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Squat in profile with pierced lug handle to the rear, stub nozzle; discus with low-relef female mask, sidewall with 'FVC' and 'VL' monograms, underside with 'PASAVIC' between pellets. 18.7 grams, 61 mm



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

Including Fortuna with wheel, profile bust and other types; some supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.61 grams total, 8-15 mm



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

Comprising two parallel hoops connected with angled filigree struts with a granule to each node, annulets to the shoulders, irregular circular cells each set with a cabochon garnet; hoop cracked at underside. 1.38 grams, 17.03 mm overall, 14.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Including standing winged figure, perching bird, advancing stag, sea-horse and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5 grams total, 7-20 mm



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

Flat-section loop with expanding shoulders into a flat discoid bezel with incised motif of clasped hands. 4.37 grams, 19.65 mm overall, 16.24 x 15.00 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)



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

Plano-convex in section with incuse figure in profile holding a staff. 1.56 grams, 10 mm



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

Comprising: smaller one with flange rim and inner concentric rings, polished reverse; larger one similar with deeper rim, and recessed mounting panel to edge for the handle, old collector's labels with reference numbers. 720 grams total, 16.2-19.5cm wide



Ex Prof. Kurt Alder, Riehen; thence by descent.

Formed as two addorsed heads with a cylindrical neck and flaring mouth; both heads with abundant hair framing the face. 26.7 grams, 80 mm



Acquired from the Hilton Archaeological Shop, Tel Aviv, Israel, 7 June 1972. From the private collection of Dr Stanley I. Batkin (1914-2015), Scarsdale, New York, USA. From a private USA collection, acquired from the estate of the above. Ex Ancient Glass from the Dr Stanley Batkin (2014-2015) collection, Bonhams, London, 6 July 2017, no.177 (part).

Flat-section faceted shank with bezel formed as four granules flanking a tubular cell with inset red glass pointed gemstone. 3.11 grams, 20.00 mm overall, 15.23 x 13.88 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



Acquired in the 1980s. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 9.64 grams total, 3.4-16 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Comprising two cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.3 grams total, 8 mm each



Ex London gentlemans collection, 1990s.

Conical in profile with rounded rim and small foot; marine accretion to outer face. 247 grams, 11.8 cm



Found at Blue House Hill, St Albans, 1955-1956. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.