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Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads, the central feature with larger beads, including a cuboid bead with ring-and-dot markings. 16.6 grams, 34.5 cm



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

Piriform body with large nozzle and a small stub handle to the rear, the edge with a band of alternating concentric circles and flowers, the discus with flowers and triangles, inked collector's number '347' on the base. 248 grams, 14.1 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Amber-coloured glass with graduated radiating lobes imitating a glass melon bead. 1.32 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 12.85 mm internal diameter



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.A53.

Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm



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

Discoid in plan with incuse bee motif, wings spread. 0.87 grams, 14 mm



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

Black burnished ware jar with narrow foot, bulbous body with broad shoulder and flared rim to the mouth; circumferential band of rouetting to the shoulder; Type BB2; repaired. 530 grams, 15.5 cm



Discovered during renovations of Williams and Griffin, Colchester, Essex, UK, circa 1980s.

Biconical body with raised decoration, low basal foot. 86.2 grams, 99 mm



From the private collection of a Sussex, UK, gentleman.

Featuring a slender hoop and fluted shoulders, an oval bezel with an advancing lion with its tail raised. 1.37 grams, 19.70 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



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

Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 1.58 grams, 9 mm



Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.

Three concentric lines surround the discus with a six-pointed star motif, a short nozzle and a lug handle, inked collector's number '379' on the base. 158 grams, 10.8 cm



Ex important German collection, 1960-1990.

Plate brooch with concentric lines around a raised boss; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 5.77 grams, 29 mm



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

Modelled in the round with a slender snout and large incised eyes, ears pulled back along the neck, and fur detailing throughout. 16.3 grams, 29 mm



Ex German collection, 1990s.