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

P-shaped type with short crossbar, long bow with five integral loops to the median rib, rectangular foot; catch and hinged pin to reverse 8.7 grams, 48 mm



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

Including bust of Jupiter, nude female with amphora and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.87 grams total, 11-15 mm



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

Curving phallus with lateral testes and a large suspension loop above. 7.45 grams, 33 mm



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

Dolphin-type T-shaped bow brooch with tapering crossbar, bow ornamented with segmentation to the obverse and enamel fill; trumpet-shaped lobe finial; catch and hinged pin to reverse. 6.17 grams, 36 mm



Found near North Ripon, Yorkshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector.

D-section hoop with a gold collar surrounding the amethyst cabochon. 5.68 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 17.04 x 13.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)



Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Pair of cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.2 grams total, 10 mm each



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Cuboid dice with impressed markings unusually disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:5. 12.1 grams, 11 mm



Ex gentleman collector of antique and antiquity games from Berkshire, UK, having collected for over 20 years.

Conical body with a flat base. 67 grams, 79 mm



Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection.

Lentoid-section hoop with barrel-type key to the bezel, bit with separate wards. 16.07 grams, 29.98 mm



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

Handle to the rear with two large lateral projections, radiating ribs surrounding the filler hole, scroll motifs on the nozzle; low basal ring with scroll motifs. 73 grams, 10.6 cm



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

Substantial crossbow brooch with onion-knop finials and keeled bow with a hatched panel, a ribbed collar above the junction and a wide rectangular footplate with ring-and-dot motifs, pin and integral catchplate on the reverse. 87 grams, 96 mm



Acquired before 1980. Private collection, Suffolk.

Including advancing rear legs of a lion, profile bust, Minerva with spear and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3 grams total, 8-12 mm



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