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

Urn-shaped in profile with stepped foot, deep shoulder, scooped spout, separate bell-shaped lid with knop handle; strap handle with applied copper-alloy sheath; inscribed beneath spout 'M.F. 1776'; beneath foot, low-relief ''F.C.G.' and 'Zinn'. 386 grams, 15.5 cm



Aquired in York circa 1985. From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.

Possibly of German manufacture if the legend 'Zinn' denotes the word for 'tin', the major component in pewter.

Comprising ten rings with decorative hoops, each set with a carved intaglio. 96 grams total, 25-32 mm



Ex North West London collection, 2000s.

D-section hoop and integral disc bezel, incuse standing nimbate figure with Greek legend 'VHΙΓΛAIA' (Aglaia meaning 'beautiful'). 5.30 grams, 22.68 mm overall, 18.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)



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

Group of four white-metal figures displaying metalworking themes. 796 grams total, 7.8-11.2 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Comprising a wide plaque with a curved finial with a brass inlaid boss, a curving handle above with a brass inlaid starburst motif. 1 kg total, 38.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s.

Carved in the round, Mary standing robed with right hand raised in blessing, left arm supporting infant Jesus; chamfered base. 404 grams, 24.9 cm high



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Nottinghamshire, UK, gentleman.

Rectangular wooden block with gesso-covered surface; image of Mary Theotokos in an elaborate red himation supporting the infant Jesus on her left arm; applied two-part horseshoe oklad around Mary''s head with radiating punched stripes; applied crescent oklad around Jesus's head with rosettes and Greek lettering; small fabric bag attached to reverse. 697 grams, 29.6 x 22.5 cm



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

Discoid carnelian gem with low-relief bust in profile of a bearded king wearing a crown. 6.13 grams, 27 mm



Private European collection, 1990s.

Biconical jar with narrow foot and a wide neck with an everted rim, two strap handles on the sides, the body with painted linear decoration and a band of lozenges on the equator. 180 grams, 11 cm wide



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

Composed of large melon beads with a bead-and-loop closure, restrung. 188 grams, 70 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Comprising: scene with stylised basket and small profile figure within; profile lady with diadem and long hair, vivid white, pink and blue pigment; profile female holding a tray of fruit beside a table with lotiform bowls and other items. 495 grams total, 15.7-17.4 cm



Acquired at auction in Geneva or Basel circa 1989. From the private collection of a Swiss gentleman collector, thence by decent 2018.

The hoop with raised pellet decoration, an openwork bezel set with a vibrant red glass cabochon. 12.47 grams, 33.30 mm overall, 18.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.