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  • Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Concentric Design
    Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Concentric Design
    2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

    Squat in profile with pierced lug handle and short nozzle, discus with stepped concentric rings, rosette detailing. 86 grams, 10.7 cm



    Acquired from Alan Cherry, Bournemouth, UK, before 2000. Property of a Bedfordshire, UK, private collector. Accompanied by an illustrated collector's identification tag. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Romano-British Silchester Bronze Figural Vessel Handle Pair
    Romano-British 'Silchester' Bronze Figural Vessel Handle Pair
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

    Matched pair of drop-handles for a situla or other large vessel, each an arched rod with curved and returned ends attached to a looped bar and leaf-shaped panel with an applied mask or gorgoneion below (one absent). 180 grams total, 9.5-10.3 cm wide



    Found North Hampshire near the Roman town of Calleva (Silchester), the Iron Age Celtic capital of the Attrabates tribe. Recorded with Reading Museum, in the 1970s. From an old Hampshire, UK, collection. Ex Ancient & Gothic, UK. Accompanied by copies of two typed and hand illustrated previous information sheets including provenance. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Gold Ring with Goddess Minerva Gemstone
    Roman Gold Ring with Goddess Minerva Gemstone
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,730

    Slender hoop with jasper gemstone, incuse standing Minerva. 3.03 grams, 21.70 mm overall, 18.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
    Roman Bronze Mercury Statuette
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £650

    Modelled standing nude wearing the winged petasos and with a bag of coins in his extended right hand, mantle over his left shoulder; attachment peg to the underside of each foot. 209 grams, 12.6 cm



    English private collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Glass Vessel Group
    Roman Glass Vessel Group
    1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £260

    Comprising three unguentaria, one with an applied disc foot. 110 grams total, 9.3-12.3 cm



    Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, 1980s-1990s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Unguentaria or lacrimatoria (tear-bottles) are among the most common items of Roman blown glass found in the graves. They were cheap and quick to produce, used for perfumes, cosmetics and other gifts offered to the dead.

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  • Roman Green Glass Beads
    Roman Green Glass Beads
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

    Comprising cut sections from re-fashioned bracelets with ribbing to the outer face. 7.78 grams total, 5-12 mm



    Mr F.D. collection, acquired on the European art market, 1975 to present. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon
    Roman Silver Swan-Necked Ligula Spoon
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

    With shallow bowl, knop finial at each end of the square-section shank. 10.5 grams, 14.2 cm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Bronze Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
    Roman Bronze Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
    3rd century A.D. and later

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

    The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 218/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm



    UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist.

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  • Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Victory
    Roman Banded Agate Gemstone with Victory
    1st-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

    Cabochon with engraved intaglio of Victory standing with wings spread to the rear, one arm extended holding a laurel wreath with ties, frond over one shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.99 grams, 12 mm



    From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Tall Glass Unguentarium
    Roman Tall Glass Unguentarium
    2nd-3rd century A.D

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

    Tall iridescent vessel with wide foot and dimpled base, tapering stem and flared rim, two small holes, repaired. 12.5 grams, 14.5 cm



    Ex London art market 1990s. From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Romano-British Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
    Romano-British Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

    Including a portion of dressed marble block, a bow brooch, an unfinished nail-cleaner and other items. 255 grams total, 29-73 mm



    Found near Wetwang, North Yorkshire, UK, 1990s-early 2000s. Acquired in the UK circa 2006-2008. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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  • Roman Glass Vessel Group
    Roman Glass Vessel Group
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

    Comprising two small unguentaria with everted rim, a flask with discoid body. 43 grams total, 9.3-12.1 cm



    Acquired from Ancient & Oriental, 1980s-1990s. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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