Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

An oval convex mount depicting a mature man with a carefully arranged full beard, bushy eyebrows and a wide nose, with two rosettes on the brow. 58 grams, 66 mm



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

With biconical bulbous body and pontil base, flared mouth with carinated rim, strap handle the shoulder. 780 grams, 17 cm



Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market before 1990. Acquired on the UK art market.

Plano-convex in profile with impressed dolphin and legend. 1.05 grams, 17.71 mm



Acquired in 1994. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

This Phoenician terracotta bulla, decorated with a dolphin, reflects the strong maritime identity of the Phoenician world. Bullae were typically used to seal documents or goods, serving both a practical and symbolic function in trade and administration. The dolphin, a creature closely associated with the sea, would have held particular meaning for the Phoenicians, whose culture and prosperity were deeply tied to seafaring and commerce across the Mediterranean. Often seen as a symbol of protection, guidance, and safe passage, the dolphin adds an additional layer of meaning to the object, suggesting not only its use in everyday transactions but also a connection to the wider beliefs and environment of the ancient coastal world.

With crescentic body decorated with raised bosses, a curved catch to one arm and remains of a coiled spring to the other. 9.29 grams, 35.7 mm



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

Comprising a slender round-section hoop and a lentoid bezel with a standing goddess before a pillar. 1.92 grams, 16.72 mm overall, 13.16x15.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)



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

Bell-shaped in profile with carination above the foot. 144 grams, 11.2 cm



Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman, Mayfair gallery, 1990s.

Mixed group of fragmentary artefacts, including bows from leech brooches and pins. 162 grams total, 18.5-90 mm



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

Curved round-section hook with cuboid finial pierced on all four sides and to the top. 23.01 grams, 44.37 mm



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

Comprising a slender hoop and an oval bezel with a stylised nude goddess, possibly Venus. 1.55 grams, 20.58 mm overall, 14.22x17.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)



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

Comprising three lentoid-section bullets. 89 grams total, 30-36 mm



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

The flying horse depicted in a dynamic pose with open wings. 6.71 grams, 34 mm



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

Piriform in plan with raised carination around the filler hole and volute nozzle, herringbone band decoration to the shoulder. 67 grams, 10.4 cm



From a collection of lamps from a late Scottish gentleman, 1970-1990s.