Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

With dimpled base, flared neck and carinated flange below the mouth, rounded rim. 37 grams, 86 mm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Biconical body and a low basal ring, everted rim and a handle to the rear. 50 grams, 69 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.A18.

Comprising two domed discs suspended from a length of looped later gold-coloured chain. 0.58 grams, 76 mm



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

Bezel and fragment of the hoop, inset with an amethyst cabochon; intaglio with two addorsed prancing horses, figure above with raised arms. 2.67 grams, 21 mm



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

Comprising a barrel-shaped body with a dimpled base, short tubular neck and an everted rim. 33 grams, 72 mm



From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.

Slender hoop with a round bezel set with a conical agate, applied pellets flanking the bezel. 1.11 grams, 19.29 mm overall, 13.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D, USA 1 3/4, Europe 1.15, Japan 1)



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

With intaglio standing male holding a container, possibly Mercury with the marsupium; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.35 grams, 11.09 mm



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

Comprising a round disc with raised concentric circles and a central six-petalled flower motif with a pointed centre; underside with a four-way strap junction. 17.4 grams, 33 mm



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

With broad shoulder and conical body, everted rim, two loop handles and applied undulating band to the shoulder. 51.34 grams, 47 mm wide



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

This jar is a Syro-Palestinian type. Similar jars were found in the graves of Beit Fajjar, Palestine, and usually dated at the 4th-5th centuries A.D. Their colour is usually yellow-green or light green, but purple is also used.

Comprising a central enamelled disc with triangular lateral spurs forming a scaphoid plate, eight discoid cells to the rim, central knop; pin-lugs, pin and catch to the reverse; the enamel restored. 9.15 grams, 44 mm



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

Comprising: a stylised dog head with conical neck, and an onion-knop finial with a collar below. 6.42 grams total, 12.7-14.4 mm



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

A small figure of a resting dog with its head resting on its front paws, fur detailing on the body; mounted on a wooden display stand. 10.5 grams total, dog: 24.8 mm long



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