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Hollow-formed with inset cabochon to the bezel. 4.57 grams, 20.77 mm overall, 13.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British D 1/2, USA 2, Europe 1.78, Japan 1)



Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s.

Discoid in plan and biconvex in section with short flared nozzle; toad detailing to the upper face; inked '184' to base. 50.8 grams, 64 mm



Ex important German collection, 1970s onwards.

Broad and shallow with low basal ring, rounded rim, band of rouletting to the outer face. 420 grams, 17.7 cm wide



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

Ovate in profile with narrow flat base, tubular neck, flared mouth and single loop handle. 1.09 kg, 26.5 cm



Ex old English collection. From the estate of a late Bristol, South West England, collector.

Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.62 grams total, 12 mm each



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

Comprising flat-section hoop with expanding shoulders and discoid bezel, two with D-section hoop and oval bezel with incised geometrical decoration, one with D-section hoop and teardrop-shaped bezel with ribbed edge; and other types. 51.8 grams total, 22-26 mm



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

With broad tapering shoulders, plaque with inset onyx cabochon, band of saltires and pellets to the chamfered edge, crescent moon and three stars to the upper face. 3.56 grams, 21.76 mm overall, 17.07 x 12.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)



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

Wide hemispherical bowl with rolled rim and an applied basal ring. 62.8 grams, 11.7 cm



From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

Narrow facetted hoop and disc bezel with incuse menorah and legend below. 4.04 grams, 23.03 mm overall, 19.56 x 17.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.

Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 6.3 grams, 29 mm



London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

Large oil lamp with unpierced handle, the discus with two filler holes and a floral motif composed of five petals and five lozenge-shaped motifs, the shoulder with wave decoration, a low basal ring. 165 grams, 14.3 cm



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

Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a profile bust and a campgate. 4.37 grams, 28 mm



London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.