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D-section loop with flat oval bezel, incised motif of an eagle in profile eating a hare. 9.88 grams, 25.11 mm overall, 19.24 x 14.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)



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

Comprising the majority of the top part of the oil lamp with a handle on the rear, a dynamic scene at the centre showing Achilles standing in a biga, holding a large round shield in his left hand, the body of Hector tied to the chariot and being dragged behind it, the shoulder showing leaping horses alternating with striated arrowheads. 57 grams, 11.3 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by a Seaby business card of Peter A. Clayton FLA FSA, Associate Director, handwritten by Peter on the reverse, giving information and a reference.

Curving pendant formed as a slender phallus with lateral testes, a large suspension loop above. 2.93 grams, 29 mm



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

Comprising a flat-section rectangular bow with incised geometric decoration, with knop finial at a flat-section catchplate forming a stylised zoomorphic head; hinged pin to the reverse. 25.4 grams, 78 mm



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

Composed of graduated oblate, annular, and other beads, including a small biconical pendant, and a large polygonal bead as the central feature, restrung. 23.7 grams, 36 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Conical in profile with crinated rim, flared foot, incised ring to outer face; old collector's ticket stating 'Deep Samian Ware cup with horizontal groove decoration on exterior. Slight firing crack on interior. Substantial piece of potting. Central Gaul early 2nd cent. AD Found Catterick, Yorks. (Cataractonium)'. 309 grams, 14.5 cm wide



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

Composed of mixed beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 4.79 grams, 17 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private collection.

Tapering pin with a globular finial decorated with rouletting. 3.26 grams, 82 mm



Found at Reculver, 1957. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card by Peter Clayton, collection no.27.

Tubular in form with shallow rounded base, sloped shoulder and flared rim to the mouth. 13.5 grams, 84 mm



Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.

Large group of fragments, including a ribbed handle, some showing a footed base, and some redware fragments; most with an inked collector's note. 2.47 kg total, 2.6-19.3 cm



Found at Blue House Hill, St Albans, 1955-1956. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Including disc bezel with incuse running stag, bifurcated ellipsoids, plaque with standing figure and other types. 32.9 grams total, 18-25 mm



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

Long necklace composed of alternating facetted biconical and spherical beads, restrung and with an S-hook closure. 77 grams, 72 cm



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