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Round-section hoop with a discoid bezel set with a black glass bead, accompanied by a label reading 'Roman Gold Finger Ring. Wearable gold ring inset with a glass bead. 1st/2nd century AD'. 1.23 grams, 20.17 mm overall, 17.94 x 16.63 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent. Accompanied by an old identification ticket.

Including fusiform, tabular and other types. 7.89 grams total, 25-66 mm



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

Ellipsoid plaque fragment with figural scene and legend; obverse - wreath border enclosing a horseman with spear trampling a fallen enemy supine with legs flexed, 'IDA / Δ / M'; reverse -three lines of pseudo-Greek text '-ΦΡΑ / -ΙΠΘ / -ΟV' and 'X'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.22 grams, 31 mm



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

Discoid in plan with low-relief tiered decoration on the shoulder, profile kneeling gladiator to the discus, volute nozzle, concentric circles on the base. 45 grams, 99 mm



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

Comprising: an agate cabochon with a nude hero resting his foot on a boulder; an agate intaglio with a female profile bust; a brown banded agate cabochon with the head of a putto; a red carnelian face of a putto; a glass intaglio with a muscular nude hero depicted from behind. 6.08 grams total, 9-20 mm



UK private collection assembled 1970s-90s, and thence to the liquidated state of above.

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio crayfish motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.63 grams, 13 mm



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

Each with a round-section body and a sharply pointed end, the other end flattened to form the eraser. 23.9 grams total, 11.2 -13.6 cm including stand



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

A hollow-formed bronze oil lamp with two scooped nozzles, a ring handle with a heart-shaped finial. 140 grams, 10.3 cm



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

Standing on an integral base with its wings folded, incised feather detailing to the body and wings. 14.9 grams, 28 mm



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

Bulbous body with a flattened base, and a tubular neck expanding slightly towards the rim. 16.7 grams, 81 mm



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

Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face, one side with a radiate profile bust. 4.26 grams, 28 mm



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

Composed of graduated spherical, oblate and other beads, the pendant a re-used bangle fragment; restrung. 19.61 grams, 42 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.