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

Lozengiform plaque with central heraldic heater shield flanked by initials 'RR'. 380 grams, 28.2 cm high



From a Devon family estate on the edge of Dartmoor, from the 1930s to the present day. Several pieces formerly from the Collection of 'Ralegh Radford' (Courtenay Arthur Ralegh Radford, 7 November 1900-27 December 1998) and reputedly sections of glass from Salisbury Cathedral matched to sections in Lydford Parish Church, Devon.

A circular relief medallion carved with two opposed, conjoined profiles: an elderly bearded man facing left and a young woman facing right, representing Prudence, or Prudentia, in janiform form, combining memory and experience with foresight. 22.85 grams, 56 mm



Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection.

The subject belongs to the Renaissance tradition of allegorical medallions and plaquettes. A closely related representation of Prudence is in Peter Flötner’s Nuremberg series of the Virtues, made circa 1540–1546. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Prudence.

Formed of graduated barrel-shaped beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 74 grams, 44 cm



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

Comprising a discoid body with piecrust edges, central motif a Chi Rho within a wreath; large fluted suspension loop. 6.37 grams, 25 mm



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

Rectangular papyrus with polychrome painting showing the horoscope sign for Taurus and a cartouche. 68 grams total, 25 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 five incised equal-armed crosses to the outer face, representing the five wounds of Christ. 3.43 grams, 21.65 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



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

Standing erect on a rectangular base, with dressed hair and wearing an open-fronted robe and riding boots; arms folded within the sleeves clasping her hands to her chest. 1.24 kg, 37.5 cm



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

Composed of thick disc-shaped beads, restrung and with an S-hook closure. 237 grams, 46 cm



Private collection, London, UK.

With broad tiered foot, stem flaring to a wide collar with median band, conical upper body and flared mouth with crenellated rim; horizontal bands of scrolled tendrils and roundels reserved on a pounced field; four rosettes to the equator each with an inset polished agate bulb; inscription to foot 'Presented to West St. Giles Parish Church by Mrs Fletcher on the occasion of the Renovation of the Church October 1927'. 2.87 kg, 33 cm



From West St. Giles Parish Church, 1927. Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.

Composed of tubular beads with a thick, triangular pendant; restrung. 12.1 grams, 29 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Including elephant modelled in the round, plano-convex type with incuse scorpion, similar with ant and other types. 12 grams total, 6-17 mm



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

Comprising: banded agate teardrop with incuse image of a shepherd with staff bowing beneath a tree, dog at his heel; carnelian cabochon with incuse horse, chariot and driver. 15 grams total, 20-32 mm



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