Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Flat with recessed obverse, reserved Calvary cross with spear and hyssop sponge, Cyrillic legend surrounding; loop finial. 12.24 grams, 54 mm



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.

Slender hoop formed as a pair of long bones with a snake curled around the shafts at the shoulders, the bezel a skull with recessed eye sockets. 3.44 grams, 22.68 mm overall, 18.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)



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

Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with the shoulders formed as opposing bird-heads, the edge of the bezel decorated with similar motifs and set with a vibrant red cabochon. 8.69 grams, 29.88 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.

Agreement between Evelyn Chadwicke, Lord of the Manor of West Leake, and Granville Wheler, Rector of the Parish Church of Little Leak, both in Nottinghamshire, relating to an exchange of lands; 4 pages, printed on two large folio leaves. 260 grams, 39 x 21.9 cm



Originally held in Nottingham Central Library, purchased directly by Ian Wilkinson in 2020. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

Over 280 years old, in very good condition.

Intaglio profile bust with short hair and laurel wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.01 grams, 21 mm



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

Canvas pouch with flap and securing string; twenty-six square alphabetic stencils. 491 grams, 8.5 x 9 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising: Bren Gun Carrier 622 housed on the manufacturer's cardboard tray with a plastic canopy; GMC CCKW 353 truck by Editions Atlas, housed in the manufacturer's display box with a window. 614 grams total, 17-19.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Wool cap with braided chin strap with anchor buttons, maker's badge inside. 187 grams, 25.5 cm



From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.

Red wool band with black trim and hooked cross emblem. 30 grams, 44.4 x 11.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Including: USAAF US Air Force Officers Branch of Service Collar badges with propeller and wings; similar with screw-thread grommet to reverse; bombardier badge with pin to reverse, shall pointing downwards with lateral wings on a winged plaque; and other types. 95.71 grams total, 14.16-76.8 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising: Royal Armoured Corps cap badge; Coldstream Guards cap badge; Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge. 30 grams total, 49-50.5 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of an Essex militaria collector.

Comprising two intact glass port and wine bottles, imported for British officers and troops. 1.58 kg total, 29.3-29.5 cm



Found by local Zulu people living at Khambula, South Africa, 1990s-early 2000s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

The battle resulted in a heavy defeat for the Zulus, who had been full of confidence from their earlier victories against the British at Isandlwana and Hlobane.