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Comprising: hollow-formed owl figure; painted jar with harpy motifs; African head with oinochoe neck and spout. 403 grams total, 8.9-10.2 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Comprising: composition bust of Nefertiti on stand; large scarab with symbols to underside; small scarab with cartouche to underside. 574 grams total, 4.2-16.5 cm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Cross pommy pendant with integral pierced lug, low-relief crucifixion scene with monogram to each arm. 3.05 grams, 43 mm



Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.

Including a toy lamb, spindle whorls, a model guitar and other items. 430 grams total, 14-71 mm



Found Tyne and Wear, UK. This lot is for UK buyers only, not for export.

D-section hoop with heart-shaped bezel 'M J', inscription to the inner face reading 'Napoleon III, Empereur, 1862, Barre'. 2.54 grams, 21.23 mm overall, 17.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



From the collection of a gentleman born in the late 19th century, formed 1940s-1970s. From an old Staffordshire family collection; thence by descent.

Discoid in plan with foliate rim pierced for attachment, reserved band enclosing a rider in profile on a pounced field; legend to the band 'GEORGE WITHERDEN 1740'. 1.84 grams, 26 mm



Acquired in the 1970s-1980s. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.

Including a marble tablet in bronze frame, eye of Horus bead, plano-convex mould with face of an Emperor, biconvex hollow necklace component with four attachment loops. 31.6 grams total, 22-37 mm



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

Composed of small tubular beads and a lozenge-shaped pendant, repaired. 1.92 grams, 24.5 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

The tapering pin bent to a right-angle, the spherical pinhead composed of two hemispheres and separated by a raised medial band, both hemispheres with filigree rings with a central pellet, additional pellets filling the space between the filigree borders. 2.26 grams, 38 mm



Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, UK, on 12th March 2023; declared as Treasure under the Treasure Act with reference number 2023T305, disclaimed by the Crown and returned to the finder. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.KENT-C82813.

Composed of tubular and polished coin-shaped beads, restrung. 35.8 grams, 30.5 cm



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Discoid in plan with a facing bust with tousled hair. 0.64 grams, 12 mm



Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.

Columnar shank with ribbed ends, stirrup-shaped base with heart motif, arrow and 'HI' initials, supplied with an impression. 8.15 grams, 41 mm



Found Romney Marsh area, Kent, 1990-2015. Property of a Kent gentleman, a specialist medieval collector.