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Formed as a chalice with a flared foot and a sturdy shank, bowl with a carinated profile and an everted rim. 3.3 kg, 24 cm high



From Maa Oriental Gallery, Bath, UK; and a West Country collection, 1990-2000.

Comprising: a fastener with a bust; a large fastener with a lozenge-shaped plate with a floral motif; a wire fastener with two hooked ends, wire decoration and two decorative beads. 7.69 grams total, 28-41 mm



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

The tubular body and lid in turned and polished agate with gold fittings. 60.6 grams, 10.9 cm



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

Rectangular panel showing a nimbate saint in full armour, supporting a bow and a long spear on his right shoulder, and a shield with his left hand, inscription above; an old handwritten label to the reverse reading 'Judy took it to the British Museum who said it is 17th century from Macedonia. It is only a fragment of the left side of a triptych and is a warrior saint, saint [ ...] os. From George Churchill Xmas 1989'. 127 grams, 14.5 x 11.9 cm



The Cotswold Auction Company, Cheltenham, UK, 14 December 2021, no.97. Private collection, Suffolk.

Comprising a D-section hoop with plain exterior, inner face inscribed with 'Feare God only'. 2.99 grams, 22.24 mm overall, 18.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Carved in low relief, nimbate profile bust with palla. 2.77 grams, 34 mm



Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.

Composed of tubular beads with a lozenge-shaped pendant, restrung. 5.8 grams, 37 cm



Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Large album containing black-and-white prints of architectural features, including the sarcophagus of Alexander the Great, some with pencilled notes beneath, and also including some unmounted and duplicate prints; covers detached. 5.34 kg, 42 x 32.5 cm



Private collection, UK.

Raised pellet decoration on the hoop and bezel, set with a mottled green cabochon. 8.65 grams, 30.74 mm overall, 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)



London, UK, collection, 1980s-1990s.

Oval cameo with a profile bust of a bearded man wearing a helmet with a leaping lion. 4.15 grams, 29 mm



Acquired on the European art market.

Rectangular-section arms with a round disc to the centre and an integral loop. 18.7 grams, 67 mm



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Including a toy lamb, spindle whorls, a model guitar and other items. 430 grams total, 14-71 mm



Found Tyne and Wear, UK. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export.