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Roman Pale Blue Glass Candlestick Unguentarium
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Bulbous body with a tubular neck with a rolled rim. 25.7 grams, 12.2 cm
Acquired from Shirley Warren Antique Glass, Surrey, UK. From the collection of a Bedfordshire, UK, lady. -
Large Roman Bronze Ring with Gryphon
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising a large D-section hoop and a discoid bezel with a stylised gryphon. 2.85 grams, 24.34 mm overall, 20.26 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Fan-Tailed Brooch
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Plate brooch with a triangular-shaped body and a trapezoidal footplate with notched rear edge, coiled spring pin and catch on the reverse. 12.7 grams, 31 mm
From the private coin collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the mid 1980s. -
Romano-British Bronze Bearded Bust
England, 1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round appliqué with short hair and trimmed beard, shoulders tapering 34.1 grams, 33 mm
Found UK. Recorded with UKDFD no.51072. -
Roman Black Gemstone with Erotic Scene
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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 laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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 laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
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.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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.