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

Large group of various fragments, including some decorated ones, spouts and handle fragments. 2.48 kg total, 2.2-15.6 cm



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

Comprising: an octagonal heliotrope plaque, a cushion-shaped agate plaque, a hexagonal carnelian(?) plaque, a glass cabochon with a classical depiction of a nude youth, a green glass cabochon with Aphrodite, and another green glass cabochon with a classical bust of a male wearing a wreath. 28.2 grams total, 21-33 mm



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

Including square-section tubular beads, disc with a scrolled monogram to obverse, bust to reverse and other items. 16.22 grams total, 10-23 mm



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

Comprising: Owen, John and Bowen, Emanuel, Brecknockshire, from Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd, plate 163, from an 18th-century issue (first published 1720), an engraved county map with the road strip and a descriptive text panel, Rococo cartouche with putti, urns and a shell, hand-coloured, on the back is plate 164, the road from Chester to Llanfyllin, with a description of Chester and the Arms of Chester, inscribed in pencil 'Emanuel Bowen 1720-the 1735 issue' and 'From the Castle Grant Library' (Castle Grant, Morayshire, the seat of the Grants of Grant, Earls of Seafield); Souter, J., China, inscribed to the lower edge: 'London, Published Octr. 20th 1801 by J. Souter, 1 St. Pauls Ch. Yard', copperplate engraving with hand-coloured outlines, showing the provinces, the Great Wall, the Yellow and Yangtze rivers, Formosa and Hainan, centre fold. 16 grams total, 19.6 x 14 - 25.5 x 23.5 cm

Condition: Aged toning; small loss to the upper-right corner of the Brecknockshire sheet; the China map has a centre fold and some handling creases.

Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Harwich, UK, collector.

Lozengiform plaque with central heraldic heater shield flanked by initials 'RR'. 380 grams, 28.2 cm high



From a Devon family estate on the edge of Dartmoor, from the 1930s to the present day. Several pieces formerly from the Collection of 'Ralegh Radford' (Courtenay Arthur Ralegh Radford, 7 November 1900-27 December 1998) and reputedly sections of glass from Salisbury Cathedral matched to sections in Lydford Parish Church, Devon.

A circular relief medallion carved with two opposed, conjoined profiles: an elderly bearded man facing left and a young woman facing right, representing Prudence, or Prudentia, in janiform form, combining memory and experience with foresight. 22.85 grams, 56 mm



Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection.

The subject belongs to the Renaissance tradition of allegorical medallions and plaquettes. A closely related representation of Prudence is in Peter Flötner’s Nuremberg series of the Virtues, made circa 1540–1546. Kunsthistorisches Museum, Prudence.

Formed of graduated barrel-shaped beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 74 grams, 44 cm



Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK.

Comprising a discoid body with piecrust edges, central motif a Chi Rho within a wreath; large fluted suspension loop. 6.37 grams, 25 mm



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

Rectangular papyrus with polychrome painting showing the horoscope sign for Taurus and a cartouche. 68 grams total, 25 cm



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

D-section hoop with five incised equal-armed crosses to the outer face, representing the five wounds of Christ. 3.43 grams, 21.65 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)



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

Standing erect on a rectangular base, with dressed hair and wearing an open-fronted robe and riding boots; arms folded within the sleeves clasping her hands to her chest. 1.24 kg, 37.5 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Composed of thick disc-shaped beads, restrung and with an S-hook closure. 237 grams, 46 cm



Private collection, London, UK.