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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.

Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder. 46.6 grams, 11.7 cm



Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s.

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. 897 grams total, 6.8-16 cm



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

These small fragments, for analogies 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.