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Roman Glass and Stone Bead and Pendant Collection
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Mixed group including gold-in-glass, trail-decorated, and other types. 32.5 grams total, 5-34 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Silver Trumpet Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a chord, spring and pin, and a trumpet-shaped headplate; scooped collar to bow and discoid finial at base of flared foot with punched decoration; articulated pin intact; partial catchplate projecting from the reverse. 8.17 grams, 35 mm
Ex German collection, 1990s. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Formed as a standing horse with an arched neck, the front legs forming the pin-catch. 14.4 grams, 46 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly composed of black and brown beads with some facetted beads, the central feature composed of three large later beads; restrung. 23.2 grams, 37.7 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Coronation of an Emperor
4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Large size ring with D-section hoop and an oval bezel with a profile bust of an emperor, standing Victory before him holding a wreath above his head. 3.03 grams, 24.96 mm overall, 22.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Bottle
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Cylindrical body with dimple base and a tubular neck with a flared rim. 27.2 grams, 91 mm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Bell Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising three bells, each rectangular in plan with a loop above and small lobes at each corner. 295 grams total, 48-92 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Flask
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Squat in profile with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, rolled rim, dimple base. 93 grams, 78 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Rounded Bottom Beaker
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Cotton-reel-shaped body with a slightly rounded base. 52.7 grams, 10.2 cm
Acquired in the 1990s from London dealerships and auction houses. From the Lonson collection. -
Roman Bronze Cross Plate Brooch
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Openwork brooch with a wide border and central cross, pin and catchplate on the reverse. 21.9 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 Terracotta Bullae, Tesserae or Token Group
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A mixed group of ceramic bullae, tesserae or theatre tokens bearing low-relief motifs, mainly consisting of profile busts of deities. 37 grams total, 14-23 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. -
Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Polygonal die with ring-and-dot markings arranged 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.9 grams, 13 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s.