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Roman Iridescent Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a low conical body and a slightly convex wall, a tall cylindrical neck flaring to the mouth with a rolled rim. 32.9 grams, 12.9 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Double Bezel Ring with Greek Inscription
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Featuring a D-section hoop and two lentoid-shaped bezels, one with 'AΘI' and the other with 'EVCT' for 'Eustatii = of Eustatios'. 2.28 grams, 20.87 mm overall, 18.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Late Roman Silver Bangle with Snake-Head Terminals
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Round-section with flattened terminals, punched dot detailing. 25.14 grams, 76 mm
Ex property of a gentleman; from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery. Private collection, Suffolk, UK. -
Roman Terracotta Bottle
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Piriform body with tubular neck and everted rim. 150 grams, 14.8 cm
From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960. -
Romano-British Enamelled Bronze Plate Brooch
Late 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Discoid type with raised concentric rings to the obverse and pellets between, enamel fill; spring, pin and catch to reverse. 5.9 grams, 27 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(s) with reference no.A31. -
Roman Bronze Double Axe Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With two pelta-shaped axes and a raised central bar, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 12.5 grams, 38 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a dolphin brooch with a decorative wave motif, and a bow brooch with a flaring foot. 29.4 grams total, 35-55 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gilt Bronze Umbonate Plate Brooch with Conical Gem
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ellipsoid in plan with chord, spring, catch and pin to reverse; central cell with inset conical stone. 7.31 grams, 25 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. -
Roman to Post Medieval Artefact Group
1st-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a looped chain with collars; a phallic fitting; a coiled pin; a white metal discoid pendant with a star motif. 62.2 grams total, 2.8-65 cm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
Circa 3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising a D-section hoop with pairs of punched ring-and-dot motifs, a discoid flange to the bezel with similar decoration and a central cell with inset replacement nicolo cloison. 4.67 grams, 20.33 mm overall, 17.70 x 15.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)
Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Private collection, Suffolk, UK. -
Eastern Roman Dark Blue Gemstone with Rider to Left
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Discoid in plan with an incuse horseman figure. 0.26 grams, 9 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 30.9 grams total, 12-20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
The term 'tessera' was used in Roman times to convey the Greek term σύμβολον (token). Small tiles are known as tokens, often shaped like coins, made of metal (copper, lead, iron), clay, bone, wood, or glass, stamped as well as engraved. The tokens, however, are not exclusively coin-shaped, as the Latin term 'tessera' refers to a four-sided shape. Tokens and tesserae seem to have been used both in Athens and Rome for the distribution of goods. According to written sources, the term ‘token’ is identified with credentials of the official authorities. They have also been interpreted as tokens of identity, as entrance tickets to theatre performances, tribunals or assemblies of citizens, archival material of seal engraving, as pawns in games, Charon’s obols and even as amulets.