Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins
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Open For Bidding
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Roman Black Gemstone with Erotic Scene
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse nude female standing beside an ewer on a stand. 1.15 grams, 14 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman Bone Gaming Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Pair of cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 7.05 grams total, 12-13 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Pale Blue Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads, the central feature composed of two large beads, restrung. 7.8 grams, 38 cm
Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Statuette of the God Apollo
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Modelled nude with a quiver on his back, the strap for the quiver resting against his muscular chest and indicated by stamped annulets, arms spread on the sides. 35.4 grams, 67 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp Collection
2nd-19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Comprising eight lamps, including one with four nozzles and a crescentic reflector, one wth a bust of a young woman, and one with a five-petalled flower. 867 grams tptal, 4.5-17 cm
From an important collection of lamps, Germany, 1970s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bracelet
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
D-shaped in section with iridescent surface. 3.96 grams, 46 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.A16. -
Roman Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads, the central feature with larger beads, including a cuboid bead with ring-and-dot markings. 16.6 grams, 34.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Large Late Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Floral Design
Circa 5th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Piriform body with large nozzle and a small stub handle to the rear, the edge with a band of alternating concentric circles and flowers, the discus with flowers and triangles, inked collector's number '347' on the base. 248 grams, 14.1 cm
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990. -
Roman Amber-Coloured Glass Ring
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Amber-coloured glass with graduated radiating lobes imitating a glass melon bead. 1.32 grams, 19.78 mm overall, 12.85 mm internal diameter
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.A53. -
Roman Tinned Bronze S-Shaped Horse Head Brooch
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Plate brooch formed as two stylised horse heads with ring-and-dot detailing, pin and catch on the reverse. 7.23 grams, 36 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Bee
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid in plan with incuse bee motif, wings spread. 0.87 grams, 14 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Romano-British 'Colchester' Decorated Terracotta Vase
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Black burnished ware jar with narrow foot, bulbous body with broad shoulder and flared rim to the mouth; circumferential band of rouetting to the shoulder; Type BB2; repaired. 530 grams, 15.5 cm
Discovered during renovations of Williams and Griffin, Colchester, Essex, UK, circa 1980s.
