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

Depicting a naked winged Cupid in a dynamic pose, right arm extended, left arm against the body, with the right leg extended backwards and the left leg firmly placed on the high pedestal, a dove or a torch might originally have been held in his hands; head modelled with well-sculpted facial details and straggly hair covering his ears, a top-knot at the top of his head at the end of a pair of braids; possibly once forming part of a larger group, probably centred around a statuette of Venus. 47.8 grams, 78 mm



Ex South London collection; acquired before 1980.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of winged naked Eros advancing towards a small tree. 0.78 grams, 18 mm



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

Comprising a slender round-section hoop, raised collars on the shoulders, discoid bezel with enamel. 1.45 grams, 18.43 mm overall, 15.54 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)



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

Large section of a roundel with a profile bust of an emperor (Maximinus II Daia ?) with a short, dressed beard and hair, the reverse with an inscription '□PωTAC' and letter Z (or N) below. 3.84 grams, 29 mm



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

Broad and squat with dimple base and applied foot, stepped rim with carination; rim restored. 90 grams, 11.4 cm



From the collection of David Donlan (1947-2025), a dedicated and lifelong collector with a passion for the ancient world and the natural sciences, forming his collection from 1960s onwards, using many reputable dealers across the United Kingdom, including the well-regarded Coincraft and The Parthenon Gallery.

Comprising ten rings, including an archer's ring, a ring with a glass cabochon, a ring with a stylised eagle, and others. 53.03 grams total, 15-31 mm



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

D-section hoop and raised bezel flanked by X-motifs, two-line Greek inscription 'YΓIA / XAPA' for 'good health'. 4.04 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 16.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



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

Comprising five pairs, each of a different type, including one hinged tweezer-type tool with remains of a ferrous insert. 28.58 grams total, 47-75 mm



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

Comprising a low bulbous body and a tubular neck with a rolled rim. 33.6 grams, 13.9 cm



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

Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm



From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.

Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel).

Penannular bracelet with rectangular-section body and flared terminals with pointillé decoration. 15.1 grams, 64 mm



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

Conical body with applied trail, tall tubular neck with rolled rim and two applied handles. 25 grams, 12.2 cm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1992 with reference no.K30. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by a copy of the Shirley Warren invoice no.2272 dated 21 November 1992 (£330.00).