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  • Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
    Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Eagle
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

    With intaglio eagle perching with a wreath in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.82 grams, 12.58 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Bronze Horse Head Whorl Plate Brooch
    Roman Bronze Horse Head Whorl Plate Brooch
    3rd-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

    With horse-head decoration to each arm, each head with punched ring-and-dot eye, and a similar motif to the centre; catchplate and hinged pin to verso. 14.2 grams, 40 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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  • Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Robed Female
    Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Robed Female
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    With intaglio robed female advancing with one hand extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.55 grams, 11.97 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Gemstone Collection
    Roman Gemstone Collection
    1st-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

    Including advancing lion, perching bird and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.82 grams total, 7-19 mm



    From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

    One of the gemstones is certainly pertinent to a military ring, representing an eagle among two signa (standards). Both shafts are decorated with multiple phalerae and lunulae.

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  • Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
    Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

    With intaglio Minerva standing holding spear and shield; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.22 grams, 14.41 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fire Altar
    Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Fire Altar
    1st century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £187

    Round body with volute nozzle, discus with a flaming altar flanked by two pillars, one with a flame. 49.8 grams, 79 mm



    Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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  • Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
    Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

    Including a bearded mask appliqué, razor with eagle-shaped handle and other items. 42.48 grams total, 25.83-38.52 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Jupiter
    Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Jupiter
    2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

    With intaglio seated Jupiter on a throne with a sceptre in his hand; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.56 grams, 12.88 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Bronze Ring with Symbols
    Roman Bronze Ring with Symbols
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

    Featuring a sturdy D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a letter 'Y' flanked by 'O' with a pellet at the centre. 6.50 grams, 25.40 mm overall, 13.24 x 17.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.30, Japan 4)



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Bronze Bird Finial
    Roman Bronze Bird Finial
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

    Modelled in the round with an erect head turned to the left; mounted on a display stand. 27.3 grams total, 42 mm high including stand



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
    Roman Gemstone and Glass Intaglio Collection
    Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

    Comprising: potter at his wheel; amphora; 'ICBL' legend; stooping figure; bird in flight; horse in profile; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.70 grams total, 8.49-13.58 mm



    From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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  • Roman Bronze Artefact Group
    Roman Bronze Artefact Group
    1st-4th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £78

    Comprising: a lion-headed nude male figure in running position; two hand pendants making the fica gesture; a wolf-head(?) shaped mount. 38.7 grams total, 25-45 mm



    From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

    The 'manus fico' (literally 'fig sign') is a gesture made with the hand, and fingers curled, with the thumb thrust between the middle and index fingers. In Roman culture, this was a sign of fertility or good luck and would have warded off the evil eye. Phallic amulets were popular items amongst the Roman army.

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