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Formed of thick glass with a flattened base and a long, tubular neck with an everted rim; repaired. 44.2 grams, 12.5 cm



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

Biconical in profile with flared rim to the mouth, incised groove to the equator. 50 grams, 61 mm wide



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

Group of four in varying shades of blue glass, each with a plain bezel. 3.64 grams total, 16-18 mm



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

Round oil lamp with a pierced handle to the rear, a short nozzle and two filler holes on the discus with a bird facing right. 154 grams, 11.7 cm



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

Comprising: two with a bulbous finial; one with a lion head finial; one with a tapering body and rounded finial. 11.99 grams total, 9.3-13 cm



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

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 30.7 grams total, 14-21 mm



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

The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' suggests by etymologically referring to a square or at least a four-sided shape and confirmed in several cases by material remains of the past. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term token is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.

Plaque with incuse eagle perching with head turned to the rear. 3.38 grams, 20.81 mm overall, 17.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



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

With stub handle to the rear, wide rim with concentric rings and starbursts, the discus with male bust in three-quarter view wearing tunic and toga; a low basal ring. 150 grams, 14.2 cm



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

Ellipsoid type with intaglio grasshopper; supplied with an impression. 0.65 grams, 12 mm



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

Modelled in the round as a seated dog with incised fur to the body and a long tail forming a hoop. 12.5 grams, 25.3 mm



Acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s. From an East Anglian private collection.

Light-brown cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 3.81 grams, 14 mm



From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent.

Composed of oblate and other beads, restrung with an elasticated string. 3.54 grams, 16.4 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private collection.