Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins

Including standing figures, dense text and other types. 16.8 grams total, 14-21 mm



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

Broad and squat with short nozzle, radiating zigzag motif to the shoulder, rosette to the discus, leaf motif to the base. 145 grams, 12.2 cm



From the deceased estate of a UK private collector, thence by descent to his family. Ex Trevanions Auctioneers & Valuers, Shropshire, UK.

Discoid type with intaglio representing a seated Nereid calming a horse emerging from the sea; supplied with an impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm



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

With broad discus, triangular reflector and two stub nozzles; the discus with image of Cybele riding a lion, the reflector with facing bust of Serapis with modius above the head. 131 grams, 12.7 cm



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

Miniature discoid oil lamp with ovules on the shoulder. 15.6 grams, 28 mm



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

Rectangular in plan with facing bust flanked by rosettes over a panel with Palmyrene inscription to obverse; wreath above two rosettes to reverse. 3.45 grams, 23 mm



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

With narrow base and conical lower body, slightly waisted shoulder and everted rim; wheel-cut horizontal bands to the rim and equator. 73 grams, 9.8 cm



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

Comprising: pedestal vessel with low stem and foot; low jar with carinated shoulder; bulbous vessel with narrow foot. 320 grams total, 7.6-11.6 cm



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

A group of five bronze key rings, each with perpendicular ward and plain ring. 34.8 grams total, 21-32 mm



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

Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 4.9 grams, 27 mm



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

Ellipsoid with carved standing bull in profile; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 14 mm



with Gorny & Mosch, Munich, Auction 145, 14 December 2005, no.205.

Curved in profile with low-relief scene of gladiators advancing with large rectangular scutum and drawn gladius, portion of vine-leaf in the field. 16.3 grams, 54 mm



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