Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

Matched pair of hoop earrings, each with a circular cell set with a malachite(?) insert, beaded collar surrounding. 2.12 grams total, 14.8-15.2 mm



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

A group of oblate polychrome beads, including two fragmentary beads, and beads with mosaic and trailed decoration. 30.64 grams total, 8.15-17.63 mm



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

Piriform in plan with volute nozzle, band of impressed pellets to the shoulder. 40 grams, 79 mm



Acquired at a London antiques fair in the 1990s. From the private collection of a Devon, UK, lady.

Some lamps, with or without a central handle, with one or more nozzles, either opposed or contiguous, could be of Corinthian production, representing a fine example of remarkable quality and finesse. On the other hand, some examples can be considered a local/regional production in the Eastern Roman Empire.

With intaglio lupa she-wolf on a pedestal; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 12.01 mm



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

An amber-coloured pendant with an impressed lion motif. 1.11 grams, 18.65 mm



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

Comprising a crescentic hollow-form body with applied filigree and pyramidal granule clusters, finials formed as coiled cones. 1.53 grams, 15.45 mm



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

Formed of attractive yellow and gold-coloured feature beads, including beads with raised bosses, large tabular collared beads, and two large spherical beads at the centre; restrung. 18.2 grams, 40.5 cm



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

A fine original double-page hand-coloured map of Cumberland and adjacent areas by John Speed, published in 1610, depicting Hadrian's Wall, Roman antiquities, the fortified city of Carlisle, tribal lands of 'The Brigantes', etc. Framed and glazed; reverse damaged. 1.57 kg, 53.8 x 41.5 cm



Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.

With intaglio Victory standing with shield and spear, victoriola on her extended hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 13.86 mm



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

With onion-knop apex finial and bulb-knops on either side, gusset to the bow, chamfered sections to the foot, hinged pin to the reverse. 50.8 grams, 76 mm



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

Comprising two domed discs suspended from a length of looped later gold-coloured chain. 0.74 grams, 83 mm



Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.

With intaglio Minerva standing with shield and spear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.20 grams, 9.39 mm



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