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With slender hoop and amphora-shaped shoulders, supporting a cell set with a clear 'aqua' glass cabochon. 2.00 grams, 21.92 mm overall, 17.81 x 15.28 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 33/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)



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.A109.

Including a penannular brooch with pin, finger ring with cloison insert, vesica-shaped stud, and other items. 14.47 grams total, 18-30 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.A43, A44, A51, A54 & A55.

Crescentic pendant with ribbed suspension loop. 5.16 grams, 37 mm



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

Comprising a slender tapering handle with a pointed end, the finial formed as a small spoon with a piercing below. 6.36 grams, 12.5 cm



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

Modelled in the round with an elongated body and legs, right foreleg raised, head turned slightly to the right, a stamped ring-and-dot collar around the neck and eyes indicated by ring-and-dot motifs. 27.44 grams, 49 mm



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

Pair of cuboid gaming dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 8.48 grams total, 13 mm each



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

Featuring a D-section hoop with angled shoulders and the bezel with a creature facing left. 6.05 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 16.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

D-section curving body with pierced lobe finials, a ribbed conical spike surrounded by four pierced lobes and a curving hook below, an inked collector's number on the inner face. 28.8 grams, 59 mm



From a Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Restrung group of mainly glass beads of tubular, biconical, oblate, tabular and other types. 20.7 grams, 56 cm



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.A32.

Ellipsoid in plan with a low-relief female profile portrait bust with hair dressed in a chignon. 0.57 grams, 13 mm



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

Brownish-orange intaglio with incuse scene of a deity standing beneath an arch with two open doors, flanked by two standards, tiled floor below; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 0.76 grams, 13 mm



UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.

Composed mainly of small oblate beads interspersed with larger oblate beads, the central feature composed of four large beads; restrung. 8.7 grams, 32.2 cm



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