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Buckle counter-plate decorated in late Roman military style with central panel of scrolls with guilloche bands and billeting, triangular extension to rear edge with triskele within a guilloche border and hare-and-hounds motif to the edge; rolled rim to the forward edge and three piercings, one with rivet in situ. 47 grams, 73 mm



Acquired in the 1980s. Property of a Middlesex gentleman.

Modelled in the round with a shallow socket behind the bust, Minerva facing and wearing a crested helmet. 20.4 grams, 39 mm



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

Squat in profile with a broad base, sturdy bulbous body, everted and rolled rim. 27.36 grams, 51 mm



From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above.

Piriform body with flattened base and expanding rim. 7.13 grams, 25 mm



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

Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 1.18 kg total, 6.5-14.8 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.

Rectangular in plan with shallow dish to the centre forming a patera; incised foliage ornament to each straight end. 8.59 grams, 43 mm



From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s, by descent.

Including standing figures, dense text and other types. 16.8 grams total, 14-21 mm



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

Broad and squat with short nozzle, radiating zigzag motif to the shoulder, rosette to the discus, leaf motif to the base. 145 grams, 12.2 cm



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

Discoid type with intaglio representing a seated Nereid calming a horse emerging from the sea; supplied with an impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm



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

With broad discus, triangular reflector and two stub nozzles; the discus with image of Cybele riding a lion, the reflector with facing bust of Serapis with modius above the head. 131 grams, 12.7 cm



London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK.

Miniature discoid oil lamp with ovules on the shoulder. 15.6 grams, 28 mm



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

Rectangular in plan with facing bust flanked by rosettes over a panel with Palmyrene inscription to obverse; wreath above two rosettes to reverse. 3.45 grams, 23 mm



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