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Scaphoid bezel wth incuse winged gryphon in profile. 1.63 grams, 19.86 mm overall, 16.50 x 15.17 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

Piriform body, short neck, remains of a handle, decorated with painted motifs of a seated lion with open mouth facing a swan among stylised flower and dot decoration. 46 grams, 85 mm



Ex Lotti Hohl, Switzerland; acquired before 1987.

Biconvex in profile with rounded everted rim to the mouth. 190 grams, 79 mm



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

Modelled as a rooster in profile with a curved neck and rich plumage to the tail, incised feather decoration to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 66 grams total, 11.4 cm including stand



Ex Belgian collection. with Bonhams London, Auction 16 May 2002, no.570. Acquired by the current owner from the above.

Redware juglet with a ribbed collar to the neck and a strap handle to the reverse. 85 grams, 92 mm



From a private collector; previously the property of an East Anglian collector; acquired in Europe in the late 1940s. Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.

Comprising a piriform body and a tubular neck with a wide rim, a strap handle to the rear; some chips and repair. 80 grams, 10.5 cm



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen, acquired in September 1977; thence by descent.

Each an openwork appliqué formed as the head and neck of an elk, incised eye, mouth and other detailing; above, crown with spiral detailing forming antlers; thick attachment loop to reverse. 25.9 grams total, 43-50 mm



Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK.

Comprising irregular mainly curved fragments of rim and sidewall with reserved and applied geometric and other ornament; each with old collector's label. 83 grams total, 30-83 mm



Iris Cornelia Love (1933-2020) collection, New York, formed primarily in the 1950s-1970s; on long-term loan to Dietrich von Bothmer, New York, late 1960s/early 1970s to late 1990s.

Plano-convex type with intaglio profile leaping gryphon with head raised; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.63 grams, 12 mm



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

Carved from translucent stone with a dome profile, pierced longitudinally, underside with a calf leaping to right. 5.7 grams, 23 mm



with H.A.C. AG, Basel, until 1999.

Biconical in profile with reserved monogram 'AB' for ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ' (Αlexandrou Basileos) to the obverse and a laurel wreath to the reverse. 26.4 grams, 29 mm



Previously property of an Austrian collector, Vienna, Austria. From a German private collection, formed since the 1980s.

In the case of Alexander III, who never lost a battle, the laurel wreath began to be an important attribute already during his lifetime. This is best illustrated on coins, cf. a gold stater struck c. 330/325-320 (NAC auction 169, lot 74): Nike stands in the centre on the reverse holding a laurel wreath, with the name of Alexander behind the goddess on the right.

D-section hoop with expanding shoulders, oval bezel with a swimming dolphin in profile. 4.18 grams, 23.74 mm overall, 19.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



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