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Bulbous body and rounded underside, long neck, trumpet-shaped mouth with applied rim, applied strap handle with ribbing. 40 grams, 96 mm



Acquired in the 1992. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s.

Roman glass from the 2nd to 4th century A.D. gives a fascinating insight into everyday life in the Roman Empire. By this time, glassmaking had become highly skilled, and glass vessels were being produced on a much larger scale than before. Thanks to the development of glassblowing, makers were able to create practical as well as attractive objects such as bottles, flasks, jars, and drinking vessels. Much of the glass from this period has a soft blue-green tint, caused by natural elements in the raw materials. Although some pieces were finely decorated, many were made for ordinary daily use, showing how glass had become far more common and accessible across Roman society.

Including inset cloison with running beast, similar with tulip, integral bezel with perching bird, and other types, some with impression. 22.9 grams total, 13-24 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Each round in section with slight iridescence. 23 grams total, 48 - 52 mm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Rectangular and other types with impressed figural scenes. 12.8 grams total, 15-23 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Conical in profile with trumpet-shaped mouth with stepped rim; constriction within the neck to control flow of liquid. 73 grams, 7.7 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Thick section of a tile with stamped 'LEG II AVG' across the front, an inked collector's number 31.36.65 to one side and a taped label reading 'Caerleon Roman bathouse (sic)' on the reverse. 174 grams, 72 mm



Found at Caerleon Bathhouse, Newport, Wales, UK. From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

The Caerleon Roman barracks served as a base for the Roman Second Augustan Legion and held upwards of 5000 soldiers.

Including inset cloison with butterfly, cabochon with scorpion, similar with running deer and other types. 15.3 grams total, 11-21 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Matched pair, each comprising an oval plaque with raised bezel with glass insert, round-section tear-shaped hoop with hook-and-eye closure, tubular dangle with ribbed body and coiled ends. 3.07 grams total, 43 mm each



London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent.

Squat in profile with small handle and D-shaped nozzle (broken), shoulder with radiating egg motifs, discus with low-relief facing togate figure on a throne; impressed bushel motif to underside. 64.8 grams, 92 mm



From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s.

Including disc bezel with reserved foliage, octagonal bezel with reserved script on an enamelled field, conical bezel with lateral slots and other types. 37.8 grams total, 19-27 mm



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Comprising: a hinged phalera composed of a niello-decorated gilt boss with a leaf design, a later restored double eyelet on the reverse and a hinged openwork palmette-shaped plate, likely from a horse harness; a hinged seal capsule depicting a cat and a horseman with five ring-and-dot motifs on the outer faces, loop above. 45 grams total, 43-81 mm



The Ernst and Marthe Kofler-Truniger Collection (1903-1990 & 1918-1999), Lucerne (Inv.Nos.K8060Q and K8065J). Swiss private collection, Lucerne, acquired from the above circa 1974. By inheritance in the same Swiss family, Lucerne.

Composed of small annular and oblate beads interspersed with larger oblate and other beads, the central feature a larger doughnut-shaped bead, restrung. 8.88 grams, 33 cm



Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.