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Comprising a rectangular-section body and a round, discoid finial. 29.5 grams, 14 cm



Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 6.84 grams total, 12 mm each



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Formed as a standing eagle facing left, with notched detailing on the body and wings, a pin and catchplate on the reverse. 7 grams, 37 mm



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

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with impression of timber laths to the reverse. 499 grams total, 69-85 mm



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. Some panels were probably framed by a red grenade fillet. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colour over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Low body with a large filler hole and ribbed thumb-pad, the body decorated with low-relief annulets. 59 grams, 81 mm



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

Including one with pin to reverse, one with enamel fill to cells and other types. 27.3 grams total, 29-40 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 two original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A52 & A62.

Openwork brooch formed as a six-spoked wheel, with a pin and catch on the reverse. 15.7 grams, 37 mm



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

With a slender hoop and a raised circular bezel with a stylised figure beside a tree. 3.12 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 18.65 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.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown, cream and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.28 kg total, 7.3-13.4 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.

With chord, spring and pin attached to the trumpet-shaped headplate; collar to bow and lentoid panel below with notched edges and reserved meander to the vertical axis; catchplate projecting from the reverse. 4.46 grams, 32 mm



Acquired London, UK, circa 1974. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Composed mainly of oblate beads with a larger bead as a central feature, restrung. 8.1 grams, 44.7 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Tubular body with a narrow neck and a thick rim, dimple base. 30 grams, 94 mm



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