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Roman Bronze Horse Plate Brooch
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
Modelled as a prancing horse with its foreleg raised, mane and tail indicated by diagonal striations; pin and catchplate on the reverse. 15.2 grams, 34 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 Victory
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With intaglio Victory standing holding a wreath in one extended hand, wings billowing to the rear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.33 grams, 12.42 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Gold Earring Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £231
Each a small filigree hoop with looped knots and ends wound round the shank. 1.08 grams total, 11 mm each
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
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.
