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Comprising a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, set with an intaglio with a composite animal figure (gryllos) advancing on a baseline, wearing a bridled horse protome with a twig in its mouth, a silen's mask on the breast, the tail formed as a ram's head with a twig in its mouth, and the legs of a cockerel. 8.83 grams, 22.17 mm overall, 16.02 x 13.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)



UK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s.

Comprising a slender D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel set with an intaglio of a young soldier wearing a crested helmet, either Minerva or Roma. 6.30 grams, 25.14 mm overall, 19.63 x 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



UK private collection, acquired on the English market in the 2000s.

With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison. 15.33 grams, 27.34 mm overall, 20.41 x 16.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

Composed of a central amphora with ribbed body flanked by trumpet-shaped scrolls, a pin and catch on the reverse. 13.2 grams, 34 mm



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

Domed type with incuse design of a standing crane with head tilted upwards; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 8 mm



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

Composed mainly of tubular beads, restrung. 8.4 grams, 42 cm



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

Including two grappling wrestlers, standing Venus, Hercules with club and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.23 grams total, 8-15 mm



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

With applied trail beneath the rim, and moulded foot. 91.4 grams, 93 mm



Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in the 1990s. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady.

Mixed group of rings, including one with an enamelled floriate bezel, a ring with a teardrop-shaped bezel, and others. 31.5 grams total, 16-24 mm



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

Composed of mixed beads including oblate, spherical, and other types, the central feature a large annular bead, restrung. 22.8 grams, 41 cm



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

Composed of mixed beads, including tubular, oblate and annular; restrung with an elasticated string. 5.32 grams, 18 cm



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

Openwork handle formed of curving trumpet-whorls, rectangular bar with a single rivet below. 14.8 grams, 58 mm



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