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Roman Iridescent Glass Flask
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Core-formed with a slightly dimpled base, broad shoulder and narrow neck, mouth with a rolled and everted rim. 34 grams, 10 cm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bronze and Bone Pin and Implement Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including a bone pin with a finial formed as a hand with spread fingers, a bronze probe with a triangular blade and bulb finial and other types. 37.9 grams total, 9.3-14.5 cm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman Silver Ring with Building
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a thick hoop and a large oval bezel with a temple(?) with two pillars and a portico. 11.20 grams, 24.82 mm overall, 19.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Double Dolphin Mount
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Concave mount with two opposing dolphins with curving tails, each with an open mouth. 56.7 grams, 10.7 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Large Roman Glass Roundel with Cupid
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Pale yellow domed disc showing nude Cupid in a dynamic pose, holding a bow in his hand. 10.4 grams, 29 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Foliate Decoration
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Discoid lamp with low-relief decoration on the shoulder, concentric circles on the base. 42 grams, 81 mm
From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960. -
Roman Iridescent Piriform Glass Bottle
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Tapering body with a long tubular neck and an inward-folded rim. 25.59 grams, 11.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Sitting Dog Lamp Lid
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
The hound sitting on a flat lid with a loop to the rear, muscular body and a long, slender snout, right front leg raised (now absent). 48.1 grams, 39 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Black Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of small oblate and other beads; restrung. 7.98 grams, 44 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s. -
Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Ram
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising an elongated nozzle with a raised rim extending to the discus, two filler holes flanking an advancing ram with curly fleece detailing and curving horns, floral detailing on the shoulder and a low basal ring. 176 grams, 14.5 cm
By descent to the son of a late Hertfordshire gentleman collector, whose collection was formed from the 1960s. -
Roman Glass and Stone Gem Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: two banded agate gems, one in glass imitating banded agate, two glass carbuncles, and others. 12 grams total, 7-28 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Graduated group of mixed beads, the central feature a large biconical bead; restrung. 16.7 grams, 34.6 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.