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Roman Dark Green Glass Cotton-Reel Jar
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Squat in profile with flared body and broad base, short neck and flared mouth with rolled rim. 71.5 grams, 51 mm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Eastern Roman Agate Amuletic Seal with Inscription
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Comprising a domed upper face and gently sloping walls, the underside with two opposing figures on a baseline, holding an object, with the inscription 'WPEOP' beneath the figures. 3.9 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Thumb from a Statue
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Modelled in the round thumb from the left hand with wrinkles and rectangular nail. 27 grams, 26 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Iridescent Tall Glass Unguentarium
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With bulbous body and slightly tapering neck, rolled rim. 36.7 grams, 12.6 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Theatre Mask Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Domed mount with down-turned mouth and small almond-shaped eyes, hair parted at the middle and swept to the sides, stud at the rear. 13.8 grams, 33 mm
From an English private collection, 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Roman Bronze Lion's Head Mount
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £205
A heavy mount formed as a lioness with an open mouth and lolling tongue, a collar around the neck; a circular socket inside. 244 grams, 75 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Comprising: profile bust; standing Mercury with caduceus; advancing goat; eagle with wreath; gryllus; hare; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.02 grams total, 8.94-12.52 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Military Ring with Spread Eagle
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
D-section hoop with expanding, angled shoulders, a small oval bezel with an eagle with open wings and its head turned to the left. 8.70 grams, 26.46 mm overall, 17.25 x 12.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Terracotta Ribbed Drinking Cup
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a tall body with a ribbed upper part and a narrow flaring foot. 206 grams, 11.2 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet with reference no.A115. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone Standing Figure
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio figure facing with one arm extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.21 grams, 8.86 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Four Bezels
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Of a carinated section with four radiating ellipsoid plaques; incised hatchings to the hoop and plaques. 12.77 grams, 28.71 mm overall, 20.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Lying Dog Statuette
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Modelled in the round with its head resting on the extended forelegs, tail curled on the back, and long ears pulled back along the neck. 138 grams, 77 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
