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Mixed group of graduated beads in various colours and materials, the central feature a large discoid bead; restrung. 35.4 grmas, 45.5 cm



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

Rounded body with a pierced lug handle, the central filler hole surrounded by four rows of raised bosses. 86 grams, 98 mm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Including square bezel with incised hatched saltire, scaphoid bezel with vesica, lozenge bezel with saltire, and other types. 64 grams total, 21-27 mm



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

Featuring a flat-section hoop and a narrow bezel with a palm leaf. 1.12 grams, 17.64 mm overall, 15.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



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

Decorative band surrounding the filler hole, tapering lug handle to the rear, and the base with low-relief decoration. 60 grams, 10.5 cm



From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960.

Including a large net-needle, cosmetic or medicinal spoon with disc bowl and other items. 34.3 grams total, 4-13.6 cm



From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent.

Large ring with round-section hoop and a raised plain bezel. 8.29 grams, 26.69 mm overall, 21.01 x 18.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



From the old family collection of a West Country, UK, lady; acquired by descent from her grandfather circa 2001.

Ellipsoid type with incuse design of a lion at rest beneath a tree on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.53 grams, 13 mm



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

Comprising a rectangular loop below a lozenge-shaped plaque, a large loop formed of volute scrolls above. 63.3 grams, 81 mm



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

Comprising a wide hoop and a perpendicular heavy-duty bit. 21.05 grams, 28.19 mm overall, 16.12 x 15.55 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)



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

Colchester-type brooch with chord and pin, median band of incuse undulating lines to the bow; pin soldered in place in antiquity. 20.3 grams, 73 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.A122.

Composed of two arching horse heads with annular eyes and notched manes, a small length of chain suspended from the lower edge. 16.5 grams, 47 mm



Ex collection of a Wiltshire, UK, gentleman.