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

Ellipsoid in plan with a low-relief female profile portrait bust with hair dressed in a chignon. 0.57 grams, 13 mm



Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000).

Brownish-orange intaglio with incuse scene of a deity standing beneath an arch with two open doors, flanked by two standards, tiled floor below; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 13 mm



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

Composed mainly of small oblate beads interspersed with larger oblate beads, the central feature composed of four large beads; restrung. 8.7 grams, 32.2 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the underside of herm on a pedestal with frond. 0.47 grams, 11 mm



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

Plano-convex type with incuse design to the underside of a bird advancing on a baseline, head turned to the rear with a tendril in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.06 grams, 14 mm



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

Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. 9.68 grams, 41 mm



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

Composed of polychrome oblate and annular beads with two larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 10.5 grams, 38 cm



Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection.

With a slender D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a standing bird with its wings spread. 3.30 grams, 22.97 mm overall, 19.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



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

Stylised horse figure with short, stocky legs, curving neck and a narrow muzzle. 12.5 grams, 36 mm



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

Comprising eight large beads, four domed, one melon, two spherical and one oval rock crystal bead. 78.2 grams total, 13-33 mm



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

Comprising a rectangular plate with 'ANNO' in capital letters, and three rivets below, a large ribbed hook to one end. 23.2 grams, 58 mm



From a Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Stepped plano-convex hoop with large disc plaque, iridescent surface. 23.6 grams, 65 mm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an original C.J. Martin sales invoice dated 3rd October 1990.