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Roman Iridescent Glass Feeder Bottle
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With bulbous bottle, tubular neck, broad everted rim and conical spout; extensive iridescence. 40 grams, 10.2 cm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Red Glass Bead Group
1st-4th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising mainly opaque annular and oblate beads with flange to each end. 62 grams total, 7-15 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Jet Amuletic Stamp Seal
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Quadrilateral with a keeled upper face, underside with reversed inscription reading 'SEVSVPLICI'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 10.57 grams, 51 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Pair
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two boxes with lids decorated with enamelling, holes to the reverse. 12.8 grams total, 27 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Bracelet Fragment with Menorah Stamp
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plano-convex in section with stamped detail to the outer face, arcade with menorah. 1.56 grams, 22 mm
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Bull Head Fragment
1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Modelled in the round with fur detailing on the forehead, one curving horn remaining, detailed eyes. 10.66 grams, 21 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Restrung group of tubular, drum-shaped and other beads. 11.16 grams, 35 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Late Roman Decorated Iron Bow Brooch
Circa 6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a broad flat-section bow, narrow waist and flat-section foot, all with herringbone hatching; returned foot forming the catch, spring and pin at the head. 16.5 grams, 69 mm
From a private, UK, collection in the 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Gold Lunar Pendant
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A repoussé pendant with raised bosses and applied suspension loop. 0.15 grams, 17 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Marble Altar Top with Three Heads of Hekate
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Carved in the round as three radiating female faces surrounding a central socket; three faces of the Greek goddess Hekate the goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, the night, the moon, ghosts and necromancy. 1.1 kg total, 10.9 cm (1.2 kg total, 11.3 cm high including stand)
Ex J. Waring collection, 1980s onwards. Ex Coincraft, London, UK. Accompanied by a Coincraft certificate of authenticity. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Restrung using mainly small oblate and cylindrical beads, central feature a tooth-shaped yellow glass pendant. 5.1 grams, 39 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Late Roman Bronze Military Bracelet with Snake-Heads
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
D-section penannular body with linear and pellet decoration, tapering snake-head terminals with scale detailing. 14.7 grams, 60 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.