Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Sheet gold ring with repoussé annulet and band of pellets, T-shaped suspension. 2.79 grams, 35 mm



Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12424-226930.

Frieze depicting two crouching gryphons with a vertical sapling and a bee above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.70 grams, 16.12 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Cushion-shaped and pierced through the centre, with a horseman motif. 2.89 grams, 14 mm



From a late Warwickshire numismatic collector, his collection formed from the early 1980s.

Doughnut-shaped body and a round socket. 431 grams, 73 mm



From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.

Comprising a tubular body with a domed rump and four stub legs, an angled neck to accept a separate neck and head with applied domed eyes and antlers with lateral spurs; a trumpet-shaped filler tube to the upper face and a strap handle to the rear; impressed longitudinal lines; and a pouring hole at the throat. 841 grams, 30.5 cm



with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report and photograph by Oxford Authentication with sample no.281z20 dated 16 June 1981.

Rectangular bifacial type with pyramidal motifs to obverse, advancing bull to reverse. 7.16 grams, 31.76 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Scaraboid with a domed upper face, underside with an advancing bull on a baseline, inscription below. 5.95 grams, 18 mm



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

With stylised Master of Beasts figure holding two staves, animal below. 35.89 grams, 32.26 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Modelled in the round in a resting position with raised head; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 118 grams total, camel: 50.8 mm long



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

With broad shoulder and a wide neck, flared rim; ribbed loop handle with applied pellet above; polychrome painted scroll and mesh designs. 320 grams, 11.5 cm wide



UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.

Modelled in the round, resting and with its head turned to the side, pierced through the body. 15 grams, 40.3 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Hollow-formed piriform body with three columnar legs, strap handle with applied detailing and applied collar, tapering neck and strigine head with applied loops to the eyes. 442 grams, 17 cm high



UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.