Modelled with open wings and an erect head, tail feathers spread with a small piercing through the base, and feather detailing throughout. 104 grams, 65.5 mm high



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

Comprising five spherical marbles. 17 grams total, 13.6-15.7 mm



From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.

With intaglio profile female bust; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.61 grams, 11.38 mm



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

With intaglio lion resting with forepaws extended. 0.44 grams, 10.16 mm



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

With broad plaque, incised border to the raised bezel, incised legend 'EVTVN', each line ending with an impressed point; small size suitable for a child. 2.63 grams, 18.62 mm overall, 15.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)



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

A roughly rectangular section of green and black mosaic glass with yellow annulets. 5.69 grams, 34.3 mm



From the late collection of a Cornish couple, formed from the early 1990s.

Composed of mixed beads, including 'eye' beads, glass beads with drawn decorations, pendant beads, and others, restrung. 64 grams, 64 cm



From an English private collection, 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian.

Modelled in the round with open jaws and lolling tongue, furrowed eyebrows and large lentoid eyes, mane detailing framing the face. 59.4 grams, 45.3 mm



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

Comprising a deep body with shallow foot, flared rim with a U-shaped spout. 34.5 grams, 74.4 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A92.

Featuring a D-section hoop with wide, angled shoulders, a round bezel with a quiver(?) and an arrow. 6.34 grams, 27.81 mm overall, 14.31x18.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)



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

Circular frame with low-relief pellet and linear decoration, two small loops flanking the stem. 21.14 grams, 61 mm



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

Depicted nude in a contrapposto stance with the weight on his left leg, holding a club in the crook of his left hand with a lion-skin draped over the arm, and a cup in his right hand. 115 grams, 86 mm



Acquired in the 1980s. 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 search certificate number no.12615-234681.

This well-proportioned bronze statuette, perhaps of Gallo-Roman origin, was likely made for a private lararium, the domestic shrine found in many Roman homes. Although provincial in style, it is carefully modelled and has a strong presence. Unlike many similar figures, Hercules is shown here without a beard, and the upper part of the head was probably once covered by a laurel crown. Known to the Greeks as Herakles, Hercules was one of the most admired heroic figures in the Roman world, celebrated for his strength, endurance, and ability to overcome immense challenges. His famous Twelve Labours made him a lasting symbol of perseverance and triumph, and small bronze figures such as this would have brought not only mythological meaning into the home, but also a sense of protection, resilience, and personal devotion.