Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

On a wooden board with elaborate riza, nimbate Christ shown facing and holding an open book on his lap, the right hand raised and making the sign of blessing; by Jacob & Co in Moscow; printing to the lower edge of the brass panel states "PRINTING IS APPROVED BY THE MOSCOW RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE DECEMBER 6 DAY 1896 YEAR. CENSOR ARCHPRIEST ALEXANDER SMIRNOV. A JACOB&C MOSCOW." 436 grams, 26.3 x 22 cm



Acquired from Derby Antiques Fair, 2004. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The hoop formed as two parallel sets of long bones set end-to-end; hollow-formed gilded bezel of a skull. 9.15 grams, 31.27 mm overall, 20.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)



Acquired from a Staffordshire, UK, antiques fair. Ex Buckinghamshire, UK, collection.

Rim fragment with high-relief Corpus Christi. 54 grams, 85.11 mm



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

Comprising a triangular blade with a raised midrib, a biconical handle with pellet decoration, and an openwork pommel. 301 grams, 31.5 cm



Acquired London Coin Fair. From a Buckinghamshire private collection. This item is for collection from our premises only.

Comprising three agate beads formed as the vajra, and one red agate collared globular bead. 39.15 grams total, 24-41 mm



Ex UK gallery, early 2000s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

With a rounded and stepped rim; wreath, forehead, nose and eye. 19.69 grams, 57.11 mm



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

Representing Saint Nicholas of Myra with a book in his left hand and making the gesture of blessing with his right, dressed as a bishop with sticharion, covered by omophorion, and surmounted by an epitrachelion embroidered with crosses; the saint flanked by Jesus and Virgin Mary, Christ holding the gospel, Mary the bishop’s epitrachelion; Cyrillic inscriptions 'Saint Nikolaos the Wonderworker (СВЯТЫЙ НИКОЛА ЧУДОТВОРЕЦ), Iesus Christos (ΙΣ ΧC) and Mother of God (ΜΡ ΘΥ)' on the enamelled background. 348 grams, 10.7 cm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

The icon features meticulous craftsmanship typical of Orthodox iconography. The enamel colors, despite the passage of time, retain their vibrant intensity, highlighting the key elements of the depicted images. The refined details and use of enamel give depth and luminosity to the icon, making it a precious example of the Russian Orthodox tradition.

Heater-shaped shield in iron-alloy with three leopard heads, banner below reading 'FLOREAT SALOPIA', 795 grams, 16.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market pre 2000. Property of Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.

Discoid in plan with a facing bust with tousled hair. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

Crescent-shaped plaque pierced at each end to accept a mounting ring: enigmatic inscription in three lines following the curve of the edges, in capitals: 'fvcheme cn / mrevocv verismeidm / zonino accidis solidunt'. 12.4 grams, 54 mm



From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.

Carved in the round figure of a bull supporting an oil lamp on its back pierced for suspension; mounted on a custom-made stand. 47 grams total, 55 mm including stand



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

Slender single-edged iron blade with socket, lozenge-section bone handle with incised quatrefoil motifs. 31.8 grams, 19.8 cm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.