Copper alloy, 25.86 grams; 36.18 mm. Circa 2nd century AD. A stunning cast bronze mount detailed with the bust of the god Bacchus which was probably from a large wine jug. 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. Ref: for similar mounts see Benet's Artefacts of England & the United Kingdom; pages 159-164. A rare piece in extremely fine condition.

Copper alloy, 19.34 grams; 30.69 mm. Circa 1th - 4th Century A.D. An interesting form with its arms folded underneath the body, a small 'pug' face with a protruding snout and a collar indicated by incised lines, above is a rectangular attachment for mounting on the bowl edge. Ref: Benet's Artefacts, page 171, RO9-0404/5. Very Fine condition.

Bronze, 52.70 grams, 35.37 x 46.06 mm. A large casket leg in the shape of a panther's head with leg below, attachment fixing behind. An intriguing item from a rich Roman family's valuables box, much the same as today's jewellery boxes. Extremely Fine condition.

Bronze, 17.51 grams; 24.28 mm. Nice bust of 'Pan' including typical horns! Head of the Great Greek God Pan, the god of goats, and sheep, and their shepherds. He was also a god of music, playing upon the reed pipes he made from the transformed body of the nymph Syrinx (the one that got away). It was said that this music could inspire panic (the root of the word) in any who heard it. He was a god of prophesy and was also famous for being randy (Greek women with a track record were known as Pan girls). Above all he was the god of nature: meadows, forests, beasts, and even human nature. Nice English patina. Very Rare, better than scanned.

Bronze, 5.64 grams, 16.71 mm. An extremely rare and collectable stud of Hercules with amazing detail. A stunning head of the warrior god with his beard in all of its splendor. Extremely Fine condition. The Roman god Hercules was a classical figure much revered by the Romans and especially the Roman Army. An expertly crafted work of art.