Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Round body with volute nozzle and a small stub handle at the rear, low-relief vine-leaf wreath encircling the filler hole, a large rosette at the base of the nozzle, base with concentric circles and a rosette. 38.1 grams, 83 mm



From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s.

Comprising a slender hoop and an oval bezel with a standing robed figure, possibly a goddess. 2.08 grams, 17.41 mm overall, 15.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)



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

With a piriform body and applied trail collar, flared neck with applied trail pinched into a pouring spout; strap handle; dimpled base with applied foot. 44 grams, 11.2 cm



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

With intaglio eagle standing with head turned, wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 10.76 mm



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

Comprising a circular body with a short nozzle and a loop handle, the discus with a profile bust of a mature man holding a staff; base with concentric circles. 98 grams, 10.8 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.A36.

Depicting a bird in flight with triangular wings and spread tail, collar around the neck and punched ring-and-dot eyes; pin and catchplate on the reverse. 7.38 grams, 38 mm



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

Rectangular in plan with cloisonné enamelled cells with palmettes at the shorter sides; mounting lugs to reverse. 14.7 grams, 39.7 mm



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

Bulbous body and rounded underside, long neck, trumpet-shaped mouth with applied rim, applied strap handle with ribbing. 40 grams, 96 mm



Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Roman glass from the 2nd to 4th century A.D. gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the Roman Empire. By this time, glassmaking had become highly skilled, and glass vessels were being produced on a much larger scale than before. Thanks to the development of glassblowing, makers were able to create practical as well as attractive objects such as bottles, flasks, jars, and drinking vessels. Much of the glass from this period has a soft blue-green tint, caused by natural elements in the raw materials. Although some pieces were finely decorated, many were made for ordinary daily use, showing how glass had become far more common and accessible across Roman society.

Plano-convex in section with incuse standing figure with arms raised, objects in the field, legend beside the lower leg. 1.88 grams, 15.98 mm



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

Including profile bust, advancing lion, two fish and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.9 grams total, 9-13 mm



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

One of the rings, representing a seahorse with a trident swimming beside a dolphin, could be connected with the Legio X Fretensis, whose symbol was Neptune and the dolphin, adopted after the battle of Actium.

Modelled as a stylised bird with slightly raised wings and a hooked beak. 39 grams, 45 mm



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

Restrung a graduated group of oblate barrel-shaped and spherical beads with disc spacers. 45 grams, 36 cm



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