Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History, Stamps & Coins
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Roman Bronze Ring with Moon and Stars Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque with inset onyx cabochon, band of saltires and pellets to the chamfered edge, crescent moon and three stars to the upper face. 3.56 grams, 21.76 mm overall, 17.07 x 12.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Aqua Glass Bowl with Turned Lip
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Wide hemispherical bowl with rolled rim and an applied basal ring. 62.8 grams, 11.7 cm
From the collection of Dr Gerhard Muller-Afers, Speyer; thence by family descent. Private collection, Europe, acquired from the above. -
Jewish Bronze Ring with Menorah
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (‡+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £70
Narrow facetted hoop and disc bezel with incuse menorah and legend below. 4.04 grams, 23.03 mm overall, 19.56 x 17.92 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Private collection of Kal Noselson, New York, acquired between 1976 and the late 1990s; thence by descent. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 6.3 grams, 29 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Redware Oil Lamp with Geometric Patterns
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Large oil lamp with unpierced handle, the discus with two filler holes and a floral motif composed of five petals and five lozenge-shaped motifs, the shoulder with wave decoration, a low basal ring. 165 grams, 14.3 cm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a profile bust and a campgate. 4.37 grams, 28 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Terracotta Coin Forger's Mould
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid clay mould with an impressed design of a coin on each face. 4.83 grams, 26 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Roman Gnostic Lapis Lazuli Gemstone with Four-Winged Abraxas
Circa 4th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid type with intaglio anguiped with four lateral splayed wings; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.21 grams, 9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Miniature Glass Vessel
Circa 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Bulbous body with a rounded base, a funicular neck with a wide mouth. 16.3 grams, 47 mm
Roman glass from an important London collection, acquired from the early 1980s. -
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Including running deer, winged figure, perchng bird and other types, some supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.01 grams total, 6-13 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Glass Cameo with Female Bust
1st century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Ellipsoid black glass plaque with profile female bust, hair dressed in a chignon. 1.82 grams, 18.58 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00011371. -
Roman Silvered Swan-Necked Spoon
Circa 1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Shallow piriform bowl attached to a stepped baluster, square-section handle with balusters and bulb finial. 24.86 grams, 15.6 cm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
