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Comprising a round-section tapering pin with a segmented rectangular head; a large fibula formed from a D-section body gradually modelled into a round-section pin secured in a flat-section catchplate; a mount formed as a heart-shaped raised plaque with a rectangular neck and stylised head, incised linear and raised spiral decoration to the outer face, round-section hook to the bottom. 33.5 grams total, 9.1-11.6 cm



Ex André Lorenceau (1930-2019), Baselland, circa 1960s-2000.

Comprising a keeled hoop and an elliptical bezel engraved in intaglio with a seated ibex, its head turned back across its body. 3.72 grams, 20.59 mm overall, 16.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)



Abelita family collection, acquired during 1980–2015.

Mixed group of artefacts, including: a vessel fragment with a panther; a single-handled jug with painted circumferential bands; a low redware dish with an incised sunburst motif; a small lekythos with palmette design; a small lekythos with painted decoration; a squat vessel with two strap handles and a short neck, low relief spiral decoration on the base. 2.6 kg total, 3-17.5 cm



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen; thence by descent. 1. two clay vessels and clay dish: ex Jacob Hirsch; with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 17 November 1976, no.1493. 2. Apulian lekythos with palmettes: with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 17 November 1976, no.1542. 3. Apulian lekythos: with Galerie Fischer, Lucerne, Auction 16–20, 1976, no.1542. 4. Daunian handled jug: with Galerie Koller, Zurich, Auction 34, no.2532. 5. potsherd fragment: with Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel. 6. lebes with lid: acquired in September 1975.

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse profile image of a mouse with extended tail. 2.71 grams, 19.87 mm overall, 14.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



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

Matched pair of penannular bracelets with round-section bodies and polygonal finials, hatched decoration above the finials. 174 grams total, 86-89 mm



with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.

Including a piriform jar with lug handle and other types. 165 grams total, 48-69 mm



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

With narrow foot and flared lower body rising to a carinated band and bell-shaped upper, flared rim to the mouth; single lateral loop handle at the carination, horizontal bands of incised lattice, zigzag and other ornament. 4.74 kg, 42 cm



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder and Dr Werner Alder, Switzerland; thence by descent.

With intaglio ant; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.10 grams, 7.08 mm.



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

Oval with an engraved standing nude god in contrapposto facing left, holding a short sceptre and a shield. 0.88 grams, 15 mm



Ex London, UK, art dealer, 1985-1990. with Bonhams, 1 May 2008, no.309 (part).

Formed as a grazing horse standing on a groundline, catchplate and pin to the reverse. 9.79 grams, 31 mm



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

A hollow-form figurine of a dove, with annular eyes, small wings and an open beak. 22 grams, 42.5 mm



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

Composed of oblate, annular, spherical and barrel-shaped beads with a larger triangular-shaped pendant, restrung. 13.76 grams, 31 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.