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

With onion-knop apex finial and knops on either side, claw detailing to the headplate, deep bow, chamfered lateral faces sections to the foot with scroll detailing, hinged pin to the reverse. 78 grams, 85 mm



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

With low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to mouth with inward-folded rim; slightly iridescent surface. 37.2 grams, 13.6 cm



Ex P. Martens, The Netherlands, formed between 1974-1984. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00075481.

Comprising a thick, elongated body with lateral testes, thin suspension loop above. 7.9 grams, 29 mm



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

Composed of oblate and annular beads, restrung. 6.7 grams, 39.7 cm



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

Penannular bracelet with keeled body and flared terminals, pointillé decoration. 20.1 grams, 61 mm



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

With narrow foot and broad shoulder, biconvex mouth and strap handle. 360 grams, 14 cm



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

Ellipsoid in plan with a profile bust of the goddess Roma with a helmet. 1.64 grams, 18 mm



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

Plano-convex in section with a series of impressed images, mainly a single bust in profile and two profile busts opposed, the placement eccentric but regular; repaired. 33.3 grams, 84 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 the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A81; and original C.J. Martin invoice dated 4th November 1989.

Modelled in the round as the head of a lion with voluminous mane, lentoid eyes and slit mouth; ferrous remains within. 126 grams, 36 mm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Rounded body with a short nozzle and lug handle, the discus with a profile bust of a youth, inked collector's number 'L115' on the base. 150 grams, 12.2 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Plano-convex type with central recess in upper face; coiled construction. 7.12 grams, 25 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 the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A46.

Broad and squat in profile with inturned rim and external carination. 410 grams, 16.7 cm wide



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.