Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

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.

Each a cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.57 grams total, 10-11 mm



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

With intaglio bird perching on a branch; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.46 mm.



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

Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 5.12 grams total, 11 mm each



Ex Essex gentleman's collection, 2000s.

With intaglio Minerva standing with spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.58 grams, 12.86 mm



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

A thick rim fragment with a high-relief lion face with an open mouth. 61 grams, 79.4 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.A48.

Disc with impressed portrait bust of an emperor wearing a laurel wreath; impression of cloth to reverse. 4.14 grams, 24 mm



UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

Composed of oblate and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 4.32 grams, 39.5 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Comprising a slender loop with an oval cell set with a garnet cabochon, two drops below, one with a glass bead. 1.28 grams, 29.9 mm



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

Two domed gaming pieces, one sky blue and the other brown. 1.85 grams total, 11-12 mm



Acquired from Ancient Art Shop, Berkshire, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. Accompanied by the original Ancient Art Shop certificate of authenticity.