LOT 4479
Hardstone Weight of Uncertain Standard. 1st millennium BC.
Stone weight in shape of a cylinder. Condition as seen.(6.09gr, 15mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Anonymous Lead Tessera. 2nd-4th century AD. Possibly Levante mint.
Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Menorah / Uncertain object or monogram. 2.15gr, 17mm.
Near Very Fine.
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Viking(?) AE Weight. Circa 9th century AD or later.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Shell on each corner of an uncertain square design. 31.65gr, 25mm x 10mm.
Condition as seen.
Ex David Miller, Hemel Hempstead, London, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. -
Byzantine Square AE Commercial Weight of 2 Unciae. 4th-6th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Engraved in outline (and inlaid with silver) large cross between Γ B / Blank. Bendall 71 var. (all within wreath). 52.58gr, 27mm x 8mm.
Condition as seen.
From a private Tyneside collection, formed since the early 2000s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
