Composed of beads of various types with larger beads as a central feature; restrung. 23.3 grams, 45.2 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Hollow to the reverse, formed as the mask of a putto with wavy locks framing the fleshy face; remains of stud to centre. 15.6 grams, 27 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman.

Flat-section hoop with a raised circular bezel with a ring-and-dot motif, a pair of incuse ring-and-dot motifs on each shoulder. 3.51 grams, 22.85 mm overall, 18.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



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

Romano-Pannonian rings of the 3rd century A.D. were characterised by a small circular bezel with wide, sloping shoulders and a fairly thick hoop. The dots decorating them were often filled with enamel.

Composed of slightly irregular tubular and other beads; restrung. 8.48 grams, 46 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 5.07 grams, 14 mm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Annular with incised ring-and-dot to the forward face. 1.94 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 14.32 x 12.35 mm internal diameter



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Comprising of lozengiform plate with lateral lobes and pale green enamel, curved bird-head finial; round-section tappering pin to the reverse. 3.32 grams, 41 mm



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

A mixed group of polychrome beads with a small metal pendant; restrung. 10.23 grams, 39.2 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Of kräftig profilierte type with D-section ribbed bow, tubular collar and central flat plate with knop finials, catchplate and pin to the reverse. 11.5 grams, 54 mm



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

Comprising of a large bow brooch, small brooch formed as a bird with folded wings and wide expanding tail, two buckle plates with stylized zoomorphic creature. 43 grams total, 32-91 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.

Comprising a D-section hoop and integral ellipsoid bezel; incuse serpent motif with enamel fill. 7.87 grams, 25.05 mm overall, 18.04 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Little Wilberham, South Cambridgeshire, UK, on Friday 13th December 2024. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-9C2757.

Comprising: Roman orange glass ring; Roman iron ring with glass intaglio; three early Byzantine bronze rings with solar symbols engraved on the bezel; two early Medieval bronze rings, one with a coat of arms and one with an eagle; one late Medieval silver ring with a floriated cross; two Renaissance rings set with coloured glass insert. 50 grams total, 20-28 mm



From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe.