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Roman Britain Bronze Phallic Pendant
Suffolk, 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Elongated round-section body with a suspension loop at the rear. 18 grams, 49 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. Acquired on the UK art market from the 1990s. From the private collection of a Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Large High Status Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Rosette
Early 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Deep, circular body with volute scrolls flanking the nozzle, concentric circles around the concave discus with radiating petals; maker's mark cross on base. 99 grams, 11.5 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.A27. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed mainly of oblate beads with larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 6.69 grams, 39 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Silver Ring
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With angled shoulders and a raised, round bezel; polished. 3.95 grams, 23.48 mm overall, 17.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Bonhams, Knightsbridge, London, Antiquities Sale, Wednesday 12th July 2000, no.9 (part). Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a copy of the Bonhams invoice. -
Roman Decorated Silver P-Shaped Bow Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising an elliptical-section bow with D-shaped chord decorated with herringbone pattern, spring extending to the pin; tapering foot with catch to the reverse; top of catch extended to a wire coiled about the lower bow 7.68 grams, 55 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Cloak Fastener
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a T-shaped hook and drum-shaped body with central enamelled roundel and surrounding annular cell with reserved pellets. 7.63 grams, 22.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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.