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Large Roman Terracotta Ring Suspension Lamp
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Large oil lamp with two nozzles and four filler holes surrounding a central loop, inked collector's number '414' on the base. 217 grams, 15 cm
Ex important German collection, 1960-1990. -
Romano-Celtic Bronze Duck Head Bow Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a deep bow and a recurved footplate formed as a duck's head, with a coiled pin. 6.37 grams, 27 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Triple-Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Bow brooch formed as a horse with a second horse-head to the tail, third opposing horse head forming the catch, the hind legs extending to a T-shaped bar for the hinged pin. 16.79 grams, 34 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Black Gemstone with Horseman
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Ellipsoid type with incuse design of a horseman in profile advancing on a baseline; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.44 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Jasper Gemstone with Helmetted Bust
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse profile bust, bearded and wearing a crested helmet 0.47 grams, 11 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman and Later Glass 'Eye' Bead Necklace
3rd-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
Designer necklace composed of alternating 'eye' and other polychrome glass beads alternating with polished carnelian beads, restrung and with a hook-and-loop clasp. 99 grams, 53 cm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Animal Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With wide shoulders and a rub-over bezel set with an orange carnelian intaglio engraved with a standing horned quadruped, possibly a goat. 3.27 grams, 22.88 mm overall, 19.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Silver Ladle with Beast Finial
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With broad bowl and in-turned rim, square-section long handle looped at the end with a beast-head finial; repaired and in two pieces with a custom-made display stand. 70 grams, 22.5 cm (317 grams total, 25.5 cm including stand)
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Roman Glass Bead and Pendant Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: three melon beads and one melon pendant; a hexagonal bead imitating an emerald crystal; a large oblate bead with 'eye' motifs; a black pendant with a large loop and applied red dot decoration; a mosaic glass disc with lizard skin-like decoration; two polychrome beads with trails; a bag-shaped pendant with two tubular sockets; and two oblate beads. 41.2 grams total, 7-23 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Double Swan-Head Pendant Hanger
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of two elegantly curving swan's heads with pellet eyes, large loop below. 34.8 grams, 45 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Bone Gaming Die
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Cuboid dice with ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 2.2 grams, 12 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Gemstone Group
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including standing figure, profile portrait bust and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.25 grams total, 7-11 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.