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Slender hoop with median flange to hoop, bezel formed as a rectangle with lateral trapezoidal spurs, raised legend 'IAω'. 1.49 grams, 20.68 mm overall, 15.22 x 13.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)



Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent.

IAΩ (Iao) is the Greek transcription of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton (YHWH), the name of God in Judaism.

Curved in profile with moulded frieze fragment to outer face, figure advancing on a baseline with rosettes and other detailing; inked legend to one edge 'REG 3'56D37'. 40 grams, 78 mm



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

Comprising a central ivyleaf with four radiating lobes connecting to a circular rim; lugs, pin and catch to reverse; old inked '115' notation to verso. 8.47 grams, 28 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Ellipsoid bezel with incuse unknown character facing left, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, holding a spear in his right hand and a snake in his left. 2.71 grams, 22.26 mm overall, 19.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)



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

Bell-shaped, squat body and concave base, a long tubular neck and a rolled rim. 39 grams, 12.6 cm



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

Biconvex in section with broad scooped nozzle, tendril detailing to the shoulder, ribbed loop handle; inked '181' to base. 32.7 grams, 85 mm



Ex important German collection, 1970s onwards.

Comprising a vine-leaf panel with frond detailing; arched swan's neck and head above forming the attachment hook. 128 grams, 72 mm



From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Including a standing figure of Fortuna, profile bust of Mercury in petasos, perching bird, and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams total, 8-14 mm



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

Comprising rivets, two flat discs connected with a round-section shaft type, one flat and one D-section raised disc connected with a round-section shaft type, one with a domed incised disc and one with a D-shaped bottom. 118 grams total, 15-23 mm



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

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. 795 grams total, 8.4-12.8 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.

Mixed group of beads, including some amulets. 48 grams total, 1-25 mm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.

Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio architectural column and horse with one foreleg raised, tethered by the bridle; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.59 grams, 13 mm



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