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Featuring a D-section hoop with angled shoulders and the bezel with a creature facing left. 6.05 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 16.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

D-section curving body with pierced lobe finials, a ribbed conical spike surrounded by four pierced lobes and a curving hook below, an inked collector's number on the inner face. 28.8 grams, 59 mm



From a Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Restrung group of mainly glass beads of tubular, biconical, oblate, tabular and other types. 20.7 grams, 56 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(s) with reference no.A32.

Ellipsoid in plan with a low-relief female profile portrait bust with hair dressed in a chignon. 0.57 grams, 13 mm



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

Brownish-orange intaglio with incuse scene of a deity standing beneath an arch with two open doors, flanked by two standards, tiled floor below; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 13 mm



UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.

Composed mainly of small oblate beads interspersed with larger oblate beads, the central feature composed of four large beads; restrung. 8.7 grams, 32.2 cm



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

Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the underside of herm on a pedestal with frond. 0.47 grams, 11 mm



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

Plano-convex type with incuse design to the underside of a bird advancing on a baseline, head turned to the rear with a tendril in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.06 grams, 14 mm



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

Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. 9.68 grams, 41 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Composed of polychrome oblate and annular beads with two larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 10.5 grams, 38 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection.

With a slender D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a standing bird with its wings spread. 3.30 grams, 22.97 mm overall, 19.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Stylised horse figure with short, stocky legs, curving neck and a narrow muzzle. 12.5 grams, 36 mm



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