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D-section hoop with heart-shaped bezel 'M J', inscription to the inner face reading 'Napoleon III, Empereur, 1862, Barre'. 2.54 grams, 21.23 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

Discoid in plan with foliate rim pierced for attachment, reserved band enclosing a rider in profile on a pounced field; legend to the band 'GEORGE WITHERDEN 1740'. 1.84 grams, 26 mm



Acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Including a marble tablet in bronze frame, eye of Horus bead, plano-convex mould with face of an Emperor, biconvex hollow necklace component with four attachment loops. 31.6 grams total, 22-37 mm



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

Composed of small tubular beads and a lozenge-shaped pendant, repaired. 1.92 grams, 24.5 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

The tapering pin bent to a right-angle, the spherical pinhead composed of two hemispheres and separated by a raised medial band, both hemispheres with filigree rings with a central pellet, additional pellets filling the space between the filigree borders. 2.26 grams, 38 mm



Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on 12th March 2023; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference number 2023T305, disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-C82813.

Composed of tubular and polished coin-shaped beads, restrung. 35.8 grams, 30.5 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Discoid in plan with a facing bust with tousled hair. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



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

Columnar shank with ribbed ends, stirrup-shaped base with heart motif, arrow and 'HI' initials, supplied with an impression. 8.15 grams, 41 mm



Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Appliqué fragment with a figure in a loosely draped palla turning to hold a cup in one hand. 11.04 grams, 55 mm



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

Comprising: substantial wheel-headed cross with central Agnus Dei on a hatched field, applied studs and cells set with agate cabochons to the obverse, conical socket with screw thread; D-section base with flat rear, scooped profile and three angled feet; openwork lateral quadrant with foliage, baluster socket. 11.8 kg total, 91 cm



Donated by Anne Read 17th May 1889. Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.

Comprising bronze mount of a kneeling nude woman in a profile holding a jar(?), glass head with short hair formed as dots. 20.89 grams total, 18-38 mm



Private European collection, 1990s.

Lenticular-section hoop with plain outer face, inscribed to the inner face in large seriffed capitals '°LOVE°GOD°'. 4.00 grams, 23.45 mm overall, 20.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)



Acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.