-
Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of oblate, annular, and other beads, restrung to a Y-shape. 9.24 grams, 33.4 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Romano-British Coiled Ring
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Formed from a tightly coiled rectangular-section bar. 17.46 grams, 28.89 mm overall, 21.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Found near Cambridge, UK. Acquired on the UK and EU art market before 2000. From the private collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Spiral type rings have been found in the northern Provinces of the Empire, and a very similar specimen, but in silver, was found near Sitten in 1888, inside a Roman grave of Muraz la Sierre. Bronze examples came from the Germanic Limes. They continued models and typologies of Celtic fashion. -
Roman Lead Gaming Piece
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cuboid type drilled on three sides, traces of markings; handwritten label 'Found Sheaford, Lincolnshire'. 32 grams, 17 mm
Found Sleaford, Lincolnshire, UK. From the private collection of Colin Narbeth, UK, 1990s. -
Roman Volute Black-Slip Ware Oil Lamp
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Short nozzle with lateral volute scrolls, broad discus with raised concentric circles, and central filler hole. 62.6 grams, 91 mm
From the Lloyd and Jeanne Raport collection, Washington, D.C. and Florida, USA, formed between 1972-2000. Acquired through Bonhams, London, UK. -
Roman Mosaic Glass Bead
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Biconvex in profile with mosaic pattern on a cream-white field. 9.77 grams, 21 mm
London collection, 1979-1983. -
Roman Gold Artefact Collection
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including a pendant bulb, granulated spacer bead and other items. 2.3 grams total, 7-21 mm
From an old English collection, 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Military Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Penannular with pointed ends, the outer face with sockets to accept inset gemstones. 36.5 grams, 59 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Mosaic Glass Dots Bead
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Barrel-shaped in profile with two circumferential bands of impressed pellets. 16.87 grams, 24 mm
London collection, 1979-1983. -
Eastern Roman Bronze Ring with Ibex
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a D-section hoop and a large, oval bezel with a reclining ibex facing left. 4.78 grams, 22.61 mm overall, 17.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bird Facing Right
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Discoid in plan with D-shaped nozzle, loop handle, discus with low-relief image of tperching bird on a baseline; discus and base bordered with two circular grooves; old label '52' to base and auction tag '455 2' to handle. 64 grams, 98 mm
Ex Weschler's Auctioneers, Washington, D.C., USA, in 1982, no.455. Accompanied by a copy of a receipt dated 26th September 1982. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Military Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Round-section shank with opposed beast-head finials. 12.19 grams, 57 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including two seal box lids and other items. 30.69 grams total, 27-79 mm
Found Norfolk, UK.