oval with a low-relief female profile, an openwork rosette, rectangular with a low-relief of double-headed serpent, an openwork interlaced design, and some with suspension lug. 13.4 grams total, 28-37 mm



From the private collection of the late Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK, acquired 1980s-1990s.

Central panel of triptych formed as a rectangular plaque of low-relief figure of Saint Nicholas flanked by smaller figures of Jesus and Mary to each side, a suspension hoop to each corner; upper panel with central image of trinity with cherubs and vernicle; remains of pale blue enamel. 47 grams, 90 mm



Ex Constable collection, 1990s. Ex P. Morris collection.

With hatched shoulders, drum-shaped bezel with applied granulation, inset glass cabochon. 4.18 grams, 25.94 mm overall, 18.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



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

The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 69/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.

David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Rectangular in plan with openwork ornament to the underside, suspension bale, inset facetted panel with calligraphic text to each face. 53.2 grams, 78 mm



Private collection, UK.

Bell-shaped in profile with flared floor-length skirt, hands held at the waist inside bell sleeves. 13.4 grams, 28 mm



Ex London Coin Fair, 1990s. Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.

Carved in the round head of a ram with a flared base. 117 grams, 51 mm



Private collection, UK.

Ellipsoid integral plaque with low-relief motif of two opposed skulls between crossed long-bones. 5.28 grams, 21.1 mm overall, 18.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



From an old English collection, 1980s.