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Comprising a round-section bow, articulated pin with a finial formed as tongs, rectangular ribbed catchplate. 13.1 grams, 82 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Plano-convex type with intaglio scorpion motif, the symbol of the Praetorian Guard; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.23 grams, 8 mm



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

Low in profile with stepped sidewall and square rim; central moulded spiral within concentric bands of radiating bars. 375 grams, 18.7 cm wide



Ex J.R. collection, Netherlands, since before 2000. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

Bell-shaped body with a long tubular neck and a flattened rim. 25.9 grams, 13.9 cm



Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.

With stub handle to the rear, wide rim with rosettes, the discus with an angel above three young men: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego with flames below; a low basal ring. 175 grams, 14 cm



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

The scene is a depiction of the story from chapter three of the Book of Daniel. The three Jewish men, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, were thrown into a fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon, for refusing to bow to the king's image. After having the three men thrown into the furnace, to his astonishment, Nebuchadnezzar saw four men walking unharmed amidst the fire, describing the fourth figure as being 'like the Son of God'.

Including: mortaria, cooking vessels, tableware and other types, plus stone age axe fragments and a domestic animal jaw bone with teeth. 8.4 kg total including box, 3-32 cm



Found Colchester, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export) From the collection of a late East Anglian teacher and antiquarian who retired to the Isle of Wight in Hampshire, UK. He amassed a large collection of objects between the 1960s-1980s.

With moulded detail of an actor's mask with segmented wig and heart-shaped open mouth; iridescent surface. 24.1 grams, 45 mm



From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.

Comprising a long single-edged iron blade set in a short hexagonal-section bronze handle with a dog-head finial. 29.2 grams, 16.5 cm



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

D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, red stone intaglio with an altar and a nude male figure holding a branch. 10.88 grams, 24.12 mm overall, 18.25 x 15.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



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

Comprising: a green glass intaglio; a red garnet carbuncle with a quiver and a bow; an onyx(?) intaglio with a profile bust; a small round intaglio with a lion; a red jasper intaglio with a stylised animal on a baseline. 2.55 grams total, 7-15 mm



UK private collection assembled 1970s-90s, and thence to the liquidated state of above.

Matched pair, each comprising a leaf plaque on a triangular band with three loops, each with a round-section tubular ribbed shaft with blue and green glass beads; hook closure to the reverse. 7.02 grams total, 38 mm each



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

Flattened conical bezel with incuse motif to the apex, lion standing with raised tail and head turned towards the rear. 4.22 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 16.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



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