Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Claddagh ring with a tapering hoop, the bezel with two hands holding a raised heart. 3.71 grams, 21.00 mm overall, 16.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.

Off-white ground with black overprinted text and spot yellow block; 'Melody Maker' advertising poster; footnote 'Printed and issued by Odhams Press, Long Acre, London WC2'. 22 grams, 76.2 x 50.6 cm

30 x 20 in.

Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

Gerry Mulligan was an important 20th century composer, arranger, saxophonist and conductor, who played a leading role in the development of jazz and contemporary music. The poster advertises a serialised commentary on the contemporary music scene which appeared in 'Melody Maker'. The footnote reference is to the Odhams publishing venture which folded in 1968.

Including 'Amnesty International', 'I'm Not a Tourist ... I Live Here' and other types. 33 grams total, 24-56 mm



From the private collection of a S.W. London gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.

With a gently tapering blade, columnar hilt with two flanges to the grip and larger concave flange pommel above; the guard lentoid in section with stepped median section; the blade lozenge-section with central carination to each face. 618 grams, 55.1 cm



By repute ex Christie's, Ne York, 1996 and an old European collection. Private collection, London, UK.

Flat in section with six raised points on the bezel. 2.38 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 18.41 x 20.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Found Colmworth, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.51227.

Comprising ten round and rectangular weights, including one with a crown over fleur-de-lys, one with fleur-de-lys, a square weight with profile bust, a square lead weight, and others. 59.6 grams total, 14-19 mm



Found Suffolk, UK.

A group of pewter spoons, each a broad shallow bowl with chamfered rim, trapezoidal-section handle, stamped at the junction of bowl and handle with a rosette and crown bearing initials 'HK'; one with further stamped letters 'I K D'. 286 grams total, 18.1-18.9 cm



Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Private collection, Suffolk.

Composed of small annular turquoise and other beads. 4.48 grams, 36 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Tall slender neck with baluster collar, socket to the mouth and domed lid with knop handle; piriform body with fluting, trumpet-shaped foot; curved spout with dragon-head detail to mouth. 3.49 kg, 48.8 cm



Private collection, UK.

Hanging chatelaine with a hinged hexagonal container suspended from one side and three grooming tools on the other end. 18.45 grams, 11.3 cm



Acquired on the European art market.

A silver chessman-type seal matrix with pierced trefoil head; central heraldic heater shield with three crossbows. 8.58 grams, 26 mm



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

The surnames associated with this crest are: Hurell, Hurle or Hurrell.

Printed poster on mid-blue coarse paper with rose overprint; Guildhall Portsmouth concert with 'Colosseum' band and 'New Jazz Orchestra'. 22 grams, 76.2 x 51 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

'Colosseum' were an innovative band in the late 1960s, mixing blues, rock and jazz-based improvisational styles. Members of the group were previously with John Mayall's 'Bluesbreakers'. The original band split up in 1971, and reformed in 1994 and toured in Germany and elsewhere. With a new line-up, they are still playing today.