Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

The tip of a flexed thumb with nail detailing, two creases beneath the nail. 163 grams, 61 mm



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

Round body with volute nozzle, narrow shoulder, discus with low-relief image of Diana shooting her bow. 58.5 grams, 95 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Including scaraboid amulet, fusiform banded agate bead, bronze head from a votive figure and other items. 101 grams total, 17-30 mm



Private collection, acquired on the German art market in 1992; thence by descent.

Among the collection there is an interesting coin (AE follis) of Tiberius II, Μ, above cross, to left ANNO, to right VIII, in ex. THEUP., AD 590-591.

Modelled in the round with feather detailing and striations on the beak. 65.3 grams, 63 mm



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

D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, set with an agate intaglio carved as a face in three-quarter view. 4.26 grams, 23.50 mm overall, 14.08 x 19.53 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.

Comprising four annular beads on a later gold-coloured loop. 0.21 grams, 5 mm



Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

Elongated round-section body with a suspension loop at the rear. 18 grams, 49 mm



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

Deep, circular body with volute scrolls flanking the nozzle, concentric circles around the concave discus with radiating petals; maker's mark cross on base. 99 grams, 11.5 cm



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.A27.

Composed mainly of oblate beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 6.69 grams, 39 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

With angled shoulders and a raised, round bezel; polished. 3.95 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, Antiquities Sale, Wednesday 12th July 2000, no.9 (part). Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the Bonhams invoice.

Comprising an elliptical-section bow with D-shaped chord decorated with herringbone pattern, spring extending to the pin; tapering foot with catch to the reverse; top of catch extended to a wire coiled about the lower bow 7.68 grams, 55 mm



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

Comprising a T-shaped hook and drum-shaped body with central enamelled roundel and surrounding annular cell with reserved pellets. 7.63 grams, 22.8 mm



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