Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Featuring a D-section hoop with substantial angled shoulders, a small circular bezel with a pair of corn stalks(?). 6.84 grams, 29.26 mm overall, 13.90 x 17.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



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

With intaglio Juno seated on a throne with a flower in her hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.83 grams, 12.80 mm



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

Shallow body with volute nozzle, narrow shoulder and rounded border to the discus with low-relief profile bird and filler hole. 72 grams, 11.1 cm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent, with collector's reference no.A39.

D-section hoop and gently angled shoulders, oval bezel with a standing figure holding a staff and a small pouch, possibly depicting the messenger god Mercury. 7.23 grams, 25.04 mm overall, 14.56 x 18.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



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

With onion-knop finials, gusset to the bow, chamfered sections to the foot, hinged pin to the reverse. 21.8 grams, 56 mm



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

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.

Swept in profile comprising a horizontal crescentic panel to attach to the rim, with inlaid silver detailing, recurved cobra-shaped thumb pad, raised serpent to the outer face of the tapering handle, finial a mask of Bacchus or Pan, facing with volute scrolls to the brow and thick splayed beard; silver diadem. 118 grams, 14.4 cm



Private collection. with Christie's, London, 11 June 1997, no.97 (part). with Bonhams, 13 April 2000, no.198. Private collection, Europe.

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.