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Large Roman Lead Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Cuboid dice with impressed markings unusually disposed 1:6, 2:3, 4:5. 57.2 grams, 19 mm
Ex gentleman collector of antique and antiquity games from Berkshire, UK, having collected for over 20 years. -
Roman Gemstone Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including Mercury seated with marsupium, a robed female figure, a boy beating a tree to dislodge fruit, Neptune with trident and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.46 grams total, 8-17 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Late Roman Bronze Bracelet with Punched Decoration
5th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Penannular body with flared finials, pointillé decoration on the sides and terminals. 36.2 grams, 65 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Gemstone Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Including Venus with mirror, bust of Sol with radiate crown, the Three Graces, profile bust and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.37 grams total, 8-17 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Openwork Plate Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Openwork brooch with scroll motifs, remains of a pin and catchplate on the reverse. 16.1 grams, 40 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Red Jasper Female Bust Intaglio
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Oval intaglio with an incuse draped profile bust of a young female with her hair pulled into a chignon. 0.6 grams, 12 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, Suffolk. -
Bronze Age and Roman Artefacts and Coins
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Mixed group of items including a sestertius, brooch fragments, a large plate brooch fragment, a lion face mount, coins, and others. 183 grams total, 10-57 mm
Found Suffolk, UK. N.B. This lot is for UK buyers only. -
Roman Bronze and Silver Bow Brooch Group
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including a P-shaped bow brooch, Hod Hil type with lateral lugs and other types. 37.4 grams total, 28-54 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.A6, A49, A50 & A59. -
Roman Lead Glazed Oil Lamp
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Tall circular body with squat nozzle and a lug handle to the rear, an inked collector's note '521' on the base; rare. 90 grams, 93 mm
From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s. -
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Comprising an openwork rosette bezel with interstitial pellets between the petals, central cell with inset garnet cabochon. 2.55 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Cuboid with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.82 grams, 11 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Glass Candlestick Vial
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With a low conical body and slightly convex wall, dimple base; tall cylindrical neck flaring to a thick everted rim. 24 grams, 14 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection.