Formed as a caparisoned horse with curved neck and legs, punched detailing on the saddle and neck halter, and three pierced lugs on the reverse. 12.7 grams, 42 mm



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

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 35.5 grams total, 16-21 mm



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

The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' refers to a four-sided shape. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term ‘token’ is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.

Comprising: a slender ring with a rectangular tiered bezel; a ring with a large bezel with blue glass intaglio with a silver flower; a ring with oval bezel with linear motifs; a ring with a keeled hoop and lentoid bezel; a glass ring with three raised bosses; a small interphalangial ring; a ring with a raised disc on the bezel. 25.4 grams total, 13-29 mm



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

Depicting a domed arch on a baseline, the columns and roof executed in openwork; pin, pin-lugs and catchplate to the reverse. 15.7 grams, 38 mm



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

With bulbous biconvex body, basal ring, tapering neck with stepped mouth and rounded rim, ribbed strap handle to the rear. 1.19 kg, 21.5 cm



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

Pale green roundel showing a lion's head in three-quarter view, the beast with open jaws and voluminous mane. 10.5 grams, 28 mm



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

Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 10.7 grams, 39 cm



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

Formed as a standing horse, the hind legs forming a crossbar, the forelegs forming a catchplate, and linear detailing to the mane. 8.88 grams, 35 mm



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

Cuboid dice with impressed markings unusually disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 57.2 grams, 19 mm



Ex gentleman collector of antique and antiquity games from Berkshire, UK, having collected for over 20 years.

Including Mercury seated with marsupium, a robed female figure, a boy beating a tree to dislodge fruit, Neptune with trident and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.46 grams total, 8-17 mm



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

Penannular body with flared finials, pointillé decoration on the sides and terminals. 36.2 grams, 65 mm



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

Including Venus with mirror, bust of Sol with radiate crown, the Three Graces, profile bust and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.37 grams total, 8-17 mm



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