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

Large section of a roundel with a profile bust of an emperor (Maximinus II Daia ?) with a short, dressed beard and hair, the reverse with an inscription '□PωTAC' and letter Z (or N) below. 3.84 grams, 29 mm



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

Broad and squat with dimple base and applied foot, stepped rim with carination; rim restored. 90 grams, 11.4 cm



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.

Comprising ten rings, including an archer's ring, a ring with a glass cabochon, a ring with a stylised eagle, and others. 53.03 grams total, 15-31 mm



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

D-section hoop and raised bezel flanked by X-motifs, two-line Greek inscription 'YΓIA / XAPA' for 'good health'. 4.04 grams, 22.89 mm overall, 16.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)



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

Comprising five pairs, each of a different type, including one hinged tweezer-type tool with remains of a ferrous insert. 28.58 grams total, 47-75 mm



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

Comprising a low bulbous body and a tubular neck with a rolled rim. 33.6 grams, 13.9 cm



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

Mould-blown bottle comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with returned flange rim. 94.2 grams, 14 cm



From an important London collection of glass, 1990s.

Most of similar examples of Roman bottles have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earliest examples have been found in Roman Lusitania (Pombalinho-Santarem). The type lasted until the 4th century A.D. (Samaria-Sebaste, Israel).

Penannular bracelet with rectangular-section body and flared terminals with pointillé decoration. 15.1 grams, 64 mm



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

Conical body with applied trail, tall tubular neck with rolled rim and two applied handles. 25 grams, 12.2 cm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1992 with reference no.K30. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by a copy of the Shirley Warren invoice no.2272 dated 21 November 1992 (£330.00).

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.