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

High body with a large filler hole and nine oval spouts surrounding, a large U-shaped handle to the rear, inked collector's number '410' on the underside. 150 grams, 10.3 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Bow brooch formed as a horse modelled in the round with an elongated neck, notched mane, punched pellet eyes; fore-legs forming the catch, rear legs with a transverse bar and hinged pin beneath. 26.5 grams, 47 mm



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

Formed with two curving horse heads at each end, the legs forming the catchplate and pin lug. 10.4 grams, 40 mm



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

Formed as a leaf with lobed scrolls above, looped suspension point with wolf-head detailing; knop finial below. 4.66 grams, 46.6 mm



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

Piriform body and a tubular neck with trefoil mouth, a strap handle ot the rear. 48.08 grams, 10 cm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1992 with reference no.K51. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by an original Shirley Warren invoice no.2272 dated 21 November 1992 (£250.00).

Comprising nine domed counters in various colours. 14.6 grams total, 10-16 mm



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

Mixed group of implements, including pins, awls, and other types. 66 grams total, 5-13.8 cm



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

Triangular headplate with hatching and a coiled pin below, recurved bow with a wide collar, narrow footplate with an integral catchplate and a knop finial. 23.5 grams, 70 mm



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

D-section hoop with flared shoulders and square cell, inset cloison. 5.13 grams, 24.16 mm overall, 18.27 x 16.05 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



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.A42.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of Dionysos standing bare-chested with flowing hair; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.59 grams, 12 mm



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

Domed body with a raised circumferential band on the outer edge, the centre with a face of a cherub in three-quarter view. 50.3 grams, 50 mm



Found near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 38.8 grams total, 15-22 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.