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Sheet-gold bead modelled in the round as a young nude male with his hands held on top of his head. 2.08 grams, 38 mm



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

Featuring a D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a stylised figure facing left. 1.58 grams, 18.07 mm overall, 14.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)



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

Low profile and a long nozzle, the body with annulets on the shoulder and two projecting lugs on each side of the nozzle. 49.3 grams, 81 mm



From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s.

With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison. 15.33 grams, 27.34 mm overall, 20.41 x 16.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Composed of a central amphora with ribbed body flanked by trumpet-shaped scrolls, a pin and catch on the reverse. 13.2 grams, 34 mm



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

Domed type with incuse design of a standing crane with head tilted upwards; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 8 mm



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

Composed mainly of tubular beads, restrung. 8.4 grams, 42 cm



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

Including two grappling wrestlers, standing Venus, Hercules with club and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.23 grams total, 8-15 mm



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

With applied trail beneath the rim, and moulded foot. 91.4 grams, 93 mm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in the 1990s. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady.

Mixed group of rings, including one with an enamelled floriate bezel, a ring with a teardrop-shaped bezel, and others. 31.5 grams total, 16-24 mm



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

Composed of mixed beads including oblate, spherical, and other types, the central feature a large annular bead, restrung. 22.8 grams, 41 cm



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

Composed of mixed beads, including tubular, oblate and annular; restrung with an elasticated string. 5.32 grams, 18 cm



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