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'Architectural' type with plain shank, square-section bezel with vertical filigree frame to each face, domed roof and cell with inset turquoise stud. 4.02 grams, 30.77 mm overall, 15.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)



Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.

With a squat body and two looped eyes, slightly convex base. 195 grams, 92 mm



Acquired in 1992. From the collection of Nicholas Wright (d.2005); thence by descent.

Squat in profile with inturned rim, incised ring to inner face; accretion to base. 175 grams, 13.5 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Including leaping lion, conch shell and other types. 11.5 grams total, 10-20 mm



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

Bulbous body with a flattened base, a short funicular neck and a round-section strap handle, seven concentric circle motifs with a central pellet on the shoulder. 1 kg, 21.5 cm



Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.

Conical in profile with flared rim at the apex; marine accretions. 235 grams, 93 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Discoid in plan with incuse ibex with the legs folded beneath the body; text in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm



Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

With triangular blade, midrib, lateral barbs, round-section tang; mounted on a custom-made stand. 82 grams total, 18 cm high including stand



Ex Abelita collection, 1980s-2010.

Composed of annular, oblate and other beads, restrung. 18.12 grams, 44.2 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

With bulbous body and broad sloped shoulder, tall tubular neck with strap handle to rear; arched spout with lateral lugs at the base. 1.55 kg, 28.5 wide



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Carved in the round, standing with head raised and curled horns carefully modelled; one leg absent. 25.3 grams, 48 mm



From the collection of the British archaeologist Frederick William Robins. Ex Clarkes Auctions, Dorset, UK.

Including facing bust, profile ibex with legs folded beneath the body, hero fighting beast and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 13.1 grams total, 12-21 mm



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