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Roman Brown-Black Glass Bangle Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Each plano-convex in section in chestnut-tinted glass. 44 grams total, 80-87 mm
Acquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D. From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK. -
Roman Gold Earring with Emerald-Coloured Bead
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
The hoop with a hook-and-loop closure behind a domed boss with applied granule, an emerald-coloured glass bead suspended below. 1.17 grams, 23.3 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With intaglio Minerva standing with spear over her shoulder; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.61 grams, 12.29 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): £130
Squat bulbous body and a long tubular neck with rolled flange rim. 31.1 grams, 14 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Roman Mosaic Floor Section Display
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A triangular display of square tesserae set in a matrix. 189 grams, 10.5 cm
From a late Essex gentleman's collection, formed from the 1990s. -
Large Roman Flattened Form Glass Pilgrim's Flask
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With flattened discoid body, tubular neck with everted rolled rim, iridescent surface. 86 grams, 16.2 cm
From a specialist collection of glass, acquired from dealerships during the 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Lion
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Featuring a D-section hoop expanding towards the shoulders, an oval bezel with a leaping lion motif. 4.71 grams, 24.91 mm overall, 16.23 x 19.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 61/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Fly Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With open wings and head formed as a rounded knob; pin, spring and catch to the reverse. 2.94 grams, 32 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Red Jasper Gemstone with Hermes
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With intaglio winged Hermes holding the caduceus; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.12 grams, 7.32 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): £143
Comprising a broad bell-shaped base, slender neck and everted rolled rim to the mouth. 23.9 grams, 13.1 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Military Belt Buckle
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Comprising a rectangular plate and a knopped loop, four attachment studs on the reverse. 33.95 grams, 86 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Agate Gemstone with Female Bust
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
With intaglio profile female bust, hair drawn up in a chignon; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.23 grams, 1.37 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.