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Plano-convex in section with incuse figure in profile holding a staff. 1.56 grams, 10 mm



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

Comprising: smaller one with flange rim and inner concentric rings, polished reverse; larger one similar with deeper rim, and recessed mounting panel to edge for the handle, old collector's labels with reference numbers. 720 grams total, 16.2-19.5cm wide



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen; thence by descent.

Formed as two addorsed heads with a cylindrical neck and flaring mouth; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. 26.7 grams, 80 mm



Acquired from the Hilton Archaeological Shop, Tel Aviv, Israel, 7 June 1972. From the private collection of Dr Stanley I. Batkin (1914-2015), Scarsdale, New York, USA. From a private USA collection, acquired from the estate of the above. Ex Ancient Glass from the Dr Stanley Batkin (2014-2015) collection, Bonhams, London, 6 July 2017, no.177 (part).

Flat-section faceted shank with bezel formed as four granules flanking a tubular cell with inset red glass pointed gemstone. 3.11 grams, 20.00 mm overall, 15.23 x 13.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



Acquired in the 1980s. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 9.64 grams total, 3.4-16 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.3 grams total, 8 mm each



Ex London gentlemans collection, 1990s.

Conical in profile with rounded rim and small foot; marine accretion to outer face. 247 grams, 11.8 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.

Plain hoop with raised bezel, incuse image of a figure within an arch on steps and robed priest or supplicant to the side. 3.26 grams, 20.64 mm overall, 18.22 x 17.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



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

Penannular, round-section bronze bracelet featuring dragon head terminals with punched dot decoration. 23.6 grams, 61 mm



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

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.03 kg total, 9-10.5 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

With slender tubular neck and rolled rim, ovoid body pinched to form a ribbed cross-section, rounded foot. 17.93 grams, 13.3 cm



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

Ellipsoid type with intaglio figure of Mercury standing on a baseline holding the caduceus; chipped; supplied with an impression. 0.54 grams, 11 mm



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