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.

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 4.98 grams, 13 mm



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

With suspension loop and link, filigree fillet to the border, and an inset glass cabochon. 1.54 grams, 23 mm



Ex property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Ellipsoid in plan cell with flange rim and a pair of loops at each end for connection to a chain; inset jasper cloison. 9.63 grams, 34 mm



Acquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980-1990, thence by descent. Private collection, since 1993.

The specimen has a good parallel with an element of a gold-chain necklace from the treasure of Nikolaevo. The use of stone to decorate Roman jewellery was very popular after the end of the 2nd century A.D., as is visible in the medallions of the Castellani and Frank Bequest collections in the British Museum.

P-shaped type with short crossbar, long bow with five integral loops to the median rib, rectangular foot; catch and hinged pin to reverse 8.7 grams, 48 mm



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

Including bust of Jupiter, nude female with amphora and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.87 grams total, 11-15 mm



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

Curving phallus with lateral testes and a large suspension loop above. 7.45 grams, 33 mm



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

Dolphin-type T-shaped bow brooch with tapering crossbar, bow ornamented with segmentation to the obverse and enamel fill; trumpet-shaped lobe finial; catch and hinged pin to reverse. 6.17 grams, 36 mm



Found near North Ripon, Yorkshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

D-section hoop with a gold collar surrounding the amethyst cabochon. 5.68 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 17.04 x 13.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.