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Modelled in the half-round and hollow to the reverse, model suit of armour with gauntlets clasped at the waist and with vertical hole to accept hearth tools; securing screw to rear of helmet; mounted on a tiered stand. 6.15 kg, 65.5 cm



From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.

Group of mixed beads, including polychrome beads with trail decoration. 31 gram total, 7-30 mm



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

Mixed group of fragments, including a neck fragment showing the majority of the face decoration, some with inked collector's notes with find locations. 880 grams total, 2-11 cm



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

D-section hoop with beast-head shoulders supporting a tall bezel set with a lapis lazuli intaglio with a profile bust. 11.61 grams, 30.57 mm overall, 18.88 x 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Composed of small, annular turquoise, green and other beads. 4.62 grams, 36 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Comprising: a D-section ring with 'LOVE LOVE' inscription; a round-section ring with a garnet in a collet setting; a wide ring with piecrust edges and a central band with a chain-motif. 4.94 grams total, 17-24 mm



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

Two-piece enkolpion with hinge to upper edge; obverse with Corpus Christi flanked by saints, plaque with 'IC' above and beneath the arms 'ICXC - NHKA'; reverse with standing robed figure in orans pose among four roundels each with a facing bust. 118 grams, 94 mm



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

Group of polychrome beads, including some with trail decoration and a millefiori bead. 26 grams total, 2-22 mm



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

Comprising: oil lamp with Jupiter and eagle with wings spread; hollow-formed bust with voided eyes, mounted on a wooden stand. 769 grams total, 13.3-25.5 cm



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

Flat-section hoop with bezel formed as clasped hands. 2.05 grams, 19.25 mm overall, 16.51 x 15.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

Group of translucent melon beads. 80.6 grams, 56 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Tongue-shaped plaque with integral loop on the short edge; high-relief reef-knot in thick wire with applied texture, rosette to centre and raised studs; void to the rear to accept a decorative fabric panel. 28 grams, 50 mm



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