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Lentoid in section with opposed beast-head finials, one absent. 39.2 grams, 67 mm



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

Designer necklace composed of cylindrical glass beads with dragged trails, alternating with later spherical beads, hook-and-loop closure, restrung. 66 grams, 58 cm



London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK.

Composed mainly of small oblate beads interspersed with larger beads, the central feature composed of five larger beads; restrung. 10.2 grams, 31 cm



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

Bifacial fragment with incised border; Side A - upper body of standing figure with arms raised beside nimbate figure surmounted by a star and feather; Side B - two ruled horizontal bands with lightly-incised text. 3.99 grams, 28 mm



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

Large circular body with raised bosses on the shoulder and a piecrust rim surrounding the shallow discus with indented pellets, inked collector's number '368' on the base. 223 grams, 14.4 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Facetted lentoid-section sling shot (glans) with inscription in Latin letters 'CN' (Cneius) 'MAG' (Magnus) on one side, and 'IMP' for 'IMPERATOR' (victorious general) to the other side, i.e Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus Imperator (Pompey the Great the victorious general). 81grams, 43 mm



Previously from a private Spanish collection. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of a Spanish export licence.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of a bird perching on a globe with its head turned to one side, wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.68 grams, 13 mm



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

Bulbous body with curving nozzle and a raised filler hole flanking the suspension loop, the body with raised decoration and three stub legs, possibly depicting a hedgehog. 118 grams, 81 mm



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

Flat-section cross with slightly expanding arms, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 6.16 grams, 32 mm



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

Flat base and a conical body with an everted rim; rim chipped. 53 grams, 10.3 cm



From the collection of a late Norfolk, UK gentleman's collection, formed from the late 1960s-1970s.

Plate brooch with raised vertical shaft and lateral crescent blades, each with an incised ring-and-dot motif; pin-lugs and partial pin on the reverse. 10.1 grams, 33 mm



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

Featuring a flat-section hoop and a bezel with a scorpion with a raised tail and the letters 'EI'. 2.23 grams, 19.41 mm overall, 16.06 x 13.49 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)



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

It is possible that the ring was carried by a Pretorian guardsman, as the scorpion was one of their emblems.