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

Bow brooch formed as a horse modelled in the round with a halter to the neck; fore-legs forming the catch, rear legs with a transverse bar and hinged pin beneath. 14.9 grams, 28 mm



From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s.

Wide channel extending from the discus to the nozzle surrounded by raised linear decoration, lug handle to the rear, inked collector's number 'L 132' on the base. 152 grams, 12.7 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Scaraboid type with incuse design of a profile bust of Minerva wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm



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

With facetted onion-knop finials above notched collars, a vertical band of punched detailing to the bow extending along the foot, chamfered lateral faces to the foot with radiating detailing, and a hinged pin to the reverse. 47.9 grams, 79 mm



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

Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a large oval bezel with laurel wreath and inscription 'VICTOR'. 4.29 grams, 20.63 mm overall, 16.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)



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

Wide hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel with a standing figure beside a stepping horse. 4.45 grams, 20.40 mm overall, 16.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

A dark purplish-red cabochon with hippocamp facing left. 0.46 grams, 9.9 mm



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

A small pale yellow collared globular jug with short neck, angular ribbon handle with two narrow prominent ribs, folded upper attachment to the cylindrical neck, several horizontal lines on the globular body, trefoil mouth. 32 grams, 74 mm



with H.A.C., Basel, prior 1999.

These globular jugs were typical of the Eastern Mediterranean in the late Roman period. The body was often decorated with ornamental threads. The jugs were often used in a manner similar to pilgrim flasks, to collect oil and water from early Christian sanctuaries.

Comprising: an oval enamelled mount with a central cell with a profile bust; a finial formed as a helmetted bust; a lozenge-shaped seal box with blue enamel; and a toggle fastener. 37.1 grams total, 24-31 mm



Found Lancashire and Yorkshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

Small oil lamp decorative rim surrounding the discus with an actor's mask, inked collector's number 'L100' on the base. 34 grams, 75 mm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Oval translucent intaglio with a standing cockerel before a cornucopia and an olive sprig on the left. 0.40 grams, 11 mm



UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.

Including drum-shaped, lozengiform and other types. 37.4 grams total, 22-33 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.