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Roman Bronze Key Ring Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising four rings with cranked shank with wards. 50 grams total, 21-36 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. -
Roman Green Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Restrung to a Y-shape using oblate, cylindrical, and other beads, central feature a re-purposed bangle fragment with an annular bead below. 10.3 grams, 35.5 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. -
Gold Ring with Amethyst Warrior Gemstone
Roman, 1st-2nd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Ribbed hoop with ellipsoid bezel, inset amethyst cloison with intaglio figure of a hoplite with crested helmet, spear and cape. 6.58 grams, 24.57 mm overall, 20.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex Mayfair, London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Bow Brooch Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £209
Including knee-brooch, trumpet-brooch and other types. 52 grams total, 30-52 mm
From an English collection formed before 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Glass Bowl
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Shallow in profile with basal ring, iridescent surface, applied collar below the rim. 31.9 grams, 79 mm
From an important London collection of glass, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Chalcedony Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £104
Ellipsoid-shaped with carinated hoop on both inner and outer side. 3.56 grams, 25.90 mm overall, 14.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
with H.A.C.A.G., Basel, prior 1999. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
This ring, with a flat ellipsoid-shaped bezel, is related to type 2i of the Roman rings in Gallia, and they were usually considered as grave goods. Similar rings have often been found in Illyricum, Salonae, Zadar, Nin or Asseria. -
Roman Terracotta Figure of Isis
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Hollow-formed piriform moulded figurine with standing female modelled in the half-round wearing a draped stola covering her head and gathered in her left hand, tiered base and decorative arched frame; mounted on a custom-made stand. 56.6 grams total, 82 mm including stand
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Bronze Pin Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Including polyhedral types, one with punched-point detailing, and one biconical. 15.4 grams total, 74-92 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. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Roman Gold Ring with Victory Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Slender D-section hoop with angled shoulders, bezel set with a carnelian intaglio bearing the image of winged Victory holding a wreath. 4.74 grams, 21.98 mm overall, 18.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
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. -
Large Roman Military Seal Ring with Bird
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a D-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel with a standing bird, remains of a possible inscription above. 16.42 grams, 28.65 mm overall, 21.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
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 Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Each cuboid with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:6, 2:5; 3:4. 7.07 grams, 12 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 Bronze Crossbow Brooch
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With deep slender bow and domed knop to each end of the crossbar, D-shaped plate with spike to accept a third knop (absent), foot with chamfered sides and catch to reverse; pin and spring. 37 grams, 66.5 mm
From the private collection of John Fox, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, antiquarian and archaeologist; his collection assembled in the 1950s-1970s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.