Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins
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Roman Green Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of small oblate beads interspersed with reused bangle fragments, the central feature with larger beads, restrung. 11.2 grams, 35 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Roman Glass Handled Jar
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With a dimpled base, bulbous body with a carinated flange to the neck and a broad mouth, applied lateral handles. 59 grams, 76 mm wide
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. -
Roman Bronze Statuette Base with Feet
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular base with two bare feet set close to each other in a V-shape. 34.2 grams, 35 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Iridescent Glass Perfume Bottle
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Piriform body with cylindrical neck, everted folded rim and a slightly concave base; iridescence to the surface. 8.77 grams, 72 mm
From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above. -
Eastern Roman Bronze Stamp Seal Group
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a profile bust, advancing lion and stag beetle. 15.3 grams total, 14-19 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Decorated Armilla Bracelet
3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Penannular rectangular-section body divided into segments with linear decoration. 29.7 grams, 59 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Bronze Anchor Bow Brooch
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
A bow brooch of the kräftig profilierte 'anchor' type, with a wide crescent-shaped head with extended arms, broad flat footplate with catch and pin to the reverse. 21.4 grams, 54 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Glass Vessel Roundel Seal with Deity
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid appliqué with concave rear face; moulded design of a standing figure with a bow and quiver on his shoulder, possibly Cupid. 4.28 grams, 24 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Fragment Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
Comprising: the majority of a footed goblet, a large glass with a low foot and a wheel-cut decoration, a large fragment of a bulbous bottle, a rim fragment, and a fragment of a foot. 218 grams total, 71-98 mm
Denis Herbette, Paris, Auction 10 November 2024, no.16. -
Roman Bronze Mirror Handle and Tinned Mirror
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Comprising flat discoid mirror with punched rim and dot-and-ring decoration to the centre, round-section handle with knob finial and volutes at each end of a ledge. 137 grams total, 90-94 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman to Medieval Bronze Ring Group
Circa 1st-16th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Comprising three with D-section hoop, expanding shoulders and discoid bezel with incised geometric decoration; similar with rectangular bezel and hatched motif; one with D-section hoop and tear-shaped bezel; and other types. 54 grams total, 16-25 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman and Other Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Group
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Mixed group of beads, including a green glass teardrop-shaped pendant bead, a large brown discoid glass bead, and others. 43 grams total, 1-20 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
