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Roman Bronze and Lapis Bird Finial and Bead Group
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: a pin finial formed as a bird with a long neck; a finial formed as a swan's head; a small lapis lazuli bead formed as a dove, pierced through the body. 11.1 grams total, 11-38 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of annular, oblate and other beads; restrung. 10.7 grams, 31.6 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Piriform body with raised ridges and linear decoration on the shoulder, conical handle at the rear, branch motif below the nozzle and a pellet at the centre of the base. 54.4 grams, 80 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.A130. -
Roman Glass Flask
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Bulbous body, cylindrical tall neck and everted rim. 23 grams, 89 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Banded Glass Pyxis
1st century A.D.Estimate: £350 - 450 (‡+bp*)
Drum-shaped in profile with stepped rim; repaired. 87 grams, 60 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s. Private collection, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Armilla Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Penannular rectangular-section body with stylised beast-head finials, the upper face with linear and ring-and-dot motifs. 24 grams, 63 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Astragalus Bronze Knuckle Bones Gaming or Oracle Piece
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Model of a bovine astragalus with lead infill. 11 grams, 21.2 mm
From the Colin Narbeth collection, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Dog's Head Inlay
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Modelled in the half-round with pricked ears, almond-shaped eyes and a pointed nose. 7.15 grams, 27 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Gladiator Fighting a Lion
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With intaglio scene of a gladiator fighting a lion; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.69 grams, 14.25 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bird Holding a Branch
Late 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising a substantial hoop with wide, angled shoulders, bezel set with an oval orange carnelian intaglio engraved with a stylised bird holding a large branch in its beak; a marriage. 9.02 grams, 25.48 mm overall, 19.41 x 16.50 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Very Large Roman Red Ware Plate
North Africa, circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Broad and flat with low sidewall, sharply carinated rim; repaired. 1.25 kg, 39.4 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.A61. -
Roman Bronze Medical Spatula
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Featuring a tapering round-section handle with a pointed finial, the other end discoid and pierced through the upper part. 9.55 grams, 12.1 cm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
