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Roman African Terracotta Oil Lamp with Radiating Ridges
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Wide channel extending from the discus to the nozzle surrounded by raised linear decoration, lug handle to the rear, inked collector's number 'L 132' on the base. 152 grams, 12.7 cm
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of Minerva
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Scaraboid type with incuse design of a profile bust of Minerva wearing a Corinthian-style crested helmet; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Crossbow Brooch
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With facetted onion-knop finials above notched collars, a vertical band of punched detailing to the bow extending along the foot, chamfered lateral faces to the foot with radiating detailing, and a hinged pin to the reverse. 47.9 grams, 79 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze VICTOR Ring
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a large oval bezel with laurel wreath and inscription 'VICTOR'. 4.29 grams, 20.63 mm overall, 16.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Stepping Horse and Dioscourus
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Wide hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval bezel with a standing figure beside a stepping horse. 4.45 grams, 20.40 mm overall, 16.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Garnet Gemstone with Hippocamp
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A dark purplish-red cabochon with hippocamp facing left. 0.46 grams, 9.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: an oval enamelled mount with a central cell with a profile bust; a finial formed as a helmetted bust; a lozenge-shaped seal box with blue enamel; and a toggle fastener. 37.1 grams total, 24-31 mm
Found Lancashire and Yorkshire, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Lancashire, UK, collector. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Actor's Mask
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Small oil lamp decorative rim surrounding the discus with an actor's mask, inked collector's number 'L100' on the base. 34 grams, 75 mm
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Cockerel and Cornucopia
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
Oval translucent intaglio with a standing cockerel before a cornucopia and an olive sprig on the left. 0.40 grams, 11 mm
UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Seal Box Collection
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Including drum-shaped, lozengiform and other types. 37.4 grams total, 22-33 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman Bronze and Other Artefact Collection
Circa 1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Mixed group of items, including four fish-hooks, seal box lids, a votive mirror fragment, an enamelled stud, and others. 83 grams total, 15-50 mm
Acquired on UK art market. Property of a Middlesex gentleman. -
Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Stipple Decoration
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a rounded nozzle with a low channel and a recessed discus with a filler hole, the body decorated with three rows of raised pellets, with a loop handle to the rear and a low basal ring. 137 grams, 12.6 cm
By descent to the son of a late Hertfordshire gentleman collector, whose collection was formed from the 1960s.