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

Lozenge-shaped pendant with barry of ten and four martlets. 8.54 grams, 37 mm



From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s.

The cross with deeply incised linear decoration on both sides and an applied ribbed suspension loop with a domed rivet. 15.4 grams, 46 mm



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

Large group of various artefacts, including thimbles, mounts, buttons, strap ends, coins, a large crotal bell, a large cap inscribed 'IND CO OP & Co ROMFORD', and others. 867 grams total, 11-80 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only.

Discoid type with central intaglio eight-pointed star; Latin inscription to border '* S' IOH'S W[...]'; possibly '* S' IOH'S F WILL' for 'Sigillum Iohannis filii Willelmi' (Seal of John, son of William). 13.1 grams, 27 mm



Found Harrold, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.44886.

Comprising eight biconical spindle whorls, most with raised designs. 272 grams total, 21-31 mm



Found near Mitton, Lancashire, UK. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

With a wide hoop expanding towards the decorated shoulders, a round bezel with ropework border and a central six-petalled flower. 4.84 grams, 23.07 mm overall, 20.50 x 17.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



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

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.66 grams, 19 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with a punched-point border. 0.72 grams, 20 mm



Found North Yorkshire, UK.

The 'Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem' was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

Comprising Madonna and Child beneath an architectural frame. 3.7 grams, 33 mm



From a European collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previous dealer's sales ticket.

Comprising a D-section shank with stud to the underside, drum-shaped bezel with impressed central starburst. 11.49 grams, 26.04 mm overall, 19.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



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

Broad hoop with rounded shoulders, one with a pellet; trumpet-shaped bezel with cross barby motif; supplied with an impression. 5.45 grams, 25.38 mm overall, 19.59 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)



Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.50799.

With billeted inner and outer rims and D-section central panel decorated with punched-point wreath detail, the ring waisted to accommodate a flat-section triangular tongue. 7.49 grams, 32 mm



Ex Horton collection; previously in a Buckinghamshire, UK, collection since the 1980s. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.