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LOT 0702
Eastern Roman Silver Ring with Four Bezels
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (12.77 grams, 28.71 mm overall, 20.85 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).
Of a carinated section with four radiating ellipsoid plaques; incised hatchings to the hoop and plaques. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Large Roman Bronze Wine Basket-Vase
Roman Imperial, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £12,000 - 17,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £6,000
Ellipsoid in plan, with a low basal ring, thick convex rim, and carination towards the front, lateral hinges, the knuckles formed as addorsed duck-heads, each with silver-inlaid eyes, a scrolled panel to the rear retaining the pivot of the ribbed D-shaped handles. 1.68 kg, 28 cm
Acquired in Switzerland, 1996. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate dated 30th April 2004. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12363-226688.
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Large Roman Bronze Mason's Plumb Bob Weight
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Conical body with a flaring point and top. 333 grams, 59 mm
From the estate of Mr Eduard Steiner, Hainburg/Carnuntum (1933-2025). Acquired on the European art market. -
Eastern Roman Garnet Gemstone with Stag
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
