The eagle standing with its wings closed, and its head turned slightly to the right, with long claws spread on the top of a large goat head with long segmented horns and a protruding beard. 22.1 grams, 34 mm



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

Rounded body with large looped handle at the rear and long nozzle, D-shaped filler hole with raised rim, maker's mark on the base. 58 grams, 10.6 cm



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

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 31 grams total, 14-23 mm



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

The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' suggests by etymologically referring to a square or at least a four-sided shape and confirmed in several cases by material remains of the past. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term token is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.

Composed of mixed beads in graduated sizes, with a large bead as the central feature, restrung. 18.7 grams, 38 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.35 grams total, 11 mm each



Ex Essex gentleman's collection, 2000s.

Rounded body with long nozzle, raised rim around the discus with central filling hole and three raised lugs on the shoulder; the base with concentric circles and maker's mark 'FORTIS'. 122 grams, 11.8 cm



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

A pair of cuboid dice, each with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4 and 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 8.22 grams total, 13 mm each



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

Keeled hoop with expanding angular shoulders, set with a red carnelian intaglio bearing the inscription 'KAPTE / PIOV'; possibly a marriage. 9.99 grams, 30.43 mm overall, 17.55 x 12.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



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

Formed in iridescent aqua glass with pinched head and tail. 1.25 grams, 19 mm



From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.

With intaglio standing figure of Mercury with caduceus; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.57 grams, 12.85 mm



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

Mixed group of roughly cuboid tesserae and variously shaped tile fragments. 1 kg total including boxes, 15-90 mm



From the collection of a Dorset, UK, gentleman. Ex West London, UK, gentleman.

An amber-coloured discoid pendant with an impressed image of an advancing lion facing left. 2.27 grams, 24.44 mm



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