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Roman Enamelled Bronze Cloak Fastener
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a trefoil-shaped hook and drum-shaped body with central enamelled roundel and surrounding annular cell with reserved pellets. 7.76 grams, 24.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With intaglio eagle standing with head turned and a wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.90 grams, 11.21 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Actor's Mask Head
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Modelled in the round with emphasised facial detailing and wearing a plaited wig. 21.6 grams, 20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone in Iron Ring
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
An oval intaglio with a gryllus wearing a curving helmet with a horse-head finial, a rabbit and a dolphin above, set in a corroded iron ring. 10.55 grams, 30.80 mm overall, 14.11 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Black Gemstone with Prancing Horse
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
With intaglio prancing horse, forelegs bent; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.30 grams, 10.09 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Child's Ring Collection
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising three rings with decorative bezels. 6.27 grams total, 15-16 mm
Acquired Town Hall Antiques, Market Place, Woburn, Bedfordshire, UK, on 9th March 1999. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by the original Town Hall Antiques invoice. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Collection
1st-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising ten rings with various motifs, including a clasped hands ring and one with a cross motif. 42.1 grams total, 16.5-25.2 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silvered Bronze Statuette of a Swan
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Modelled in the round with extended arched neck, flat underside. 38.34 grams, 38.58 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s. -
Eastern Roman Marbled Glass Bottle
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A heavy pear-shaped amber-green coloured glass vase with u-shaped neck and everted rim, decorative marbling over the body. 101 grams, 98 mm high
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Bead Necklace String
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of cylindrical beads, the central feature an oblate black glass bead with a smaller carnelian bead below; restrung. 8.79 grams, 46 cm long
From an English private collection, 1980s. Property of a London, UK, antiquarian. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Featuring a wide flat-section penannular body, upper face with pointillé triangles and a lozenge, and a band of herringbone design on each finial. 19.6 grams, 45.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Gem with Female Bust
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With intaglio female bust in profile with wreath to the brow; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.48 grams, 13.38 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
