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Roman Bone Gaming Dice
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 6.31 grams, 15 mm
From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Bird Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Mackreth's Type 4.a.2 zoomorphic brooch in the form of a water bird, with folded wings and tail decorated with two concentric dots, catchplate and pin lug to reverse. 8.86 grams, 31 mm
Ex property of an Essex, UK, gentleman collector. From the private collection of a Colchester, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Blue Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Piriform body with a short tubular neck and rolled rim. 72 grams, 10.9 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduated beads with larger beads as a central feature. 16.56 grams, 38.7 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Roman Glass Bottle
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising a flat-based tubular body and short neck with everted flange rim. 87 grams, 13.9 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Including a crossbow brooch, furniture and belt fittings and other items. 252 grams total, 10-68 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gold Earring Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising of round-section hoop with flat lozenge-shape bezel, round section with irregular flat bezel and knot, flat lunar-shaped with knot. 1.27 grams total, 11-14 mm
Ex H Norri collection, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK, 1980s-1990s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502. -
Roman Bronze Ring with FELI CIA
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Ellipsoid plaque bezel with incuse legend 'FELI/CIA', the feminine form of felix 'happy' or 'lucky', or possibly a ring given to a woman called FELICIA. 3.05 grams, 20.48 mm overall, 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Standing Horse Statuette
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Modelled in the round as a prancing horse standing on a rectangular plinth base; voluminous mane swept to one side and head turned to the left. 80 grams, 60 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Cuboid type with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4.82 grams total, 11 mm each
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bull
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Discoid in plan with D-shaped nozzle, lug handle, discus with low-relief image of bull advancing left, discus with radiating hatched lines; base recessed and bordered by two circular grooves, hatched band to base of nozzle. 120 grams, 11.2 cm
From a Scottish gentleman’s collection, Glasgow, formed from the early 2000s.