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

Circular frame enclosing two opposing trumpet-shaped motifs, with a pin and catch on the reverse. 11.12 grams, 34 mm



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

Mixed group of eight oil lamps, including one with a triple nozzle and dogs chasing hares on the shoulder, a double-spouted oil lamp with Abundantia holding a cornucopia, one with a bird in profile holding a branch in its beak, and others. 743 grams total, 5.5-14.8 cm



From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s.

Openwork body composed of four pelta-shaped motifs radiating from a central lozenge; pin and catch on the reverse. 10.6 grams, 37 mm



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

Ligula with a twisted tapering handle with a sharp finial and a shallow piriform bowl. 8.13 grams, 12.4 cm



Private collection, 1965-1975. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, Suffolk.

Shallow discus with an advancing lion in relief, wide shoulder with linear decoration, lug handle to the rear, inked collector's number '320' on the base. 112 grams, 11.2 cm



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

Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. 8.78 grams, 38 mm



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

Discoid in plan and domed in profile with facing mask of Medusa and strap above with lateral ribs. 9.8 grams, 30 mm



Found Norfolk, UK.

A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 36.2 grams total, 13-22 mm



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

The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' refers to a four-sided shape. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term ‘token’ is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.

Including nude standing female, altar with pediment, profile bust, ant and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.38 grams total, 9-13 mm



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

Biconvex type with incuse design on the underside of nude Bacchus holding a bunch of grapes and a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



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

Comprising two broad sheet-gold hoops, each with reeded outer face, joined with applied granules below and a wire loop above, securing a facetted glass bead. 3.52 grams, 31 mm



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

Bulbous body with dimple base and a trumpet-shaped neck. 30 grams, 10 cm



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