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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.

Openwork handle formed of curving trumpet-whorls, rectangular bar with a single rivet below. 14.8 grams, 58 mm



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

Modelled as a stylised face with annular eyes and a slit mouth, convex to the reverse, with a large loop above. 26.1 grams, 33 mm



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

Composed of small oblate and larger spherical beads, the central feature composed of larger beads, restrung. 12 grams, 34.5 cm



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

With D-section hoop, ellipsoid bezel with incuse profile bust of Sol Invictus wearing a solar crown. 3.68 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 18.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Early type with onion-shaped knops to the stepped headplate, thick bow with collar, footplate with chamfered edges, hinged pin and catch to reverse. 32.5 grams, 66 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.A35.

Bulbous body with a tall, slightly tapering neck with an inward-folded rim. 43.8 grams, 12.1 cm



Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, cream and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 786 grams total, 6.7-12.5 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.

Comprising ten rings, including one with a glass cabochon, one with raised pellet decoration, one with a teardrop-shaped shield, and others. 50.86 grams total, 18-28 mm



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

Scaraboid type with incuse design of a female bust in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.68 grams, 11 mm



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

Mixed group including cylindrical, spherical, teardrop-shaped, conical and other types. 31.2 grams total, 4-26 mm



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