Copper alloy, 120 grams; 114.78 mm. Circa 2nd-4th century AD. A stunning bronze wine jug handle and rim. The rim is detailed in an organic form with two spirals that curl inward to meet the top of the handle that protrudes above the rim. Curving out then back in an S shape the handle is detailed in the style of vine and terminates with a beautiful vine leaf surmounted by the bust of Bacchus. Bacchus was the god of wine and the son of Zeus and Semele. He represents not only the intoxicating power of wine, but its social and beneficent influences likewise. He is viewed as the promoter of civilization, a lawgiver and lover of peace. A rare and exceptionally beautiful piece in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection.

Copper alloy, 130 grams; 77.36 mm. Circa 1st-2nd century AD. Bronze casket leg in the form of a lion’s leg standing on a large round plinth. At the top of the leg there is the head of a lion cast in the finest detail; this then joins to a square sectioned hollow finial that would have been fitted to the base of a casket or chest. Ref: Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom; R99-0401. A beautiful piece in extremely fine condition. Ex old English collection.

Copper alloy, 95.00 grams; 85.05 mm. Circa 2nd-4th century AD. Excellent bronze jug handle with leaf shaped hinged lid. The handle is in the stylized form of a vine with a small leaf type projection for resting the thumb when holding, curving in an S shape it opens out into an oval terminal detailed with a bust which is probably that of Bacchus god of wine. A rare piece in very fine condition. Ex old English collection.

Silver, 2.14 grams; 17.78 mm. 4th/5th Century A.D. In the form of two opposing dolphins with stamped dot bodies and ring and dot eyes. Similar examples in Roman Buckles and Military Fittings by Andrew Appels and Stuart Laycock, pages 184 - 187, No examples in silver. Very Fine condition.

Lead, 15.63 grams, 31.28mm. Circa 2nd Century A.D. A 'claw' hammer with two end prongs and a flat hitting surface and hole in the centre for the handle. This would have been thrown into a lake as an offer to the gods for divinity and fertility. Very Fine condition

Granite, 7535 grams, 312.19 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. Quern-stones used to grind materials, the most important of which was usually grain to make flour for bread-making. This particular example is in a grey granite stone and of a dome shape with two holes to receive the hand stone. Very Fine condition. Found North Africa.

Granite, 3665 grams, 99.46 mm x 18055 mm. Circa 1st Century A.D. A nice red coloured granite mortar. Round in shape with thick walls and cylindrical hole. This was disposed of as continuous use has grinded the hole through to the outside. Very Fine condition and an interesting piece. Found North Africa.

Silver, 43.24 grams; 58.38 mm. Circa. 1st Century A.D. Silver lamp, 130 grams; 130.60 x 87.29 x 41.56 mm. A couple on a bed in an erotic embrace, the handle and spout in the shape of male and female phallic. Male phallic almost complete otherwise Extremely Fine condition with good detail, but in a desirable uncleaned 'as found' condition. Extremely Rare and highly collectable. Ex. Pullen collection. Found Eastern Mediterranean.