Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Spherical dark blue millefiori glass bead with polychrome eye motifs melted in the surface. 1.80 grams, 12.12 mm



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

Comprising a bulbous body with hatched decoration above the shoulder, a narrow foot and a tubular neck with two strap handles. 123 grams, 85.5 mm high



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.A120.

With intaglio fish, probably the constellation Pisces; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.62 grams, 11.67 mm



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

A thick rim fragment from a shallow platter showing an oneraria ship with open sails and two profile heads facing right, a nude figure at the centre in a dynamic pose, wearing a cloak and gazing back towards another figure. 50 grams, 11.6 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.A57.

Formed as the sole of a sandal with raised edges and a small loop to the rear; underside with remains of a catchplate and a pin. 4.41 grams, 39.8 mm



Ex Manchester collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information card.

Plano-convex in profile with conical upper face. 17.88 grams, 20.67 mm



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

Broad body with lug handle at the rear, shoulder with a border of rosettes and stars, two filler holes to discus flanking a Christogram with annulet detailing. 174 grams, 13.8 cm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent, with collector's reference no.A37.

Including a belt-hanger and other items, coins of Vespasian, Henry III, Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I and others. 32 grams total, 13-51 mm



From a private Suffolk, UK, collection.

With intaglio profile female bust with circlet to the brow; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.72 grams, 11.67 mm



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

Model of a bovine astragalus, collection sticker '184' to one side. 39.2 grams, 28.4 mm



From the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue information card.

Modelled in the round, standing figure of Cupid, nude in advancing pose reaching over his shoulder to take an arrow from his quiver; left arm extended to support his bow (absent). 82 grams, 78 mm



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

Domed body with ring-and-dot and linear decoration; set in a glazed wooden frame. 117 graams total, 93 x 93 mm including frame



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.