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Rounded type with scooped nozzle and lug handle, rim to the filler hole, reserved ''X' and 'V' to the shoulders; inked '514' to base. 58 grams, 83 mm



Ex important German collection, 1970s onwards.

With stub nozzle and segmented loop handle, two filler holes to the discus, running guilloche to the shoulder. 102 grams, 10.4 cm



From the estate of a deceased UK private collector, thence by descent to his family. Ex Trevanions Auctioneers & Valuers, Shropshire, UK.

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.06 kg total, 9.7-15.3 cm



Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.

These small fragments, by analogy with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting - red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle.

Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a profile bust on each face. 4.36 grams, 28 mm



London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

Including rectangular, discoid, lentoid and other types each with moulded design, including rosette, seated figure, Tree of Life and other motifs. 8.23 grams total, 14-27 mm



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

Including gorgoneion appliqués, bow-brooches and other items. 77 grams total, 24-51 mm



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

Oval intaglio with a thunderbolt with four flashes of lightning radiating from it. 0.59 grams, 12 mm



Acquired in Greenwich Village, November 1960, for 10 shillings. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card by Peter Clayton, collection no.76.

Plate brooch formed as a gammadion with four spurs at the hub, hook to the reverse; with broken pin. 12.6 grams, 32 mm



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

Comprising: a carved female face in three-quarter view with luxuriant curls of hair, on a black glass field. 3.70 grams total, 21 mm



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

Carved in a gripping position, semi-naturalistic detailing to the knuckles and nail beds, clenched around a shaft, a spear, or possibly a scroll. 83.7 grams, 61 mm



From a private collection formed 2000s. Acquired at auction in the UK.

Bulbous body with a tubular neck and an everted rim. 7.13 grams, 79 mm



Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s.

Discoid type with stub nozzle and pierced lug handle; running scrolls to the shoulder, discus with bust of Jupiter above a bird with spread wings; cross and other symbols to the underside, central 'I' mark in the footring. 30.2 grams, 67 mm



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