Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Intaglio winged Victory standing with one arm extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.29 grams, 8.81 mm



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

A single-handled mould-blown pitcher, doubling as a sprinkler flask, the inner diaphragm at the junction of the neck and body with a small piercing to restrict the flow of liquid from the vessel; twenty individual ribs which radiate upwards from the pontil mark on the base towards the neck; flared and rolled rim, handle applied separately at the end of the process, formed from folded glass creating a scrollwork effect; one face of the pitcher shows the original rich green glass colour, while the other side has an area of milky oxidation. 191 grams, 13.5 cm



Originally in an old English collection. Ex property of a Florida, USA, gentleman.

Scholars sometimes call this rare type a 'squash glass', the reason for which is apparent when viewing the piece from beneath. The body of these vessels was produced by means of optical blowing, resulting in internal vertical ribs evenly distributed along the vessel wall.

With a broad plano-convex base, sturdy tubular body, everted and rolled rim. 137 grams, 75 mm



From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s.

Penannular rectangular-section body divided into segments with linear decoration. 29.7 grams, 59 mm



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

A hollow-form figurine of a dove, with annular eyes, small wings and an open beak. 22 grams, 42.5 mm



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

Standing figure modelled in the round with flared cape over his tunic, modius on his head, arms outstretched. 32 grams, 52 mm



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

The hoop expanding at the shoulder, oval bezel with reversed inscription 'IIKH' flanked by two palm fronds. 3.89 grams, 21.37 mm overall, 13.01x15.86 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.

A group of millefiori and lampwork beads and fragments, comprising: a polychrome mosaic glass fragment with leaf decoration and a banded yellow rim; a white mosaic glass inlay with red and black floral motifs; an oblate bead with 'eye' motifs; a turquoise-coloured thick inlay of four fingers with white nail detailing; a blue and a yellow shoe-shaped fragment with applied bosses. 5.48 grams total, 9-20 mm



Ex private Swiss collection. Acquired by Galerie Rhéa, Zurich, from the above in 2011.

Ellipsoid bezel with inset bronze plaque in a red glass surround; low-relief profile bust with solar crown. 2.70 grams, 20.86 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



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

Piriform in plan with flatted body; iridescent surface 14.8 grams, 54.8 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.A151.

With an intaglio eagle standing with its head turned and a wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.97 grams, 11.14 mm



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

With intaglio putto in a landscape; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 10.32 mm



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