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Comprising two D-section hoop with tear-shaped bezel; two with flat-section hoop and discoid bezel with geometric decoration; D-section hoop with raised stepped rectangular bezel; and other types. 58 grams total, 22-27 mm



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

With bulbous body, dimple base, convex rim, pinched circumferential band. 26.4 grams, 82 mm



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

Cottonreel-type vessel with wide base and tubular neck with an everted rim. 95 grams, 88 mm



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

With globular body and dimple base, tubular neck with a pair of applied handles. 476 grams, 18 cm



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

Plano-convex in section and octagonal in plan with central intaglio leaping stag or goat and frond; supplied with an impression. 1.06 grams, 13 mm



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

Elipsoid hoop with expanding rounded shoulders decorated with leaf-shaped and linear motif, insert with a later white stone intaglio with a stylised head in a profile. 3.16 grams, 23.36 mm overall, 16.25 x 12.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)



Ex Saeed Motamed (1925-2013), collected between 1953-early 1990s. with Christie's, 22 April 2013, no.25.

Round oil lamp with a short nozzle, the discus with an advancing ram on a baseline; an inked collector's number 'L105' on the base. 56 grams, 84 mm



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

Mixed group of beads in glass, stone and other materials. 21 grams total, 2-21 mm



From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.

Discoid in plan with shallow flange to reverse; low-relief facing female bust with lateral segmented hair. 37.4 grams, 40 mm



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

Composed of graduated mixed beads with larger beads as the central feature, restrung. 15 grams, 43 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Celtic revival type brooch with a wide bow decorated with a raised domed plaque with swept finials, raised swirls and a median band, a fan-shaped footplate with raised swirls and rivets, the bow cracked and repaired. 44 grams, 54 mm



Ex A.G. collection, West Midlands, UK.

Comprising: disc with wreath and bee modelled in high-relief; pierced follis of Urbs Roma type with 'lupa and twins' motif, helmeted bust. 6.02 grams total, 22-27 mm



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