Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse advancing lion on a baseline, raised tail in 'S' configuration; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 2.94 grams, 23.82 mm overall, 20.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



From an old English collection, Bournemouth, UK. Ex Parthenon Gallery, London, UK, 2001. Property of a North London, UK, private collector.

The prominent curved tail may have been deliberately so formed to show the owner's initial 'S'.

Disc with radiating flames to the rim and face (Sun in Splendour); reverse with heater shield. 8.48 grams, 38 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

Bifacial badges are a rarity and it seems likely that this may have been a test-piece.

Formed as a group of three sycamore keys, modelled in the round. 2.14 grams, 21 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

Modelled in the half-round, 'pelican in her piety' motif of a bird with one wing extended pecking her chest to release blood dripping into the beaks of her brood in their nest. 9.44 grams, 31 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

Bifacial low-relief figure of a female in floor-length robe with line of bosses to the front, triangular panel to chest, stylised halo. 15.6 grams, 64 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

The Cult of St. Sitha (Italian 'Zita da Lucca') was celebrated at the church of St. Benet Sherehog in the City of London.

The hoop with a sunburst motif on one side and a large oval bezel with a pentagram motif. 3.73 grams, 21.93 mm overall, 17.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Discoid in plan with bifacial low-relief imagery: Obverse - Calvary scene with Corpus Christi and flanking mourners; Reverse - hatched field with supine dragon, triumphant robed and crowned figure holding aloft a cross piercing the dragon's mouth. 5.63 grams, 28 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

The imagery may represent St George slaying the dragon, although he is usually pictured nimbate and on horseback. Alternatively, it may show Christ overcoming Satan in the form of a dragon in the Harrowing of Hell episode.

Heart-shaped with ropework border, openwork knot motif to centre. 2.88 grams, 24 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.87 grams, 19 mm



From a retired Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman's collection, a long time member of the Pewter Society.

The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

Including belt-mounts, jar-stopper and other items. 111 grams total, 26.22-55.81 mm



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

With a triangular head and lateral barbs, a slender neck and a deep butted socket. 23.5 grams, 11 cm



Acquired from a USA private collector in the 1990s. Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.

Keeled hoop with raised plaque at the base, angled shoulders and a circular raised bezel with a Christogram. 6.96 grams, 26.35 mm overall, 17.07 x 17.83 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



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