Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Comprising a rectangular palette and six bronze instruments, including two spoons, a scalpel, a probe and two needles. 198 grams total, 8.7-16.6 cm



From the estate of Mr Eduard Steiner, Hainburg/Carnuntum (1933-2025). Acquired on the European art market.

Mined in Greece, four irregular fragments cut and polished on one side, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 2.1 kg total, 7 - 30.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman.

Also known as Lapis Lacedaemonius and Porfido Verde Antico, a type of green porphyry quarried in Greece. Spartan basalt is a form of andesite or volcanic rock known today only from a single source in the village of Krokees on the Peloponnese in Greece. In addition, ancient sources mention a quarry of Lapis Lacedaemonius in Taygetus.

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:2, 3:4, 5:6. 0.47 grams, 6.95 mm



From the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s.

With flattened discoid body, pinched tubular neck with everted rolled rim, iridescent surface. 26.5 grams, 95 mm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Including profile bust, standing figure and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.89 grams total, 9-14 mm



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

The collection includes a gemstone with Fortuna holding Cornucopia, another gemstone with Athena Promachos, a further gemstone with Helios driving his radiant chariot, and two portraits looking left.

With intaglio nude male with arms raised, possibly a wrestler; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.36 grams, 9.87 mm



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

Comprising: two with standing figures; profile bust; trefoil; fish; Fortuna; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.23 grams total, 7.48-15.98 mm



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

Stylised figure with curving body and splayed crescentic tail with a loop above. 11.2 grams, 37.6 mm



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

Each plano-convex in section in chestnut-tinted glass. 44 grams total, 80-87 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D. From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.

The hoop with a hook-and-loop closure behind a domed boss with applied granule, an emerald-coloured glass bead suspended below. 1.17 grams, 23.3 mm



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

With intaglio Minerva standing with spear over her shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.61 grams, 12.29 mm



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

Squat bulbous body and a long tubular neck with rolled flange rim. 31.1 grams, 14 cm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.