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Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 953 grams total, 8.9-11.7 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Composed mainly of annular and oblate beads with a large pear-shaped bead as a central feature, restrung. 10 grams, 38 cm



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

Composed of small annular beads interspersed with larger oblate beads, the central feature composed of three larger beads; restrung. 12.2 grams, 31 cm



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

Comprising a wide hoop and an oval bezel with a profile male bust. 7.92 grams, 22.91 mm overall, 19.25 x 17.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)



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

Composed of mainly annular and oblate beads with a central drop, restrung. 8.1 grams, 38 cm



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

Ellipsoid type with an incuse profile figure of Jupiter facing left, eagle on the raised right arm. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000).

With slender hoop and amphora-shaped shoulders, supporting a cell set with a clear 'aqua' glass cabochon. 2.00 grams, 21.92 mm overall, 17.81 x 15.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 33/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)



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(s) with reference no.A109.

Including a penannular brooch with pin, finger ring with cloison insert, vesica-shaped stud, and other items. 14.47 grams total, 18-30 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(s) with reference no.A43, A44, A51, A54 & A55.

Crescentic pendant with ribbed suspension loop. 5.16 grams, 37 mm



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

Comprising a slender tapering handle with a pointed end, the finial formed as a small spoon with a piercing below. 6.36 grams, 12.5 cm



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

Modelled in the round with an elongated body and legs, right foreleg raised, head turned slightly to the right, a stamped ring-and-dot collar around the neck and eyes indicated by ring-and-dot motifs. 27.44 grams, 49 mm



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

Pair of cuboid gaming dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.48 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.