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Roman Green Glass Gem with Bird
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Plano-convex type with incuse design to the underside of a bird advancing on a baseline, head turned to the rear with a tendril in its beak; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.06 grams, 14 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Double-Horse Brooch
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Bow brooch formed as an arch with addorsed horse-heads with notched detailing, pin and catchplate below. 9.68 grams, 41 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Mixed Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £13
Composed of polychrome oblate and annular beads with two larger beads as a central feature, restrung. 10.5 grams, 38 cm
Ex Ancient Art Shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s. Ex private West County, UK, collection. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Bird
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a slender D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a standing bird with its wings spread. 3.30 grams, 22.97 mm overall, 19.37 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Stepping Horse Statuette
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Stylised horse figure with short, stocky legs, curving neck and a narrow muzzle. 12.5 grams, 36 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass and Stone Bead Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising eight large beads, four domed, one melon, two spherical and one oval rock crystal bead. 78.2 grams total, 13-33 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Military Belt Clasp Engraved ANNO
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a rectangular plate with 'ANNO' in capital letters, and three rivets below, a large ribbed hook to one end. 23.2 grams, 58 mm
From a Wiltshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bangle
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Stepped plano-convex hoop with large disc plaque, iridescent surface. 23.6 grams, 65 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 an original C.J. Martin sales invoice dated 3rd October 1990. -
Roman Glass Double Unguentarium
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising two conjoined tapering tubular cells, with applied handles at the shoulder. 46.6 grams, 11.7 cm
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and white detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 897 grams total, 6.8-16 cm
Acquired in the 19th century. Ex Jeger collection, Switzerland. UK gallery, early 2000s.
These small fragments, for analogies with the fragments of Pompeii, seem to belong to the second style of Roman painting, red panels representing highlight and shadow, decorated with vegetal interlaces. A red grenade fillet probably framed some panels. A fragment shows alternate blue and red colours over a cream background, maybe pertinent to a socle. -
Roman Green Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of graduating mixed beads, the central feature with an oval tabular bead and a large annular bead, restrung. 11.4 grams, 37.2 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Bust Gem
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a rub-over bezel set with orange glass intaglio with a janiform bust. 3.73 grams, 21.63 mm overall, 16.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
UK private collection before 2000. London collection, acquired on the UK art market.