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LOT 0665
Eastern Roman Bead Necklace String
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
22 in. (20.18 grams, 56 cm long).
Restrung designer necklace of small and bigger light blue glass beads, the centrepiece a large fusiform glass bead dangle. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Roman Carnelian Victory Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With intaglio winged Victory advancing holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.26 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman 'The Wakefield' Bronze Founding of Rome Commemorative Military Phalera
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With high-relief image depicting a she-wolf in profile advancing beneath a tree, with an infant or boy (Romulus?) on its back, nude and looking up towards the tree. 39 grams, 62 mm
Mostly intact, good condition.
Believed to have been found in Wakefield, UK, in the 1960s. From the Roman 'Invasion Period' private collection of Brian Riley, Wakefield, UK, 1960s-2007. Acquired from Brian Riley, Yorkshire, UK, circa 2007. Property of a Stowmarket, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Military phalerae usually depicted heads of the gods, spirits of the underworld, birds and lions. The higher officers in the Roman army had the custom of wearing a rich suite of phalerae with its straps directly attached to leather garments or doublets, worn over their armour. These decorations were awarded in sets, commonly of nine, although sources confirm that this was not an always the case. -
Roman Terracotta Wine Flagon
Circa 1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With globular body, thick basal ring, tall columnar neck with biconical collar, single strap handle to the rear. 360 grams, 15.3 cm
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000.