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

Large ring with round-section hoop and a raised plain bezel. 8.29 grams, 26.69 mm overall, 21.01 x 18.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



From the old family collection of a West Country, UK, lady; acquired by descent from her grandfather circa 2001.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of a lion at rest beneath a tree on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.53 grams, 13 mm



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

Comprising a rectangular loop below a lozenge-shaped plaque, a large loop formed of volute scrolls above. 63.3 grams, 81 mm



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

Comprising a wide hoop and a perpendicular heavy-duty bit. 21.05 grams, 28.19 mm overall, 16.12 x 15.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

Colchester-type brooch with chord and pin, median band of incuse undulating lines to the bow; pin soldered in place in antiquity. 20.3 grams, 73 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.A122.

Composed of two arching horse heads with annular eyes and notched manes, a small length of chain suspended from the lower edge. 16.5 grams, 47 mm



Ex collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman.

Rectangular plate with a large oval socket, one end formed as an erect phallus, and the other as a stylised fist with ribbed cuff. 15.65 grams, 58 mm



Ex German collection, 1990s.

Formed as a stylised bird with its head turned to the left, spread wings and tail, enamelled cells to the body and tail. 6.04 grams, 35 mm



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

An oval red carnelian intaglio gemstone engraved with a togate male figure leaning on a long staff. 0.7 grams. 14 mm



From the Fortuna collection of engraved gems; acquired on the European art market in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

An elongated finger with nail and skin-fold detailing, pierced through the base. 134 grams, 87 mm



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

Flat-section hoop and discoid bezel, incuse noched border enclosing a standing figure (perhaps Victory) holding a staff with a second staff to its rear, flanked by laurel leaves; chipped. 1.86 grams, 17.85 mm overall, 16.54 x 13.66 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



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.A69.

Depicted nude and wearing a quiver on his back, the strap for the quiver indicated by stamped roundels, detailing on the abdomen. 29.7 grams, 66 mm



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