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Scythian Decorated Gold Boss
Circa 5th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Domed with pelletted perimeter from which three pyramids radiate, pierced through the rim for attachment. 1.58 grams, 29 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Greek Gold Ring and Earring Set with Rosettes
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Comprising: matched pair of earrings, each a hollow-formed disc with applied rosette motif in filigree; finger ring with twisted rod shank and swivel attachment to a drum-shaped bezel with similar applied rosette, granule clusters to the rim. 14.59 grams total, 22-32 mm
London collection; acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12152-217076. -
Greek Silver Fibula
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (‡+bp*)
Comprising an ellipsoid bow with lateral knops (one absent) and applied collars, longitudinal band of applied filigree braid, knop finial with collar, perpendicular two-coil spring and long pin; footplate with incised saltire with reversed-loop finial, square catchplate with pointillé gammadion and frame. 6.86 grams, 42 mm
Private European collection, 1994, thence by descent. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair with Beads
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Comprising a matched pair of hoop earrings with loop closure, a coiled plaque next to the closure with a decorative pellet; each with a pendant drop with scrolls to each side of the loop, set with two white beads. 6.13 grams total, 48 mm each
Previously in a Japanese collection. From a South coast, UK, collection. -
Roman Glass Stepped Unguentarium
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Tall thin neck with everted rim and double bulb base with flat bottom. 27.4 grams, 12 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Glass Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
With piriform body and flat base, tall neck and everted rim. 18.8 grams, 79 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Roman Glass Unguentarium with Waves
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
With bulbous flat-bottomed base, tall neck and rolled everted rim applied trail zigzag handles to each side. 62.4 grams, 10.2 cm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Silver Ring with Bird Gemstone
3rd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
With wide angled shoulders and cell to the bezel, inset carnelian intaglio bird with frond in its beak. 7.87 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 21.38 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gemstone in Iron Bezel with Fortuna and Inscription
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Ellipsoid gemstone in ferrous matrix; intaglio figural scene with two figures in floor-length robes, each supporting a cornucopia, facing each other and holding hands; above, two profile busts with radiate crowns; below recumbent amphora; legend 'MIA' beneath the extended arms; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams, 22 mm
From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Pale Blue Glass Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
With piriform lower body, extended cylindrical neck and flange rim; iridescent surfaces. 25.4 grams, 12 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Post Medieval Roman Style Bronze Dedicatory Plaque
20th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Crescent-shaped plaque pierced at each end to accept a mounting ring: enigmatic inscription in three lines following the curve of the edges, in capitals: 'fvcheme cn / mrevocv verismeidm / zonino accidis solidunt'. 12.4 grams, 54 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Roman Gemstone with Bull Trampling a Dog
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Plano-convex in profile with chamfered rim, intaglio scene of a horned bull one baseline with a hound attacking it from below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.90 grams, 13 mm
From a Swiss collection, 1980s onwards. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.