Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

With intaglio robed female advancing with one hand extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.55 grams, 11.97 mm



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

Piriform body raised on nine small feet at the base, collar to the conical neck and chamfered rim; to the lower neck a disc with narrow central opening; to the outer face of the body, vertically pinched flanges. 107 grams, 10.9 cm



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

Drum-shaped body on a low basal ring and everted rim, bands to the outer face; iridescent surface. 33.8 grams, 71 mm



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

Including advancing lion, perching bird and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams total, 7-19 mm



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

One of the gemstones is certainly pertinent to a military ring, representing an eagle among two signa (standards). Both shafts are decorated with multiple phalerae and lunulae.

With intaglio Minerva standing holding spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.22 grams, 14.41 mm



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

Round body with volute nozzle, discus with a flaming altar flanked by two pillars, one with a flame. 49.8 grams, 79 mm



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

Including a bearded mask appliqué, razor with eagle-shaped handle and other items. 42.48 grams total, 25.83-38.52 mm



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

With intaglio seated Jupiter on a throne with a sceptre in his hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.88 mm



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

Featuring a sturdy D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a letter 'Y' flanked by 'O' with a pellet at the centre. 6.50 grams, 25.40 mm overall, 13.24 x 17.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.30, Japan 4)



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

Modelled in the round with an erect head turned to the left; mounted on a display stand. 27.3 grams total, 42 mm high including stand



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

Comprising: potter at his wheel; amphora; 'ICBL' legend; stooping figure; bird in flight; horse in profile; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.70 grams total, 8.49-13.58 mm



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

Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. 38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm



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

The 'manus fico' (literally 'fig sign') is a gesture made with the hand, and fingers curled, with the thumb thrust between the middle and index fingers. In Roman culture, this was a sign of fertility or good luck and would have warded off the evil eye. Phallic amulets were popular items amongst the Roman army.