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

Facetted hoop with linear decoration, a hexagonal bezel set with a black intaglio bearing a bearded bust. 9.43 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 15.84 x 18.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Each a biconvex body with D-section nozzle and loop handle with trefoil reflector. 651 grams total, 13.9-14.7 cm



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

The coin from the House of Constantine mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 71/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.

David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award-winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each print is signed and numbered by the artist.

Comprising: an inscribed sherd of the Bloomsbury amphora; an oil lamp with Venus washing her hair; a metal figure of a reclining cow; a cup with two hounds chasing an antelope in relief, stamped 'Milestone Pottery' on the edge of the foot. 535 grams total, 7-10.7 cm



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

Modelled in half-round with a carved eagle perched at the top, below an animal with a long tongue and ears, an anthropomorphic figure holding a frog and a raven at the bottom; green and yellow pigment on the surface. 9.25 kg, 141 cm



From an unidentified artist, N.W. Canada. Ex Bonhams, Native American Art, 11 December 2018, Lot 402. Acquired on the UK art market. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.

Including a rhyton with horse-head finial, rider figure, bird brooch and other items. 1.84 kg total, 12 - 3.8 cm



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

Squat in profile with broad base, splash-glaze ornament. 370 grams, 18.5 cm



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

Comprising an aqua glass seal with facetted handle, applied black glass frame; underside with incuse profile bust of a bearded man with tousled hair; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.7 grams, 21 mm



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

Mixed group of artefacts, including a key, an axehead, a radiate-headed brooch, a buckle and a section of a blade. 205 grams total, 4.1-14.3 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Comprising: elliptical type with mythic scene of nude Venus offering a bowl to Hercules, with Cupid below and Mercury to the rear; discoid type with a camel beneath a tree and three satyrs helping Silenus to ride it, all in a landscape; white plaster cast with bust of a Roman Catholic churchman wearing a biretta. 402 grams total, 8.1-12.6 cm



Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman.

Including carnelian plaque in bronze frame with incuse bust of Minerva, similar with male bust wearing a periwig, and other types. 18.9 grams total, 18-31 mm



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

Various types including discoid with pierced lug, spherical, domed and other types. 1.75 kg total, 9-27 mm



Found Suffolk, UK. (UK buyers only, not for export)