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Roman Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising a central enamelled disc with triangular lateral spurs forming a scaphoid plate, eight discoid cells to the rim, central knop; pin-lugs, pin and catch to the reverse; the enamel restored. 9.15 grams, 44 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Sleeping Dog Protome and Finial Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: a stylised dog head with conical neck, and an onion-knop finial with a collar below. 6.42 grams total, 12.7-14.4 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Statuette of a Sleeping Dog
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A small figure of a resting dog with its head resting on its front paws, fur detailing on the body; mounted on a wooden display stand. 10.5 grams total, dog: 24.8 mm long
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Bird Finial
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Modelled in the round with a long tail and small pellet eyes. 9.28 grams, 31 mm high
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Eastern Roman Bronze Bird Statuette
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Modelled as a stylised bird standing on a globe atop an openwork pillar, the bird with wide tail and bulbous eyes. 27.5 grams, 54 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Swan
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With intaglio swan standing with a fish dangling from its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 9.63 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Iridescent Tall Glass Unguentarium
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Squat bell-shaped body and a long tubular neck with rolled flange rim. 38.9 grams, 14.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Roman Glass Child's Bangle
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Formed of dark blue glass with ribbed outer face. 2.53 grams, 40 mm
Ex major S.M. collection, London, UK, 1970-2010. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Roman Bronze Helmet Fragment with Hand Holding a Plumed Staff
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Rim fragment with moulded detailing. 5.93 grams, 49.95 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Ligula Spoon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Swan-necked tapering handle with spike finial, a scooped shallow bowl. 10.7 grams, 16 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With bulbous body, tall tubular neck, broad everted rim to the shallow mouth; extensive iridescence. 20 grams, 97 mm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Romano-British Decorated Black-Burnished Ware Vessel
Likely Colchester, circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Ovoid body with a narrow base and flared rim, wide net decoration on the body; restored. 163 grams, 89 mm
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.A3.