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

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.

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.