Cloison with incuse gorgoneion in three-quarter view; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.70 grams, 20.93 mm overall, 17.52 x 15.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)



Private collection, England.

Composed of small annular beads with larger beads as a central feature; restrung with a clasp. 7.29 grams, 45.5 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Cuboid type, each with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.42 grams total, 13 mm each



From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Discoid body formed as an openwork monogram 'ROMA' in capitals, the M and A ligated, the O formed by the brooch frame itself; pin-lug and catch to reverse; minor losses to lettering. 14.86 grams, 35 mm



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

With domed body and flat base, tall neck with trumpet-shaped mouth and rolled rim. 236 grams, 93 mm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Discoid in plan with stub heart-shaped nozzle, loop handle with ribbing to outer face, shoulder with low-relief wreath detailing, discus with stag running right; ropework bands to underside of nozzle, base marked off with two circular grooves, impressed 'C' to centre. 81 grams, 10.3 cm



From a Scottish gentleman’s collection, Glasgow, formed from the early 2000s.

Facetted lentoid-section sling shot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Imperator (Pompey the Great the victorious general). 80.4 grams, 46 mm



Previously from a private Spanish collection. Ex London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence.

The shot (Völling type 1C) is marked with the abbreviated name of Gnaeus Pompey; it was used in quantity at the Battle of Monda (or Munda) against Julius Caesar, 17th March 45 BC. The projectiles could be of different material: in lead (glandes) or in pottery or stone (lapides missiles). Sometimes they were signed with the name of the general, as is our specimen.

Mixed group of stone, glass and faience beads with a conical feature bead at the centre; restrung. 26.57 grams, 40 cm



From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with impression of timber laths to the reverse. 690 grams total, 7.9-10.5 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle

Bulbous body and a long tubular neck with rolled rim. 14 grams, 10.3 cm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Including intaglio profile busts, scaraboid with archer and other types; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.35 grams total, 8-20 mm



Private collection, England.

including square bezel with incised hatched saltire, scaphoid bezel with vesica, lozenge bezel with saltire, and other types. 64 grams total, 21-27 mm



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