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Roman Bone Mount and Bead
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: a lozenge-shaped bead with four ring-and-dot motifs on both sides, remains of a loop at each end; an eye insert with drilled pupil. 2.2 grams total, 20-22 mm
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Enamelled Bronze Umbonate Brooch
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Domed body decorated with two concentric circles of narrow, inward-pointing triangles with traces of blue enamel, small bosses and a loop to the outer rim; pin-lugs and a pin on the reverse, and an inked collector's number 'L1986.3 109'. 7.9 grams, 33 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Formed in the round with a raised seam on the underside and a large loop on the top. 17.7 grams, 35 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Roman Black Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Composed of mixed beads, including oblate, tubular, and two with white spiral decoration, restrung. 17.4 grams, 26 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Roman Green Glass Trefoil-Lipped Jug
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Bulbous body with applied foot, short tubular neck with trefoil mouth and a strap handle to the rear. 35.4 grams, 90 mm
Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK, in 1992 with reference no.SF3C. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. Accompanied by an original Shirley Warren invoice no.2137 dated 13 April 1992 (£400.00). -
Roman Bronze Prancing Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
The horse standing on a groundline with its front leg raised and head turned to right, ribbed tail and mane, simple saddle on the back; hinged pin and remains of catchplate beneath. 17.7 grams, 37 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Eastern Roman Glass Roundel with Peacock
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Pale yellow roundel featuring a standing peacock with curling tail feathers, three symbols before. 13.7 grams, 36 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Horse Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Bow brooch formed as a standing horse with the forelegs forming the catch, hind legs forming the pin-lugs, notched mane and pellet eyes. 8.89 grams, 34 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Bronze Roman Coin and Framed Limited Edition Print
3rd century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
The coin of Constantine the Great (272-337 A.D.) mounted on 22 carat gold foil, framed with an art print signed by the artist David McAllister, depicting scenes of Roman military activity; limited edition number 204/1150. 1.26 kg, 49.5 x 37.5 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. Accompanied by a previous numbered certificate of authenticity.
David McAllister's exciting design is a 'one of a kind' work that portrays the might and riches of the Roman civilisation. This limited edition print is a celebration of the award winning artist's lifetime dedication to historical paintings of the ancient world. To enhance appreciation of this rare and historic work, each individual print is signed and numbered by the artist. -
Roman Redware Sherd with Ornate Fish
Circa 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Rectangular fragment from the lip of a large plate depicting an exotic fish with a sail-like dorsal fin and open jaws. 1.34 grams, 48 mm
Ex P. Chapman collection, 1980s-1990s. -
Roman Banded Gemstone with Bearded Portrait
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Ellipsoid type with incuse bearded portrait bust; chipped; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.47 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Fresco Wall Plaster Collection
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Fragments of wall plaster with rendered surface painted with mainly Pompeii red, pale blue, brown and cream detailing; some with an impression of timber laths to the reverse. 673 grams total, 6.3-11.3 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.